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Mikhail Baryshnikov

Birth Place: Riga, Lativa, SOVIET UNION

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STAGE CREDITS

Brodsky/Barshnikov Brodsky/Barshnikov
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2017
Performer
Beckett Shorts
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Man
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Joe
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Metamorphosis
[Broadway]
1989
Gregor
Push Comes to Shove
[Broadway]
1976
Performer
Awakening
[Broadway]
1975

Movies

Gorod i pesnya
[ 1968 ] Dancer
The Turning Point
[ 1977 ] Yuri
White Nights
[ 1985 ] NikolaiKolyaRodchenko
Dancers
[ 1987 ] Tony
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
[ 1991 ] Cesar
Company Business
[ 1991 ] Pyotr Ivanovich Grushenko

TV Shows

Sex and the City
Aleksandr Petrovsky

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Metamorphosis


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Special Awards

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Metamorphosis

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Metamorphosis

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Works & Process will present The Trail of Early Balanchine Archives with Emily Coates in partnership with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
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The Brown Theatre Celebrates Centennial Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 22, 2025
by - Sep 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Jamie Burns Appointed Director Of Baryshnikov Arts Photo
Jamie Burns Appointed Director Of Baryshnikov Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

Jamie Burns has been appointed Director of Baryshnikov Arts (BA) effective October 14, 2025. It was announced today by Founder and Artistic Director Mikhail Baryshnikov and Board Chairman Dave Hattem.
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American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Momix, Ailey II & More Set For Dance St. Louis’ 60th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Dance St. Louis marks its 60th anniversary with a 2025–26 season featuring ABT Studio Company, MOMIX: Alice, Ailey II’s world premiere Berry Dreamin’, and the 18th Annual SPRING TO DANCE Festival. Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for performances at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night Photo
Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!
Baryshnikov Arts Reveals 20th Anniversary Fall Season Photo
Baryshnikov Arts Reveals 20th Anniversary Fall Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts is celebrating 20 years with an all new season lineup, kicking off in September with figaro/faggots. Learn more about the full season here!
Gary Smith, Television Producer Behind Six Tony Awards Shows, Passes Away at 90 Photo
Gary Smith, Television Producer Behind Six Tony Awards Shows, Passes Away at 90
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gary Smith, the Emmy-winning television producer whose credits included six Tony Awards broadcasts, passed away on Saturday, July 18, in Los Angeles.
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2025 Fall Season and 2026 Spring Season Photo
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2025 Fall Season and 2026 Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

American Ballet Theatre will present two seasons at the David H. Koch Theater for 2025-2026. See the programming and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Ballet Rhode Island Welcomes Alexandra Cook As New Operations Director Photo
Ballet Rhode Island Welcomes Alexandra Cook As New Operations Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Ballet Rhode Island has named Alexandra Cook as its new Operations Director. A Rhode Island native with a distinguished career in the non-profit dance sector.
MARTHA@BAM " THE 1963 INTERVIEW Featuring Richard Move and Lisa Kron Returns in Oct Photo
MARTHA@BAM " THE 1963 INTERVIEW Featuring Richard Move and Lisa Kron Returns in October
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

BAM has announced the return of Martha@The 1963 Interview as part of its 2025 Next Wave Festival, running October 28–November 1 at BAM Fisher in Brooklyn. Tickets start at $35 and are available now.
New Work by Aszure Barton and Benjamin Millepied, and More Set for Baryshnikov Arts F Photo
New Work by Aszure Barton and Benjamin Millepied, and More Set for Baryshnikov Arts Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and theatre beginning with the world premiere of Kevin Carillo’s FIGARO/FAGGOTS. Learn more here!
OZ Arts Unveils New Season Featuring Artists From Six Continents Photo
OZ Arts Unveils New Season Featuring Artists From Six Continents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville will host its most international season of programming yet, featuring 10 groundbreaking performances created by artists from 6 continents. Learn more!
BALLET FESTIVAL: JEROME ROBBINS to be Presented at The Joyce Photo
BALLET FESTIVAL: JEROME ROBBINS to be Presented at The Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

The Joyce Theater Foundation will conclude its Spring/Summer 2025 season with a celebration of the life and legacy of one of America’s most prolific voices in ballet with Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins. Learn more.
DON QUIXOTE Comes to Teatro Colon Next Month Photo
DON QUIXOTE Comes to Teatro Colon Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Under the artistic direction of Julio Bocca, the Ballet Estable del Teatro Colón will present a revitalized staging of the beloved classical ballet Don Quijote. Learn more here!
Miami City Ballet Appoints Gonzalo Garcia as Artistic Director Photo
Miami City Ballet Appoints Gonzalo Garcia as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

Miami City Ballet has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia as its new Artistic Director. This announcement ushers in a new chapter as the company prepares to celebrate its milestone 40th Anniversary Season.
Tania León And Kelli O'Hara To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory At Berklee's Commen Photo
Tania León And Kelli O'Hara To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory At Berklee's Commencement Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Michael Shinn will present honorary doctorates to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kelli O'Hara. Learn more!
Sonja Kostich to Step Down as President and Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts Photo
Sonja Kostich to Step Down as President and Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Sonja Kostich will step down as President and Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts. Learn more bout Kostich and about the organizations upcoming changes here!
World Music Institute to Present DANCING THE GODS FESTIVAL Photo
World Music Institute to Present DANCING THE GODS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

WMI's annual Dancing the Gods festival of Indian Dance will mark its 14th and final year, once again showcasing some of the top performers in Indian dance, curated by the festival's founder, Rajika Puri. Learn how to attend.
IN CONVERSATION WITH MERCE: New Arrangements Comes to Baryshnikov Arts in June Photo
IN CONVERSATION WITH MERCE: New Arrangements Comes to Baryshnikov Arts in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

Baryshnikov Arts will continue its 20th Anniversary year with IN CONVERSATION WITH MERCE: New Arrangements, a program of four dances with choreography by Merce Cunningham.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mikhail Baryshnikov been in?

Mikhail Baryshnikov has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Mikhail Baryshnikov been in?

Mikhail Baryshnikov has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Mikhail Baryshnikov's first West End show?

Mikhail Baryshnikov's first West End show was Brodsky/Barshnikov which opened in 2017

What awards has Mikhail Baryshnikov been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Metamorphosis, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Metamorphosis and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Metamorphosis.

What awards has Mikhail Baryshnikov won?

Mikhail Baryshnikov received a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Metamorphosis.

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