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BIO

Broadway: West Side Story, The Nap, The Crucible, In the Next Room, The Vibrator Play. Off-Broadway: Uncle Vanya, Becky Nurse of Salem, Deep Blue Sound, Dance Nation (Drama Desk Award), The Amateurs, Measure For Measure, 10 Out of 12 (Drama League Nomination), A Month in the Country (Calloway Award), The Lady by Dubuque, The Little Foxes, Venus, The Temperamentals (Drama Desk Award). Regional Theater: Wintertime (Berkeley Rep), Three Sisters (Yale Rep), As You Like It (Guthrie), and Ivo Van Hove’s production of A View From the Bridge (Ahmanson/Kennedy Center) among many others. Films include: the title role in Hal Hartley’s Cannes-winning Henry Fool Trilogy, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Strange Culture, Cryptozoo, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and the title role in the HBO film Degas and the Dancer (Gemini Award Nomination).


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Aslaksen

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Serebryakov

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Arden

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2022
Shapeshifter

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Lt. Schrank

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2018
Danny Killeen

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Dance Teacher Pat

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Thomas Putnam

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Harry Hay

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Mr. Daldry

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Philinte

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Bert Hudd/Matt

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Frank/Donald

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Joxer Daly

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Young Man


Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Ensemble Award

Thomas Jay RyanDance Nation

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Thomas Jay Ryan1 Out of 12

News


AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Ends Broadway Run With Record-Breaking Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, starring 2024 Tony Award Winner Jeremy Strong, played its final performance on Sunday, June 23, and broke the Circle in the Square Box Office record.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Breaks Circle In the Square Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

An Enemy of the People has broken the box office record at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Recoups on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

The revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork An Enemy of the People, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, has recouped its $5.5 million capitalization. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Project Shaw Continues with I'LL LEAVE IT TO YOU
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group continued its 19th season of Project Shaw with Noël Coward’s I’ll Leave It to You. Check out photos from inside the special day here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Jeremy Strong Extends One Week on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE has announced the addition of one final week of performances due to popular demand. Learn more about how to get tickets to th new performances here!
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw to Continue With I'LL LEAVE IT TO YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group will continue the 19th season of Project Shaw with Noël Coward’s I’ll Leave It to You. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2024

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!
Photos: Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor & More on the Red Carpet for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024

The stars aligned on 50th Street as An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In attendence for the big night were Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Dana, Dan Stevens, Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall, and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: The Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024

An Enemy of the People officially opened last night, March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: Get a First Look at AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Get a first look at photos of An Enemy of the People on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Will Release First Row Seats and Launches Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, will release special first row floor seats at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, Plus, find out how to enter the lottery to win discounted tickets here!
Up on the Marquee: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 25, 2024

An Enemy of the People is coming to Broadway! This new adaptation by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog will be directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards December 5th Standings; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; RED Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Thomas Jay Ryan been in?

Thomas Jay Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Thomas Jay Ryan been in?

Thomas Jay Ryan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Thomas Jay Ryan been nominated for?

Ensemble Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Dance Nation and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for 10 Out of 12.

What awards has Thomas Jay Ryan won?

Thomas Jay Ryan has won the Ensemble Award from the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Dance Nation.

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