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BIO

Off-Broadway: The Little Foxes (NYTW); Masked (DR2); Macbeth, Measure for Measure (NYSF/Public Theater). Regional: A MidsummerNight's Dream (Hartford Stage), Indian Ink (Quantum Theatre). Film: The Girl Is in Trouble, The Company Men, August, Arranged. TV: "Blue Bloods," "Bar Karma," "The Good Wife," "The Unusuals," "I'm Paige Wilson," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: TBJ," "Law & Order: SVU," "Law & Order: CI," "Jonny Zero." Education: BA, Washington University; MFA, New York University

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STAGE CREDITS

Corruption Corruption
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Skeptical MP
Tipsy MP
Second Welsh MP
Colin Myler
Martin Hickman
Elyria Elyria
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Shiv
Richard III Richard III
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Buckingham
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
An Ordinary Muslim An Ordinary Muslim
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production at NYTW, 2018
Azeem Bhatti
Troilus and Cressida Troilus and Cressida
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Aeneas
Dry Powder Dry Powder
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer
Awake and Sing! Awake and Sing!
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer
War Horse War Horse
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Production, 2011
Taff
Doctor Schweyk
Heine
The Little Foxes The Little Foxes
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2010
Performer
Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Donalbain
Malcom (Understudy)
Measure for Measure
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Ensemble

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Sanjit De Silva, Dry Powder

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Sanjit De Silva, Dry Powder

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Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron Photo
Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Last night, September 12, The Public Theater and NYU Skirball celebrated the Opening Night of Belvoir St Theatre’s COUNTING AND CRACKING, a Sri Lankan-Australian epic written and associate directed by S. Shakthidharan and directed and associate written by Eamon Flack making its North American debut at NYU Skirball. See photos from opening night!
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More Photo
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Photos: The Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of SALLY & TOM Photo
Photos: The Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of SALLY & TOM
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2024

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM .BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
Review Roundup: CORRUPTION Opens At Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Review Roundup: CORRUPTION Opens At Lincoln Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater presents CORRUPTION a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher. The production officially opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse tonight! Read the reviews!
Video: Get a First Look at CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Video: Get a First Look at CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

Get a first look at footage of Lincoln Center Theater's Corruption! Learn about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Get a First Look at John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in CORRUPTION Photo
Photos: Get a First Look at John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in CORRUPTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 20 Photo
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
Lincoln Center Theater's CORRUPTION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery Photo
Lincoln Center Theater's CORRUPTION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of CORRUPTION. Learn about ticket costs and more about the production here.
Photos: See John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in Rehearsals for CORRUPTION at Lin Photo
Photos: See John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in Rehearsals for CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos for Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More to Star in CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More to Star in CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of CORRUPTION, a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher.
Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater Photo
Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 7, 2023

The Public Theater's special, one-night-only event, A BRIEF INTERMISSION, was held on Wednesday, September 6 at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Recap the Recent Works of Thomas Kail Photo
Recap the Recent Works of Thomas Kail
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023

Thomas Kail is returning to Broadway to direct the new revival of Sweeney Todd, which is now in previews and officially opens on March 26. Here are just a few of his projects from the past decade, that you may or may not have known about!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of the world premiere of Deepa Purohit's Elyria at Atlantic Theater Company.
Review Roundup: The World Premiere Of ELYRIA Opens At Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Review Roundup: The World Premiere Of ELYRIA Opens At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere production of Elyria, written by Deepa Purohit (Off-Broadway playwriting debut), and directed by Awoye Timpo (The Homecoming Queen). Read reviews for the production!
Photos: First Look at ELYRIA World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Photos: First Look at ELYRIA World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Elyria, written by Deepa Purohit, at Atlantic Theater Company!
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023

See rehearsal photos for the world premiere play Elyria at Atlantic Theater Company, written by Deepa Purohit and directed by Awoye Timpo. 
Cast Announced for World Premiere of ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company Photo
Cast Announced for World Premiere of ELYRIA at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of Elyria, written by Deepa Purohit (Off-Broadway playwriting debut), and directed by Awoye Timpo (The Homecoming Queen).
Review Roundup: RICHARD III Opens at Free Shakespeare in the Park - What Did the Crit Photo
Review Roundup: RICHARD III Opens at Free Shakespeare in the Park - What Did the Critics Think?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2022

The Public Theater celebrated opening night of Free Shakespeare in the Park production of RICHARD III at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The shows marks Robert O'Hara's Free Shakespeare in the Park debut and welcomes Danai Gurira back to The Delacorte after 11 years in the title role. Read all of the reviews for Richard III here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sanjit De Silva been in?

Sanjit De Silva has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Sanjit De Silva been in?

Sanjit De Silva has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sanjit De Silva been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dry Powder and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Dry Powder.

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