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BIO

In summer 2008, Taylor performed in Barrington Stage Company's production of the musical See Rock City and Other Destinations. The show won Richard Rodgers and Jerry Bock Awards. Taylor made his Broadway debut in the rock musical Rock of Ages, where he originated the role of the German city developer Franz. He won a Theatre World Award for this role and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award.



His second major role on Broadway was as Lucas Beineke, Wednesday's love interest, in the musical The Addams Family, a role he originated after previously playing the role in the 2009 Chicago production of the show. The show premiered on Broadway in April 2010, with Taylor appearing alongside Krysta Rodriguez, who played Wednesday Addams, Lucas' love interest. He left the role on March 8, 2011.

On March 7, 2011, Taylor played the title role alongside Lauren Molina in a reading for a stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, penned by playwright Michael Raver. On April 2, 2011, Taylor, Erin Davie, Ann Harada, Kendrick Jones, and Burke Moses performed the concert, Broadway Tribute in Northport, Long Island at the Engeman Theater. The concert performance featured "the performers re-creating songs they performed on Broadway."

He then starred as Michael "Mouse" Tolliver in the world-premiere musical Tales of the City (based on the book series by Armistead Maupin), which began performances on May 18, 2011, in San Francisco at the American Conservatory Theater, directed by Jason Moore. After three extensions, Tales of the City closed on July 31, 2011.

Taylor played the role of God in An Act of God in 2016 at the Denver Center. Taylor played the role of Sheldon Plankton opposite Stephanie Hsu as Karen Plankton in the Broadway musical adaptation of SpongeBob SquarePants, which opened on December 4, 2017. Taylor played the role of The Mad Hatter in Alice by Heart at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater, which opened on February 26, 2019.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Giuseppe Zangara


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Cousin Kevin


[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Sheldon Plankton


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2013
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Lucas Beineke


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Franz


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


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director

Movies

Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Train Waiter
Tales of the City
[ 2021 ] MichaelMouseTolliver

TV Shows

Billy Green
Billy Green
Indoor Boys
Luke
It Could Be Worse
Jacob Gordon
Smash
Bobby

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Wesley Taylor , Rock of Ages


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2009 - Performance

Wesley Taylor, Rock of Ages

Videos

News


Wesley Taylor and More to Star in HOLIDAY at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story
Antwayn Hopper and More to Star in SLAP&TICKLE Reading at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

SLAP&TICKLE, a new play by David James Parr, directed by Chad Austin will have an industry reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The production is slated to open Off-Broadway in Spring 2026, featuring an ensemble cast of seven actors.
Video: Experience 'The Proposal' from Ogunquit's Titanic
by Joshua Wright - Oct 21, 2025

Enjoy 'The Proposal/The Night Was Alive' from Ogunquit's Titanic The Musical, featuring a stunning cast and captivating production details.
Video: 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's TITANIC
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025

Watch DeLaney Westfall as Kate McGowan leads the cast in 'Lady's Maid' from Ogunquit's production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for TITANIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the Tony-winning epic runs through November 2, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal!
Photos: TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

​​​​​​​Ogunquit Playhouse is setting sail with a stunning new production of Titanic The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone. Check out the first-look photos from the production!
Review: TITANIC: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Oct 6, 2025

How does a regional theater, limited by its stage, capture the scale of the “ship of dreams”—a floating city of steel—while simultaneously honoring the desperate intimacy of the 1,517 souls who perished? 
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek from Ogunquit's TITANIC in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2025

Next up at Ogunquit Playhouse is Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Watch in this video as the cast performs 'The Launching' in rehearsals.
Full Cast Set for TITANIC THE MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative for Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
Listen: THE 12 Musical Original Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label has released The 12 – A New Musical (Original Cast Recording). You can now learn more about the musical, and listen here!
Broadway Stars Who Appeared on NBC's SMASH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2025

As we welcome SMASH to the stage for the first time, we're taking a look back on the iconic television show that started it all. Take a look back on the Broadway names who appeared on SMASH!
Photos: Go Inside SMASH VIP Arrivals on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Many arrived for opening night, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night! 
Photos: AS TIME GOES BY Opening Night at Theatre 154
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The new play As Time Goes By opened last night at Theatre 154 at 154 Christopher Street. Learn more about the production and see photos from opening night here! 
Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025

The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.
CELLINO V. BARNES Extends for the Final Time Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Cellino V. Barnes, the new hit comedy following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has extended for an unprecedented fourth and final time. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
CELLINO V. BARNES Extends for Third and Final Time Through Late January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Cellino V. Barnes, the new hit comedy following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has extended for the third and final time. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Watch: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical is Available to Watch For Free on YouTube
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

The Spongebob Musical, starring Ethan Slater in the title role, is now streaming on YouTube. The musical can be watched online at any time. Watch the full Spongebob Squarepants Musical here!
CELLINO V. BARNES Extended Through Late December at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

CELLINO V. BARNES, the ultimate office holiday party experience, has been extended through December 29. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the festive season with a unique theatrical twist.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wesley Taylor been in?

Wesley Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wesley Taylor been in?

Wesley Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Wesley Taylor been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rock of Ages and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rock of Ages.

What awards has Wesley Taylor won?

Wesley Taylor won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Rock of Ages.

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