Jefferson Mays
Latest News on Jefferson Mays:
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala (Aug 14, 2024)
Jefferson Mays' A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Old Globe (Aug 13, 2024)
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala (Aug 14, 2024)
Jefferson Mays' A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Old Globe (Aug 13, 2024)
BIO
Jefferson Mays recently completed his one-man rendition of A Christmas Carol at the Geffen Playhouse for which he received rave reviews. He was nominated for a 2017 Tony Award for originating the role of Terje Rød-Larsen in the Tony Award-winning play Oslo. Mays was also Tony-nominated for his multi-character performance in the Tony Award–winning Broadway production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, as well as his Tony Award–winning performance in I Am My Own Wife, where he played over 40 different roles. He also recently starred as George Hodel in the TNT miniseries I Am the Night, directed by Patty Jenkins, and recently had a featured role in the Coen Brothers anthology series The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Jefferson’s television credits include recurring arcs on FX’s The Americans; Cinemax’s The Knick, directed by Steven Soderbergh; NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit; as well as a guest role in the Netflix hit Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jefferson Mays, A Christmas Carol
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Jefferson Mays, A Christmas Carol
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
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Obie Awards - 2017 - Ensemble
Jefferson MaysOslo
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Jefferson MaysI Am My Own Wife
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Leading Actor in a Play
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Performance
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2004 - Performance
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Obie Awards - 1994 - Performance
Jefferson MaysOrestes
Videos
Video: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL With the Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023
Video: Jefferson Mays Says 'Happy Trails' to THE MUSIC MAN and Prepares for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2022
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Drama League Awards Win with Curtain Call Speech
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022
VIDEO: Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Reveal They Were 'Intimidated' to Work Together in MUSIC MAN on MEYERS
by Michael Major - May 6, 2022
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Discusses Performing For Her Daughter in MUSIC MAN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2022
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN & Returning to ANYTHING GOES on TODAY
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Perform 'Ya Got Trouble' in THE MUSIC MAN
by Show Highlights - Feb 11, 2022
VIDEO: Young Stars of THE MUSIC MAN Celebrate Broadway Debuts Outside the Winter Garden Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2022
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Releases Holiday Video from the Winter Garden Theatre to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Dec 25, 2021
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Tributes Swings & Understudies as Kathy Voytko Fills in for Sutton Foster
by BWW Special - Dec 24, 2021
VIDEO: Micah Stock Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 27, 2021
Broadway Rewind: The D'Ysquiths Arrive on Broadway with A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from Claire Danes' Broadway Debut in PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020
VIDEO: Patty Jenkins Releases the Trailer for I AM THE NIGHT Starring Chris Pine
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 27, 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the Coen Brothers' THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2018
News
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala
Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
Jefferson Mays' A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at The Old Globe
The Old Globe will present Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, Told by Jefferson Mays. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Old Globe will present Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, Told by Jefferson Mays. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.
Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.
Review: A Powerhouse Performance by Rp Mclaughlin, a Story of Identity with I AM MY OWN WIFE at Stageworks Theatre
Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.
Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.
Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer
New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!
New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Listen: Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad & More Join RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Podcast Season 3
The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.
The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.
SITI Company Releases New Book THIS IS NOT A HANDBOOK
The world-renowned SITI Company has released a groundbreaking new book, 'SITI Company: This Is Not A Handbook.' Filled with anecdotes, backstage shenanigans, and intimate investigations of craft, this book captures the ensemble's 30 years of working together.
The world-renowned SITI Company has released a groundbreaking new book, 'SITI Company: This Is Not A Handbook.' Filled with anecdotes, backstage shenanigans, and intimate investigations of craft, this book captures the ensemble's 30 years of working together.
Way Off Broadway Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season continues this fall with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season continues this fall with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to Direct THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre
The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL With the Creative Team
In a new behind-the-scenes video, watch the creative team of A Christmas Carol discuss the all of the elements that make up a scene!
In a new behind-the-scenes video, watch the creative team of A Christmas Carol discuss the all of the elements that make up a scene!
Last Chance To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; SWEENEY TODD Leads Best Revival of a Musical!
This is the last chance to get your votes in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
This is the last chance to get your votes in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards
Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!
Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!
SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!
2023 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
Who Else Was Eligible for 2023 Tony Nominations?
Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible here.
Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible here.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2022-23 Season
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2022-23 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2022-23 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jefferson Mays been in?
Jefferson Mays has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Jefferson Mays been in?
Jefferson Mays has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jefferson Mays been nominated for?
Jefferson Mays has received several nominations for his outstanding performances, including: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Christmas Carol - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Oslo - Ensemble (Obie Awards) for Oslo - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Oslo - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blood and Gifts - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Blood and Gifts - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Blood and Gifts - Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Blood and Gifts - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Performance (Obie Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Performance (Obie Awards) for Orestes.
What awards has Jefferson Mays won?
Jefferson Mays has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Ensemble award at the Obie Awards for Oslo. He also earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for I Am My Own Wife, as well as the Best Leading Actor in a Play award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for the same show. Mays was recognized with the Performance award at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, all for I Am My Own Wife. He also won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for I Am My Own Wife. Lastly, he received the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Orestes.
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