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A. J. Shively BIO

Broadway: Bright Star (Drama Desk Nomination); La Cage aux Folles. National Tour: Bright Star; The Sound of Music. Off Broadway/New York: February House (The Public); Brigadoon (Irish Rep); The Suitcase Under the Bed (Mint); Unlock’d (Prospect); A Contemporary American’s Guide to a Successful Marriage (Cherry Lane); Things To Ruin (Second Stage); Little Airplanes of the Heart(Ensemble Studio Theatre); ReWrite (Urban Stages); NYMF; Fringe NYC. Regional: Berkeley Rep.; Kennedy Center; Old Globe; CTG; McCarter; Pioneer; CenterStage; TUTS; George Street Playhouse; Long Wharf; TheatreWorks - Silicon Valley. TV/Film: “Hunters”; “Homeland”; “Madam Secretary”; “The Blacklist”; “Younger”; “The Daily Show”; Nobody Walks In LA; From Nowhere; Syrup; HairBrained. Training: University of Michigan; RADA.



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A. J. Shively STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Charles Clarke

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Gar-Private

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Robbie Fay

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere Berkeley Production, 2019
Owen Duignan

[Regional (US)]
Regional World Premiere Production, 2018
Perry

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Billy Cane

[Off-Broadway]
Concert Presentation, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Billy Cane

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Jean-Michel

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Michael / Jason / Norman / Dad (Understudy)


A. J. Shively Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

A.J. Shively, Philadelphia, Here I Come!

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play

A.J. Shively, Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

A.J. Shively, A Man of No Importance


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The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

A.J. Shively, A Man of No Importance

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

A.J. Shively, Paradise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

A.J. Shively, Paradise Square

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Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

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Jose Llana Replaces Conrad Ricamora in TITANIC at Encores!

Jose Llana will now be playing the role of Thomas Andrews in Encores! Titanic, replacing his Here Lies Love costar Conrad Ricamora. Ricamora will reprise his role in the Broadway transfer of Oh, Mary!, which is set to begin performances on June 26 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host a Script in Hand Playreading of MRS. CHRISTIE

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedic mystery, “Mrs. Christie,” a fictional account of the unsolved 1926 disappearance of Agatha Christie, one of the most-read mystery writers, written by Heidi Armbruster and directed by Mark Shanahan, on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat & More Complete the Cast of TITANIC at Encores!

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WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
Irish Repertory Theatre Takes Over Our Instagram Today

Follow along on our Instagram story as Irish Repertory Theatre actors AJ Shively and David McElwee take you behind the scenes of Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!

Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep

The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.
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Terry Donnelly, A.J. Shively & More to Star in PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at Irish Repertory Theatre

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A truly rip roaring performance that was part theater, part concert and completely fantastic!
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Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman

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Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Justin Guarini and More Step Out for the 2023 ONLY MAKE BELIEVE GALA Celebrating Brooke Shields

Actor Justin Guarini hosted the Only Make Believe Gala honoring Brooke Shields on Monday November 6 at the Broadhurst Theater featuring performances by Melinda Doolittle, J Harrison Ghee, Brad Oscar, A.J. Shively, Jessica Vosk, NaTasha Yvette Williams and special appearances by Alicia Quarles, Orfeh and Umbrella Lina. See photos from the red carpet!

A. J. Shively FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has A.J. Shively been in?

A.J. Shively has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has A.J. Shively been in?

A.J. Shively has not appeared in the West End

What awards has A.J. Shively been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square .

How many Broadway shows has A. J. Shively been in?

A. J. Shively has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has A. J. Shively been in?

A. J. Shively has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has A. J. Shively been nominated for?

A. J. Shively has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Philadelphia, Here I Come!", Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play at The Lortels for the same production, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Man of No Importance," Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for the same show, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Paradise Square," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Paradise Square."

What awards has A. J. Shively won?

A. J. Shively won the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical award at The Lortel Awards for his performance in "A Man of No Importance."

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