Work

General Resume | Shakespeare Resume | Musical Resume

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

  • The Matchmaker promotional image designed by Planet Propaganda

    The Matchmaker

    American Players Theatre
    June 12 – October 2, 2026

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  • Uncle Vanya promotional image designed by Planet Propaganda

    Uncle Vanya

    American Players Theatre
    June 19 – September 5, 2026

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  • The Two "Gentlemen" promotional image designed by Planet Propaganda

    The Two "Gentlemen" of Verona

    American Players Theatre
    July 31 – October 3, 2026

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  • The Boys from Baraboo promotional image

    The Boys from Baraboo

    Next Act Theatre
    December 2 – 20, 2026

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Theater Credits

  • Brian Mani as Samuel Johnson standing beside his portrait.

    BOSWELL

    Samuel Johnson

    Next Act Theatre, 2025
    Directed by Laura Gordon

  • Brian Mani as Robin telling a story to Hazel and Rose

    The Children

    Robin

    Next Act Theatre, 2025
    Directed by Marie Kohler

  • Brian Mani as King Lear

    King Lear

    King Lear

    American Players Theatre, 2024
    Directed by Tim Ocel

  • Brian Mani as Falstaff strutting across the room

    Merry Wives of Windsor

    Falstaff

    Folger Theater, 2020
    Directed by Aaron Posner

  • Brian Mani as Hamm sitting in a chair in front of the fireplace

    Endgame

    Hamm

    American Players Theatre, 2016
    Directed by Aaron Posner

  • Brian Mani as Willy Loman walking down the street

    Death of a Salesman

    Willy Loman

    American Players Theatre, 2016
    Directed by Kenneth Albers

  • Brian Mani as Donny speaking on the phone

    American Buffalo

    Donny

    American Players Theatre, 2014
    Directed by Kenneth Albers

  • Brian Mani as Gus lying on his stomach speaking to a woman

    Honour

    Gus

    Renaissance Theaterworks, 2012
    Directed by Marie Kohler

  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    Sturdyvant

    American Players Theatre, 2024
    Directed by Gavin Dillon Lawrence

  • The Royale

    Max

    American Players Theatre, 2023
    Directed by Tyrone Phillips

  • Boswell

    Samuel Johnson

    59E59 Theaters, 2022
    Directed by Laura Gordon

  • The Gift of the Magi

    O. Henry

    American Players Theatre, 2021
    Directed by Malkia Stampley

  • Junk

    Leo Tresler

    Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 2019
    Directed by Mark Clements

  • Life Sucks

    The Professor

    Forward Theater, 2019
    Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray

  • As You Like It

    Duke Frederick

    American Players Theatre, 2018
    Directed by James Bohnen

  • Othello

    Brabantio

    American Players Theatre, 2015
    Directed by John Langs

  • Fiddler on the Roof

    Tevye

    Children’s Theater of Madison, 2014
    Directed by Roseann Sheridan

  • Troilus & Cressida

    Menelaus

    American Players Theatre, 2012
    Directed by William Brown

  • Twelfth Night

    Sir Toby Belch

    American Players Theatre, 2012
    Directed by David Frank

  • Henry IV

    Sir John Falstaff

    American Players Theatre, 2008
    Directed by James Bohnen

  • Victor / Victoria

    King Marchan

    Marriott Theatre, 1999
    Directed by Dyanne Earley

  • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

    Mr. Gatch

    Marriott Theatre, 1997
    Directed by Dyanne Earley

  • Guys and Dolls

    Sky Masterson

    Skylight Music Theatre, 1997
    Directed by Paula Suozzi

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