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Tim Blake Nelson

Birth Place: Tulsa, OK, USA

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Tim Blake Nelson is a veteran actor, playwright, and filmmaker, next stars in the Coen Brothers' western anthology film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, releasing November 9 theatrically and November 16 on Netflix, which reunites him with the Coens for the first time since O Brother, Where Art Thou? He is also currently in production on HBO's highly-anticipated "Watchmen." His remarkable filmography spans over 80 features including films by legendary filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, and Terrence Malick, to name a few. He has appeared onstage at MTC, Playwrights Horizons, MCC, NYTW, Soho Rep, and The Public's Delacorte Theater in Free Shakespeare in the Park. As a playwright, his works include Anadarko, The Grey Zone, and Eye of God, the latter two of which he also adapted and directed as feature films. His other film and TV directorial efforts include Lionsgate's O, a modern retelling of Othello; Millennium's Leaves of Grass; IFC's Anesthesia; and Amazon's "Z."

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Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

MCC Theater Reveals #MCCMISCASTME Social Media Campaign For MISCAST24 - Submit Now!


Get the latest on MCC Theater's innovative campaign #MCCMISCASTME ahead of the much-anticipated MISCAST24. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's comprehensive coverage.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Feature: Get to Know Arkansas' SHOOTING STARS


Check out some of the wonderful student talent Arkansas offers here!

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

Theatre East to Present PLAY ROOM SERIES Starting Next Week


Theatre East will celebrate new plays with the Play Room Series beginning January 22.

Join a Meet & Greet With Gavin Creel and More at WALK ON THROUGH Special Performance


MCC Theater will present a special performance of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice on Saturday January 6 at 7:00PM.

Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Adds Performances at MCC Theater


MCC Theater is presenting the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel. Performances have been added. Learn how to purchase tickets!

MCC Theater Reveals Final Extension For WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater will present a final extension for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand.

Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross & More to Star in World Premiere of THE CONNECTOR Featuring Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown


Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.

Performances Added for World Premiere of WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater will present additional performances for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Theatre East Unveils 15th Season Featuring the New York Premiere of LINO & More


Theatre East has revealed their 15th season in their new permanent home, Court Square Theater in Long Island City. The season kicks off with the New York premiere of LINO, followed by the 5X5 Drama Series featuring short plays with the theme NO FILTER. Don't miss out on the exciting lineup!

Sasha Allen, Madeline Benson & More to Star in Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE


MCC Theater has revealed the cast for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods). Learn how to purchase tickets!

New Musicals by Jason Robert Brown, Gavin Creel & More Set for MCC's 2023/24 Season


MCC Theater just announced their 2023-2024 season and we have all the details on their slate of world premiere musicals here!

John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN Extended at Playwrights Horizons


Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater have revealed a one-week extension of the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.’s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills, to July 2. 

Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah, Andrew Liner Join PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN


Zoe Colletti (Only Murders In The Building, Boo Bitch and Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark), Regan Aliyah (Marvel's Ironheart and Netflix's XO KITTY), and Andrew Liner ('Vampire Academy', 'Bang Bang', 'Gray Matter') join Michelle Dockery in Destry Allyn Spielberg's feature directorial debut, Please Don't Feed the Children as the film makes its Cannes World Market Debut via Altitude

Quisqueya Celebration Honoring BEES & HONEY and VÁMONOS to be Held This Month


MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project, and INTAR Theatre will celebrate their productions this spring with a special street event on Saturday May 13, beginning at 1PM and running until 6PM in front of MCC Theater.

MCC Releases Recording of Joy Woods' 'I Could Have Danced All Night'


MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) have released a professional recording for the song “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is available to stream now on all music platforms.

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater To Present the World Premiere Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN


Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater will present the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills. A terrifyingly inventive look at addiction's ability to transform one's existence and relationships, Wet Brain offers an American family drama that is not only freed from realism, but also, perhaps unmoored from Earth itself.

Rachel Zegler, Jordan E. Cooper, Dylan Mulvaney & More Join Lineup for MCC Theater's MISCAST23


MCC Theater has announced additional performers for Miscast23, which will take place on Monday April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. See who is starring!

Tim Blake Nelson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tim Blake Nelson written?

Tim Blake Nelson has written 2 shows including Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright).

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