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BIO

In summer 2008, Taylor performed in Barrington Stage Company's production of the musical See Rock City and Other Destinations. The show won Richard Rodgers and Jerry Bock Awards. Taylor made his Broadway debut in the rock musical Rock of Ages, where he originated the role of the German city developer Franz. He won a Theatre World Award for this role and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award.



His second major role on Broadway was as Lucas Beineke, Wednesday's love interest, in the musical The Addams Family, a role he originated after previously playing the role in the 2009 Chicago production of the show. The show premiered on Broadway in April 2010, with Taylor appearing alongside Krysta Rodriguez, who played Wednesday Addams, Lucas' love interest. He left the role on March 8, 2011.

On March 7, 2011, Taylor played the title role alongside Lauren Molina in a reading for a stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, penned by playwright Michael Raver. On April 2, 2011, Taylor, Erin Davie, Ann Harada, Kendrick Jones, and Burke Moses performed the concert, Broadway Tribute in Northport, Long Island at the Engeman Theater. The concert performance featured "the performers re-creating songs they performed on Broadway."

He then starred as Michael "Mouse" Tolliver in the world-premiere musical Tales of the City (based on the book series by Armistead Maupin), which began performances on May 18, 2011, in San Francisco at the American Conservatory Theater, directed by Jason Moore. After three extensions, Tales of the City closed on July 31, 2011.

Taylor played the role of God in An Act of God in 2016 at the Denver Center. Taylor played the role of Sheldon Plankton opposite Stephanie Hsu as Karen Plankton in the Broadway musical adaptation of SpongeBob SquarePants, which opened on December 4, 2017. Taylor played the role of The Mad Hatter in Alice by Heart at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater, which opened on February 26, 2019.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Giuseppe Zangara

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Cousin Kevin

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Sheldon Plankton

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Lucas Beineke

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Franz

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director

Movies

Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Train Waiter
Tales of the City
[ 2021 ] MichaelMouseTolliver

TV Shows

Billy Green
Billy Green
Indoor Boys
Luke
It Could Be Worse
Jacob Gordon
Smash
Bobby

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Wesley Taylor , Rock of Ages


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2009 - Performance

Wesley Taylor, Rock of Ages

Videos

News


HOLIDAY Starring Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and More Extends at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Holiday is extending its run at The Goodman with five additional performances. Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls’ world-premiere production is of one of the last works by the late Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses
by - Feb 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 10, 2026

Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY.
Video: Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and More in HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026

Get a first look at all-new video from Robert Falls’ production of Holiday at Goodman Theatre. This brand-new work by Richard Greenberg, the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright, is based on Philip Barry’s (The Philadelphia Story) classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
by - Feb 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and More in HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

You can now get a first look at photos of Robert Falls’ production of Holiday at Goodman Theatre, starring Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and more. The production is based on Philip Barry’s The Philadelphia Story.
Photos: Wesley Taylor, Molly Griggs and More in Rehearsals for HOLIDAY at Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Get a glimpse inside rehearsals of Holiday—a brand-new work by Richard Greenberg, the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright at Goodman Theatre.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; COME FROM AWAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wesley Taylor and More to Star in HOLIDAY at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story
Antwayn Hopper and More to Star in SLAP&TICKLE Reading at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

SLAP&TICKLE, a new play by David James Parr, directed by Chad Austin will have an industry reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The production is slated to open Off-Broadway in Spring 2026, featuring an ensemble cast of seven actors.
Video: Experience 'The Proposal' from Ogunquit's Titanic
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2025

Enjoy 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive' from Ogunquit's Titanic The Musical, featuring a stunning cast and captivating production details.
Video: 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025

Watch DeLaney Westfall as Kate McGowan leads the cast in 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for TITANIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the Tony-winning epic runs through November 2, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal!
Photos: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

​​​​​​​Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Check out the first-look photos from the production!
Review: TITANIC: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Oct 6, 2025

How does a regional theater, limited by its stage, capture the scale of the “ship of dreams”—a floating city of steel—while simultaneously honoring the desperate intimacy of the 1,517 souls who perished? 
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Ogunquit's TITANIC in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2025

Next up at Ogunquit Playhouse is Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Watch in this video as the cast performs 'The Launching' in rehearsals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wesley Taylor been in?

Wesley Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wesley Taylor been in?

Wesley Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Wesley Taylor been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rock of Ages and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rock of Ages.

What awards has Wesley Taylor won?

Wesley Taylor won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Rock of Ages.

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