Mike Birbiglia
Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT (Feb 18, 2026)
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway (Feb 18, 2026)
Jake Shane to Make Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION (Feb 9, 2026)
BIO
Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His shows, "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and "Thank God for Jokes," were both filmed for Netflix. In addition to performing live, Mike is an author and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice. Mike's book "Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories" was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. As an actor, Mike has appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer," HBO's "Girls" and "Broad City," as well as in the films Trainwreck, The Fault in Our Stars and Popstar. He plays the role of Danny Pearson on "Orange Is the New Black" and Oscar Langstraat on Showtime's "Billions." He is a contributor to "This American Life" on public radio. In 2017, Mike was honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Award for humor. Broadway shows include The Old Man & The Pool, The New One and Thank God for Jokes.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Mike Birbiglia, The Old Man & The Pool
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Mike Birbiglia, The New One
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Mike Birbiglia, The New One
Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes
Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes
Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
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Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Mike Birbiglia , Sleepwalk With Me
Mike Birbiglia, Sleepwalk With Me
Videos
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - 2026-01-29 13:13:14
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-13 18:17:15
Video: Jeff Ross Discusses Bringing His Life Story to Broadway in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-25 14:28:03
Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-15 15:59:44
Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
by Michael Major - 2024-03-13 12:21:28
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares Behind the Scenes Look at 'Lavender Haze' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2023-03-03 09:38:02
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Discusses Reflecting on Life & Death in THE OLD MAN & THE POOL on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-11-09 11:31:11
VIDEO: Watch Comedian Alex Edelman on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-03-12 09:17:17
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Talks About How He Got His Start Off-Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-05 15:06:57
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Talks Performing THE NEW ONE in Los Angeles
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-21 09:11:06
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for MIKE BIRBIGLIA: THE NEW ONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-13 11:34:42
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Is Okay With People Falling Asleep at THE NEW ONE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-12-18 09:34:51
VIDEO: THE NEW ONE's Mike Birbiglia Announces Contest to be His Understudy
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-30 10:57:47
TV: THE NEW ONE Is the New Show on Broadway! Inside Opening Night with Mike Birbiglia & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-11-12 14:28:24
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 29th - THE PROM and THE NEW ONE Come Out On Top!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 2018-10-29 11:38:42
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Discusses Living in Brooklyn and His New Broadway Show on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-10-19 08:38:50
VIDEO: Watch Eminem Perform 'Venom' from the Empire State Building
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-10-16 09:31:04
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Keegan-Michael Key Talks Sketch Comedy, Shakespeare, Steve Martin and Beyond!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2018-01-22 12:23:32
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from curtain call.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Jake Shane will make his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. The current cast of All Out includes Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Azhar-Bande Ali will present Desi SNL written, directed, and produced by Azhar Bande-Ali in partnership with Shreya Thakur and Sandalina Sattar. The production will be presented as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026
Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026
The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026
Netflix Is a Joke Fest is back. The week-long extravaganza will once again bring together comedy's biggest names, including Rachel Bloom, Bill Burr, Alex Edelman, Jeff Hiller, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, and many more.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 13, 2026
Check out photos of Questlove visiting All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025
Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance. VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 19, 2025
Broadway celebrated the Gala performance of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and the Broadway debuts of Ike Barinholtz, Eric Andre, Abbi Jacobson, and Jon Stewart, alongside soul-pop band Lawrence. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and featuring original music performed by Grammy nominated soul-pop band Lawrence.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 13, 2025
Lawrence celebrated ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION's First Broadway performance with a pop-up concert, which you can watch part of in this video from the event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
You can now get a first look at the portrait of the cast and creative team of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, featuring direction by Alex Timbers.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
All Out: Comedy About Ambition begins previews tonight, December 12, on Broadway. In celebration of the show kicking off its run, the band Lawrence will have a pop-up concert outside the Nederlander Theatre at 4pm.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
The final cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Wagner Johnson Productions (WJP), led by co-owners and nine-time Tony Award-winning producers Sue Wagner and John Johnson, expands its senior management team with the promotions of Celina Lam and Dylan Glen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
The Arts Academy of Sedona is turning up the tricks and treats with an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, dancing, and Halloween festivities at their finest.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers will begin performances in December. Learn more about the cast here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mike Birbiglia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Mike Birbiglia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Old Man & The Pool, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The New One, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The New One, Best Solo Performance () for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me.
Mike Birbiglia has won several awards for his solo performances. He received the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for The New One. He also won the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The New One. Additionally, Birbiglia earned the Outstanding Solo Show award at The Lortel Awards for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend.
Mike Birbiglia has written 4 shows including Sleepwalk With Me (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia: The New One (Writer), Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out (Author).
Mike Birbiglia's first West End show was The Old Man & The Pool which opened in 2023
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