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Robert Sella BIO

LCT: Flying Over Sunset, Verité (LCT3). Broadway: Sylvia, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sideman, Cabaret, My Fair Lady (also National Tour). First National Tour: Angels in America. Off-Broadway: 1776, Music in the Air (City Center Encores!); The Mystery of Irma Vep; Stuff Happens, Kit Marlowe (The Public); Five by Tenn (MTC); Boys and Girls, The Water Children (Playwrights Horizons); Home of the Brave (Jewish Rep). London: The Lady from Dubuque(Theatre Royal Haymarket). Regional includes Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Hartford Stage, Alley Theatre, McCarter, Long Wharf and Kennedy Center. Film: 1985 (short), Manchester by the Sea, Slippery Slope, Sleepy Hollow, The Astronauts Wife. TV includes “New Amsterdam,” “Deception,” “Mindhunter,” “Mr. Robot,” “Limitless,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”

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Robert Sella STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Gerald Heard

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Humbert Humbert

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Tom/Phyllis/Leslie

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere LCT Production, 2015
Sven Kandetty

[Off-Broadway]
30th Anniversary Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Angry Journalist/Dominique De Villepin

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Boris

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dennis Merriwether/Jerry Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Reed

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2000
Leo

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Clifford [Replacement]

Clifford

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Freddy Eynsford-Hill


Robert Sella Awards and Nominations

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

Robert Sella, Sylvia

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Robert Sella, The Mystery of Irma Vep

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Robert Sella, Stuff Happens


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

Robert SellaMourning Becomes Electra

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Robert Sella News


Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse


The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.

Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script in Hand Play Reading of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of “Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,” a new comedy written and directed by Enid Graham, on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.

Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading


The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast


At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month


Birdland Jazz Club will welcome the return of George Abud and Katrina Lenk  in an encore performance of their sold-out show “Swung” on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More


Red Bull Theater honored Julie Taymor with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 5th. See photos from inside the event. 

Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page


Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).

Photos: Katrina Lenk and George Abud Return To Birdland


George Abud and Katrina Lenk thrilled a sold-out Birdland audience with a return engagement of their sold-out 2019 debut show, featuring a new selection of sizzling songs from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Jacques Brel, Marlene Dietrich, Umm Kulthum, and many more. Check out photos here

George Abud and Katrina Lenk to Present Encore Performance of SWUNG at Birdland Theater in March


BIRDLAND THEATER will present George Abud and Katrina Lenk – who starred together in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Band’s Visit – in “Abud & Lenk: Swung” on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 PM.

Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.

Photos: See Mary Testa, Robert Cuccioli & More at Red Bull Theater Gala Honoring André De Shield


Red Bull Theater honored the illustrious ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event held on Monday June 13th. Check out photos!

Red Bull Theater REVELRY Benefit Gala Honoring André De Shields to Take Place Tonight


André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, Red Bull Theater's benefit event tonight, Monday June 13th, at 6pm.

André De Shields to Receive Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY Benefit Gala


Red Bull Theater today announced that André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event on Monday June 13th at 6pm.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE MINUTES Opening Night


Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway last night at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals .

FLYING OVER SUNSET Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Today


Today, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released FLYING OVER SUNSET (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING), an album of music from the Lincoln Center Theater production. 

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2022- Where to Watch THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL & More New Releases!


Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including new additions to Seth Rudetsky's concert series, Flying Over Sunset, the SIX alternates' concert at 54 Below, Sweet Magnolias season two and the highly-anticipated fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!

New Release Date Announced for FLYING OVER SUNSET Cast Album


The original Broadway cast album of the Lincoln Center Theater production of Flying Over Sunset will now be released digitally February 18, 2022 and on CD April 1, 2022. 

Robert Sella FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Sella been in?

Robert Sella has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Sella been in?

Robert Sella has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert Sella been nominated for?

Robert Sella has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These nominations include Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sylvia," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Mystery of Irma Vep," Outstanding Featured Actor at The Lortels for "Stuff Happens," and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Mourning Becomes Electra."

What awards has Robert Sella won?

Robert Sella has won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play for his performance in "Mourning Becomes Electra."

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