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BIO

Tom Hanks is starring off-Broadway in This World of Tomorrow, an original play he co-wrote, that is now playing at The Shed. In 2013, Hanks made his Broadway debut in the Nora Ephron-penned play Lucky Guy. His performance earned him Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Tony Award nominations.



Tom Hanks is an award-winning actor, producer, and director. One of only two actors in history to win back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor in Jonathan Demme’s Philadelphia and the following year in Robert Zemeckis’s Forrest Gump. His film credits include Big, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Captain Phillips, Sully, You’ve Got Mail, A League of Their Own, the Da Vinci Code series, Elvis, Greyhound, and The Phoenician Scheme.

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STAGE CREDITS

This World of Tomorrow
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Bert Allenberry
Lucky Guy Lucky Guy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Mike McAlary

Productions

This World of Tomorrow
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Producer
Writer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Tom Hanks, Lucky Guy

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Video: Tom Hanks Discusses the Joys of Performing Live in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW Photo
Video: Tom Hanks Discusses the Joys of Performing Live in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2025

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is in New York for the fall, starring in This World of Tomorrow at The Shed, a new play he co-wrote. During a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, the beloved actor spoke about the rewarding process of performing in live theater as an actor. Watch the interview now.
Tom Hanks to Talk THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Photo
Tom Hanks to Talk THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025

Tom Hanks, currently starring in This World of Tomorrow at The Shed, will visit Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss the production. Tune in to NBC on Tuesday, November 25, at 12:35/11:35c to see Hanks' appearance. 
Photos: Meryl Streep, Martin Short and More Visit THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW Photo
Photos: Meryl Streep, Martin Short and More Visit THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025

The world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara is now running Off-Broadway at The Shed at Hudson Yards. See photos of Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Steve Martin and more visiting backstage!
Photos: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara Take Bows in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara Take Bows in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025

The world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara is now running Off-Broadway at The Shed at Hudson Yards. See photos from their opening night bows!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from T Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from Tom Felton and More
by - Nov 19, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara Star in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Sh Photo
Review Roundup: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara Star in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

The world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara is now running Off-Broadway at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Read reviews for the production!
Video: Tom Hanks, Kelli O'Hara, & Kenny Leon Talk THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on CBS MORNI Photo
Video: Tom Hanks, Kelli O'Hara, & Kenny Leon Talk THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2025

Tom Hanks is back on stage in This World of Tomorrow, now running at The Shed. The Oscar-winner, along with co-star Kelli O'Hara and director Kenny Leon, spoke to CBS Mornings about the show, which he also co-wrote. Check out the interviews now.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform One Night Only Concert at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Kelli O'Hara to Perform One Night Only Concert at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara will return to Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater stage in a one-night-only concert titled An Evening with Kelli O’Hara.
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree Photo
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
Video: TOY STORY 5 Teaser Trailer Previews New Lilypad Tablet and Returning Favorites Photo
Video: TOY STORY 5 Teaser Trailer Previews New Lilypad Tablet and Returning Favorites
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Disney and Pixar have debuted the first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, featuring the return of fan-favorite characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. Check it out now.
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes Photo
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 5, 2025- BEETLEJUICE Welcomes Trisha Paytas and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 5, 2025- BEETLEJUICE Welcomes Trisha Paytas and More
by - Nov 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
NBC's THE AMERICAS, Narrated by Tom Hanks, Sets 4K and Blu-ray Release Photo
NBC's THE AMERICAS, Narrated by Tom Hanks, Sets 4K and Blu-ray Release
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

The Americas, the 10-part NBC series narrated by Tom Hanks, will arrive on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on November 18. The release also includes an exclusive bonus feature, taking viewers behind the scenes with an in-depth documentary.
Videos: Tom Hanks Performs a Jingle About Getting to The Shed for THIS WORLD OF TOMOR Photo
Videos: Tom Hanks Performs a Jingle About Getting to The Shed for THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

During a visit to The Late Show, Tom Hanks shared a diddy to help audiences remember how to get to The Shed, where his new play, This World of Tomorrow, is in previews. Check out the interview now, where he also discusses the differences between stage and screen.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
Photos: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara.
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Talks Boston Concert, Co-Starring with Tom Hanks in his New P Photo
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Talks Boston Concert, Co-Starring with Tom Hanks in his New Play and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 29, 2025

Kelli O’Hara will star alongside Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, a new play by Hanks and James Glossman based on Hanks’ short stories, about a lonely scientist from the future who travels through time in search of true love.
Listen: Pentatonix Release New Studio Album 'Christmas in the City' Photo
Listen: Pentatonix Release New Studio Album 'Christmas in the City'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025

Award-winning vocal quintet Pentatonix has dropped their new holiday album, Christmas in the City, out now via Republic Records, marking their eighth holiday release. Listen to it here.
Kelli O'Hara Joins SHERIFF COUNTRY Series in Recurring Role Photo
Kelli O'Hara Joins SHERIFF COUNTRY Series in Recurring Role
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

Tony winner Kelli O'Hara joins Sheriff Country as Miranda, a powerful figure in Edgewater. Discover her intriguing role in this new CBS series.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone Join JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Photo
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone Join JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer”. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom Hanks been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lucky Guy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Lucky Guy, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lucky Guy, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Lucky Guy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy.

What awards has Tom Hanks won?

Tom Hanks won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Lucky Guy.

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