John Rando
Latest News on John Rando:
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December (Nov 13, 2024)
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages (Nov 12, 2024)
PUCK'D: A MIDDLE-AGED SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Will Receive Developmental Reading (Nov 12, 2024)
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December (Nov 13, 2024)
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages (Nov 12, 2024)
PUCK'D: A MIDDLE-AGED SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Will Receive Developmental Reading (Nov 12, 2024)
BIO
Broadway theatre credits include: Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Belasco Theatre); On The Town (Lyric Theatre - Tony Nomination); Penn & Teller on Broadway (Marquis Theatre); A Christmas Story (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre); The Wedding Singer; Urinetown (Tony and Outer Critics Circle Awards); A Thousand Clowns and Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party.
Off-Broadway theatre credits include: Jerry Springer – The Opera (New Group); Lives of the Saints (Primary Stages); The Heir Apparent (SDCF Calloway Award – Classic Stage Company); All in the Timing (Primary Stages – Obie Award); Carousel (New York Philharmonic) and The Toxic Avenger, among many others.
Regional theatre credits include: Because of Winn Dixie (Goodspeed); The Sting and The Honeymooners (Paper Mill Playhouse); The Royal Family of Broadway, On The Town and Pirates of Penzance (Barrington Stage), among many others.
City Center Encores! include: High Button Shoes, The New Yorkers, Annie Get Your Gun, Little Me, It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Face The Music, Damn Yankees, and others.
International theatre credits include: Jay Chou’s The Secret and The Jonathan Lee Musical (Beijing, China and Asian tours).
Photos
The Royal Family: Chip Zien, A.J. Shively, Harriet Harris, John Rando, Arnie Burton, Kathy Fitzgerald, Hayley Podschun, Rachel Sheinkin, William Finn, Laura Michelle Kelly, Alan H. Green, Will Swenson, Vadim Feitchner, and Carmel Dean
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
The creative team of The Royal Family of Broadway: composer William Finn, artistic director Julianne Boyd, book writer Rachel Sheinkin, musical director Vadim Feitchner, and director John Rando
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Rando, On the Town
winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Direction
John Rando, All in the Timing
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown The Musical
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
Videos
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action
by Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2024
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023
Video: Casey Likes Performs 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Show Highlights - Aug 3, 2023
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2023
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2022
VIDEO: How FUNNY GIRL's Jared Grimes Tapped His Way to a Tony Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Listen Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Explains Why He Never Gave Up on His MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Character
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Billy Crystal Give Curtain Speech at Final Dress Rehearsal for MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Critics Choice Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2022
News
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages
Is there some sort of formula for roping in both fans of a hit movie and stage hounds, to catch lightning in a new medium? Judging by what the musical's book writer Bob Gale, director John Rando and the musical team must have been thinking, the answer is you slavishly remake the movie on stage.
Is there some sort of formula for roping in both fans of a hit movie and stage hounds, to catch lightning in a new medium? Judging by what the musical's book writer Bob Gale, director John Rando and the musical team must have been thinking, the answer is you slavishly remake the movie on stage.
PUCK'D: A MIDDLE-AGED SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Will Receive Developmental Reading
PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream will have a developmental reading this week. This new comedy by Matt Hoverman is directed by John Rando, and will be presented by SunnySpot Productions.
PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream will have a developmental reading this week. This new comedy by Matt Hoverman is directed by John Rando, and will be presented by SunnySpot Productions.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes To San Diego This January
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Tickets at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Cartreze Tucker’s So Enthusiastic About Being in BACK TO THE FUTURE - THE MUSICAL
Back to the Future – The Musical makes its Los Angeles premiere at The Pantages Theatre November 6, 2024, and returns to southern California at Segerstrom Center for the Arts December 26th. John Rando directs the cast of: Don Stephenson as Doc Brown and Caden Brauch as Marty McFly with Burke Swanson, Zan Berube, Cartreze Tucker, Ethan Rogers, Kiara Lee, and Luke Antony Neville, Joshua Blackswan Abbott, Emily Applebaum, Tade Biesinger, Ina Black, Brittany Bohn, Luther Brooks IV, Alyssa Carol, Jenny Dalrymple, Lucas Hallauer, Laura Sky Herman, Dan Horn, Will Jewett, Dwayne P. Mitchell, Zoe Brooke Reed, Fisher Lane Stewart, and Ross Thompson. Got a chance to grab Cartreze before the November 5th preview to answer a few of my queries.
Back to the Future – The Musical makes its Los Angeles premiere at The Pantages Theatre November 6, 2024, and returns to southern California at Segerstrom Center for the Arts December 26th. John Rando directs the cast of: Don Stephenson as Doc Brown and Caden Brauch as Marty McFly with Burke Swanson, Zan Berube, Cartreze Tucker, Ethan Rogers, Kiara Lee, and Luke Antony Neville, Joshua Blackswan Abbott, Emily Applebaum, Tade Biesinger, Ina Black, Brittany Bohn, Luther Brooks IV, Alyssa Carol, Jenny Dalrymple, Lucas Hallauer, Laura Sky Herman, Dan Horn, Will Jewett, Dwayne P. Mitchell, Zoe Brooke Reed, Fisher Lane Stewart, and Ross Thompson. Got a chance to grab Cartreze before the November 5th preview to answer a few of my queries.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Director Robert Zemeckis Teases Movie Musical Adaptation of Stage Musical
Robert Zemeckis, who directed all three of the Back to the Future films, has teased the potential for a movie musical adaptation of the stage adaptation of the classic film on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz.
Robert Zemeckis, who directed all three of the Back to the Future films, has teased the potential for a movie musical adaptation of the stage adaptation of the classic film on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Begins Next Week In L.A. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited four-week engagement, from November 5 – December 1, 2024.
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited four-week engagement, from November 5 – December 1, 2024.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date
The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Photos: Leigh Francis Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE For A Special Cameo
Leigh Francis joined the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre last night (Monday 21 October) in a cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ to celebrate Back to the Future Day. He was congratulated by his guest, Emma Bunton, after the show. Check out photos from the evening below!
Leigh Francis joined the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre last night (Monday 21 October) in a cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ to celebrate Back to the Future Day. He was congratulated by his guest, Emma Bunton, after the show. Check out photos from the evening below!
Photos: Leigh Francis Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE; Plus a Look Backstage
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway
On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
Norm Lewis to Headline Barrington Stage Company Benefit at Chelsea Table+Stage
Broadway’s Norm Lewis will headline Barrington Stage Company’s BSC IN NYC benefit on Monday, October 21 at Chelsea Table+Stage at 6:00 pm. The evening begins with cocktails, a sit-down dinner, cabaret performance by Norm Lewis and a champagne toast. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway’s Norm Lewis will headline Barrington Stage Company’s BSC IN NYC benefit on Monday, October 21 at Chelsea Table+Stage at 6:00 pm. The evening begins with cocktails, a sit-down dinner, cabaret performance by Norm Lewis and a champagne toast. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes to Lincoln in Two Weeks
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Lincoln as part of the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series.
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Lincoln as part of the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Fall Accessible Ticket Initiative
BACK TO THE FUTURE will offer discounted tickets through its new “Back In Time” Fall Accessible Ticket Initiative, offering upper level seats from $59 and stage level seats from $79, including fees, for every performance Tuesday, September 17 through Sunday, November 10, 2024.
BACK TO THE FUTURE will offer discounted tickets through its new “Back In Time” Fall Accessible Ticket Initiative, offering upper level seats from $59 and stage level seats from $79, including fees, for every performance Tuesday, September 17 through Sunday, November 10, 2024.
The Fabulous Fox to Launch a Digital Lottery for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL announced a digital lottery for tickets, offering fans a chance to win seats for upcoming performances. Learn how to enter and increase your chances of attending the show.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL announced a digital lottery for tickets, offering fans a chance to win seats for upcoming performances. Learn how to enter and increase your chances of attending the show.
Hennepin Arts to Present Fan Night for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
Hennepin Arts will present a special Fan Night for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL on Thursday, Sept. 12. Learn how to attend.
Hennepin Arts will present a special Fan Night for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL on Thursday, Sept. 12. Learn how to attend.
Interview: DON STEPHENSON of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - 1ST NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre
The Back to the Future national tour is making a stop in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre from September 10-15, 2024. We spoke with Don Stephenson, who plays Doc Brown in this production, about the show and his experiences in Minneapolis.
The Back to the Future national tour is making a stop in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre from September 10-15, 2024. We spoke with Don Stephenson, who plays Doc Brown in this production, about the show and his experiences in Minneapolis.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Comes to the Paramount Theatre in December
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre from December 10 – 22, 2024.
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre from December 10 – 22, 2024.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL National Tour
= BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is a fun and faithful adaptation of the 1985 film — but it’s overly long and generically scored. With music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard (Silvestri composed the film’s original score) and book by Bob Gale, the musical has a typical pop Broadway score — with some 1950s flare when protagonist Marty McFly travels back in time to 1955.
= BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is a fun and faithful adaptation of the 1985 film — but it’s overly long and generically scored. With music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard (Silvestri composed the film’s original score) and book by Bob Gale, the musical has a typical pop Broadway score — with some 1950s flare when protagonist Marty McFly travels back in time to 1955.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Rando been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Direction (Obie Awards) for All in the Timing, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urinetown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown.
What awards has John Rando won?
John Rando has won several awards for his direction, including the Obie Award for Direction for All in the Timing. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Urinetown, as well as the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Urinetown The Musical. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Urinetown.
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