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John Dossett BIO

John Dossett has been a professional actor in NYC since 1979. He has appeared in 18 Broadway productions. Among them War Paint, Newsies, Pippin, The Constant Wife, Gypsy (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Ragtime, Democracy, Prelude to a Kiss. Off-Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Second Stage), Giant (Public Theater, Drama Desk nomination), Saved (Playwrights Horizons), The Clean House and Hello Again (LCT), Dinner with Friends. As a Company Member of Circle Rep: Reckless, The Diviners, Childe Byron, Dalton's Back, Sunshine, El Salvador, others. TV/Film: “Madam Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Elementary,” “Law & Order(s),” “Sex and the City,” and HBO’s “John Adams.”

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John Dossett STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Stone

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Frederic Tiggens

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Stone

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tommy Lewis

[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Tommy Lewis

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Larry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Charles [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]

Joseph Pulitzer

[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Joseph Pulitzer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Pastor Skip

Pastor Skip

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Matilde's Father/Charles

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Bernard Kersal

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Helmut Schmidt

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Herbie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fredrik Egerman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Samuel Gentle (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Thatcher

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Bill Sampson

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tom

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Senator

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Dan Henniman

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Peter [Replacement]

Taylor

Peter (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Taylor

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Nelson

[Broadway]
1989
Shepherd Hunter

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalton Possil

[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Lloyd

[Off-Broadway]
1987
McCutcheon

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Duke of Aumerle

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Francis Bernadone

Francis Bernadone

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Boy

[Broadway]
1980
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dewey Maples

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1979
David Ben Yonkel

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997
Performer


John Dossett Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Paul
That Night
[ 1992 ] Larry Bloom
Nick and Jane
[ 1997 ] John
The Cracker Man
[ 1999 ] Hank
Big Eden
[ 2000 ] John Bishop
Little Manhattan
[ 2005 ] Mickey Telesco
The Oranges
[ 2011 ] Shelly
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Ted Henry

John Dossett TV Shows

Law & Order
Judge Martin Schnell, Father Evans, Frank Wellington
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Trainer, Tom Dayton

John Dossett Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

John Dossett, Giant

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettGiant


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettElmer Gantry

John Dossett Videos

John Dossett News


Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL

McKenzie Kurtz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Kimmel to perform 'It Hit Me Like A Hammer' from The Heart of Rock & Roll. Kimmel sat down with Huey Lewis to discuss how the musical is 'significantly' different from it's pre-Broadway run. The televised Broadway performance is a rarity for Kimmel's LA-based talk show. Watch the video now!

Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Moves Into the James Earl Jones Theatre

Check out the latest video as THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL takes center stage at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

Up on the Marquee: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL

Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL in Rehearsals

The heart of rock and roll is beating on Broadway this Spring as the new musical, featuring the music of Huey Lewis, arrives at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team give a special sneak peek of 'The Heart of Rock and Roll,' 'The Power of Love,' 'Workin' For a Livin,' and 'The Only One.'

Photos: The Cast and Creatives of THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Meet the Press

The Heart of Rock and Roll is headed to Broadway this month! The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: First Look at Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha & Donna McKechnie in WICKED

Get your first look at Wicked on Broadway's wonderful new cast! See character photos of Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, Natalie Ortega and and Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar!

Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video

Check out a brand-new music video from the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway!

Photos: Inside First Rehearsal For THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway

Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out all new photos from the show's first rehearsal here! 

Photos: Huey Lewis Greets Fans at THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Box Office Opening

Huey Lewis was on hand for the opening of the box office for the upcoming new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. BroadwayWorld was there for the box office opening and appearance. Check out photos here!

Huey Lewis Will Open the Box Office at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL With Valentine's Day Ticket Discounts

Grammy® Award winner and rock and roll icon, Huey Lewis will appear live in person on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30pm at the James Earl Jones Theatre, as he celebrates the box office opening of The Heart of Rock and Roll.

Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie and More Will Take Over in WICKED on Broadway

WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Check out which five actors will step into Oz soon!

Video: WICKED's Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz Perform 'Ozcapella' Version of 'One Short Day'

 Wicked cast members Mary Kate Morrisey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz recently took to a stairwell in the Gershwin Theatre to perform an 'Ozcapella' version of 'One Short Day.' Check out the video here!

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Lead THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL; Full Cast Revealed!

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz Sing 'Defying Gravity' at Home in New TikTok

Watch Norbert Leo Butz's rendition of Defying Gravity in a new TikTok!

Video: Watch WICKED's Alyssa Fox Perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building

Watch Wicked's Alyssa Fox perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building here!

Photos: Inside the Star-Studded After Party For WICKED's 20th Anniversary

Broadway's best gathered to celebrate Wicked's 20 epic years on Broadway on Monday night, a milestone that only three other shows have ever achieved.  BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, as well as the star-studded after party. Check out photos from the party here!

Photos: See New Images of the 20th Anniversary Cast of WICKED

See new production photos of the 20th anniversary cast of Wicked!

Photos: 2023 BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record-Breaking $1,237,179

Broadway’s Happy Place, filled with theatrical treasures, encounters with stars and exclusive auction experiences, welcomed legions of theater lovers from near and far as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, October 1, 2023. See photos from the event below!

2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day, including the autograph tables schedule, whats available for auction, and more!

John Dossett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Dossett been nominated for?

John Dossett has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Giant," Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Giant," Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Gypsy," and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Elmer Gantry."

What awards has John Dossett won?

John Dossett won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Gypsy.

What is John Dossett next theatre project?

John Dossett's next show will be The Heart of Rock and Roll which opens on 4/22/2024 on Broadway.

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