Colton Ryan
Latest News on Colton Ryan:
Audra McDonald to Co-Chair Sleep Out for Covenant House With Claybourne Elder and More Taking Part (Jun 3, 2025)
Bernadette Peters, Halle Bailey, & More Join Jesse Eisenberg Musical Comedy (Apr 15, 2025)
Video: Josh Groban Talks Theater Education with Broadway Bound Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (Mar 10, 2025)
Audra McDonald to Co-Chair Sleep Out for Covenant House With Claybourne Elder and More Taking Part (Jun 3, 2025)
Bernadette Peters, Halle Bailey, & More Join Jesse Eisenberg Musical Comedy (Apr 15, 2025)
Video: Josh Groban Talks Theater Education with Broadway Bound Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (Mar 10, 2025)
BIO
COLTON RYAN starred opposite Elle Fanning and Chloe Sevigny in Hulu’s Limited Series “The Girl From Plainville”(2023 Critics’ Choice Awards nominee for “Best Limited Series”). Colton previously starred as “Samuel” in the Apple TV Series “Little Voice,” executive produced by JJ Abrams, Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, and Ben Stephenson. Film credits include: the role of “Connor” in the feature film Dear Evan Hansen alongside Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and Ben Platt, and the role of “Bruce” in Alan Ball’s Uncle Frank (Sundance Film Festival 2020). On stage, Colton received the 2019 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for his role of “Gene Laine” in Conor McPherson’s Girl From The North Country. The play premiered at The Public Theatre before its Broadway debut at the Belasco Theatre in 2020. Other theatre credits include Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, and off-Broadway runs of Alice By Heart (MCC Theatre., dir. Jessie Nelson) and The White Card (A.R.T., dir. Diane Paulus).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen (Understudy)
Jared (Understudy)
Connor (Understudy)
Movies
Adam
[ 2019 ] Brad
[ 2019 ] Brad
The Social Ones
[ 2019 ] Dan Summers
[ 2019 ] Dan Summers
Uncle Frank
[ 2020 ] Bruce
[ 2020 ] Bruce
Dear Evan Hansen
[ 2021 ] Connor Murphy
[ 2021 ] Connor Murphy
TV Shows
Chad Powers
[ 2025-2025 ] Gerry
[ 2025-2025 ] Gerry
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance
Colton Ryan, Girl from the North Country
Videos
Video: Josh Groban Talks Theater Education with Broadway Bound Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-10 16:37:17
Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and More Discuss NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Story and Score
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-18 11:20:11
Video: Watch the Full, Gravity-Defying Tap Number from NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-08 10:35:02
Video: How Colton Ryan Followed a Musical Theatre Blueprint to His Tony Nomination
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-05 14:30:20
Video: Colton Ryan Has 'Unbridled Pride' for His NEW YORK, NEW YORK Role
by Richard Ridge - 2023-05-22 14:19:58
Video: The Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Take Their Opening Night Bows
by Opening Night - 2023-04-27 07:44:51
Video: Watch Highlights from NEW YORK, NEW YORK on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-26 14:00:55
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Profiled on CBS Featuring Interviews With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Stroman & More
by Michael Major - 2023-04-24 09:49:01
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Performs 'Music, Money, Love' & Title Song on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-04-14 09:39:29
Video: Watch Eric Adams Proclaim John Kander Day, Unveil 'Kander and Ebb Way' with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-25 16:50:27
Video: Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Serenades John Kander for His 96th Birthday!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-17 13:29:38
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Members Break Down Their Characters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-02 16:56:18
VIDEO: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Teases Score in Honor of the Snow Day
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-25 15:03:15
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Opens Up About Collaborating on Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-03 09:00:20
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-21 14:10:38
VIDEO: Watch Ramin Karimloo Sing 'Welcome to My World' from Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-10-26 10:12:06
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'Waving Through A Window' in a New Lyric Video from DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Michael Major - 2021-10-12 12:54:10
News
Bernadette Peters, Halle Bailey, & More Join Jesse Eisenberg Musical Comedy
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, and Havana Rose Liu are joining Jesse Eisenberg's new original musical comedy.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025
Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, and Havana Rose Liu are joining Jesse Eisenberg's new original musical comedy.
Broadway Bound Kids Will Host RAISE YOUR VOICE Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Broadway Bound Kids will host a benefit next month titled, Raise Your Voice. Stars in attendance will include Colton Ryan, George Abud, Major Attaway, Donnie Kehr, Apollo Levine, N’Kenge, and Morgan Reilly.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Broadway Bound Kids will host a benefit next month titled, Raise Your Voice. Stars in attendance will include Colton Ryan, George Abud, Major Attaway, Donnie Kehr, Apollo Levine, N’Kenge, and Morgan Reilly.
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 25, 2024
What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?
by Roy Berko - Jun 25, 2024
What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024
The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024
The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 21st, 2023
by - Dec 21, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 21, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Feature: A Cabaret Christmas Wish List
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2023
For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2023
For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.
Kentucky Performing Arts Names New Vice President Of Education And Community
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023
Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) has announced that Nick Covault has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Community. Covault has served as executive director of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) since 2016 and has been with Kentucky Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), since 2010.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023
Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) has announced that Nick Covault has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Community. Covault has served as executive director of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) since 2016 and has been with Kentucky Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), since 2010.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Colton Ryan been in?
Colton Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Colton Ryan been in?
Colton Ryan has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Colton Ryan been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Girl from the North Country.
What awards has Colton Ryan won?
Colton Ryan won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Girl from the North Country.
Videos