John Travolta

Birth Place: Englewood, NJ, USA

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In fact, few people realize early in Travolta’s career in show business he was featured as an actor/singer/dancer in the Broadway production as well as the first national tour of Grease. He had a Top 10 single in “Let Her In,” which attracted the attention of the Australian entrepreneur Robert Stigwood, who helped cast him in Saturday Night Fever and then Grease opposite Olivia Newton-John. Travolta subsequently recorded duets with Carly Simon (“Two Sleepy People” from her 1997 Film Noir album), Miley Cyrus (“I Thought I Lost You” from the Disney animated movie Bolt) and daughter Ella Bleu (for the Disney feature Old Dogs). He also sang four songs on the 2008 Hairspray movie soundtrack album in his role as Edna Turnblad, played by the late Divine in the original.

In a career spanning four decades, Mr Travolta has been in many of Hollwood's biggest box office successes, from the global smash-hit musical Grease alongside Olivia Newton-John to the Look Who's Talking franchise. He has been honoured twice with Best Actor Oscar nominations, the latest for his riveting portrayal of a philosophical hit-man in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. He also received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for this highly acclaimed role and was named Best Actor by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, among other distinguished awards.

He earned his first Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his role as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever. His additional film credits include Brian DePalma thrillers Carrie and Blowout, as well as Nora Ephron's comic hit Michael. Travolta starred in Phenomenon and took an equally distinctive turn as an action star in John Woo's top-grossing Broken Arrow. He also starred in the classic Face/Off opposite Nicolas Cage. Travolta garnered further praise as a Mafioso-turned-movie producer in The Comedy sensation Get Shorty, wining the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. In 1998, Travolta was honoured by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts with the Britanna Award: and in that same year he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chicago Film Festival. In 2008, he received his fourth Golden Globe nomination for his role as Edna Turnblad in the big-screen, box-office hit Hairspray. As a result of this performance, the Chicago Film Critics and the Santa Barbara Film Festival decided to recognise Travolta with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his role. He will next star in the action movie Killing Season with Robert De Niro and The Forger, co-starring Christopher Plummer.

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Original Broadway Production, 1974
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Misfit

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Original Broadway Production, 1972
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SNL Star Darrell Hammond Comes To Comedy Works Landmark This Month

Catch Darrell Hammond at Comedy Works Landmark from March 21 to 23. Amongst the great number of people he has mimicked include Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, Regis Philbin, John Travolta, Jay Leno and Donald Trump. Darrell is known for being one of the most prolific comedians of his time.

Review Roundup: THE EFFECT Opens At The Shed

The exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect, the acclaimed play examining love and ethics by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jamie Lloyd opens tonight! Read the reviews!

Initial Cast and Additional Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK Tour

Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!

Review: BROADWAY ON BROADWAY at Rialto Community Theatre

What did our critic think of BROADWAY ON BROADWAY at Rialto Community Theatre? Nestled in the charming downtown area of Morrilton along the railroad tracks sits the historic Rialto Theatre, 213 E Broadway St., that looks like something out of your history books, and to be honest, it is.

Interview: Betty Buckley on Adding IMAGINARY to Her Horror Film Résumé

Since her film debut in Carrie, Betty Buckley has carved out a lengthy history with horror movies. BroadwayWorld caught up with Buckley to discuss working with Jason Blum on her new film, Imaginary, how she got her start in horror films with Carrie, and how she created her new short film, The Mayfly.

Video: Idina Menzel Celebrates Ten Years of 'Adele Dazeem' With Birthday Tribute

Idina Menzel is commemorating an iconic moment in her career, one that went on to be a viral internet moment and meme for ten years running.

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Seniors Sell Out Production of GREASE After Going Viral On TikTok

For a group of senior citizens in London, Ontario - fame wasn't on their minds when they signed up for an aged 55+ production of the musical Grease. However, thanks to a now-viral TikTok video, their May 2024 production is completely sold out, with an ever-growing waitlist at the box office.

Middletown Arts Center Announces February Movies At The MAC

Join us at the Middletown Arts Center this February for a lineup of classic movies including Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Grease, and Gimme Shelter. Don't miss out on these cinematic favorites!

Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE

Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.

Full Cast and Additional Performances Revealed For GREASE UK and Ireland Tour

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Buddy Vedder en Esmée Dekker spelen de hoofdrollen in de iconische musical Saturday Night Fever. Buddy vertolkt de rol van Tony Manero en Esmée die van Stephanie Mangano, de danseres met wie Tony zijn toekomst ziet. In 1978 betekende de film, met grote hits van de Bee Gees, de doorbraak van John Travolta. Saturday Night Fever gaat op 29 september 2024 in première in Theater aan de Parade in Den Bosch.

Review: Broadway Talents Honor Olivia Newton-John at OC's Segerstrom Center

Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.

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Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Middletown Arts Center Will Host Movies At The MAC! Series

The Middletown Arts Center has announced Movies at the MAC! After years of watching at home on TV or even a phone, now is your chance to enjoy some of Hollywood's finest with fellow fans on the big screen at the Middletown Arts Center. 

VIDEO: Get A First Look at Citadel's MADE IN ITALY

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Review: GREASE THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre

This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydell High ensemble show. Something that is most welcome.

Interview: Greg Kalafatas Says When It Comes To HAIRSPRAY, 'You Can't Stop the Beat'

North Reading resident Greg Kalafatas was studying theater at the University of New Hampshire when a road trip with friends to see the Broadway production of “Hairspray” introduced him to a character that has become his dream role – Edna Turnblad, the  zaftig housewife-and-laundress with a big heart.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO Nominated For MUAHS Guild Awards

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Farren Timoteo Returns to The Citadel Theatre in MADE IN ITALY

This tour-de-force solo show is packed with disco, fantastic singing and a host of hilarious characters, playing at the Citadel Theatre this January.

John Travolta FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Travolta been in?

John Travolta has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has John Travolta been in?

John Travolta has not appeared in the West End.

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