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Eric Bogosian

Birth Place: Woburn, MA, USA

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BIO

Eric Bogosian is an American actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian. Descended from Armenian American immigrants, he grew up in Watertown and Woburn, Massachusetts, and attended the University of Chicago and Oberlin College.

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STAGE CREDITS

Time Stands Still Time Stands Still
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2010
Richard Ehrlich
Time Stands Still Time Stands Still
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Richard Ehrlich

Writing

Talk Radio
Creator
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Eric Bogosian, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Play

Eric Bogosian, SubUrbia

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding One Person Show

Eric Bogosian, Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Play

Eric Bogosian, SubUrbia

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding One Person Show

Eric Bogosian, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll

The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eric Bogosian, Talk Radio

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Lachlan McPheat Delivers a Moving Performance in SubUrbia at The Odyssey Theatre Ense Photo
Lachlan McPheat Delivers a Moving Performance in SubUrbia at The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Team BWW - Apr 21, 2025

New Zealand-born actor Lachlan McPheat is currently performing in Los Angeles with his portrayal of Jeff Gallagher in SubUrbia, Eric Bogosian’s raw and thrilling play now running at The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in Santa Monica.
Photos: Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Opens At The Chain Theatre Photo
Photos: Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Opens At The Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

CHAIN THEATRE has released photos of the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian’s HUMPTY DUMPTY directed by Ella Jane New.
Mask For Pleasure: COVID-impacted Artists Raise Awareness at George Clooney's Broadwa Photo
Mask For Pleasure: COVID-impacted Artists Raise Awareness at George Clooney's Broadway Opening
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025

On the opening weekend of the Broadway debut of George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck, a small group of COVID-impacted NY artists offered a gesture of collective care in Manhattan's theatre district.
TOO FAT FOR CHINA to Open Lost Nation Theater's 2025 Season Photo
TOO FAT FOR CHINA to Open Lost Nation Theater's 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

In Too Fat For China, Phoebe Potts tells her own life story in an hilarious, award-winning solo, taking a comic look on the agony of adoption, It's onstage at Lost Nation Theater for one week only. Learn more!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
TOO FAT FOR CHINA Comes to Lost Nation Theater in April Photo
TOO FAT FOR CHINA Comes to Lost Nation Theater in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

In Too Fat For China, Phoebe Potts tells her own life story in an hilarious, award-winning solo, taking a comic look on the agony of adoption. Learn more about the production here!
Cast Set For Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY at the Chain Theatre Photo
Cast Set For Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Chaine Theatre will present the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New. Learn more here!
Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Begins Performances In April At Chain Theatre Photo
Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Begins Performances In April At Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

CHAIN THEATRE has announced the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New (New York Times Critics pick macbitches).
SACCO & VANZETTI ARE DEAD! Announces Debut Run, Tickets On Sale Now Photo
SACCO & VANZETTI ARE DEAD! Announces Debut Run, Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

From the team that birthed the Edinburgh Fringe-hit show, Hey, That's My Wife! Good Crack Productions is back with their latest epic satire, Sacco & Vanzetti Are Dead!
SUBURBIA to be Presented by Mojo Ensemble in March Photo
SUBURBIA to be Presented by Mojo Ensemble in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Mojo Ensemble will launch its comeback production of Eric Bogosian's timeless classic, 'SubUrbia.' Learn more and see how to attend upcoming performances!
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery Photo
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL Photo
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
Edward Albee's THE GOAT Reboots The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series in Teaneck Photo
Edward Albee's THE GOAT Reboots The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series in Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNA Photo
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

 The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, will present THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this December.
Chain Theatre 2025 Winter One-Act Festival Now Accepting Submissions Photo
Chain Theatre 2025 Winter One-Act Festival Now Accepting Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Submit your play to the 2025 Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in NYC, running February 3 to March 2. The festival celebrates new, original work from voices across the theater world, accepting plays ranging from 10 to 60 minutes in length.
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals? Photo
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
Interview: David Mills Finds Resilience Through Humor in STAY LOST at Pangea Photo
Interview: David Mills Finds Resilience Through Humor in STAY LOST at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 24, 2024

Comedic cabaret artist David Mills is back at Pangea with a brand new show, Stay Lost, which plays 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/16 and 11/23. Mills strives to make sense of this terrifying moment. Stay Lost is a powerful and hilarious tribute to resilience and perseverance an urgent plea to ‘keep going’.Read a conversation with Mills about Stay Lost.
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN Photo
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Bogosian been in?

Eric Bogosian has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Bogosian been in?

Eric Bogosian has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Bogosian been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for SubUrbia, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for SubUrbia, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Talk Radio .

What awards has Eric Bogosian won?

Eric Bogosian has won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work in Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.

How many shows has Eric Bogosian written?

Eric Bogosian has written 1 shows including Talk Radio (Creator).

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