Jason O'Connell
Off-Broadway: Harold Ryan in Happy Birthday, Wanda June (Wheelhouse Theater), Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages), Bottom and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Pearl), Edward and Robert Ferrars in Sense and Sensibility (Gym at Judson), Trigorin in The Seagull (Bedlam), John Kempe and Friar Bonadventure in The Saintliness of Margery Kempe (The Duke on 42nd St), and Jason's own solo show, The Dork Knight (Abingdon Theatre Company, Joe's Pub, Bedlam).
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BIO
Off-Broadway: Harold Ryan in Happy Birthday, Wanda June (Wheelhouse Theater), Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages), Bottom and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Pearl), Edward and Robert Ferrars in Sense and Sensibility (Gym at Judson), Trigorin in The Seagull (Bedlam), John Kempe and Friar Bonadventure in The Saintliness of Margery Kempe (The Duke on 42nd St), and Jason's own solo show, The Dork Knight (Abingdon Theatre Company, Joe's Pub, Bedlam). NYIT Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Don Juan in Hell (Phoenix Theatre Ensemble). Regional: Two River Theater, American Players, Great Lakes Theater, Portland Stage, and 9 seasons with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. TV: Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. As a director, Jason most recently mounted the World Premiere of his own adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac (Cyrano, with co-writer Brenda Withers) at Fort Worth's Amphibian Stage, and will direct Kate Hamill's Pride and Prejudice for Syracuse Stage in 2019. www.jason-oconnell.com
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Premiere Production, 2024
Cosimo/Deputy
[Off-Broadway]
Mint Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Pearl Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer
Awards and Nominations
winner
IT Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role
Jason O'Connell, Don Juan In Hell
Videos
Video: First Look At Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Syracuse Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-18 14:47:06
VIDEO: Get a First Look at CYRANO in the All New Official Trailer
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-28 17:15:59
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For CYRANO at Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-25 08:05:06
VIDEO: Jason O'Connell Discusses THE DORK KNIGHT at Abingdon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - 2017-01-18 05:32:47
News
ADRIANA MATER Recording Wins Gramophone Classical Music Award
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony's Deutsche Grammophon recording of Kaija Saariaho's ADRIANA MATER, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, won the Opera Recording award at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony's Deutsche Grammophon recording of Kaija Saariaho's ADRIANA MATER, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, won the Opera Recording award at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards.
Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane Alternative
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026
Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Sierra Boggess, Taylor Mac and More in PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
Theatre for a New Audience is presenting Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools, directed by Darko Tresnjak. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
Theatre for a New Audience is presenting Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools, directed by Darko Tresnjak. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Sierra Boggess and More to Lead Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
Theatre for a New Audience will present Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools, directed by Darko Tresnjak. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
Theatre for a New Audience will present Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools, directed by Darko Tresnjak. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: THE ODYSSEY Celebrates Opening Night at American Repertory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
Check out photos from inside the opening night of The Odyssey at American Repertory Theater. Kate Hamill turns a contemporary lens on Homer’s epic, asking how we can embrace healing and forgiveness in order to end cycles of violence and revenge.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
Check out photos from inside the opening night of The Odyssey at American Repertory Theater. Kate Hamill turns a contemporary lens on Homer’s epic, asking how we can embrace healing and forgiveness in order to end cycles of violence and revenge.
André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star as the title character in an upcoming reading of Molière’s Tartuffe. Learn more about the upcoming reading and see who else is starring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star as the title character in an upcoming reading of Molière’s Tartuffe. Learn more about the upcoming reading and see who else is starring.
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Tony-Winner Miriam Silverman And Stephen Moyer To Star In MACBETH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024
Stephen Moyer from True Blood and Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman star in MACBETH for Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the play features a strong ensemble cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024
Stephen Moyer from True Blood and Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman star in MACBETH for Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the play features a strong ensemble cast.
Video: First Look At Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Syracuse Stage
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024
Get a first look at Syracuse Stage's Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by playwright Ken Ludwig. Directed by Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert Hupp, the show runs through March 31 in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024
Get a first look at Syracuse Stage's Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by playwright Ken Ludwig. Directed by Syracuse Stage artistic director Robert Hupp, the show runs through March 31 in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage.
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Santino Fontana & More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Kate Hamill at 39th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2023
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2023
Photos: First Look At DE-CRUIT Presenting THE HEAD OF RICHARD
by Grace Cutler - Jul 17, 2022
DE-CRUIT has announced a three-show series at Theatre Row July 15 through August 20. Each production is a two-person adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classics, written and performed by DE-CRUIT founders Dawn Stern and Stephan Wolfert.
by Grace Cutler - Jul 17, 2022
DE-CRUIT has announced a three-show series at Theatre Row July 15 through August 20. Each production is a two-person adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classics, written and performed by DE-CRUIT founders Dawn Stern and Stephan Wolfert.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Cygnet Theatre Announces Season 19 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce its full line up for 2022/2023 Season. The season kicks off with the World Premiere of the risqué comedic drama The Little Fellow (Or - The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by one of the nations top produced playwrights (2017-2020) Kate Hamill (Pride & Prejudice); directed by Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy.
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce its full line up for 2022/2023 Season. The season kicks off with the World Premiere of the risqué comedic drama The Little Fellow (Or - The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by one of the nations top produced playwrights (2017-2020) Kate Hamill (Pride & Prejudice); directed by Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy.
Kate Hamill, Jason O'Connell And More Star In THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
A talented cast including Kate Hamill and Jason O'Connell touches off cascades of comedy as Syracuse Stage presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” April 13 – May 1.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
A talented cast including Kate Hamill and Jason O'Connell touches off cascades of comedy as Syracuse Stage presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” April 13 – May 1.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Presents the First Annual Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Nyack joins the roster of world class arts events with the launch of The Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack – a performing arts celebration set for this fall 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Nyack joins the roster of world class arts events with the launch of The Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack – a performing arts celebration set for this fall 2022.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Syracuse Stage Opens Season For Live Performance With EUREKA DAY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2021
With the opening of Jonathan Spector's exceptionally timely play “Eureka Day,” Syracuse Stage marks a joyous return to live performance. The first of six shows in the 2021/2022 season, “Eureka Day” runs Oct. 13 – 31. Tickets on sale now!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2021
With the opening of Jonathan Spector's exceptionally timely play “Eureka Day,” Syracuse Stage marks a joyous return to live performance. The first of six shows in the 2021/2022 season, “Eureka Day” runs Oct. 13 – 31. Tickets on sale now!
Casting and Dates Announced for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's 2021 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2021
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announced today performance dates and casting for its 2021 Summer Season, its final at Boscobel House and Gardens. The season will begin on June 24, 2021 with The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington by James Ijames, which will conclude on July 30.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2021
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announced today performance dates and casting for its 2021 Summer Season, its final at Boscobel House and Gardens. The season will begin on June 24, 2021 with The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington by James Ijames, which will conclude on July 30.
World Premiere Audio Play DECEPTION Presented by Chatillion Stage Company's Project Mercury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021
Project Mercury, an audio play anthology series from NYC’s Off Broadway Chatillion Stage Company, presents the world premiere of Deception, a new psychological thriller. The play features an all-star cast headed by Jason O’Connell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021
Project Mercury, an audio play anthology series from NYC’s Off Broadway Chatillion Stage Company, presents the world premiere of Deception, a new psychological thriller. The play features an all-star cast headed by Jason O’Connell.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jason O'Connell been nominated for?
and Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for Don Juan In Hell.
What awards has Jason O'Connell won?
Jason O'Connell won the Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role at the IT Awards for his performance in Don Juan In Hell.
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