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Date of Birth: September 11, 1954 (68)

Birth Place: Alexandria, VA, USA

Bio:
Reed Birney won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2016 for The Humans and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2014 for Casa Valentina. Birney won a 2006 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance. He made his New York debut at Playwrights ... (read complete bio)
Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason & More to Star in Audible Theater Originals Th Photo Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason & More to Star in Audible Theater Originals This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Audible Inc., has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles scheduled for release on March 23. See the lineup!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BEST WE COULD at Manhattan Theatre Club Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BEST WE COULD at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Best We Could!

Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two Photo Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2023

POKER FACE has been renewed for a second season. POKER FACE is T-Street's two-time Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC Television, along with multiple Emmy nominated executive producer and star Natasha Lyonne, under her production banner Animal Pictures.

Peacock Launches POKER FACE 1-866-NOBLSHT Hotline Photo Peacock Launches POKER FACE 1-866-NOBLSHT Hotline
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2023

Now until February 19, Peacock's BS Hotline is now available! Charlie Cale is so good at calling out BS, Peacock created a hotline meant to showcase her talents. Call 1-866-NOBLSHT. Users can call or text the hotline to hear the instantly recognizable voice of Natasha Lyonne providing advise as Charlie Cale.

VIDEO: Natasha Lyonne Stars In Rian Johnson's POKER FACE Series Trailer Photo VIDEO: Natasha Lyonne Stars In Rian Johnson's POKER FACE Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023

The 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series marks the television debut for the brilliant Rian Johnson (Glass Onion, Knives Out, Star Wars) and is executive produced by and stars Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is The New Black). Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming series now!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere production of Good Enemy, written by Audible Theater Emerging Playwright Yilong Liu and directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew. See photos from opening night below!

Broadway Buying Guide: October 31, 2022 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: October 31, 2022
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2022

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 31, 2022.

VIDEO: First Look at Peacock's POKER FACE from Rian Johnson Starring Natasha Lyonne Photo VIDEO: First Look at Peacock's POKER FACE from Rian Johnson Starring Natasha Lyonne
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

Poker Face is a 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Watch the video trailer now!

Photos: First Look at Reed Birney & Ephraim Birney in CHESTER BAILEY - Now Extended a Photo Photos: First Look at Reed Birney & Ephraim Birney in CHESTER BAILEY - Now Extended at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced a one-week extension of the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey by Emmy Award winner Joseph Dougherty (“thirtysomething,” My Favorite Year) and directed by Emmy Award nominee Ron Lagomarsino (Digby, “Homefront”). See photos of Reed and Ephraim Birney in the production here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre Photo Photos: Inside Opening Night of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre just celebrated opening night of the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey by Emmy Award winner Joseph Dougherty ('thirtysomething,' My Favorite Year) and directed by Emmy Award nominee Ron Lagomarsino (Digby, 'Homefront'). Starring real-life father and son, Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey will run through November 13, 2022. Check out photos from opening night!

Interview: Ephraim Birney Talks Starring Opposite His Tony-Winning Father in the New  Photo Interview: Ephraim Birney Talks Starring Opposite His Tony-Winning Father in the New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre is presenting the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey, beginning previews on October 12, 2022, and opening October 19, for a limited run through November 13, 2022. BroadwayWorld spoke with Ephraim Bailey about starring opposite his Tony Award-winning dad, Reed Birney, and more. Read the interview here!

Photos: Stars Arrive on the 1776 Red Caret on Opening Night Photo Photos: Stars Arrive on the 1776 Red Caret on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2022

There was a revolution on Broadway last night! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals!

Irish Rep to Present Return of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and World Premiere of JAC Photo Irish Rep to Present Return of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and World Premiere of JACK WAS KIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced two productions for the remainder of their 2022 season, including the return of Irish Rep favorite A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, and the World Stage Premiere of Jack Was Kind, written and performed by Tracy Thorne and directed by Nicholas A. Cotz.

Irish Repertory Theatre's BIKEMAN Starring Robert Cuccioli, Richard Topol & More Now  Photo Irish Repertory Theatre's BIKEMAN Starring Robert Cuccioli, Richard Topol & More Now Available on Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced the return of special audio event, Bikeman by Thomas F. Flynn, directed by Joseph Discher, produced by Robert Cuccioli, and featuring Robert Cuccioli, Stephen Eng, April Ortiz & Richard Topol. Bikeman will be available to listen to online on demand from September 8-18, 2022.

Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY at Iris Photo Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney to Star in New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

Starring real-life father and son, Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey will begin previews on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Repertory Theatre on October 12, 2022, and is set to open on October 19, for a limited run through November 13, 2022.

Photos: See Reed Birney, AJ Shively & More at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit Photo Photos: See Reed Birney, AJ Shively & More at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

Urban Stages 38th Annual Gala took place on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the Central Park Boathouse.

Reed Birney, Terence Archie, Nikki M. James & A.J. Shively to be Honored at Urban Sta Photo Reed Birney, Terence Archie, Nikki M. James & A.J. Shively to be Honored at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022

This year’s honorees have all starred on the Urban Stages stage during their careers and include Tony Award winner Reed Birney will be presented with Urban Stages’ Luminary Award and Terence Archie, Nikki M. James, and AJ Shively will receive a mid-career award.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHHHH Off-Broadway Photo Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHHHH Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022

On Monday, January 31, the world premiere production of Shhhh, written, directed by and featuring Clare Barron, opened Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).

Sunday Morning Michael Dale:  Hey, Old Friend Photo Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Hey, Old Friend
by Michael Dale - Jan 30, 2022

Like Sweeney Todd's right arm, I haven't thought of the Theatre District as being complete again until the reopening of that historic watering hole and bistro on 44th Street, Sardi's.

Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards Photo Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 6, 2022

Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

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