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John Benjamin Hickey recently starred as Frank Winter in the critically acclaimed WGN America series Manhattan. John's film credits include Truth, Big Stone Gap, Get on Up, Pitch Perfect, Flags of Our Fathers, The Anniversary Party, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and The Taking of Pelham 123. John can currently be seen in the Netflix-released film Tallulah, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, he wrapped on Black Bear Pictures' Barry, a Barack Obama biopic that premiered at TIFF; Scott Cooper's Hostiles, starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Jesse Plemons, and Ben Foster; and George Wolfe's HBO feature The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. On television, he received an Emmy Award nomination for his work on the Showtime series "The Big C," playing Laura Linney's brother, Sean. He also recurred on the hit CBS television series "The Good Wife" playing Internet billionaire Neil Gross. Other television credits include "Pitch Perfect," "Manh(a)ttan," "Modern Family," "Hannibal," "The New Normal," "Sex and the City," and "Law & Order." On Broadway, John won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in The Normal Heart. His other credits include Mary Stuart, The Crucible, Cabaret, and Love! Valour! Compassion! for which he won an Obie Award. Earlier this year, John was back on stage in Peter Parnell's Dada Woof Papa Hot at Lincoln Center for director Scott Ellis.

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John Benjamin Hickey STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2019
Henry Wilcox

[West End]
West End transfer of the Young Vic production, 2018
Henry Wilcox

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Flan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Felix Turner

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Earl of Leicester

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Reverend John Hale

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Clifford Bradshaw

[Off-Broadway]
1997
David

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Griever

[Broadway]
1995
Arthur Pape

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Arthur Pape

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Oskar

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Jonathan Toffler/ Young Graydon

John Benjamin Hickey Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director

John Benjamin Hickey Movies

[1994]The Ref Old Baybrook Policeman

[1994]Only You Dwayne

[1995]Comfortably Numb Priest

[1996]Eddie Joe Nader

[1997]Love! Valour! Compassion! Arthur Pape

[1997]The Ice Storm Mark Boland

[1998]Finding North Travis Furlong

[1999]The General's Daughter Captain Goodson

[1999]The Bone Collector Dr. Barry Lehman

[2001]The Anniversary Party Jerry Adams

[2002]Changing Lanes Carlyle

[2005]Flightplan David

[2006]The Ex Wesley's Dad

[2006]Flags of Our Fathers Keyes Beech

[2006]Infamous Jack Dunphy

[2007]The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising John Stanton

[2007]Then She Found Me Alan

[2007]Freedom Writers Brian Gelford

[2009]The Taking of Pelham 123 Deputy Mayor LaSalle

[2009]Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Galloway

[2012]Pitch Perfect Dr. Mitchell

[2014]Get on Up Richard

[2014]Big Stone Gap Theodore Tipton

[2015]Truth Mark Wrolstad

[2016]Barry Professor Gray

[2016]Tallulah Stephen

[2017]Hostiles Captain Royce Tolan

[2018]Forever My Girl Ptor Brian

[2018]Mapplethorpe Sam Wagstaff

[2020]Sublet Michael

[2020]Mapplethorpe: The Director's Cut Sam Wagstaff


John Benjamin Hickey TV Shows

It's All Relative Philip Stoddard

Law & Order Aaron Solomon, Charles Thatcher

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ADA Mark Hickey, Tom Moore

Manhattan Frank Winter

NYPD Blue Phillip Connor, Paul Gaines

The Big C Sean Tolkey

The Good Fight Neil Gross

The Good Wife Neil Gross

The Mob Doctor Mark Easton

The New Normal Father Michael

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Full Cast Set For DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

On sale dates have been confirmed for the West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE. Find out when you can get tickets here!

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Summer Gala 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held its Summer Gala on Saturday, July 8, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Julie Andrews, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Will Bring PLAZA SUITE to the West End

Following a sell-out Broadway run, two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker, will lead the cast in the West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE.

Photos: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and More Celebrate Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's Sardi's Caricature Unveiling

Wednesday afternoon, May 24th, at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Check out our photos from the event here!

Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's

This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Before revealing their new caricatures, Shaiman brought Darlene Love and Annie Golden to the piano with him. He paused the ceremony to acknowledge the passing of the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner. Taking a moment to honor all she has contributed to music, he began to play “River Deep, Mountain High” with Darlene and Annie on vocals. Soon the whole room joined in the sing-along to honor her memory. See the video!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of KING JAMES at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group's production of King James. Check out photos from opening night!

Cindy Peralta, Yohanna Florentino & More to Star in VÁMONOS World Premiere at INTAR Theatre

INTAR THEATRE and the RADIO DRAMA NETWORK announced complete casting for their Main Stage production of Julissa Contreras’ play Vámonos.

Photos: On the Red Carpet of SOME LIKE IT HOT Opening Night

See photos from the opening night red carpet of Some Like It Hot, now playing at the Shubert Theatre.

Listen: Andrea Martin & Julie Taymor Join AND THE AWARD GOES TO… Season 3 Premiere Episodes

Listen to the premiere episodes of Ilana Levine’s “And the Award Goes To…” Season 3, featuring Tony Award Winners Andrea Martin and Julie Taymor.

3 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today

On July 10, Broadway says goodbye to three Tony-nominated productions. Plaza Suite will conclude its run at the Hudson Theatre following 35 previews and 110 regular performances; American Buffalo wraps up at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 27 previews and 101 regular performances; and Macbeth finishes it's run at the Longacre Theatre after 19 previews and 80 regular performances.

Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE Sets Hudson Theatre Box Office Record For The Fourth Time

Plaza Suite, the revival of the beloved Neil Simon play, has set a new box office record of $1,708,386.60 at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street) for the week ending Sunday, June 12. This is the fourth time Plaza Suite has set the weekly record at the Hudson, the previous record was $1,684,195.50 set the week ending Sunday, April 24.

Photos: See Matt Doyle, Deneé Benton, Norm Lewis & More at New 42's FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala

Last night, New 42 celebrated the in-person return of their annual gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education. The Find Your Light Gala returned to the Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6. Check out photos from the event!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the New 42 FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala

New 42 held its annual gala, The Find Your Light Gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education, at the Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm.

Deneé Benton, Matt Doyle, Norm Lewis & More to Take Part in New 42 FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala

Today, New 42 announced the in-person return of their annual gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education. The Find Your Light Gala will return to the  Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm.

VIDEO: John Benjamin Hickey Reveals His Theatrical Pet Peeves on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE

In a round of 'Plaza Beef,' John Benjamin Hickey looked back on his experiences on Broadway to reveal his theatrical pet peeves. Scenarios included Madonna braiding her hair in the audience of Cabaret, the most demanding show he had acted in, and more. The episode also featured Elizabeth Moss and the cast of Off-Broadway's That Golden Girls Show.

PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10

Today, producers of Plaza Suite, the hit comedy by Neil Simon starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, announced a third extension due to overwhelming demand.

Library of Congress Acquires Neil Simon's Papers and Manuscripts

The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts and papers of playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon, the most commercially successful American playwright of the 20th century.

PLAZA SUITE to Resume Performances Tomorrow, April 14th

Performances of Plaza Suite will resume tomorrow, April 14 at the Hudson Theatre when Matthew Broderick is able to return to Plaza Suite with Tony Award nominee Erin Dilly (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Into the Woods) playing the roles of Karen, Muriel, and Norma.

John Benjamin Hickey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

John Benjamin Hickey has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

John Benjamin Hickey has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

John Benjamin Hickey's first West End show was The Inheritance which opened in 2018

John Benjamin Hickey has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "The Inheritance." He also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both "The Inheritance" and "The Normal Heart." Additionally, Hickey was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Mary Stuart."

John Benjamin Hickey has won several awards for his performances in Broadway shows. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "The Inheritance." Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his performance in "The Normal Heart." These accolades recognize his talent and contribution to the theater industry.

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