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BIO

Will Connolly is an actor and singer / songwriter. His Broadway debut was in the Tony-winning musical, “Once”, and he is a featured vocalist & instrumentalist on the Grammy winning album. He is a Carbonell Award winner & Drama Desk Award nominee. MFA Yale School of Drama. Other stage credits include “This Ain’t No Disco” (Atlantic Theater Company), “After The Blast” (LCT3), “Clueless: The Musical” (The New Group), and “Be More Chill” (Two River Theater) among others. He is a co-writer/composer of the musical “Fly By Night,” which premiered at Playwrights Horizons and received a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Musical. His original albums Caterpillars of the Commonwealth and Freddie Won the Toss are available on all streaming platforms.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2024
Brad O'Keefe

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Brad

Truthseeker

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2018
Travis

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2018
The Artist

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Arthur

Lowes

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Andrej

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Andrej

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Will Connolly, Fly By Night

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News


Review: FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective
by Krista Garver - Jan 30, 2025

What did our critic think of FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective?
TEETH to Play Final Performance at New World Stages in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

TEETH will conclude its run at New World Stages in January. Teeth features book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Michael R. Jackson Talks Fake Blood in Off-Broadway's TEETH
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

Teeth, based on the 2007 horror comedy, is playing Off-Broadway and playwright Michael R. Jackson recently visited Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show to discuss the new musical. Watch the interview now!
Photos: Inside TEETH Opening Night at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

The smash-hit musical TEETH, opened to a star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City.  Check out photos from the opening here! 
Video: Highlights from TEETH with Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl & More
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2024

Teeth officially returned to the stage with star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City. Catch a first look at the cast in action in this video!
Photos: Michael R. Jackson's TEETH At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Check out new productions photos of TEETH, the smash-hit musical from Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael R. Jackson, now playing at New World Stages. 
Photos: TEETH Returns Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2024

TEETH is now playing at New World Stages and we have your first look at the cast in action! Check out photos here.
Photos: TEETH Welcomes Original Film Star Jess Weixler and Jessica Chastain
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 22, 2024

Jess Weixler and Jessica Chastain recently stopped by the new off-Broadway production of Teeth. Weixler starred as Dawn O'Keefe in the original 2007 film, Teeth, on which the musical is based. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment as they met with the cast backstage. Check out the photos here!
TEETH Off-Broadway to Offer $34 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's TEETH, which performances tonight at New World Stages, is launching rush policies! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
FLY BY NIGHT to Open at Gallery Theater This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

Gallery Theater in McMinnville, Oregon, will present FLY BY NIGHT, a darkly comic rock-fable about love and hope during the 1965 Northeast blackout, with a reception following the premiere. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's TEETH
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 25, 2024

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy TEETH is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Check out photos from a special sneak peek here!
Courtney Bassett, Sydney Parra & More Complete the Cast of TEETH at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical comedy TEETH featuring book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson at New World Stages. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.
Theater Latté Da Presents SCOTLAND, PA At The Ritz Theater This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Will Open on Broadway This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!
New Musical TEETH Gets Second Extension At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Due to popular demand, the new Off-Broadway musical TEETH has extended its run again. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule and more.
Review Roundup: Michael R. Jackson's TEETH Opens At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Playwrights Horizons is presenting the world premiere production of Teeth, a new musical with book and music by Anna K. Jacobs and book and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson. The critics stopped by the newest show from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Strange Loop. Read the reviews!
World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson's TEETH Extended at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

Playwrights Horizons will present a two-week extension of the world premiere production of Teeth, a new musical with book and music by Anna K. Jacobs and book and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Connolly been in?

Will Connolly has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Connolly been in?

Will Connolly has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Will Connolly been nominated for?

and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fly By Night.

How many shows has Will Connolly written?

Will Connolly has written 1 shows including Fly By Night: A New Musical (Playwright).

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