Taran Killam
Latest News on Taran Killam:
The Groundlings Unveils New Logo (Feb 3, 2025)
Melanie Johnson to Bring One-Woman Show NOT SPECIAL To The Groundlings Theatre (Jan 21, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025 (Jan 20, 2025)
The Groundlings Unveils New Logo (Feb 3, 2025)
Melanie Johnson to Bring One-Woman Show NOT SPECIAL To The Groundlings Theatre (Jan 21, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025 (Jan 20, 2025)
BIO
Killam is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and singer. Killam first garnered attention for his brief stint on the Fox comedy series MADtv during its seventh season between 2001 and 2002, followed by his wider success as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2010 to 2016. He has also appeared in other television series such as Wild ‘N Out, The Amanda Show, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, and Single Parents. Killam is also known for his portrayal of a teen pop star in the 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie Stuck in the Suburbs. He voices the title character on the PBS children's cartoon series Nature Cat.
Killam is also known for his roles in Broadway theatre. He played the role of King George III in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre from January 17, 2017 to April 13, 2017. He is set to return to Broadway in Spamalot at the St. James Theatre, where he will play the role of Lancelot from October 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
Photos
Paul Shaffer, Scarlett Johansson, Alex Moffat, Taran Killam, Jason Segel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin David Jones, Devon Walker, Ana Gasteyer, John Mulaney, Kristen Wiig, Kenan Thompson, Maya Rudolph, Pete Davidson, Will Forte, Nathan Lane, Sarah Sherman, Adam Driver, David Spade and Cecily Strong
Date:
02/17/2025
From: Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special
Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Orin Scrivello
Videos
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-18 14:04:26
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-11 14:22:07
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-04 10:45:11
Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Knights of the Roundtable' on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2023-12-01 12:31:14
Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-12-01 10:07:42
Video: Eric Idle Announces Steve Martin is 'God' in SPAMALOT on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-11 17:59:11
VIDEO: See Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky in the Official Trailer for AMERICAN CRIME STORY: IMPEACHMENT!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-12 16:05:04
VIDEO: Cobie Smulders Talks About Meeting Taran Killam on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-25 22:21:45
VIDEO: Former HAMILTON Star Taran Killam Talks Shaving His Beard for SINGLE PARENTS
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-16 19:11:35
BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'I Gotta Go' from the DOCUMENTARY NOW! 'Co-Op' Cast Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-25 12:45:58
VIDEO: On This Day, July 1 - Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-01 12:01:00
VIDEO: COMPANY Gets Parodied in New Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!- Watch Sneak Peek
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-02-26 17:41:28
VIDEO: John Mulaney Discusses the Sondheim-Themed Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-15 11:13:47
VIDEO: Taran Killam Does Impression of Murray Head, Talks Upcoming COMPANY Episode of 'Documentary Now!' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-20 08:08:15
VIDEO: Watch Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively on Josh Horowitz's AFTER HOURS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-13 11:48:22
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for NIGHT SCHOOL Starring Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-08-20 11:21:01
News
The Groundlings Unveils New Logo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
The Groundlings Theatre & School has unveiled its new logo. This reimagined design reflects the iconic theater's dynamic future while honoring its rich legacy in improvisational comedy and sketch performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
The Groundlings Theatre & School has unveiled its new logo. This reimagined design reflects the iconic theater's dynamic future while honoring its rich legacy in improvisational comedy and sketch performance.
Melanie Johnson to Bring One-Woman Show NOT SPECIAL To The Groundlings Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
After a sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, Writer & Actor Melanie Johnson is bringing her hilarious and heartfelt one-woman show to the Groundlings Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
After a sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, Writer & Actor Melanie Johnson is bringing her hilarious and heartfelt one-woman show to the Groundlings Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025
by - Jan 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jan 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024
Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024
Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2024
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 16, 2024
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024
See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024
See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024
All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024
All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024
Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024
Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2024
Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2024
Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2024
It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2024
It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 27, 2024
by - Sep 27, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 27, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
See Nina West & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale, Noah Galvin to Star in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the complete cast and creative team for the Broadway Center Stage production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the complete cast and creative team for the Broadway Center Stage production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. See who is starring!
SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024
Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024
Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Taran Killam been in?
Taran Killam has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Taran Killam been in?
Taran Killam has not appeared in the West End.
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