Jay O. Sanders
Birth Place: Austin, TX, USA
Latest News on Jay O. Sanders:
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations (May 13, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC and DEAD OUTLAW Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations (May 13, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC and DEAD OUTLAW Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
Jay O. Sanders BIO
Currently in: Primary Trust. Past Roundabout as Doolittle in Pygmalion. He was most recently seen as Falstaff in TFANA’s open workshop of Henry IV parts 1&2, Nick Laine in Conor McPherson’s Girl From The North Country, and David Michaels in Richard Nelson’s What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad, which completed The Rhinebeck Panorama; a cycle of 12 new plays which began at the Public Theater in 2010, on which he collaborated with his wife, Maryann Plunkett. Sanders notably played the title roles in Uncle Vanya for Hunter Theater Project and Cyrano de Bergerac at the Guthrie Theater, as well as appearing in numerous television projects (True Detective, Sneaky Pete, The Sinner, Law & Order, Manhunt), films; (The Day After Tomorrow, JFK, Kiss the Girls, Edge of Darkness, Tumbleweeds, and most recently Alejandro Iñárritu’s BARDO and Jesse Eisenberg’s When You Finish Saving The World), and has narrated a long list of documentaries, mostly for PBS. As a writer, his play, Unexplored Interior, delving into the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda, was the inaugural production of Washington D.C.’s Mosaic Theater.
Jay O. Sanders Photos
Jihaad Muhammad, Noah Pyzik, Bill Timoney, Jay O. Sanders, Hasna Muhammad, Billy Eugene Jones, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Leslie Odom, Jr., Heather Alicia Simms, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Glynn Turman, Noah Robinson, Kara Young, and Jeffrey Richards
Date:
11/30/2023
From: Photos: Hillary Clinton Visits PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Chelsea Lee Williams, Matthew Frederick Harris, Todd Almond, Marc Kudisch, Luba Mason, Tom Nelis, Jeannette Bayardelle, Jay O. Sanders, Mare Winningham, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Colin Bates, Austin Scott, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Matt McGrath, John Schiappa and Rachel Stern
Date:
10/14/2021
From: Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates Broadway Re-Opening
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Chelsea Lee Williams, Matthew Frederick Harris, Todd Almond, Marc Kudisch, Luba Mason, Tom Nelis, Jeannette Bayardelle, Jay O. Sanders, Mare Winningham, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Colin Bates, Austin Scott, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Matt McGrath, John Schiappa and Rachel Stern
Date:
10/14/2021
From: Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates Broadway Re-Opening
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Matthew Frederick Harris, Todd Almond, Marc Kudisch, Luba Mason, Tom Nelis, Jeannette Bayardelle, Jay O. Sanders, Mare Winningham, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Colin Bates, Austin Scott, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Matt McGrath, John Schiappa and Rachel Stern
Date:
10/14/2021
From: Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates Broadway Re-Opening
xxxNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 13: Jay O. Sanders and Mare Winningham during the the re-opening night curtain call for "Girl From The North Country" on Broadway at The Belasco Theatre on October 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Date:
10/14/2021
From: Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Celebrates Broadway Re-Opening
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Jay O. Sanders as Ványa in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, Jon DeVries as Serebryakóv, Kate Kearney-Patch as MarÃna, and Celeste Arias as Eléna in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Jesse Pennington as Ãstrov, Celeste Arias as Eléna, Yvonne Woods as Sónya, Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, and Roberta Maxwell as Márya in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nels
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Jesse Pennington as Ãstrov and Jay O. Sanders as Ványa in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Celeste Arias as Eléna, Yvonne Woods as Sónya, Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, and Roberta Maxwell as Márya in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – M
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Celeste Arias as Eléna, Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, Roberta Maxwell as Márya, Jesse Pennington, and Yvonne Woods as Sónya in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
Jay O. Sanders as Ványa and Yvonne Woods as Sónya Alexándrivna in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
Celeste Arias as Eléna and Jay O. Sanders as Ványa in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
(from left) Celeste Arias as Eléna, Jay O. Sanders as Ványa, and Yvonne Woods as Sónya Alexándrivna in Uncle Vanya, translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, directed and translated by Richard Nelson, running February 10 – March 11, 2018
Date:
02/14/2018
From: Photo Flash: The Old Globe presents UNCLE VANYA by Anton Chekhov
Christien Pedi, Michael Riedel, Paxton Whitehead, James Prendergast, Rory O'Malley, Andrew Weems, James Ludwig, Victor Slezak, Tim Jerome, Bill Army, Marc Vietor, Ariel Estrada, Lauren Molina, Julie Halston Jack Gilpin and Jay O. Sanders
Date:
06/21/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Lauren Molina, Rory O'Malley & More Star in Project Shaw's GENEVA
Christien Pedi, Michael Riedel, Paxton Whitehead, James Prendergast, Rory O'Malley, Andrew Weems, James Ludwig, Victor Slezak, Tim Jerome, Bill Army, Marc Vietor, Ariel Estrada, Lauren Molina, Julie Halston Jack Gilpin and Jay O. Sanders
Date:
06/21/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Lauren Molina, Rory O'Malley & More Star in Project Shaw's GENEVA
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Sherman Howard, Ron Cephas Jones, Jay O. Sanders, Rob Campbell, and Jacob Fishel in TITUS ANDRONICUS, a Public Lab production directed by Michael Sexton, running November 29 through December 18. Photo credit Joan Marcus.
Date:
12/02/2011
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Public Theater's TITUS ANDRONICUS
Jay O. Sanders STAGE CREDITS
Jay O. Sanders Productions
Jay O. Sanders Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
Jay O. Sanders, Primary Trust
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
Jay O. Sanders, Primary Trust
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Jay O. SandersUncle Vanya
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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Ensemble Performance
Jay O. SandersSweet and Sad
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance
Jay O. SandersSweet and Sad
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Jay O. Sanders, Titus Andronicus
Jay O. Sanders Videos
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares Why PURLIE VICTORIOUS Is a 'Very Rare Piece'
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023
Video: Watch Highlights of William Jackson Harper in Roundabout's PRIMARY TRUST
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Spreads Holiday Cheer With 'Winter Wonderland' Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021
VIDEO: THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast on the Importance of Thanksgiving
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021
VIDEO: Go Inside GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Reopening Jam Session, Finale Number & More!
by Team BWW - Oct 14, 2021
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Performs at 'A Great Day in Harlem' Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021
VIDEO: Colton Ryan and Caitlin Houlahan Perform 'I Want You' From GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from Claire Danes' Broadway Debut in PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020
Jay O. Sanders News
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
STEREOPHONIC and DEAD OUTLAW Take Top Prizes At New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. The selections were made at the organization’s 88th annual voting meeting.
The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named David Adjmi’s Stereophonic best play of the 2023-24 season. The award for best musical went to Dead Outlaw, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses. The selections were made at the organization’s 88th annual voting meeting.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.
Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.
DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Photos: On the Red Carpet For Opening Night of PATRIOTS On Broadway
Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. See photos from the red carpet at Broadway turns out to celebrate opening night of this new political drama.
Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. See photos from the red carpet at Broadway turns out to celebrate opening night of this new political drama.
Interview: Lowell Native Maryann Plunkett Brings Real-Life Experience to THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL
Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.
Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. The Lowell native’s latest, an elderly woman dealing with dementia, in “The Notebook: The Musical,” may be her most personal, however, as she recalls her own mother’s struggle with debilitating memory loss to bring her current character to life.
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK's Dorian Harewood Receives Portrait at Sardi's
Dorian Harewood, “Older Noah” in the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film, received a Sardi’s portrait on Friday, March 22nd. Check out photos from the event here!
Dorian Harewood, “Older Noah” in the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film, received a Sardi’s portrait on Friday, March 22nd. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Opens as Part of Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW
Directed by Lily Kanter Riopelle, Mrs. Warren’s Profession was presented at Symphony Space’s Leonard NimoyThalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) on Monday March 18, 2024, at 7PM. Check out photos here!
Directed by Lily Kanter Riopelle, Mrs. Warren’s Profession was presented at Symphony Space’s Leonard NimoyThalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) on Monday March 18, 2024, at 7PM. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!
MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION to be Presented as Part of Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw will kick-off Gingold Theatrical Group's 19th season of Project Shaw.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw will kick-off Gingold Theatrical Group's 19th season of Project Shaw.
Video: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!
This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren, and Melba Moore Join Talkback Series at PURLIE VICTORIOUS
A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
Video: Watch an All New Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!
Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!
PURLIE VICTORIOUS Profiled on 'THEATER: All The Moving Parts', on CUNY TV
Host Patrick Pacheco is first joined by cast members Kara Young, Jay O. Sanders, and Heather Alicia Simms, who talk about their provocative roles in this sly and subversive comedy in which white supremacy meets its worst nightmare. Then critic Brittani Samuel and CUNY Professor Hillary Miller place Davis's groundbreaking drama.
Host Patrick Pacheco is first joined by cast members Kara Young, Jay O. Sanders, and Heather Alicia Simms, who talk about their provocative roles in this sly and subversive comedy in which white supremacy meets its worst nightmare. Then critic Brittani Samuel and CUNY Professor Hillary Miller place Davis's groundbreaking drama.
Exclusive Photos: Go Inside Red Bull Theater's THE COUNTRY WIFE Gala Celebration
Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife. See photos!
Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife. See photos!
Exclusive Photos: Inside Red Bull Theater's Presentation of Maltby and Shire's THE COUNTRY WIFE
Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife on Monday December 11th at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. This concert event was a celebratory fundraiser for Red Bull Theater. Proceeds help to make all of its programs possible. Check out photos from the event here!
Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife on Monday December 11th at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. This concert event was a celebratory fundraiser for Red Bull Theater. Proceeds help to make all of its programs possible. Check out photos from the event here!
Words From The Wings: Noah Robbins of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Shares Favorite Backstage Moments and More!
BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Noah Robbins of Purlie Victorious. Noah told us all about his favorite backstage moments, routines and more!
BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Noah Robbins of Purlie Victorious. Noah told us all about his favorite backstage moments, routines and more!
Jay O. Sanders FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jay O. Sanders been in?
Jay O. Sanders has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Jay O. Sanders been in?
Jay O. Sanders has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jay O. Sanders been nominated for?
Jay O. Sanders has been nominated for several awards in the Broadway industry. These include Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Primary Trust," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya," Outstanding Ensemble Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sweet and Sad," Performance at the Obie Awards for "Sweet and Sad," and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "Titus Andronicus."
What awards has Jay O. Sanders won?
Jay O. Sanders has won several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya," Outstanding Ensemble Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sweet and Sad," and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Sweet and Sad."
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