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Two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon is making his mark working with many of the industry's most honored talents and treading the boards in the world's most respected theatres. Recently, Shannon starred in the Academy Award-winning Shape of Water. He has appeared opposite Andrew Garfield in 99 Homes, and co-starred with Julianne Moore and Ellen Page in Freeheld. Shannon has also starred in The Night Before opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Lizzy Caplan, and Jeff Nichol's Midnight Special opposite Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Joel Edgerton and Sam Shepard. Shannon's previous collaborations with Nichols include Take Shelter, for which he received a 2011 Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actor; as well as the films Mud and Shotgun Stories. Shannon has also starred in Siofra Campbell's The Price opposite Noomi Rapace, Werner Herzog's Salt and Fire, Liza Johnson's Elvis & Nixon, Matthew M. Ross' Frank and Lola opposite Imogen Poots, and Untitled Joshua Marston Project, co-starring opposite Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates and Danny Glover. Most notably, Shannon made his mark in an Oscar-nominated supporting role in Revolutionary Road, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates. With over forty roles in film, Shannon's credits include John McNaughton's The Harvest, Jake Paltrow's The Young Ones, Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, Ariel Vromen's The Iceman, David Koepp's Premium Rush, Liza Johnson's Return, Marc Forster's Machine Gun Preacher, Floria Sigismondi's The Runaways, Werner Herzog's My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done and Bad Lieutenant, Sydney Lumet's Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Oliver Stone's World Trade Center, William Friedkin's Bug, Curtis Hanson's Lucky You, Michael Bay's Bad Boys II, Curtis Hanson's 8 Mile, David McNally's Kangaroo Jack, Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky, Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor, John Waters' Cecil B. DeMented, Noah Buschel's The Missing Person and Shana Feste's The Greatest. For all his roles on screen, Shannon maintains a connection to theatre. In 2012, Shannon appeared opposite Paul Rudd, Ed Asner, and Kate Arrington in Grace at the Cort Theatre, for which he was nominated for a 2013 Distinguished Performance Drama League Award. In 2010, he led Craig Wright's Off-Broadway play, Mistakes Were Made, at the Barrow Street Theater, which earned him an Outstanding Lead Actor Lortel Award nomination, an Outstanding Actor in a Play Drama Desk Award nomination, an Outstanding Solo Performance Outer Critics Award nomination, and a Distinguished Performance Drama League Award nomination. Shannon also starred in Roundabout Theatre Company's Long Day's Journey Into Night, earning a Tony Award nomination. Additional theatre credits include Uncle Vanya (Soho Rep Theatre), Our Town(Barrow Street Theatre), Lady (Rattlestick Theatre), The Metal Children (Vineyard Theatre), The Little Flower of East Orange (Public Theatre), The Pillowman and Man From Nebraska (Steppenwolf Theatre), Bug (Barrow Street Theatre, Red Orchid Theatre and Gate Theatre), Mr. Kolpert and The Killer (Red Orchid Theatre), Killer Joe (SoHo Playhouse, Next Lab Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre), The Idiot (Lookingglass Theatre) and Woyzeck (Gate Theatre). On television, Shannon's credits include Martin Scorsese's HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire," co-starring Steve Buscemi and Kelly MacDonald.

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Michael Shannon STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
TFANA's Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Johnny

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Broadway Revival, 2016
James Tyrone Jr.

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Neighbour

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2010
Felix Artifex

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2009
Stage Manager [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Danny

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Peter Evans

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Chris Smith

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1972
Chad

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Ralph Austin [Replacement]


Michael Shannon Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Shannon, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Michael Shannon, Long Day's Journey Into Night

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Shannon, Long Day's Journey Into Night

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Michael Shannon, Mistakes Were Made

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Michael Shannon, Mistakes Were Made

Obie Awards - 2004 - Performance

Michael Shannon, Bug

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THE FLASH IN CONCERT Will Premiere in Dallas in July

After fans of the Scarlet Speedster see “The Flash” in theaters beginning June 16, they will have a chance to experience it again in an entirely new way as TCG Entertainment, a leader in live entertainment and touring productions, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, bring “The Flash in Concert” to The Music Hall at Fair Park, in Dallas, TX on Sunday, July 31st.

LisaGay Hamilton, Roslyn Ruff & More to Star in STEW at Pasadena Playhouse

The Los Angeles premiere of Stew by Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard will be presented at Pasadena Playhouse, the recipient of the 2023 Regional Tony Award.

Photos: See Jim Parsons, Rose Byrne, Zachary Quinto & More at GREY HOUSE Opening Night

See photos of stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night of Grey House!

Listen: Julian Lerner Talks OLIVER! and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

This week on the Little Known Facts Podcast, Julian Lerner takes us behind the scenes from audition to performances as The Artful Dodger in the most recent production of Oliver! at City Center with  Benjamin Pajak, Raul Esparza, Lilli Cooper and more. Plus, deep dive into life on the set of The Wonder Years reboot and what he learned from working with Jennifer Garner.

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rattlestick Theater Announces The Inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Fellows

Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.

Meet the Cast of GREY HOUSE, Beginning Previews Tonight!

Grey House begins performances tonight, Saturday, April 29, 2023. Meet the cast of Grey House here!

Metcalf, Maslany & Sparks Led GREY HOUSE Sets Complete Cast & Creative Team

Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jessica Chastain to Lead THE SAVANT on Apple TV+

After finishing her Broadway run in A Doll's House on Broadway, Oscar winner Jessica Chastain will star in “The Savant,” a new, eight-episode limited series on Apple TV+. Chastain will executive produce through Freckle Films, and FIFTH SEASON (“Severance,” “Chief of War,” “Lady in the Lake”). The storyline and character details are under wraps

Complete Programming Set for Clubbed Thumb's 2023 SUMMERWORKS

Clubbed Thumb has announced the complete line-up for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. SUMMERWORKS will run May 18 – July 1, 2023 at The Wild Project.

Michael Mailer Goes Legit With DARKNESS OF LIGHT: CONFESSIONS OF A RUSSIAN TRAVELER at The 36th Street Theatre

DOL PRODUCTIONS and PIVOT PRODUCTIONS have announced the world premiere production of Alexander Kaletski's DARKNESS OF LIGHT: Confessions of a Russian Traveler, directed by Michael Mailer (The Minute You Wake Up Dead with Morgan Freeman, Heart of Champions with Michael Shannon, Blind with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore) in his legit debut.

DARKNESS OF LIGHT: CONFESSIONS OF A RUSSIAN TRAVELER Begins World Premiere Run March 31

DOL PRODUCTIONS and PIVOT PRODUCTIONS have announced the world premiere production of Alexander Kaletski's DARKNESS OF LIGHT: Confessions of a Russian Traveler, directed by Michael Mailer (The Minute You Wake Up Dead with Morgan Freeman, Heart of Champions with Michael Shannon, Blind with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore) in his legit debut. DARKNESS OF LIGHT will play a limited engagement at The 36th Street Theatre (312 W 36th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Thursday, March 30, and continue through Sunday, April 16. Opening Night is Saturday, April 1 (8 p.m.). Tickets are $25 and available darknessoflight.com.

Showtime to Premiere WACO: THE AFTERMATH Starring Michael Shannon

Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the tragic events at Mt. Carmel that began on February 28, 1993, WACO: THE AFTERMATH focuses on the fallout of the Waco disaster: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.

Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway

The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.

Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute in Association With Triskelion Arts Presents Joan Laage/Kogut Butoh RIVERS RUNNING RED

Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute, in association with Triskelion Arts, presents Rivers Running Red, an iconic work by American Butoh pioneer Joan Laage. Performances are April 6-8, 2023 at 8pm at Triskelion Arts.

IS GOD IS Chicago Premiere to Open at A Red Orchid Theatre This Spring

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the Chicago Premiere of Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, directed by Marti Gobel. Is God Is runs April 6 – May 28, 2023.

Meet the Cast of A DOLL'S HOUSE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

.Jessica Chastain stars as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama A Doll's House in a new version by Amy Herzog. This strictly limited 16-week engagement will play Broadway's Hudson Theatre with preview performances beginning Monday, February 13, 2023. Meet the cast of A Doll's House here!

Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced

The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.

GEORGE & TAMMY Soundtrack Out Now

Available everywhere now, the album features songs by Wynette and Jones as performed in the series by Oscar® winner Jessica Chastain and Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon. Included within the album’s 26 tracks are iconic numbers like Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”

Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates 100 Performances On Broadway!

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman which opened at Broadway’s historic Hudson Theatre on Sunday, October 9, will play its final four weeks per its limited engagement run, through Sunday, January 15. Tonight the show's company came together to celebrate the 100th performance of this electrifying revival! See photos from inside their celebration below!

Michael Shannon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Michael Shannon has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Michael Shannon has not appeared in the West End

Michael Shannon has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for his work in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night." He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for "Long Day's Journey Into Night" and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Shannon was also nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for his role in "Long Day's Journey Into Night." Additionally, he received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for his work in "Grace," and the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for "Mistakes Were Made." He also won the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Mistakes Were Made" and the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels for the same production. Shannon won the Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Bug" and the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels for the same production.

Michael Shannon has won several awards for his performances on Broadway. He won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Long Day's Journey Into Night". Additionally, he won the Performance award at the Obie Awards for his role in "Bug".

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