Faculty Spotlight: Brandon J. Dirden 2026 Tony Nominee

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Grad Acting Program is thrilled to celebrate faculty member Brandon J. Dirden, who has been nominated for a 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play.

Dirden received the nod for his powerhouse performance as Pozzo in the hit Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre.

Please join us in congratulating Brandon on this phenomenal, well-deserved honor! We’ll be rooting for him when the Tony Awards air live on Sunday, June 7.