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Steven Skybell most recently starred off-Broadway as Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey, for which he received the Lucille Lortel award for Best Performance by a leading actor in a musical. His other Broadway credits include: the 2016 revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF(Lazar Wolf); PAL JOEY; WICKED; THE FULLY MONTY; LOVE!VALOUR!COMPASSION!; CAFÉ CROWN; AH, WILDERNESS! His additional off-Broadway credits include: BABETTE’S FEAST, CYMBELINE, ANTIGONE in NY (Obie Award) Other: CAMELOT (Helen Hayes nomination); BROKEN GLASS, CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE (both, Connecticut Critics Circle nomination); HENRY V (Shakespeare Globe, London) TV/Film: “Blue Bloods”, “Elementary,” “Chicago P.D.,” Cradle Will Rock, Simply Irresistible, Arthur Miller’s Everybody Wins, many others. He has taught acting at NYU, Juilliard, Yale Drama, Harvard’s ART, and Fordham.

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Steven Skybell STAGE CREDITS

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

[Off-Broadway]
NYTF Off-Broadway Production at Stage 42, 2019
Tevye

[Off-Broadway]
National Yiddish Theatre Production, 2018
Tevye

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Lazar Wolf [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Pisanio

Gaoler

Frenchman

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Jesse Mahoney

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2012
Bottom

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public LAB Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Ernest

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2005
Dillamond

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Sepulveda

[Off-Broadway]
2004
The Professor

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2004
Friar Francis

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Arthur

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Dave

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2001
Harold Nichols

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Harold Nichols [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1998
King Richard II

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Buckingham

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Agrippa

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Duke of York/Sir Humphrey Stafford/1st Keeper/Lady Bona/Post

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Duke of Bedford/Richard Plantagenet/Messenger

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Ulysses

[Broadway]
1995
Perry Sellars (Understudy)

Buzz Hauser (Understudy)

Arthur Pape (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Thurio

[Broadway]
1989
Lester Freed

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Wint Selby


Steven Skybell Movies

[1990]Everybody Wins Father Mancini

[1999]Cradle Will Rock Blitzstein - Bertolt Brecht

[1999]Zoo Horseman

[1999]Simply Irresistible Mr. Mueller

Steven Skybell Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Steven Skybell, Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)

Obie Awards - 1996 - Performance

Steven SkybellAntigone In New York

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National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Present AMID FALLING WALLS (TSVISHN FALNDIKE VENT) World Premiere Musical

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will continue its 109th anniversary season with the world premiere of Amid Falling Walls (Tvishn Falndike Vent), a new musical which celebrates the resilience and hope of those who endured during the Holocaust, portrayed through the power of Yiddish song. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Bubbles Over with On-Stage Broadway Talent and High-Spirited Host at 54 Below

There was a lot of history crossing that stage, with performers reprising numbers they’d sung on the Great White Way as far back as the 1970s. Giving the proceedings a uniquely touching quality was the sweet meeting of the generations, with these still very vital veterans being welcomed by — and conversing with — a respectful master of ceremonies who’s still in his teens, but is immersed in musical theatre lore.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Andreas, Kaye, and Skybell Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE! at 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present the return by popular demand of “Backstage Babble Live!,” which BroadwayWorld called “one of the starriest, most entertaining, and most magical nights of the theater season.” Based on the podcast hosted by 15-year-old expert Charles Kirsch, the concert will feature performances and stories from some of his guests.

Video: See Steven Skybell in Rehearsal for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Huntington

Watch Steven Skybell perform the opening monologue of The Lehman Trilogy in rehearsal at The Huntington.

The Huntington 2023 Spotlight Gala Shatters Records, Raising $1.67M

The Huntington held its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Cyclorama at the BCA (539 Tremont St). Over 400 attendees gathered to celebrate honorees as well as the achievement of this transformational season. The Gala supports The Huntington's artistic, education, and community initiatives and this year set an all-time record with $1.67 million raised.

Joshua David Robinson, Steven Skybell, Firdous Bamji & Joe LaRocca to Star in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Huntington

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime ACT Artistic Director Carey Perloff.

AMID FALLING WALLS (TSVISHN FALNDIKE VENT) & More Set for National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 109th Season

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is raising the curtain on a dynamic 109th season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Gingold Theatrical Group Presents SHAKESPEARE SONNET SOIREE This Month

Gingold Theatrical Group  announced that the company will present Shakespeare Sonnet Soirée, a virtual event that will stream live on Sunday April 23, 2023, at 6pm ET, in honor of Shakespeare's 459th birthday. Shakespeare Sonnet Soirée is open to the public and will be available to watch live on GTG's Facebook page.

Steven Skybell Comes to New York's Annual Gathering of Remembrance

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present New York’s Annual Gathering of Remembrance on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.

Museum of Jewish Heritage To Host Annual Gathering of Remembrance At Temple Emanu-El, April 16

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present New York's Annual Gathering of Remembrance on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET. The program will be held in person, for the first time since 2019, and the Museum is glad to be returning to Temple Emanu-El of New York City after the hiatus.

Danny Burstein, Carolee Carmello, Adrianna Hicks & More to Take Part in SONGS FROM CABARET, A GALA CONCERT

Symphony Space will present Songs from Cabaret, a special concert of songs from Kander & Ebb’s landmark musical, hosted by Tony Award winner Danny Burstein. See performance details and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside WE ARE HERE: SONGS FROM THE HOLOCAUST Concert At Carnegie Hall

See photos from We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust at Carnegie Hall featuring powerful performances of music written inside the Nazi camps and ghettos.

Chita Rivera, Harvey Fierstein, Joel Grey, and More to Take Part in WE ARE HERE: SONGS FROM THE HOLOCAUST Concert

“We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust”, a remarkable concert of music written inside the Nazi camps and ghettos, comes to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on January 26, 2023 at 7:30pm, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed January 27th).

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at New World Stages

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Broadway Buying Guide: November 28, 2022

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish

 The acclaimed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish opened its limited engagement last night at New World Stages. The production, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, plays through January 1, 2023. Check out opening night photos here!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 21, 2022

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Steven Skybell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Steven Skybell has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

Steven Skybell has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish) , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish) Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish) and Performance (Obie Awards) for Antigone In New York .

Performance (Obie Awards) for Antigone In New York.

Steven Skybell's next show will be Fiddler On The Roof which opens on 11/21/2022 on Off-Broadway.

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