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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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Brandon J. Dirden STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Davey Battle

[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Davey Battle

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

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Security Guard

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.”




Brandon J. Dirden TV Shows

The Americans Dennis Aderholt

The Get Down Leon

Brandon J. Dirden Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2013 - Performance

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson

Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Brandon J. Dirden, The Piano Lesson

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New Documentary Will Tell the History of Manhattan Theatre Club

​​​​​​​ALL ARTS, the streaming platform and channel dedicated to the arts, will debut the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists on Tuesday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more about the documentary and find out where you can watch it here!

Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More

Through interviews with stage and screen stars who honed their craft at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), including David Auburn, Christine Baranski, André De Shields, Laura Linney, John Patrick Shanley, Sarah Jessica Parker and Sam Waterston, the film chronicles the career-making momentsthat have come to define MTC. Watch a video trailer!

World Premiere of Kate Hamill's THE SCARLET LETTER & More Set for Two River Theater 2023/2024 Season

Two River Theater has announced its 2023/2024 30th Anniversary Season. This will be the first slate of programming at Two River for new Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of SUMMER, 1976

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976, opened last night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night!

Second Stage Theater's production of Larissa FastHorse's play, The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, opened Thursday, April 20, at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of stars arriving on the red carpet here!

Photos: Stars Arrive on the BAD CINDERELLA Opening Night Red Carpet

See photos of stars as they arrive on the Bad Cinderella opening night red carpet!

Photos: See Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Lily Allen & More on the Red Carpet of A DOLL'S HOUSE

Check out photos from the red carpet at A Doll's House on Broadway!

TAKE ME OUT Plays Final Broadway Performance

Take Me Out officially concludes its Broadway run after 17 previews and 99 regular performances.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway

There are only 8 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT! See how to purchase tickets.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only 16 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT!

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Four Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only four weeks remaining to see the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT, starring Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams. See how to purchase tickets!

TAKE ME OUT Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness

Tonight's performance of Take Me Out has been cancelled due to illness. See when the show will resume performances.

Words From The Wings: Michael Oberholtzer of TAKE ME OUT Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments, and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Michael Oberholtzer of Take Me Out, who shared his backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses TAKE ME OUT's Relevancy on CBS MORNINGS

Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss his return to Broadway in Take Me Out. Ferguson discussed the play's significance and why the story is still relevant. Watch the complete video now, in which Ferguson also discusses officiating his Modern Family co-star Sarah Hyland's wedding, juggling fatherhood and his career, and more.

Photos & Video: The Cast of TAKE ME OUT Visits New Billboard in Times Square

See photos and watch video of cast members from Broadway's Take Me Out taking a field trip to Times Square to see their brand new billboard! 

Photos: See New Images of Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More in TAKE ME OUT

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. See new production photos here!

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St). Check out photos of the cast celebrating here!

Photos: Stars Arrive at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the opening night arrivals here!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of TAKE ME OUT on Broadway

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement. We're taking you inside opening night in this video.

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. The cast features Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams and Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more. See the cast take their opening night bows here!

Brandon J. Dirden FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Brandon J. Dirden has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Brandon J. Dirden has not appeared in the West End

Brandon J. Dirden has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Skeleton Crew." Additionally, he received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Dirden was also recognized with a nomination for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his role in "The Piano Lesson." He received a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for the same play. Furthermore, Dirden's outstanding lead performance in "The Piano Lesson" earned him a nomination at The Lortels. Lastly, he was honored with a Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for his work in "The Piano Lesson."

Brandon J. Dirden has won several awards for his performance in the Broadway show "The Piano Lesson." He received a Performance (Obie Awards) for his role in the production. Additionally, he was honored with a Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for his outstanding performance in "The Piano Lesson."

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