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Ryan Duncan

Birth Place: Ft. Devens, MA

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BIO

Ryan comes from the Washington D.C. area and holds a degree in Foreign Language from George Mason University and La Universidad de Salamanca, Spain. Broadway: Gettin' the Band Back Together (Drama Teacher/Nick Styler/Mouthfeel Mate), Shrek (Piggie-Bricks/Donkey u.s.), Off-Broadway: Liberty: A Monumental New Musical (Theatre 80 & 42West), Altar Boyz (New World Stages, Drama League nomination), Soul Doctor (New York Theatre Workshop), The Yellow Brick Road (TWUSA-Lucille Lortel), It Must Be Him (Peter Jay Sharp at Playwrights Horizons), theAtrainplays (Neighborhood Playhouse and New World Stages), Minnie's Boys and The Body Beautiful (York), The Fifth Column (Mint), My First Time (New World Stages), Real Danger (EAT-Theatre 4). Other NYC: Hermanas (FringeNYC 06), Altar Boyz (NYMF 04), Dancing Straight (TOSOS II). Workshops/Development: Distant Thunder (Lynne Taylor-Corbett/Shaun Taylor-Corbett), King Lear with Paul Sorvino, Gettin' the Band Back Together, El Mago de Oz (now The Yellow Brick Road), Liberty, An Officer and a Gentleman and WATT?!? (NAMT).


Regional: Maggie and Passing Through (Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre, CT), The Most Beautiful Room in New York (Long Wharf Theatre, CT), Joy and Gettin' the Band Back Together (George Street Playhouse, NJ), Striking 12 (Good Theater, ME), Shrek (5th Avenue, Seattle), tick, tick...BOOM! (Adirondack Theatre Festival, NY), I'm Not Rappaport (pre-Broadway wit Judd Hirsch and Ben Vereen), 1776 and A Christmas Carol (Ford's, D.C.), Side Show (Signature, VA), Forever Plaid (Temple, NC), Hair (Studio Theatre, D.C.), etc. Film/TV: "Blue Bloods", "He's With Me" (heswithme.tv), "FreakMe", "The Bunny Hole" (bunnyholeshow.com), Obits (Best Actor-24HFPNY), In Stereo, Shrek the Musical, I Don't Believe in That, The Corsican Dove, Fake, January, and Stand By.
Ryan was a writer/performer with the award-winning NYC based sketch comedy group Honorable Mention and produced, directed and starred in the comedy project, ALKY: only the luckiest victims die at the PIT and was co-producer/actor in The ReRun Project also at the PIT. He also produced the FringeNYC hit, Rated M for Mature by Greg Ayers in FringeNYC 2012 and FringeNYC Encores. One of his short plays, The Crossover, was produced by UglyRhino Productions for Tiny Rhino at Littlefield in Brooklyn, another short play, Lockdown, was performed by Fairfield Center Stage in their 24 Hour Playathon 2018, and he was one of the writers of Aftermath, a play to raise money for Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico, performed at Cherry Lane Theatre. Among other projects, he's written a pilot, "Dirty Laundry", with He's With Me co-star, Veronica Reyes-How and is currently writing/co-creating a show based on neuroscientist Beau Lotto's global talk, Deviate, with Melanie Lalande of Cirque du Soleil and the Lab of Misfits. He's also written an original holiday musical, A Gander Family Christmas, with Tad Wilson and Jeffrey Lodin.
Recordings:
Gettin' the Band Back Together (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Liberty (Off-Broadway Cast Recording)
Gettin' the Band Back Together (Original Cast Recording)
Shrek (Broadway Cast Recording)
The Body Beautiful (York Theatre Cast Recording)
Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'! (Concert Cast Recording)
Altar Boyz (Off-Broadway Cast Recording)
Carols for a Cure/BC/EFA (2005 & 2009)

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2025
Ensemble () [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2022
Ruth


[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Electrician / Assaut Guard / Killer / Waiter / Civilian


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Juan

[Replacement]




[Replacement]

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2000


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News


Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez. Learn more!
JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Launches Ticket Initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical is partnering on a ticket initiative with Girls Inc. of New York City. Learn more about the partnership and about the show here!
Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.' JOY begins rehearsals on May 5 and will make its off-Broadway debut at the Laura Pels Theatre.
ROAD KILLS World Premiere and More Set for Good Apples Collective 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

Good Apples Collective has revealed programming for their 2025 season including the World Premiere of Road Kills by Sophie McIntosh this summer, and more. Learn more about the season here!
Good Apples Collective Unveils 2025 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

Good Apples Collective has announced programming for their 2025 season, including another round of their popular Director/Playwright Speed Dating event this month, the World Premiere of Road Kills by Sophie McIntosh this summer, and more.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
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Video: 'Gettin' Outta Here' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024

Watch Wes Williams and Jeffrey Kringer perform 'Gettin' Outta Here' from Goodspeed's production of Maggie. Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Livin' It Up' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2024

Watch Ryan Duncan as Uncle Charles and the cast of Maggie perform 'Livin' It Up.' Check out the video! Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Right By You' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2024

Watch Christine Dwyer as Maggie, sings 'Right by You' from Goodspeed's production of Maggie.  Check out the video! Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Queen for a Day' From Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

An all new video has been released from Maggie, now playing at Goodspeed. The ladies of Lanark wonder what it would be like to be 'Queen for a Day' in this new song. Check out the video here!
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by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2024

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Video: Hear 'Everyone's Gone' From MAGGIE At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. A heartwarming story about home, family and community, Maggie will run at The Goodspeed from Aug. 23 - Oct. 20. Check out video from inside the rehearsal room as Christine Dwyer and the show's cast perform the song, 'Everyone's Gone.'
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Developmental Readings of BORDELLO THE MUSICAL Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

 The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.
BORDELLO, THE MUSICAL To Have York Theatre Company Developmental Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Bordello, The Musical is set to have developmental readings at York Theatre Company on February 29 and March 1.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ryan Duncan been in?

Ryan Duncan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ryan Duncan been in?

Ryan Duncan has not appeared in the West End.

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