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BIO

Broadway: Girl From the North Country, Indecent, The Visit, Enron, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, AIDA. Off-Broadway: The Pearl Theater, The Public Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, The Signature Theater, Classic Stage Company, Theater for a New Audience, Manhattan Theater Club, BAM, En Garde Arts. Mr. Nellis is a founding member of SITI Company, now in its 25th year. Awards: Elliot Norton Award, OBIE, San Diego Critics Ensemble Award, Drama League Nomination, Barrymore Nomination. MFA, UC San Diego.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Mr. Perry

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater's World Premiere Musical, 2019
Ahab

[New York]
2019 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Cominius

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019
Aristophanes

Gorgias

Proxenus

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater North American Premiere, 2018
Mr. Perry

[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2017
Pharaoh Seti

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Off-Broadway Premiere, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Anton Schell [Replacement]

Rudi

Anton (Understudy)

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014
Rudi

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Doctor Tambourri

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Judge

Analyst

Trader

Senator

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Charles Hay Cameron

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble

Papa Mizner (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mr. Campani

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Agamemnon

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Martin del Bosco/ 1st Jew

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Antonio

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Dr. Bird

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Right Hand

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Leonard Bernstein

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Voice

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Edward IV/Cardinal

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Pharaoh [Replacement]

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
US Premiere, 1998
Eldest Magician

[Off-Broadway]
1996
King Henry VI

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Bastard of Orleans/King Henry VI

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Lancelot

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Cardinal

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Morton/Shadow

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Morton


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Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's AS YOU LIKE IT Receives Funding Through NYC Women's Fund

As You Like It, a new miniseries adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy produced by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble, is one of 72 projects to receive funding through the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
SITI Company Releases New Book THIS IS NOT A HANDBOOK

The world-renowned SITI Company has released a groundbreaking new book, 'SITI Company: This Is Not A Handbook.' Filled with anecdotes, backstage shenanigans, and intimate investigations of craft, this book captures the ensemble's 30 years of working together.
THE DEMOCRACY PROJECT by Michael R. Jackson, Larissa FastHorse, Bruce Norris & More to Premiere at Federal Hall

Federal Hall Conservancy and National Park Service will present their production of The Democracy Project, a new site-specific play at Federal Hall National Memorial.
Tom Nelis, Andrew Polec, and More Will Lead the Off-Broadway Premiere Of THE BEAUTIFUL LADY

Broadway actors Tom Nelis (INDECENT), Henry Stram (TITANIC), Ashley Perez Flanagan (FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME), Andrew Polec (BAT OUT OF HELL), Kate Fuglei (SPRING AWAKENING), George Abud (THE VISIT) and Drama Desk winner Starr Busby (OCTET) are among the 12-member cast of the new musical THE BEAUTIFUL LADY.
ESTELLA SCROOGE Movie Musical Available to Stream For Free

Betsy Wolfe (Waitress) stars as Estella Scrooge, a descendent of her famous great great great great grandfather Ebenezer. Clifton Duncan (The Play That Goes Wrong) stars as Philip ‘Pip’ Nickleby. 2020 Tony winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill) stars as Dawkins. The production also features Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, and Danny Burtsein.
SITI Company Announces Final Details for Legacy Plan Including a Living Archive & More

The award-winning SITI Company has announced the final details for the SITI Legacy Plan. This includes the SITI Living Archive - a robust physical and digital archive, the book SITI Company: This Is Not A Handbook, transition grants for ensemble artists totaling $180,000, and the appointment of Brad Carlin as Managing Director.
SITI Company's Executive Director Michelle Preston To Step Down Following 10 Years of Service

SITI Company’s Board of Directors announced that longtime Executive Director, Michelle Preston, will be stepping down at the end of October after 10 years of leadership. Preston began her tenure at SITI as the Deputy Director in 2012 and was named SITI’s Executive Director in 2014 following the departure of Megan Wanlass.
Photos: LOS OTROS Welcomes Friends and Family to the Show

Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's newest collaboration LOS OTROS, recently opened at A.R.T./New York Theatres (through October 8).  See photos of the cast greeting friends and family.
SITI Company Announces Additional Details for Finale 30th Anniversary Season

The award-winning SITI Company has announced additional details for its Finale 30th Anniversary Season. At the conclusion of the finale season in December 2022, SITI Company will cease to operate in its current iteration as a touring, teaching, performing ensemble with an administrative staff and a studio.
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY

Mare Winningham and Jeannette Bayardelle sat down with Sherri Shepherd on the Wendy Show to discuss starring in Girl From the North Country on Broadway. During the interview, the stars reacted to their Tony nominations, revealing how they found out, and detailed their meeting with Bob Dylan, whose music is used in the show.
Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Stops by Broadway's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Girl From The North Country on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre this evening. Prior to the show, she visited with the cast and came onstage to give brief remarks about Broadway’s resilience and the comeback of New York City.  
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Announces Live Capture

The Tony Nominated Broadway musical Girl From The North Country announced that the production was professionally captured prior to its re-opening on April 29th for future use.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends Broadway Run

Last night, Girl From The North Country hosted a special performance and gala to celebrate their third time opening on Broadway, as well as their seven Tony Award nominations, including “Best New Musical.” 
Photos: On the Red Carpet of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Re-Opening Night Gala

Girl From the North Country, which temporarily closed on January 23 with the promise of returning this spring, returned for a limited engagement, April 29-June 19 at the Belasco Theatre.
Photos: Colton Ryan, Bernadette Peters & More Arrive at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Re-Opening Night Gala

Girl From the North Country, which temporarily closed on January 23 with the promise of returning this spring, returned for a limited engagement, April 29-June 19 at the Belasco Theatre.
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway

Girl From The North Country, nominated yesterday for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, just released a new video that chronicles their journey on Broadway.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Embark on North American Tour in 2023

Today, it was announced that the North American Tour of the acclaimed Girl From The North Country, nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will have its technical rehearsals and tour premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic Orpheum Theatre in the Fall of 2023. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Nelis been in?

Tom Nelis has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Nelis been in?

Tom Nelis has not appeared in the West End.

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