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Ty Defoe (Giizhig) (He| Him | They | We | Us) Oneida and Ojibwe Nations. Recent Off-Broadway credit: Masculinity Max (Directed by Dustin Wills, The Public Theater).

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Ty Defoe (Giizhig) (He| Him | They | We | Us) Oneida and Ojibwe Nations. Recent Off-Broadway credit: Masculinity Max (Directed by Dustin Wills, The Public Theater). Recent Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix). Grammy Award and 2017 Jonathan Larson Award winner. Book and lyrics, Clouds Are Pillows for the Moon with composer Tidtaya Sinutoke (Yale Institute for Musical Theatre, ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop); Hart Island Requiem (The Civilians R&D Group, Goodspeed Musicals); Red Pine (Native Voices at the Autry; IAIA of Santa Fe); The Way They Lived (by Micharne Cloughley with The Civilians at the Met).

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Second Stage Theater Original Broadway Production, 2018
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PLAYWRIGHTS' PLATFORM to Take Place at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present Playwrights' Platform, a live anthology of new short plays, on its outdoor Meadow Stage and in the Black Box Theater as part of its Annual Festival.
Kaatsbaan to Present 2026 Annual Festival on Labor Day Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

When is Labor Day weekend 2026? Sept 5! Celebrate with Kaatsbaan's festival featuring playwright readings, CRICKETS, and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret in Tivoli, NY.
2026 ANNUAL FESTIVAL to Open at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY, will host its Annual Festival across three consecutive Saturdays, featuring dance performances, a concert by Valerie June, and the return of the outdoor Mountain Stage.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Open 2026 Annual Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park is set to launch its annual festival season, with an opening event marking the start of the park's upcoming programming. Learn more here.
Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Bob Hupp to Retire in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Syracuse Stage's current artistic director Robert Hupp will retire after a decade of leading the region’s premier professional theatre. He will step down at the completion of the 2026/2027 season after programming the 2027/2028 season.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present 2026 Annual Festival With Valerie June, EVIDENCE & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announced its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring three consecutive Saturdays of dance, music, and storytelling curated by Michèle Steinwald, with performers including Valerie June, Calpulli Danza Mexicana, and EVIDENCE.
BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
Interview: Jeanette Harrison of ANTIKONI at Bag & Baggage
by Dawn Sellers - Jun 16, 2026

An interview with the director of Beth Antikoni, now on stage at Bag & Baggage Productions in Hillsboro.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals 2026 Participants for The Ground Floor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the Summer Residency Lab participants of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.
National Philharmonic Unveils 2026-27 Season at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

National Philharmonic revealed its 2026-27 season at The Music Center at Strathmore, featuring the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen's What The Soul Already Knows and works by Beethoven, Copland, and Dvořák.
The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026

For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
The Democracy Cycle at PAC NYC Sets Final Deadline Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

PAC NYC and Civis Foundation have revealed that the final submission open call for The Democracy Cycle has been extended. This program invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy.
The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2026 Writers' Residency
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
Syracuse Stage Unveils 2026/2027 Season - THE BLACK NATIONALS World Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

Syracuse Stage has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring acclaimed comedies, contemporary dramas, exciting producing partnerships and two world premieres. 
Syracuse Stage Named 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Syracuse Stage as the 2025 recipient of the Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
SAY GAY PLAYS to be Presented by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre joined forces earlier this year to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more!
Alex Bechtel's PENELOPE Will Return to Joe's Pub For Live Album Recording Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

Following productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's Penelope will return to Joe's Pub.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ty Defoe been in?

Ty Defoe has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ty Defoe been in?

Ty Defoe has not appeared in the West End.

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