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Over the last decade, Ryan Murphy has become one of the most influential creators in entertainment. The screenwriter, director and producer has won six Emmy Awards out of 28 nominations and a Tony Award in 2019 for Best Revival of a Play, as a producer. He has also earned three Grammy Award nominations, as a producer.



After attending Indiana University Bloomington for journalism, Murphy wrote for a variety of newspapers and publications before starting his screenwriting career in the late 1990s.

He is best known for creating and producing a number of successful television series that often include a cast from a repertoire of frequent collaborators with Murphy. Below is a list of all of Murphy's past, current and upcoming television and film projects. Not included are Murphy's unsold pilots, including "St. Sass" for The WB, "Pretty/Handsome" from FX and "Open" for HBO.

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Additional Cast Set for THE FROGS Starring GLEE's Kevin McHale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Additional cast members will join Kevin McHale, the Grammy-nominated and SAG Award winning actor, best known for playing Artie Abrams on the Fox TV series Glee, in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Learn more!
Exclusive: MID-CENTURY MODERN Stars Reveal Their Characters' Favorite Broadway Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham are all starring in the new sitcom Mid-Century Modern. BroadwayWorld recently sat down with the trio to discuss how this show is different from sitcoms of the past and what might be their characters' favorite musicals. Watch the interview now!
Photos: Hulu's MID-CENTURY MODERN Premieres In Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

This week, Hulu rolled out the retro-chic carpet for its new comedy series, 'Mid-Century Modern'. Stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, creators Max Mutchnick, David Kohan, director James Burrows and guest stars Billie Lourd, Richard Kind and more attended the series premiere and FYC celebration at DGA in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 25. Check out photos from the event!
Interview: Sandra Bernhard Makes Her Café Carlyle Debut with SHAPES & FORMS
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 26, 2025

The iconic comedian and actress Sandra Bernhard is bringing her one-of-a-kind new live show for 2025 to NYC from 4/29 to 5/3 for her debut Café Carlyle residency. A pioneer of the one-woman show, you won't want to miss her latest show.
Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and More to Join Upcoming 92NY Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

92NY has revealed upcoming programming featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, Max Mutchnick & David Kohan. See full details about the upcoming events here! 
Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Karen Mason Takes the Stage In KAREN'S BACK..AT BIRDLAND This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of Broadway star, concert and recording artist Karen Mason on March 24, 2025 at 7pm, in her new show, Karen’s Back….at Birdland.
Micaela Diamond to Join Benjamin Scheuer in Concert at Gramercy Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Benjamin Scheuer will by joined by Tony and Grammy Award Nominee Micaela Diamond at his upcoming concert on March 20, 2025, at the Gramercy Theatre. Learn more about the concert and see how to attend.
Video: Annaleigh Ashford Talks Finally Letting Her Son See SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Annaleigh Ashford recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Myers, where she talked about finally letting her son, Jack, see her in Sweeney Todd, after originally not allowing him to.
Lea Michele Hints at the Return of GLEE's Rachel Berry
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2025

Could Lea Michele be reprising her role of Rachel Berry from Glee? The Funny Girl star has recently been teasing a musical announcement and is now asking her followers what songs Rachel Berry would cover now.
GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented as Final Production in Maltz Jupiter Theater 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present its final production of the 2024/25 MainStage Season with the beloved musical Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
A CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD KIND: HOW NOT TO BE FAMOUS is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present A Conversation with Richard Kind: How NOT To Be Famous, appearing in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Chad Doreck of 44, THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2025

44, The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical, is a comedy starring award-winning film, theatre, and TV actor and singer Chad Doreck as Joe Biden.  You can see Chad Doreck starring on Dead Ringers (recurring opposite Rachel Weisz), HBO’s Grey Matter, Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood and the hit Netflix sitcom The Upshaws.   44 runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City through March 23rd.  Chad Doreck talks with Broadway World about playing former president Joe Biden.
HOW NOT TO BE FAMOUS: A Conversation With Richard Kind is Coming to BroadwaySF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

BroadwaySF will present How Not To Be Famous: A Conversation with Richard Kind— a one-night-only event featuring the beloved veteran actor as he shares stories, humor, and stand-up at the Curran Theatre. Learn more!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.

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