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Pooya Mohseni
Pooya Mohseni is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Oh, Mary!, English, and In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot. Awards include Obie Awards for English (2023).
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Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere, 2024
Maribel
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Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
See how many degrees separate Pooya Mohseni from another Broadway star or creative.
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Awards and Nominations
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Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation
Pooya Mohseni, English
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Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation
Pooya Mohseni, English
Videos
Video: The OH, MARY! Tour Cast Is Ready to Bring Its ‘Reign of Terror and Chaos’ Across the Country
by Sam Anctil - 2026-08-25 12:09:11
Exclusive: Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-14 13:48:34
VIDEO: Go Inside Boundless Tuesdays Series With ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-29 16:05:49
VIDEO: Inside Boundless Theater's Gala Featuring Jenn Colella, Pooya Mohseni, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-15 05:20:35
VIDEO: Jenn Colella Recites the Manifesto for Boundless Theater Ahead of Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 15:08:02
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of THE WHITE SNAKE at Baltimore Center Stage
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-03-17 16:36:26
News
OH, MARY! Tickets to Go On Sale for Chicago Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026
Tickets for the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy OH, MARY! will go on sale for its limited Chicago run at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre, with individual prices ranging from $75 to $210.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026
Tickets for the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy OH, MARY! will go on sale for its limited Chicago run at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre, with individual prices ranging from $75 to $210.
Review: OH, MARY! at Curran Theatre
by AJ Jaffari - Oct 22, 2026
What happens when one of America's most recognizable First Ladies becomes a foul-mouthed, cabaret-obsessed, and completely unhinged theatrical sensation?
by AJ Jaffari - Oct 22, 2026
What happens when one of America's most recognizable First Ladies becomes a foul-mouthed, cabaret-obsessed, and completely unhinged theatrical sensation?
J. Harrison Ghee Will Not Return to OH, MARY! Tour Following Medical Leave
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Following a previously announced medical leave, J. Harrison Ghee will not return to the Oh, Mary! tour in order to focus on their health and treatment for kidney disease.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Following a previously announced medical leave, J. Harrison Ghee will not return to the Oh, Mary! tour in order to focus on their health and treatment for kidney disease.
Review Roundup: OH, MARY! Opens National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Alaska Thunderf*ck stars as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in the national tour of Oh, Mary! The tour is now underway, having opened in Hartford, CT in September 2026. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Alaska Thunderf*ck stars as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in the national tour of Oh, Mary! The tour is now underway, having opened in Hartford, CT in September 2026. Read the reviews here!
Review: OH, MARY! at San Diego Civic Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - Oct 2, 2026
Tony Award-winning playwright Cole Escola’s retelling of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life has less in common with a traditional historical account and more with Gwyneth Paltrow’s rendition of the first lady in Fox’s Glee. Certain historical facts remain unavoidable, but everything in between belongs to Escola’s raunchy, fantastical imagination, brought to life under the direction of Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
by Lucía Serrano - Oct 2, 2026
Tony Award-winning playwright Cole Escola’s retelling of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life has less in common with a traditional historical account and more with Gwyneth Paltrow’s rendition of the first lady in Fox’s Glee. Certain historical facts remain unavoidable, but everything in between belongs to Escola’s raunchy, fantastical imagination, brought to life under the direction of Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
Review: OH, MARY! at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 1, 2026
The humor of 'Oh, Mary!' is queer and crass, dark and campy, and somehow manages to be both completely ridiculous and to make you wonder what will happen next.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 1, 2026
The humor of 'Oh, Mary!' is queer and crass, dark and campy, and somehow manages to be both completely ridiculous and to make you wonder what will happen next.
Photos: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in the OH, MARY! National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now see new production photos from the national tour of OH, MARY!, written by Tony and Olivier Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, starring Alaska Thunderf*ck as Mary Todd Lincoln.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now see new production photos from the national tour of OH, MARY!, written by Tony and Olivier Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, starring Alaska Thunderf*ck as Mary Todd Lincoln.
Photo: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in OH, MARY! National Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2026
A first look has been released of Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the new national tour of Oh, Mary! The first look photo shows the RuPaul's Drag Race winner at the top of the show.
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2026
A first look has been released of Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the new national tour of Oh, Mary! The first look photo shows the RuPaul's Drag Race winner at the top of the show.
John-Andrew Morrison to Star as 'Mary's Husband' in OH, MARY! San Francisco Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026
Tony Award nominee John-Andrew Morrison will reprise his Broadway role as Mary's Husband in the national tour of OH, MARY! at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026
Tony Award nominee John-Andrew Morrison will reprise his Broadway role as Mary's Husband in the national tour of OH, MARY! at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.
Video: The OH, MARY! Tour Cast Is Ready to Bring Its ‘Reign of Terror and Chaos’ Across the Country
by Sam Anctil - Aug 25, 2026
Oh, Mary! is hitting the road—and its new company is ready to unleash Mary Todd Lincoln on the rest of America. Check out the full interview with the cast and creative team of the Oh, Mary! national tour in the video!
by Sam Anctil - Aug 25, 2026
Oh, Mary! is hitting the road—and its new company is ready to unleash Mary Todd Lincoln on the rest of America. Check out the full interview with the cast and creative team of the Oh, Mary! national tour in the video!
OH, MARY! National Tour Begins Performances at The Bushnell In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The first national tour of OH, MARY! will open at The Bushnell in Hartford, Conn., from September 19-23, 2026, with Alaska Thunderf*ck, J. Harrison Ghee, Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The first national tour of OH, MARY! will open at The Bushnell in Hartford, Conn., from September 19-23, 2026, with Alaska Thunderf*ck, J. Harrison Ghee, Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2026- Meet the Cast of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and More
by - Aug 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be presented at the Ahmanson Theatre. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be presented at the Ahmanson Theatre. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband.
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The national tour of Oh, Mary! is coming to ATG San Francisco’s Curran Theatre this fall. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The national tour of Oh, Mary! is coming to ATG San Francisco’s Curran Theatre this fall. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore Complete OH, MARY! Tour Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the 2026–27 National Tour of Oh, Mary!, including Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore joining Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the 2026–27 National Tour of Oh, Mary!, including Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore joining Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
SLAP&TICKLE Pride Party to Feature Antwayn Hopper, Pooya Mohseni & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Boundless Theater will host the SLAP&TICKLE Pride Party & Fundraiser at It's Him in Hell's Kitchen, featuring performances by Antwayn Hopper, Pooya Mohseni, and Christopher Borg to support the queer play's Off-Broadway run.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Boundless Theater will host the SLAP&TICKLE Pride Party & Fundraiser at It's Him in Hell's Kitchen, featuring performances by Antwayn Hopper, Pooya Mohseni, and Christopher Borg to support the queer play's Off-Broadway run.
Photos: The Tank NYC Holds 2026 Gala: OFF-OFF RUNWAY, Honoring Stan Zimmerman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The Tank NYC presented their 2026 Gala: Off-Off Runway, celebrating Stan Zimmerman. The event featured special appearances by Golem, and more See photos from the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
The Tank NYC presented their 2026 Gala: Off-Off Runway, celebrating Stan Zimmerman. The event featured special appearances by Golem, and more See photos from the event here!
Review: ENGLISH at Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
by Evan Henerson - Apr 13, 2026
ENGLISH isn’t so much a play about the power of words as it is about the inextricable and very complicated bonds between language, culture and identity.
by Evan Henerson - Apr 13, 2026
ENGLISH isn’t so much a play about the power of words as it is about the inextricable and very complicated bonds between language, culture and identity.
Interview: Babak Tafti of ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Apr 10, 2026
I spoke with actor Babak Tafti who plays Omid, the only male student in the class of Iranian students learning to speak English.
by Shari Barrett - Apr 10, 2026
I spoke with actor Babak Tafti who plays Omid, the only male student in the class of Iranian students learning to speak English.
The Tank To Present Their 2026 Gala: OFF-OFF-RUNWAY in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
The Tank NYC will host its 2026 Gala: Off-Off-Runway in May, honoring Stan Zimmerman with cocktails, dinner, performances, and a red carpet party featuring Wilson Cruz and Paige Davis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
The Tank NYC will host its 2026 Gala: Off-Off-Runway in May, honoring Stan Zimmerman with cocktails, dinner, performances, and a red carpet party featuring Wilson Cruz and Paige Davis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Pooya Mohseni been in?
Pooya Mohseni has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Pooya Mohseni been in?
Pooya Mohseni has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Pooya Mohseni's first West End show?
Pooya Mohseni's first West End show was The Sex Party which opened in 2022
What awards has Pooya Mohseni been nominated for?
Special Citation (Obie Awards) for English and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for English.
What awards has Pooya Mohseni won?
Pooya Mohseni received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for English.
Podcasts
Episode 117 | Live from "English" Opening Night!
We are turning into an English on Broadway fan account! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the Pulitzer Prize winning show "English" Opening Night, which took place on 1/23/25.
This episode contains language and topics that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Listener discretion is advised. An Iranian/American actor, writer and activist, Pooya was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, based in New York City.
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