Polly Pen
Polly Pen is an actor, composer, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Blood Drive, Bed and Sofa, and Charlotte Sweet.
Latest News on Polly Pen:
Photos
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Woman with young boy (Understudy), Vtoraya (Understudy), Tretya (Understudy), Margarita Ivanovna (Understudy), Pervaya (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1980
Cook, Miller's Wife, Duenna, Prioress (Understudy), Proserpina (Understudy), Nun (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Haverfield, Performer, Haverfield (Understudy), Dickerson (Understudy), Dale (Understudy), Carswell (Understudy), Vickers (Understudy), Boody (Understudy)
Writing
Composer
Composer
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
See how Polly Pen connects to other Broadway stars and creatives.
Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
See how many degrees separate Polly Pen from another Broadway star or creative.
Polly Pen
Connection
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music
Polly Pen, Christina Alberta's Father
Videos
News
GOBLIN MARKET is Coming to Theatre Three in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Theatre Three will continue its bold 2025–2026 season in Theatre Too (T2, the downstairs space) with GOBLIN MARKET, a dark and lyrical chamber musical by Polly Pen and Peggy Harmon. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Theatre Three will continue its bold 2025–2026 season in Theatre Too (T2, the downstairs space) with GOBLIN MARKET, a dark and lyrical chamber musical by Polly Pen and Peggy Harmon. Learn more!
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025
Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!
Tickets On Sale Now For The Sarasota Opera Food And Wine Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024
Tickets are now available for the Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival, featuring gourmet food, fine wines, and live performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024
Tickets are now available for the Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival, featuring gourmet food, fine wines, and live performances.
Alexandra Silber to Present THE HOUR OF THE PEARL at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023
Grammy Award nominated vocalist Alexandra Silber will present her new show 'THE HOUR OF THE PEARL' at THE GREEN ROOM 42. Don't miss this captivating performance on 10/27 and 11/28.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023
Grammy Award nominated vocalist Alexandra Silber will present her new show 'THE HOUR OF THE PEARL' at THE GREEN ROOM 42. Don't miss this captivating performance on 10/27 and 11/28.
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival Welcomes New Partners And Returning Favorites
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023
Sarasota Opera's Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty bites, wine, and other treats as a benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023
Sarasota Opera's Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty bites, wine, and other treats as a benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera.
Alexandra Silber Announces THE HOUR OF THE PEARL To Play The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 24, 2023
Alexandra Silber announced yesterday that she will return to The Green Room 42 with a brand new show titled THE HOUR OF THE PEARL
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 24, 2023
Alexandra Silber announced yesterday that she will return to The Green Room 42 with a brand new show titled THE HOUR OF THE PEARL
Sarasota Youth Opera Hosts a FREE FAMILY DAY at the Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023
On Saturday, August 19, from 12 to 2 pm, bring the whole family to a free “Family Day” event and come see what Sarasota Youth Opera is all about! The Sarasota Opera House will be abuzz with activities – you can hear the Youth Opera sing, attend a “Find Your Own Opera Voice” singing session, join in fun acting games, and stand on the opera stage when you take a tour of the opera house.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023
On Saturday, August 19, from 12 to 2 pm, bring the whole family to a free “Family Day” event and come see what Sarasota Youth Opera is all about! The Sarasota Opera House will be abuzz with activities – you can hear the Youth Opera sing, attend a “Find Your Own Opera Voice” singing session, join in fun acting games, and stand on the opera stage when you take a tour of the opera house.
Tickets On Sale Now For Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. the Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty bites, wine, and other treats as a benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera. Throughout the event, there will be performances from the Youth Opera chorus and Sarasota Opera artists, as well as raffles and other activities.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. the Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival will take place at Sarasota Opera House. Local restaurants will gather to serve tasty bites, wine, and other treats as a benefit for Sarasota Youth Opera. Throughout the event, there will be performances from the Youth Opera chorus and Sarasota Opera artists, as well as raffles and other activities.
Photos: See Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn & More at Vineyard Theatre's Music & Lyrics Brunch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
See photos from Vineyard Theatre's Music & Lyrics!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023
See photos from Vineyard Theatre's Music & Lyrics!
Vineyard Theatre Will Host a Music & Lyric Brunch Celebrating Its Musical Theatre History
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern have announced Music & Lyrics, a benefit brunch celebrating 40 years of The Vineyard's Musical Past, Present and Future at West Bank Cafe (407 W 42nd St) on Sunday, May 7th, from 12:15 - 2:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern have announced Music & Lyrics, a benefit brunch celebrating 40 years of The Vineyard's Musical Past, Present and Future at West Bank Cafe (407 W 42nd St) on Sunday, May 7th, from 12:15 - 2:30pm.
Concord Theatricals Recordings Digitally Re-Releases 27 Theatre Albums
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023
Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the third wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alley theatrical recorded music catalog, including 27 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023
Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the third wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alley theatrical recorded music catalog, including 27 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.
Wagner College Theatre Stage One to Present GOBLIN MARKET This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022
Just in time for spooky season, Wagner College Theatre will be mounting GOBLIN MARKET in their Stage One venue. GOBLIN MARKET will be performed on October 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30PM and on October 22 & 23 at 2:00PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022
Just in time for spooky season, Wagner College Theatre will be mounting GOBLIN MARKET in their Stage One venue. GOBLIN MARKET will be performed on October 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30PM and on October 22 & 23 at 2:00PM.
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival Welcomes New Partners and Returning Favorites
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022
Sarasota Opera’s Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take place at the historic Opera House on Pineapple Avenue.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022
Sarasota Opera’s Annual Food & Wine Festival returns on September 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take place at the historic Opera House on Pineapple Avenue.
Vineyard Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season Featuring Three World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced the company’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Season which will include three world-premiere productions. Kicking off the season will be David Cale’s Sandra, which reunites Cale and director Leigh Silverman following the acclaimed Harry Clarke, which premiered at the Vineyard in 2017.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced the company’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Season which will include three world-premiere productions. Kicking off the season will be David Cale’s Sandra, which reunites Cale and director Leigh Silverman following the acclaimed Harry Clarke, which premiered at the Vineyard in 2017.
Sarasota Youth Opera Hosts Family Day At The Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2022
Hear the Youth Opera sing, attend a “Find Your Own Opera Voice” singing session, join in fun acting games, and take a tour of the opera house. You can even get creative and make some props, have fun at the makeup table, explore the beautiful costumes, and more. This event is free to all!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2022
Hear the Youth Opera sing, attend a “Find Your Own Opera Voice” singing session, join in fun acting games, and take a tour of the opera house. You can even get creative and make some props, have fun at the makeup table, explore the beautiful costumes, and more. This event is free to all!
Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022
The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022
The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.
Vineyard Theatre Resumes Performances Of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 With Reggie D. White
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced that Lessons in Survival: 1971 will resume performances on Wednesday, June 15 with Reggie D. White temporarily stepping into the role of James Baldwin. White is a co-conceiver of the show as one of the members of The Commissary and the Vineyard Theatre's 2022-2023 Colman Domingo Award recipient.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced that Lessons in Survival: 1971 will resume performances on Wednesday, June 15 with Reggie D. White temporarily stepping into the role of James Baldwin. White is a co-conceiver of the show as one of the members of The Commissary and the Vineyard Theatre's 2022-2023 Colman Domingo Award recipient.
Vineyard Theatre Cancels Weekend Performances of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022
Due to positive COVID test results within the company, Vineyard Theatre has cancelled performances of Lessons in Survival: 1971 through Sunday, June 12. Ticket holders for impacted performances (June 10-12) will be contacted by phone and email regarding rebooking and next steps.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022
Due to positive COVID test results within the company, Vineyard Theatre has cancelled performances of Lessons in Survival: 1971 through Sunday, June 12. Ticket holders for impacted performances (June 10-12) will be contacted by phone and email regarding rebooking and next steps.
The Wilma Theater to Honor Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka at FÊTE 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022
The Wilma Theater announced today that Fête 2022 will honor retiring Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, who recently departed the company after 40 years in the position. Fête 2022 will be held on Monday June 13, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022
The Wilma Theater announced today that Fête 2022 will honor retiring Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, who recently departed the company after 40 years in the position. Fête 2022 will be held on Monday June 13, 2022.
Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson to Star in the World Premiere of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced casting and design team for the upcoming World Premiere of Lessons in Survival: 1971 at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) now on-sale. Lessons In Survival: 1971 will begin previews at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) May 26, 2022 and play through June 30 with an opening night set for June 9.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced casting and design team for the upcoming World Premiere of Lessons in Survival: 1971 at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) now on-sale. Lessons In Survival: 1971 will begin previews at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) May 26, 2022 and play through June 30 with an opening night set for June 9.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Polly Pen been in?
Polly Pen has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Polly Pen been in?
Polly Pen has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Polly Pen been nominated for?
and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Christina Alberta's Father.
How many shows has Polly Pen written?
Polly Pen has written 2 shows including Goblin Market (Composer), Bed and Sofa (Composer).
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $70
Tickets From $106
Tickets From $75