Mike Birbiglia
Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His shows, "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and "Thank God for Jokes," were both filmed for Netflix.
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BIO
Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His shows, "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and "Thank God for Jokes," were both filmed for Netflix. In addition to performing live, Mike is an author and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice. Mike's book "Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories" was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. As an actor, Mike has appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer," HBO's "Girls" and "Broad City," as well as in the films Trainwreck, The Fault in Our Stars and Popstar. He plays the role of Danny Pearson on "Orange Is the New Black" and Oscar Langstraat on Showtime's "Billions." He is a contributor to "This American Life" on public radio. In 2017, Mike was honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Award for humor. Broadway shows include The Old Man & The Pool, The New One and Thank God for Jokes.
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Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - 2026-01-29 13:13:14
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-13 18:17:15
Video: Jeff Ross Discusses Bringing His Life Story to Broadway in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-25 14:28:03
Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-15 15:59:44
Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
by Michael Major - 2024-03-13 12:21:28
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares Behind the Scenes Look at 'Lavender Haze' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2023-03-03 09:38:02
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
Chilina Kennedy will step back into the role of Myrtle Wilson, and Max Monnig will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Brian Helgeland's OUTSIDE MAN, starring Ice Cube and Tommy Lee Jones. The film follows a former Chicago mob enforcer who seeks redemption in rural Texas while forming an unlikely friendship with a retired Texas Ranger.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
The award-winning Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY has released a new block of tickets at The Broadway Theatre, with China Anne McClain making her musical stage debut as Daisy Buchanan and Ryan McCartan returning as Jay Gatsby.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
Martin Moran's world premiere solo work, directed by Seth Barrish, opens at The Barrow Group. The third installment in Moran's autobiographical trilogy follows the OBIE Award-winning THE TRICKY PART and Lucille Lortel Award-winning ALL THE RAGE.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster announced a theatrical release for Curry Barker's ANYTHING BUT GHOSTS, starring Cooper Tomlinson, Violet McGraw, Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel marked its 1000th performance at The Broadway Theatre, with the cast celebrating the milestone alongside over 1 million audience members who have seen the production.
by Itai Yasur - Aug 28, 2026
Diana Gitelman brings her one-person show to the Logan Festival of Solo Performance. See what our critic had to say.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026
Focus Features has greenlit Old Friends New Friends, a comedy written and directed by Mike Birbiglia starring Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Dylan Gelula.
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2026
Samantha Pauly (Six) has set her final performance as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. The original cast member will depart the production in July, after over two years and 900 performances in the role on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026
Following a sold-out tour, Dukes, a musical comedy written by and starring Jane Wickline and comedian Liva Pierce, will open Off-Broadway this summer at SoHo Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Nantucket Performing Arts Center revealed two more additions to the Summer 2026 season, adding Emmy Award-winning comedian JB Smoove and a performance from Grammy Award winner Colbie Caillat.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Nantucket Performing Arts Center is expanding its Summer 2026 season, adding Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian Seth Meyers and a new production of Craig Lucas' beloved play Prelude to a Kiss, directed by Mark Shanahan.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
Three-time Tony Award-winner Nathan Lane, currently on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, will serve as the subject of a new documentary from filmmaker Matthew Miele.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026
Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23, Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026
Eva Noblezada made her return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Wednesday night. The musical's original 'Daisy Buchanan' joined the production once again, alongside fellow original Broadway cast member Jeremy Jordan as 'Gatsby.' Watch videos!
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. All Out: Comedy About Ambition takes its final bow at the Nederlander Theatre following 95 regular performances; and Bug plays its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 23 previews and 69 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Schmigadoon! and The Balusters respectively.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from curtain call.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Jake Shane will make his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. The current cast of All Out includes Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mike Birbiglia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Mike Birbiglia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Old Man & The Pool, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The New One, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The New One, Best Solo Performance () for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me.
Mike Birbiglia has won Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for The New One. He also received Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The New One and Outstanding Solo Show at The Lortels for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend.
Mike Birbiglia has written 4 shows including Sleepwalk With Me (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia: The New One (Writer), Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out (Author).
Mike Birbiglia's first West End show was The Old Man & The Pool which opened in 2023
