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Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2015
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2013
Performer
  [Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Performer
  [Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Writer
Writer

Colin Quinn Awards and Nominations

 
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Colin Quinn, Colin Quinn Long Story Short

Colin Quinn News

COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK Extension Begins Performances Tomorrow at Greenwich House The Photo COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK Extension Begins Performances Tomorrow at Greenwich House Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Colin Quinn: Small Talk, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, extends and moves theaters to the Greenwich House Theater.

Interview: Chris Gethard Tackles Fatherhood, Masculinity & Thoughtful Comedy in A FAT Photo Interview: Chris Gethard Tackles Fatherhood, Masculinity & Thoughtful Comedy in A FATHER & THE SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with comedian Chris Gethard as he discusses comedy, fatherhood and more in his new Off-Broadway show A Father & The Sun.

Jerry Seinfeld Celebrates 100th Performance In His Record-Breaking Beacon Theatre Res Photo Jerry Seinfeld Celebrates 100th Performance In His Record-Breaking Beacon Theatre Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Jerry Seinfeld's 7:00PM performance at the Beacon Theatre on April 8 will mark the legendary comedian's 100th performance as part of his historic residency at the venue.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Judy Gold's YES, I CAN SAY THAT! Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Judy Gold's YES, I CAN SAY THAT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of Judy Gold's Yes, I Can Say That!

COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK Extends and Moves to Greenwich House Theater Photo COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK Extends and Moves to Greenwich House Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

Colin Quinn: Small Talk, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, extends and moves theaters to the Greenwich House Theater.

Jerry Seinfeld's Beacon Theatre Residency Extended Through June Photo Jerry Seinfeld's Beacon Theatre Residency Extended Through June
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2023

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and JS Touring announced that legendary New Yorker and comedian Jerry Seinfeld has added four more performances to his record-breaking Beacon Theatre residency on May 6 and June 3, 2023, at 7:00pm and 9:30pm each night.

Photos: Get a First Look at COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo Photos: Get a First Look at COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023

Get a first look at Colin Quinn: Small Talk, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, is currently in previews at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023 Photo GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023
by Team BWW - Jan 6, 2023

Coming up off-Broadway this January is a Broadway-bound classic, a world premiere musical, and so much more!

Broadway Buying Guide: December 19, 2022 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: December 19, 2022
by Team BWW - Dec 19, 2022

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 19, 2022.

COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK to Have Limited Engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre This Photo COLIN QUINN: SMALL TALK to Have Limited Engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2022

Colin Quinn: Small Talk, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, will play the Lucille Lortel Theatre beginning January 6 with an official opening scheduled for January 23. The limited engagement runs through February 11.

Colin Quinn Videos

Celine Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE To Play Off-Broadway This Summer Videoplay
Celine Dion Musical Comedy TITANIQUE To Play Off-Broadway This Summer

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 29, 2022

In celebration of Céline Dion’s birthday on March 30, Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price (Jagged Little Pill, Oklahoma!) has announced that Titanique – the irresistibly funny and irreverent new musical send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, featuring the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – will open off-Broadway this summer at The Asylum Theatre (307 W 26th St.)

VIDEO: HBO Max Comedy Series THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE Releases Official Trailer Videoplay
VIDEO: HBO Max Comedy Series THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE Releases Official Trailer

by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2021

Fellow SNL cast members Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Colin Quinn, Ellen Cleghorne and Colin Jost lend their talents along with guest stars Omari Hardwick, Geoffrey Owens, Godfrey, Billy Porter and Method Man.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE

by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2021

This groundbreaking new original comedy series uses sketches and vignettes to illustrate what it feels like to experience various every-day situations including racial profiling, unemployment, falling in love and more, from Michael’s perspective. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for COLIN QUINN & FRIENDS on HBO Max Videoplay
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for COLIN QUINN & FRIENDS on HBO Max

by Stage Tube - Nov 9, 2020

The special will be released Thursday, Nov. 12, on HBO Max.

VIDEO: Colin Quinn Talks About the Bill of Rights on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Videoplay
VIDEO: Colin Quinn Talks About the Bill of Rights on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

by Stage Tube - Sep 29, 2020

Colin Quinn shares his lack of optimism toward the state of the nation in his book Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States, which he dedicated to himself, and talks about the issues he has with the Bill of Rights.

VIDEO: Colin Quinn Talks Free Speech on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Videoplay
VIDEO: Colin Quinn Talks Free Speech on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

by Stage Tube - Jan 28, 2020

Colin Quinn and Seth discuss Colin's recent wedding, his new tour The Wrong Side of History and hosting award shows.

VIDEO: Colin Quinn Predicts Donald Trump's Presidency Will Cause a Civil War
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2016

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Colin Quinn blamed show business for Donald Trump's presidential election win and predicted how the country will be divided after the civil was sure to come. 

Prepare for The Ensemblist's 5/22 Live Show with Greene, Krupin, Lyons, Some of Broadway's Best Singer/Songwriters
by Matt Tamanini - May 15, 2016

On Sunday, May 22nd at 8:15pm, 'The Ensemblist' podcast will be hosting a live show as part of the 2016 NYC Podfest. The only podcast that shows you Broadway from the inside out, will be featuring three Broadway singer-songwriters John Arthur Greene, Janet Krupin, and Douglas Lyons.

VIDEO: Lena Dunham & Amy Schumer Take On Our Thin-Obsessed Society on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2016

Together, the funny ladies took on 'sixeism' in a hilarious sketch about the struggles of shopping in today's thin-obsessed world.

VIDEO: 'Schwinter is Coming' in New INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Trailer
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2016

Schwinter is coming! Amy returns to bring epic fantasy - and some hot spoilers - back to basic cable. Season four of INSIDE AMY SCHUMER premieres Today, April 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.


Colin Quinn Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Colin Quinn been in?
Colin Quinn has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Colin Quinn been in?
Colin Quinn has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Colin Quinn been nominated for?
Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Colin Quinn Long Story Short .

How many shows has Colin Quinn written?
Colin Quinn has written 4 shows including Colin Quinn -- An Irish Wake (Playwright), Long Story Short (Playwright), Colin Quinn The New York Story (Writer), Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State (Writer).

What is Colin Quinn next theatre project?
Colin Quinn's next show will be Colin Quinn: Small Talk which opens on 1/23/2023 on Off-Broadway.

What is Colin Quinn next theatre project?
Colin Quinn's next show will be Colin Quinn: Small Talk which opens on 1/23/2023 on Off-Broadway.