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Brandon J. Dirden

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BIO

Brandon starred on Broadway as Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Tony Award-winning production of All the Way, with Bryan Cranston, and as Booster in the Tony Award-winning revival of August Wilson's Jitney. Additional Broadway credits include Clybourne Park, Enron, and Prelude to a Kiss. Off-Broadway, he has appeared in The Piano Lesson, for which he won Obie, Theatre World, and AUDELCO awards; The First Breeze of Summer and Day of Absence at Signature Theatre; Detroit ’67 at the Public Theater and Classical Theatre of Harlem; Peter and the Starcatcher at New York Theatre Workshop and as ‘Brutus’ in TFANA’s production of Juilius Caesar. On screen, he has appeared in “The Good Wife,” “For Life,” “The Big C,” “Public Morals,” “Manifest,” “The Get Down,” “The Accidental Wolf,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Quad,” and four seasons of FX’s “The Americans” as Agent Dennis Aderholt. He is currently shooting the upcoming ABC series “For Life” and recently completed work on the FX miniseries, “Mrs. America.” He has directed numerous plays by Dominique Morriseau and August Wilson. Brandon is a frequent volunteer at the 52nd Street Project and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and Fair Wage On Stage.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2025
Pozzo


[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Davey Battle


[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr.


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company, 2012
Boy Willie


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Security Guard


Additional Credits

Broadway: Skeleton Crew (Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Antonyo nominations), Jitney, All the Way, Clybourne Park, Enron, Prelude to a Kiss.



Off-Broadway: The Piano Lesson (Obie, Theatre World, AUDELCO awards), The First Breeze of Summer, Day of Absence, Detroit ’67, Peter and the Starcatcher, TFANA’s Julius Caesar.



TV: “For Life,” “Evil,” “Public Morals,” “Manifest,” “The Get Down,” “The Accidental Wolf,” “The Quad,” “Mrs. America,” “The Americans.”



TV Shows

The Americans
Dennis Aderholt
The Get Down
Leon
The Justice
President
The Justice
President

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Brandon J. Dirden, Skeleton Crew

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Brandon J. Dirden, Skeleton Crew

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Performance

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson

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News


Video: Why Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Chose WAITING FOR GODOT for Their Latest Project
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, currently starring in the Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot, recently spoke to CBS Mornings about the prolific play and their longtime friendship. Check out the interview now.
Music From WAITING FOR GODOT To Begin Streaming Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Music From WAITING FOR GODOT, a new 13-track album featuring original music by Ben and Max Ringham, will be released at 12:01 AM ET tomorrow on all major digital streaming platforms.
Video: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Discuss Themes in WAITING FOR GODOT
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves, currently starring in the Broadway production of Waiting for Godot, recently visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about the famed Samuel Beckett play. Watch the interview now.
Video: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Talk Reuniting in WAITING FOR GODOT
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

On Tuesday, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter joined TODAY to talk about starring in the new Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, which recently opened at the Hudson Theatre.
Video: Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter Celebrate Opening Night of WAITING FOR GODOT
by Joey Mervis - Oct 6, 2025

Audiences need wait no longer for more Beckett on Broadway! Waiting For Godot has officially returned, starring Keanu Reeves, in his Broadway debut, and Alex Winter. Watch in this video as we take you inside opening night!
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For WAITING FOR GODOT
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2025

Jamie Lloyd is back on Broadway with a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. The production officially opened on September 28. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Video: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Talk WAITING FOR GODOT, Real-Life Friendship on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter explore their friendship and the new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot on CBS Sunday Morning. Watch now!
Photos: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and More Celebrate WAITING FOR GODOT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 29, 2025

Jamie Lloyd returns to Broadway with a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Check out photos of the starry cast and opening night guests on the red carpet!
Review Roundup: WAITING FOR GODOT, Starring Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2025

Critics weigh in on Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s performances in Waiting for Godot, now running on Broadway until January 4, 2026.
WAITING FOR GODOT On Broadway To Welcome 500 NYC Public School Students
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025

The new Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, has announced a special initiative with the New York City Department of Education.
It's Jamie Lloyd's Broadway 
by Joey Mervis - Sep 18, 2025

Prehaps no director has made a more profound impact on Broadway and West End stages in recent years than Jamie Lloyd. After astounding audiences with his take on Sunset Boulevard (Tony winner for Best Revival of a Musical) last season, he returned to London this summer to yet again dazzle audiences with a daring new production of Evita, starring Rachel Zegler. Watch more in this video.
Photos: First Look at WAITING FOR GODOT with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025

Take a look at the first photos for Tony Award and multiple Olivier Award-winning director/producer Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir.’
Meet the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is now on Broadway! Meet the cast of Waiting For Godot and learn more about the show here! 
WAITING FOR GODOT to Offer $49 Tickets Through Rush and Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Digital lottery and rush policies will launch for Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Up on the Marquee: WAITING FOR GODOT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 29, 2025

Starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir,' Waiting For Godot will play Broadway’s Hudson Theatre with preview performances beginning Saturday, September 13 for a Sunday, September 28 opening night. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Video: Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter Say 'This is No GODOT You've Ever Seen'
by Joey Mervis - Aug 21, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is getting ready for Broadway, starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir.' Watch in this video as we chat with the rest of the cast about Lloyd's exciting new take on the classic play.
Photos: WAITING FOR GODOT's Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter & More Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 19, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is getting ready for Broadway! The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2025
by - Aug 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Brandon J. Dirden and More Complete the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The complete cast and design team has been revealed for Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves as ‘Estragon’ and Alex Winter as ‘Vladimir.’ Learn more!
Review: Arthur Miller’s THE PRICE at Two River Theater is Drama at its Best
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 16, 2025

Two River Theater (TRT) is presenting a play that metro area theatergoers will not want to miss. 'The Price,' a drama by Arthur Miller, is a compelling family story, excellently performed on the Red Bank stage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon J. Dirden been in?

Brandon J. Dirden has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Brandon J. Dirden been in?

Brandon J. Dirden has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brandon J. Dirden been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Skeleton Crew, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Skeleton Crew, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Piano Lesson and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Piano Lesson.

What awards has Brandon J. Dirden won?

Brandon J. Dirden has won the Obie Award for Performance for his role in The Piano Lesson. He also received the Theatre World Award for his performance in The Piano Lesson.

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