Colin Ryan
Born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, Colin Ryan caught the acting bug at an early age while attending performances of his parent's own theatre company. Colin went on to attend the same high school where his father was teaching and directing theatre, and eventually graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Acting.
Birth Place: Norman, OK
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Born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, Colin Ryan caught the acting bug at an early age while attending performances of his parent's own theatre company. Colin went on to attend the same high school where his father was teaching and directing theatre, and eventually graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Acting. While at OU, he was a finalist at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan competition in Washington, D.C. Colin has been selected for an artistic residency as a playwright at The Orchard Project in New York.
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Review Roundup: Frank Wildhorn's DEATH NOTE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
Frank Wildhorn's Death Note Musical is now officially open in the West End. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
Frank Wildhorn's Death Note Musical is now officially open in the West End. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
Review: DEATH NOTE, Barbican Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Aug 12, 2026
Diehard fans will love seeing the world brought to life with its stunning visuals and cast, while newcomers will give themselves over to the thrilling melodrama. If there’s one thing Death Note won’t do this summer, it’s leave you dying of boredom.
by Mica Blackwell - Aug 12, 2026
Diehard fans will love seeing the world brought to life with its stunning visuals and cast, while newcomers will give themselves over to the thrilling melodrama. If there’s one thing Death Note won’t do this summer, it’s leave you dying of boredom.
Full Cast Set For Re-Imagined MARTIN GUERRE at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The Old Vic has announced the complete cast for a reimagined, semi-staged production of Martin Guerre, directed by Matthew Warchus with new music and orchestrations.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
The Old Vic has announced the complete cast for a reimagined, semi-staged production of Martin Guerre, directed by Matthew Warchus with new music and orchestrations.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 29, 2026- LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Opens At Radio City Music Hall and More
by - Jul 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: DEATH NOTE Arrives in London- Inside the Sitzprobe
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL is back in London, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. The cast is led by Xander Pang and Colin Ryan, with Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami, Chloe Saracco as Jerasu, and Elsie Buckley as Sayu. Check out highlights from inside the sitzprobe in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL is back in London, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. The cast is led by Xander Pang and Colin Ryan, with Stephanie Zaharis as Misa Amane, Telly Leung as Ryuk, Grace Mouat as Rem, Paolo Montalban as Soichiro Yagami, Chloe Saracco as Jerasu, and Elsie Buckley as Sayu. Check out highlights from inside the sitzprobe in this video!
Full Cast Set For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. Tickets are on sale now.
Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL at the Barbican
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.
Full Cast Revealed for RSC’s 2026 HAMLET Tour Across Eight English Cities
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming touring production of Hamlet which visits Truro, Bradford, Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, York and Canterbury.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming touring production of Hamlet which visits Truro, Bradford, Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, York and Canterbury.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
Sheffield Theatres has released production images for Little Shop of Horrors. The musical is currently playing at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
Sheffield Theatres has released production images for Little Shop of Horrors. The musical is currently playing at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Check out the photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Sheffield Theatres announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, featuring Marc Antolin as Seymour and Ellie Morris as Audrey. The production will be directed by Paul Foster.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Sheffield Theatres announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, featuring Marc Antolin as Seymour and Ellie Morris as Audrey. The production will be directed by Paul Foster.
Sky Comedy Rep Hosts Festival of Comedic Short Plays This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
The Rep's ground-breaking collaboration with Sky Studios comes to fruition this March as audiences are invited to be amongst the first to enjoy the work of the comedy writing stars of the future. Sky Comedy Rep will host its first-ever festival of new comedic short plays at Birmingham Rep from 3-5 March 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
The Rep's ground-breaking collaboration with Sky Studios comes to fruition this March as audiences are invited to be amongst the first to enjoy the work of the comedy writing stars of the future. Sky Comedy Rep will host its first-ever festival of new comedic short plays at Birmingham Rep from 3-5 March 2022.
George Mackay, Simon Callow, Jade Anouka, and More Will Lead the Cast of ReadThrough of ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021
Casting has been announced for the upcoming online live read-through of Romeo & Juliet. The event takes place on Thursday 11th March 2021, bringing to life William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and free to watch for all school-age students across the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2021
Casting has been announced for the upcoming online live read-through of Romeo & Juliet. The event takes place on Thursday 11th March 2021, bringing to life William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and free to watch for all school-age students across the UK.
BARD FROM THE BARN Series 2 to Feature Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi, Mark Peachey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2020
The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have released the official trailer for the second series of their Shakespeare in lockdown digital theatre series, Bard From The Barn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2020
The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have released the official trailer for the second series of their Shakespeare in lockdown digital theatre series, Bard From The Barn.
Origin Theatre to Present BLOOMSDAY BREAKFAST Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
A colorful bouquet of singers, actors and luminaries from New York and the Island of Ireland are taking part in a uniquely trans-Atlantic online version of Origin Theatre's annual immersive Bloomsday Breakfast, co-hosted with Bloom's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
A colorful bouquet of singers, actors and luminaries from New York and the Island of Ireland are taking part in a uniquely trans-Atlantic online version of Origin Theatre's annual immersive Bloomsday Breakfast, co-hosted with Bloom's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan.
Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi and Mark Peachey Join BARD FROM THE BARN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020
The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020
The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn.
2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Releases Full Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
Photo Flash: First Look at MY BRILLIANT FRIEND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
Following a sell-out run at Rose Theatre Kingston, the acclaimed two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's MY BRILLIANT FRIEND by April De Angelis is reworked for the Olivier stage by Melly Still. Niamh Cusack and Catherine McCormack return to the roles they originated as Lenu and Lila.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
Following a sell-out run at Rose Theatre Kingston, the acclaimed two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's MY BRILLIANT FRIEND by April De Angelis is reworked for the Olivier stage by Melly Still. Niamh Cusack and Catherine McCormack return to the roles they originated as Lenu and Lila.
National Theatre Announces December 2019 – June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For MY BRILLIANT FRIEND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019
When the most important person in her life goes missing without a trace, Lenu Greco, now a celebrated author, begins to recall a relationship of more than 60 years. First meeting on the dangerous streets of post-war Naples, friends Lila and Lenu experience turbulent social and political change, from the rise of the Camorra to the sexual revolution and the transformation of their neighbourhood, city and nation. But even as life repeatedly tries to pull them in separate directions, they remain inextricably bound to one another.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019
When the most important person in her life goes missing without a trace, Lenu Greco, now a celebrated author, begins to recall a relationship of more than 60 years. First meeting on the dangerous streets of post-war Naples, friends Lila and Lenu experience turbulent social and political change, from the rise of the Camorra to the sexual revolution and the transformation of their neighbourhood, city and nation. But even as life repeatedly tries to pull them in separate directions, they remain inextricably bound to one another.
National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Colin Ryan been in?
Colin Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Colin Ryan been in?
Colin Ryan has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Colin Ryan's first West End show?
Colin Ryan's first West End show was Shakespeare in Love which opened in 2014
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