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Will Brill won a Tony Award in 2024 for his role in Stereophonic. He’s known for standout performances in Fellow Travelers, portraying Roy Cohn, and fan-favorite roles in The OA and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Film work includes Test Pattern and Not Fade Away. A Broadway veteran, he’s starred in You Can’t Take It With You, Oklahoma!, and Act One. Upcoming, Brill will star in Netflix’s The Whisper Man opposite Robert DeNiro and Michelle Monaghan & Being Heumann for Apple Studios.

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STAGE CREDITS

Kramer/Fauci
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Meet the Cartozians
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Stereophonic Stereophonic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Reg
Stereophonic Stereophonic
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Uncle Vanya Uncle Vanya
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Astrov
KPOP KPOP
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Performer
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2019
Ali Hakim
Illyria Illyria
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2017
Bernie Gersten
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ed Carmichael
Act One Act One
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
George
Dore
Ensemble
George
Dore
Ensemble
Tribes Tribes
[Off-Broadway]
North American Premiere, 2012
Daniel
Our Town Our Town
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2009
Joe Crowell [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Faith
[ 2008 ] Slim
Girls Against Boys
[ 2012 ] Duncan
King Kelly
[ 2012 ] Ryan
Not Fade Away
[ 2012 ] Wells
Beside Still Waters
[ 2013 ] Martin
Don't Worry Baby
[ 2015 ] Jack
Up the River
[ 2015 ] Thom
The Eyes of My Mother
[ 2016 ] Charlie
Slice
[ 2018 ] Bradley
Ride
[ 2018 ] Bruno
Unsane
[ 2018 ] Male Patient
Piercing
[ 2018 ] The Bellhop
Test Pattern
[ 2019 ] Evan
The Scottish Play
[ 2020 ] Will
Caught Stealing
[ 2025 ] Jason

TV Shows

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Noah Weissman, Noah
The OA
Scott Brown
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Dalton
Long Story Short
[ 2025-2025 ] Toby (voice)
Monster
[ 2022-2025 ]

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Will Brill, Stereophonic

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Will Brill, A Case for the Existence of God

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Will Brill, Tribes

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Exclusive: Theatre-Themed THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK Both Premiere at Sundance Photo
Exclusive: Theatre-Themed THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK Both Premiere at Sundance
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 2, 2026

Not just one but two films featuring controversial original school musicals premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to discuss with the cast members of THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK on their respective carpets.
Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Photo
Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 26, 2025

We had the opportunity to interview Dana Zell who has served as the Managing Director of CMT for the past 10 years.
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2025

Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet. 
Theater-Themed Titles THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK Set World Premieres at Sundance Photo
Theater-Themed Titles THE MUSICAL and RUN AMOK Set World Premieres at Sundance
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2025

Sundance has announced the film lineup for the 2026 festival, which features theater titles The Musical and Run Amok, both of which will compete in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. 
MEET THE CARTOZIANS Starring Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More Extends Photo
MEET THE CARTOZIANS Starring Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More Extends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Talene Monahon’s's MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, has been extended at Second Stage Theater Off-Broadway.
Photos: The Cast of MEET THE CARTOZIANS Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: The Cast of MEET THE CARTOZIANS Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 18, 2025

Meet the Cartozians officially opened last night, November 17, at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 18, 2025- SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 18, 2025- SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages and More
by - Nov 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 18, 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: MEET THE CARTOZIANS Starring Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More Photo
Review Roundup: MEET THE CARTOZIANS Starring Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The critics stopped by Meet the Cartozians at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center starring Raffi Barsoumian, Will Brill, Andrea Martin, Nael Nacer, Susan Pourfar, and Tamara Sevunts. Read the reviews!
Photos: Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More in MEET THE CARTOZIANS Photo
Photos: Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More in MEET THE CARTOZIANS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at Meet the Cartozians, which opens at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Meet The Cartozians is written by Talene Monahon is directed by David Cromer.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
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.
Video: Meet the Company of MEET THE CARTOZIANS Photo
Video: Meet the Company of MEET THE CARTOZIANS
by Joey Mervis - Oct 20, 2025

Talene Monahon’s Meet the Cartozians is officially in rehearsals. Directed by David Cromer, the play will kick off Second Stage Theater’s  47th Season, the first under the leadership of Artistic Director Evan Cabnet and Executive Director Adam Siegel. Watch in this video as the company discusses what the new play is all about!
Photos: Second Stage Theater’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS Cast Meets the Press Photo
Photos: Second Stage Theater’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2025

Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, will kick off Second Stage Theater’s  47th Season. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025
by Team BWW - Oct 8, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season has officially begun, 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 October 2025.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Photos: First-Look at Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in THE BEAST IN ME Photo
Photos: First-Look at Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in THE BEAST IN ME
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Netflix has shared new first-look photos for The Beast in Me, the new mystery thriller series starring Broadway alum Claire Danes (Pygmalion) and Matthew Rhys. Check out the photos now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 7, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 7, 2025
by - Aug 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 07, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tony Winner Will Brill to Star in New Indie Dark Comedy THE MUSICAL Photo
Tony Winner Will Brill to Star in New Indie Dark Comedy THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

Tony Award winner Will Brill is set to star in The Musical, a new independent dark comedy now filming in Los Angeles. Brill takes on the lead role of a frustrated playwright and middle school theater teacher who spirals into chaos after learning his ex-girlfriend is dating his longtime rival, the school principal, played by Rob Lowe.
Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, & Will Brill to Star in New Dark Comedy THE MUSICAL Photo
Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, & Will Brill to Star in New Dark Comedy THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025

Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, and Tony Award winner Will Brill are teaming up for the new independent dark comedy film The Musical, now shooting in Los Angeles.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Will Brill been in?

Will Brill has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Will Brill been in?

Will Brill has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Will Brill been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Stereophonic, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Case for the Existence of God and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tribes.

What awards has Will Brill won?

Will Brill won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in Stereophonic.

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