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BIO

Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His shows, "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and "Thank God for Jokes," were both filmed for Netflix. In addition to performing live, Mike is an author and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice. Mike's book "Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories" was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. As an actor, Mike has appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer," HBO's "Girls" and "Broad City," as well as in the films Trainwreck, The Fault in Our Stars and Popstar. He plays the role of Danny Pearson on "Orange Is the New Black" and Oscar Langstraat on Showtime's "Billions." He is a contributor to "This American Life" on public radio. In 2017, Mike was honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Award for humor. Broadway shows include The Old Man & The Pool, The New One and Thank God for Jokes.


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STAGE CREDITS

All Out: Comedy About Ambition
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble
The Old Man & The Pool The Old Man & The Pool
[West End]
2023
cast [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2022
Performer
Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out
[Off-Broadway]
Cherry Lane Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Mike Birbiglia's The New One Mike Birbiglia's The New One
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mike Birbiglia: The New One Mike Birbiglia: The New One
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production at Cherry Lane Theatre, 2018
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Sleepwalk With Me
[Off-Broadway]
2008

Productions

Alex Edelman: Just For UsAlex Edelman: Just For Us
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Producer

Writing

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The Old Man & The Pool


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The New One


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, The New One

- 2016 - Best Solo Performance

Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike BirbigliaThank God for Jokes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Solo Show

Mike Birbiglia, Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia , Sleepwalk With Me

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mike Birbiglia, Sleepwalk With Me

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Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gal Photo
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025

Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance.  VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
Wagner Johnson Production Expands Senior Management Team Photo
Wagner Johnson Production Expands Senior Management Team
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Wagner Johnson Productions (WJP), led by co-owners and nine-time Tony Award-winning producers Sue Wagner and John Johnson, expands its senior management team with the promotions of Celina Lam and Dylan Glen.
The Arts Academy of Sedona to Present Halloween Comedy and Masquerade Ball Photo
The Arts Academy of Sedona to Present Halloween Comedy and Masquerade Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

The Arts Academy of Sedona is turning up the tricks and treats with an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, dancing, and Halloween festivities at their finest.
Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks Will Star in SHAKE RAG HOLLOW Photo
Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks Will Star in SHAKE RAG HOLLOW
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2025

The Journey Company, New Light Theater Project and Fringe Management will soon present SHAKE RAG HOLLOW- A new play by Arlene Hutton, directed by Eric Nightengale, and performed by Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mike Birbiglia been in?

Mike Birbiglia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Mike Birbiglia been in?

Mike Birbiglia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Mike Birbiglia been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Old Man & The Pool, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The New One, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The New One, Best Solo Performance () for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thank God for Jokes, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sleepwalk With Me.

What awards has Mike Birbiglia won?

Mike Birbiglia has won several prestigious awards for his solo performances. He received the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for The New One. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The New One. He also won the Outstanding Solo Show award at The Lortel Awards for Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend.

How many shows has Mike Birbiglia written?

Mike Birbiglia has written 4 shows including Sleepwalk With Me (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (Playwright), Mike Birbiglia: The New One (Writer), Mike Birbiglia: Working It Out (Author).

What was Mike Birbiglia's first West End show?

Mike Birbiglia's first West End show was The Old Man & The Pool which opened in 2023

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