Work
Brian Mani has tackled a wide range of roles in both musicals and plays throughout his career with over 200 productions under his belt. More than 70 of those productions have been as a core company actor at American Players Theatre (Spring Green, Wisconsin). He has worked locally in Milwaukee, WI, and Chicago, IL, as well as across the country and internationally.
Upcoming Performances
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The Matchmaker
American Players Theatre
June 12 – October 2, 2026 -
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Uncle Vanya
American Players Theatre
June 19 – September 5, 2026 -
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The Two "Gentlemen" of Verona
American Players Theatre
July 31 – October 3, 2026 -
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The Boys from Baraboo
Next Act Theatre
December 2 – 20, 2026
Theater Credits
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![Brian Mani as Samuel Johnson standing beside his portrait.]()
BOSWELL
Samuel Johnson
Next Act Theatre
Directed by Laura Gordon -
![Brian Mani as Robin telling a story to Hazel and Rose]()
The Children
Robin
Next Act Theatre
Directed by Marie Kohler -
![Brian Mani as King Lear]()
King Lear
King Lear
American Players Theatre
Directed by Tim Ocel -
![Brian Mani as Samuel Johnson having a drink with Josh Krause as James Boswell]()
Boswell
Samuel Johnson
59E59 Theaters
Directed by Laura Gordon -
![Brian Mani as Falstaff strutting across the room]()
Merry Wives of Windsor
Falstaff
Folger Theater
Directed by Aaron Posner -
![Brian Mani as Hamm sitting in a chair in front of the fireplace]()
Endgame
Hamm
American Players Theatre
Directed by Aaron Posner -
![Brian Mani as Willy Loman walking down the street]()
Death of a Salesman
Willy Loman
American Players Theatre
Directed by Kenneth Albers -
![Brian Mani as Donny speaking on the phone]()
American Buffalo
Donny
American Players Theatre
Directed by Kenneth Albers -
![Brian Mani as Gus lying on his stomach speaking to a woman]()
Honour
Gus
Renaissance Theaterworks
Directed by Marie Kohler
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The Royale
Max
American Players Theatre
Directed by Tyrone Phillips -
The Gift of the Magi
O. Henry
American Players Theatre
Directed by Malkia Johnson -
42nd Street
Julian Marsh
Marriott Theatre
Directed by Mark S. Hoebee -
Oklahoma
Jud Fry
Skylight Music Theatre
Directed by Craig North -
City of Angels
Stone
Drury Lane Theatre
Directed by Gary Griffen -
Life Sucks
Professor
Forward Theater
Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray -
Junk
Leo Tressler
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Directed by Mark Clements -
Our Country's Good
Harry / Campbell
American Players Theatre
Directed by Ameenah Kaplan -
Alabama Story
Sen. Higgins
Clarence Brown Theatre
Directed by Kate Buckley -
The Unexpected Man
Paul Parsky
American Players Theatre
Directed by Laura Gordon -
The Doctor's Dilemma
Dr. Ridgeon
American Players Theatre
Directed by Aaron Posner -
Fiddler on the Roof
Tevye
Children’s Theater of Madison
Directed by Roseann Sheridan -
Skylight
Tom Sergeant
American Players Theatre
Directed by John Langs -
The Lion in Winter
Henry II
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Directed by Michael Wright -
Blackbird
Ray
Renaissance Theaterworks
Directed by Suzan Fete -
Henry IV
Falstaff
American Players Theatre
Directed by James Bohnen -
A Lesson From Aloes
Piet
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Directed by Monty Davis -
The Desk Set
Richard
Studio Theatre, Washington DC
Directed by J.R. Sullivan
Film Credits
Secret Life, Secret Death
Rocco de Stefano
Written & Directed by Genevieve Davis, 2012
Madison
Ben
Written & Directed by Brent Notbohm, 2008
Expecting Mercy
Edward Slayter
Written & Directed by Dave Hansen, 2000