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Tom Hanks is starring off-Broadway in This World of Tomorrow, an original play he co-wrote, that is now playing at The Shed. In 2013, Hanks made his Broadway debut in the Nora Ephron-penned play Lucky Guy. His performance earned him Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Tony Award nominations.



Tom Hanks is an award-winning actor, producer, and director. One of only two actors in history to win back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor in Jonathan Demme’s Philadelphia and the following year in Robert Zemeckis’s Forrest Gump. His film credits include Big, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Captain Phillips, Sully, You’ve Got Mail, A League of Their Own, the Da Vinci Code series, Elvis, Greyhound, and The Phoenician Scheme.

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STAGE CREDITS

This World of Tomorrow
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Bert Allenberry
Lucky Guy Lucky Guy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mike McAlary

Productions

This World of Tomorrow
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Producer
Writer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy


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Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom Hanks been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lucky Guy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Lucky Guy, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lucky Guy, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Lucky Guy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy.

What awards has Tom Hanks won?

Tom Hanks has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Lucky Guy.

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