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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

All Out: Comedy About Ambition
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble
The Old Man & The Pool The Old Man & The Pool
[West End]
2023
cast [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2022
Performer
Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out
[Off-Broadway]
Cherry Lane Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Mike Birbiglia's The New One Mike Birbiglia's The New One
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mike Birbiglia: The New One Mike Birbiglia: The New One
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production at Cherry Lane Theatre, 2018
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Sleepwalk With Me
[Off-Broadway]
2008

Productions

Alex Edelman: Just For UsAlex Edelman: Just For Us
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Producer

Writing

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The Old Man & The Pool


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The New One


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The New One

- 2016 - Best Solo Performance

Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Show

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia , Sleepwalk With Me

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Sleepwalk With Me

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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!
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by Bruce Glikas - Sep 17, 2025

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by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!
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This fall, The Moth—the acclaimed global nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling—presents a season devoted to the theme of DARING. Not the adrenaline-fueled variety, but the deeply human kind.
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by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mike Birbiglia been in?

Mike Birbiglia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Mike Birbiglia been in?

Mike Birbiglia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Mike Birbiglia been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Mike Birbiglia won?

Mike Birbiglia has won several prestigious awards for his solo performances. He received the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for The New One. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The New One. He also won the Outstanding Solo Show award at The Lortel Awards for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend.

How many shows has Mike Birbiglia written?

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).

What was Mike Birbiglia's first West End show?

Mike Birbiglia's first West End show was The Old Man & The Pool which opened in 2023

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