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Over the last decade, Ryan Murphy has become one of the most influential creators in entertainment. The screenwriter, director and producer has won six Emmy Awards out of 28 nominations and a Tony Award in 2019 for Best Revival of a Play, as a producer. He has also earned three Grammy Award nominations, as a producer.


After attending Indiana University Bloomington for journalism, Murphy wrote for a variety of newspapers and publications before starting his screenwriting career in the late 1990s.

He is best known for creating and producing a number of successful television series that often include a cast from a repertoire of frequent collaborators with Murphy. Below is a list of all of Murphy's past, current and upcoming television and film projects. Not included are Murphy's unsold pilots, including "St. Sass" for The WB, "Pretty/Handsome" from FX and "Open" for HBO.

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Teyana Taylor to Receive the 'Icon of the Year Award' at the 2026 BET Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026

Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year Award sponsored by Hyundai at the “BET Awards” 2026. The award honors a creative whose work, presence, and vision speak to the modern moment.
Gregor Milne and Barry James Will Join Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.
Recap the 2026 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

The 79th Annual Tony Awards have come and gone! As winners took the stage at the big event, BroadwayWorld brought you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
LOVE STORY Cast to Receive Ensemble Tribute at Gotham Television Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

The cast of FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette will be honored with the Ensemble Tribute for their performances in the series at the Third Annual Gotham Television Awards.
OEDIPUS's Lesley Manville Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026

Lesley Manville has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OEDIPUS.
Ed Harris, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney, and More Will Lead OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.
Krysta Rodriguez Will Join CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart'
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.
Exclusive: Billy Eichner Looks Back on Theater-Filled Childhood in New Audio Memoir
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

In his new audio memoir, Billy Eichner looks back on his childhood, filled with movies, music, and Broadway musicals. BroadwayWorld caught up with the performer to discuss his experience working on the book and what he hopes to do next.
Reviews: SORORICIDE and ://SHELF_LIFE at The Orlando Fringe Festival
by Benoit Teves - May 15, 2026

Fugly dogs and an AI of a queer aunt kick off BroadwayWorld's coverage of the 35th annual fringe festival.
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 13
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2026

Paul Anthony Kelly, who recently made his screen debut as JFK Jr. in Ryan Murphy’s limited series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” has joined the cast of FX’s “American Horror Story.' 
GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK Will Present New England Premiere at The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The Public Theatre will present the New England premiere of GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK, the true story of the first woman to solo-thru hike the Appalachian Trail, starring four-time Helen Hayes nominee Brigid Cleary.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss Will Announce the Tony Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Tony Award nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony Award-winning actor Darren Criss will announce the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more here!
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2026

Last year, Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Ariana DeBose headlined the Lincoln Center Spring Gala with a special rendition of Coldplay's 'Fix You.' Watch a video of the performance now!
HEATHERS Original Off-Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - May 23, 2026

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!
Keke Palmer Performing Original Songs for I LOVE BOOSTERS Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

Keke Palmer is lending her musical talents to a new EP of songs featured in Boots Riley's film, I Love Boosters. Palmer, who also stars in the film, will preview the recording with the digital release of the single “2-D' on Friday, April 17. 
Video: Billy Porter Ranks His Favorite Broadway Musicals on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

On a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Billy Porter risked it all by revealing his top five favorite Broadway musicals, which include West Side Story, Hamilton, and Gypsy. Watch the video to find out what the Tony winner considers the very best of Broadway with his all-time favorite musical.  
Cast Set For Industry Reading of TRAD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

An invited industry reading of Trad, a new play about the controversial Tradwife movement, will be held in Manhattan on Friday, May 8. Learn more about the reading here!
LOVE STORY Season Finale Breaks Series Records on Hulu and Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette went out with a bang, ending its run with a series high on Hulu and Disney+. Viewership for the Love Story season finale was nearly 20% ahead of the prior week’s episode and more than 90% higher than the series premiere.
THE PROM Season Extends in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

An additional and final week of performances has been added to the Australian premiere season of the Broadway smash hit THE PROM, now playing at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, Sydney
Ímar Will Come to DeBarra’s Folk Club in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

DeBarra's Folk Club will present new Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar to perform on Saturday, 25th April. Ímar features current and former members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA and Talisk.

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