Robert Sella
Latest News on Robert Sella:
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees (Feb 24, 2026)
Christine Toy Johnson's INVISIBLE INK To Hold Private Industry Reading In February (Jan 20, 2026)
Photos: Inside Second Stage's Gala, Honoring Melissa & Gregory Fleming and James Lapine (Nov 11, 2025)
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees (Feb 24, 2026)
Christine Toy Johnson's INVISIBLE INK To Hold Private Industry Reading In February (Jan 20, 2026)
Photos: Inside Second Stage's Gala, Honoring Melissa & Gregory Fleming and James Lapine (Nov 11, 2025)
BIO
LCT: Flying Over Sunset, Verité (LCT3). Broadway: Sylvia, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sideman, Cabaret, My Fair Lady (also National Tour). First National Tour: Angels in America. Off-Broadway: 1776, Music in the Air (City Center Encores!); The Mystery of Irma Vep; Stuff Happens, Kit Marlowe (The Public); Five by Tenn (MTC); Boys and Girls, The Water Children (Playwrights Horizons); Home of the Brave (Jewish Rep). London: The Lady from Dubuque(Theatre Royal Haymarket). Regional includes Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Hartford Stage, Alley Theatre, McCarter, Long Wharf and Kennedy Center. Film: 1985 (short), Manchester by the Sea, Slippery Slope, Sleepy Hollow, The Astronauts Wife. TV includes “New Amsterdam,” “Deception,” “Mindhunter,” “Mr. Robot,” “Limitless,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Gerald Heard
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Robert Sella, Sylvia
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Robert Sella, The Mystery of Irma Vep
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Robert Sella, Stuff Happens
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play
Robert SellaMourning Becomes Electra
Videos
VIDEO: See Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, Tony Yazbeck & More in FLYING OVER SUNSET
by Show Highlights - 2021-12-10 13:34:57
VIDEO: FLYING OVER SUNSET Begins Rehearsals; Check Out All New Clips From the Show!
by Show Highlights - 2021-10-20 09:00:44
VIDEO: Listen to a Song from FLYING OVER SUNSET in New TV Spot
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-07 13:20:06
TV: Watch Santino Fontana and the Star-Studded Company of 1776 Get Revolutionary in the Rehearsal Room!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-22 12:07:31
VIDEO: Becoming SYLVIA, An Inside Look At Annaleigh Ashford's Physicality Coachings
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-07 11:19:20
VIDEO: SYLVIA's Annaleigh Ashford Proves She's Good With Dogs at Bideawee
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-13 15:57:34
TV: Doggone It! Chatting with the Company of SYLVIA on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2015-10-28 14:22:00
TV: It's All Puppy Love on the SYLVIA Red Carpet; Find Out Why Broadway's Best Loves Their Pooches!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-10-28 12:12:06
STAGE TUBE: SYLVIA Announces Broadway Tickets Now on Sale in New Video!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-06-29 13:56:28
TV: Watch Highlights from LCT3's VERITE, Starring Anna Camp
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2015-02-20 18:00:41
TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak - In Rehearsal with Encores! MUSIC IN THE AIR
by Eddie Varley - 2009-01-30 15:58:06
News
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
Christine Toy Johnson's INVISIBLE INK To Hold Private Industry Reading In February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
The Barrow Group, in collaboration with The Kaufer Group, will present a private industry reading of INVISIBLE INK, a new play by Christine Toy Johnson. The event will feature prominent actors and explore themes of memory and perception.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
The Barrow Group, in collaboration with The Kaufer Group, will present a private industry reading of INVISIBLE INK, a new play by Christine Toy Johnson. The event will feature prominent actors and explore themes of memory and perception.
Photos: Inside Second Stage's Gala, Honoring Melissa & Gregory Fleming and James Lapine
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 11, 2025
Second Stage Theater celebrated its Fall Gala, honoring lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. The gala featured a one-night-only evening of entertainment directed by Susan Stroman, with music direction by Andrew Resnick, and hosted by Andrew Rannells. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 11, 2025
Second Stage Theater celebrated its Fall Gala, honoring lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. The gala featured a one-night-only evening of entertainment directed by Susan Stroman, with music direction by Andrew Resnick, and hosted by Andrew Rannells. Check out photos here!
Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle and More to Perform at Second Stage Theater's Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025
Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala will honor lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. Learn more about the gala here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025
Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala will honor lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. Learn more about the gala here!
Review: THE INHERITANCE at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - Sep 25, 2025
The Inheritance (as in the title of the same award-winning epic play now being presented in a moving and masterly production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre) is the legacy that must be respected, remembered and passed on from generation to generation so that a record of the tortuous winding road of LGBTQ history can never be forgotten or erased.
by David Friscic - Sep 25, 2025
The Inheritance (as in the title of the same award-winning epic play now being presented in a moving and masterly production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre) is the legacy that must be respected, remembered and passed on from generation to generation so that a record of the tortuous winding road of LGBTQ history can never be forgotten or erased.
Interview: Theatre Life with Robert Sella
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 20, 2025
Today's subject Robert Sella is currently living his theatre life onstage at Round House Theatre as he prepares to begin performances of Matthew López's epic play The Inheritance. The show is performed in two parts and will begin performances on August 27th running through October 19th.
Cast Set for THE INHERITANCE By Matthew Lopez at Round House Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025
Round House Theatre will open its 2025–2026 Season with the regional premiere of The Inheritance, Parts One and Two, a groundbreaking work by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025
Round House Theatre will open its 2025–2026 Season with the regional premiere of The Inheritance, Parts One and Two, a groundbreaking work by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
EXIT THE KING to be Presented by Basement Theatrics for One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Basement Theatrics will present its staged reading of Eugène Ionesco's classic Exit The King at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theatre at HB Studio. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
Basement Theatrics will present its staged reading of Eugène Ionesco's classic Exit The King at the Helen Gallagher Studio Theatre at HB Studio. Learn more here!
Monday Night Play Reading Series to Present KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS
by Emmy Rice - Apr 13, 2025
American Theater Group, in partnership with Union County Performing Arts Center, will continue the Free Play Reading Series on Monay, April 14, at 7:00 pm.
by Emmy Rice - Apr 13, 2025
American Theater Group, in partnership with Union County Performing Arts Center, will continue the Free Play Reading Series on Monay, April 14, at 7:00 pm.
Briga Heelan, Robert Sella and More to Star in KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Douglas J. Cohen as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Douglas J. Cohen as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. Learn how to attend.
KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS Reading Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025
A free reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers is coming to Hamilton Stage next month. Union County Performing Arts Center’s Free Play Reading Series will resume with the reading of this play by Douglas J. Cohen.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025
A free reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers is coming to Hamilton Stage next month. Union County Performing Arts Center’s Free Play Reading Series will resume with the reading of this play by Douglas J. Cohen.
Peter Sarsgaard To Lead Martin Crimp's Version Of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights
by Alex Freeman - Jun 17, 2024
This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 17, 2024
This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2024
In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2024
In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 12, 2024
The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 12, 2024
The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script in Hand Play Reading of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of “Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,” a new comedy written and directed by Enid Graham, on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of “Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,” a new comedy written and directed by Enid Graham, on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024
The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024
The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!
Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024
Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Meet the cast of Lempicka here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024
Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Meet the cast of Lempicka here!
LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Robert Sella been in?
Robert Sella has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Robert Sella been in?
Robert Sella has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Robert Sella been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sylvia, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Stuff Happens and Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra.
What awards has Robert Sella won?
Robert Sella won the Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Mourning Becomes Electra.
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