Jefferson Mays
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.
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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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Awards and Nominations
Jefferson Mays, A Christmas Carol
Jefferson Mays, A Christmas Carol
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
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Jefferson Mays, Oslo
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
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Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
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Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Jefferson Mays, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
Jefferson Mays, Blood and Gifts
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, I Am My Own Wife
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Jefferson Mays, Orestes
Videos
Video: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL With the Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-06-06 11:30:09
Video: Jefferson Mays Brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL Back to Broadway
by Opening Night - 2022-11-23 10:07:40
Video: Jefferson Mays Says 'Happy Trails' to THE MUSIC MAN and Prepares for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-25 17:28:11
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - 2022-07-11 16:51:34
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Drama League Awards Win with Curtain Call Speech
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-22 11:33:47
VIDEO: Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Reveal They Were 'Intimidated' to Work Together in MUSIC MAN on MEYERS
by Michael Major - 2022-05-06 09:27:07
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Discusses Performing For Her Daughter in MUSIC MAN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-04-29 11:23:56
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Reveals Her 'Dream Role Goals' on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-07 15:45:06
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN & Returning to ANYTHING GOES on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-03-04 14:56:26
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Perform 'Ya Got Trouble' in THE MUSIC MAN
by Show Highlights - 2022-02-11 11:55:26
VIDEO: Young Stars of THE MUSIC MAN Celebrate Broadway Debuts Outside the Winter Garden Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-02-09 11:00:20
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Releases Holiday Video from the Winter Garden Theatre to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - 2021-12-25 12:01:18
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Tributes Swings & Understudies as Kathy Voytko Fills in for Sutton Foster
by BWW Special - 2021-12-24 06:41:36
VIDEO: Micah Stock Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-03-27 13:01:00
News
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Thomas Ellenson will write, direct and star in THOMAS & ME, becoming the first performer using a speech-generating device to headline a full-length New York play, at The Frank Shiner Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s chilling classic The Visit adapted by Maurice Valency, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
The Mainstage offerings for the 2026/2027 Season of Pasadena Playhouse has been revealed! The Mainstage Season kicks off with an all-new Pasadena Playhouse production of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s chilling classic The Visit.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells will star as Salieri and Mozart in the first major West End revival of Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS in over a decade, directed by Jeremy Herrin at the Noël Coward Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations next week. Learn more about the upcoming event and the awards ceremony here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company has revealed the lineup for the 28th Season at the award-winning Southern California company, featuring five dramas, comedies, and musicals that explore the enduring power of family, community, memory, and shared humanity.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
New 42, the performing arts nonprofit behind New 42 Studios and New Victory Theater, has added Lilli Cooper, Mandy Gonzalez, Nikki M. James and Betsy Wolfe to the New 42 Artist Council.
by - Mar 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, led by Jefferson Mays, and directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, is running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Read the reviews here!
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026.
by Andrew Child - Feb 17, 2026
Director Darko Tresnjak has crafted a visually-appealing world that unfortunately reduces the action of the play to broad strokes enacted in a toy theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse has extended its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus even before performances begin! Pasadena Playhouse will present a fifth and final week of performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse will present 'MICRO MOZART', a unique series developed in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, showcasing classical music performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse has share first look photos of the stars of Amadeus, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, I Am My Own Wife) as Salieri and Broadway’s Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Mozart.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has unveiled three special events that will highlight its 2025/26 season, including Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares and more! See the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jefferson Mays has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Jefferson Mays has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
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 and Performance (Obie Awards) for Orestes.
Jefferson Mays has won numerous prestigious theater awards throughout his career. His accolades include a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for I Am My Own Wife. He has also received multiple Obie Awards, including awards for Ensemble performance in Oslo, Performance in I Am My Own Wife, and Performance in Orestes. His recognition extends to other major theater award organizations. Mays won Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, as well as Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for I Am My Own Wife. He received Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and Outstanding Solo Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for I Am My Own Wife. Additional honors include Best Leading Actor in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production from the Helen Hayes Awards for I Am My Own Wife, and a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for I Am My Own Wife.
Jefferson Mays's first West End show was Amadeus which opened in 2027
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