Beginning conducting performance at the age of seven, Bologna became a Tony Award nominee at the age of fourteen as the Best Featured Actor in a Musical for their Broadway debut as Billy's flamboyant best friend Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical.
[2] Their home was flooded when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and their family moved to Austin, Texas.
[1] They were active in local theatre productions, including Bye Bye Birdie at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, “Seussical the Musical” with Brandt Blocker Presents at Six Flags New Orleans, and Peter Pan, until Hurricane Katrina forced their family to relocate to Austin, Texas.
[4] On November 13, 2008, Billy Elliot the Musical opened on Broadway featuring Bologna alternating in the role of Michael[5] with Frank Dolce.
In May 2017, Bologna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University.