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BIO

Michael Benjamin Washington (Bernard). Broadway: Joe Mantello’s 50th Anniversary revival of The Boys in the Band (also the Netflix film); the Jerry Zaks revival of La Cage Aux Folles; Mamma Mia! (OBC) at the Winter Garden. Off-Broadway: Signature Theatre’s revival of Anna Deavere’s solo show Fire in the Mirror (Outer Critics, Drama League Awards); Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night at Second Stage (Nonesuch Records). Television: Mindy Kailing’s “Not Suitable for Work;” ‘James Baldwin’ in “Godfather of Harlem;” “Ratched;” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt;” “American Auto;” “30 Rock;” “Law and Order;” “Glee;” among others. He is co-book writer of Disney’s forthcoming Polly! directed by Debbie Allen.

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STAGE CREDITS

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
[Broadway]
2026
Bernard
Fires in the Mirror Fires in the Mirror
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer
Pride Plays Pride Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer
Call Me Madam Call Me Madam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Performer
The Boys in the Band The Boys in the Band
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Bernard
The Wiz
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Tin Man
La Cage aux Folles La Cage aux Folles
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Jacob
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles, The Summer Bride
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Eddie
Miracle Brothers
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

Writing

Pride Plays
Author

Movies

Love & Other Drugs
[ 2010 ] Richard
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Bernard

TV Shows

30 Rock
Donald
American Auto
Cyrus Knight
Godfather of Harlem
[ 2019-2025 ] James Baldwin

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Benjamin Washington, Fires in the Mirror


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Michael Benjamin Washington, Fires in the Mirror

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Exclusive Video: Laura Bell Bundy Makes an Unexpected Visit in NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK Photo
Exclusive Video: Laura Bell Bundy Makes an Unexpected Visit in NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026

Watch an exclusive sneak peek clip from an episode of Hulu's Not Suitable for Work, starring Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy and Ella Hunt.
Photos: THE LOST BOYS' Shoshana Bean Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: THE LOST BOYS' Shoshana Bean Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 1, 2026

Shoshana Bean, who is nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in The Lost Boys, recently received her iconic portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the unveiling here!
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers Photo
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2026

Fresh off his breakout turn on HBO’s The Gilded Age, Ben Ahlers is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time- and doing it in one of the season’s most talked-about revivals. Ahlers checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us about about his journey in the show so far, living up to the hype, and so much more. 
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Cr Photo
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse Photo
DNA New Work Series To Be Hosted By La Jolla Playhouse
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 2, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the projects for its DNA New Work Series which will take place at the end of May, showcasing four new works. This series has launched numerous projects that have gone on to full productions in Playhouse seasons.
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway Photo
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Photo
Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

Critics have stopped by the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, and the reviews are in! The new production is directed by Joe Mantello and led by Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Laurie Metcalf as Linda Loman.
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Photo
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Production photos have been released for Death of a Salesman on Broadway. The revival stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. The run has been extended through August.
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN Photo
Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Additional casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, featuring an array of veterans alongside Broadway debuts. Learn more about the cast here!
Laura Bell Bundy, Victor Garber & More Join Hulu's NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK Photo
Laura Bell Bundy, Victor Garber & More Join Hulu's NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

Broadway's Laura Bell Bundy and Victor Garber are among the newly announced recurring cast for Hulu's Not Suitable for Work. Both previously starred in Legally Blonde, with Garber having appeared in the original 2001 film and Bundy playing Elle Woods in the Broadway adaptation.
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2025 DNA New Work Series Photo
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2025 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2025 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. Learn more!
POLLY: THE MUSICAL in Development With Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe and More Photo
POLLY: THE MUSICAL in Development With Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Polly: The Musical, a new Broadway-bound production based on the Disney television movie, is currently in development, with teleplay by William Blinn and the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. Learn more!
Photos: Josh Gad, Kristen Bell & More Visit Idina Menzel at REDWOOD for a FROZEN Reun Photo
Photos: Josh Gad, Kristen Bell & More Visit Idina Menzel at REDWOOD for a FROZEN Reunion
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025

Fans of the hit Disney movie Frozen were thrilled to see a reunion of its stars, Josh Gad (Olaf) and Kristen Bell (Anna), with Idina Menzel (Elsa) at the Nederlander Theatre, where Menzel stars in the new musical REDWOOD.
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series Photo
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2024 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO Photo
Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Experience the innovative performance-presentation by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher, This Is The Part When You Go Woo, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Learn more!
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series Photo
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTIO Photo
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.
Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Photo
Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO' Photo
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO'
by Jennifer Broski - May 31, 2023

Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Times Square. Check out photos from the big night!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Benjamin Washington been in?

Michael Benjamin Washington has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Benjamin Washington been in?

Michael Benjamin Washington has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Benjamin Washington been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fires in the Mirror and Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fires in the Mirror.

What awards has Michael Benjamin Washington won?

Michael Benjamin Washington has won several awards throughout his career, including the 2016 Richard Rodgers Award for musical theater. He was also a recipient of the 2008 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for his role in In the Heights. In addition to these wins, he has received nominations from the 2014 LIttle Theatre of Alexandria for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in La Cage aux Folles and from the 2009 Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for his work in the same production. Washington has also been recognized with a nomination from the 2009 BroadwayWorld.com for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in In the Heights.

How many shows has Michael Benjamin Washington written?

Michael Benjamin Washington has written 1 shows including Pride Plays (Author).

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