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Emmy winner Mo Rocca is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and a frequent panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!
Mo spent four seasons as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He created and hosted Cooking Channel’s My Grandmother’s Ravioli, in which he learned to cook from grandparents across America.
Mo began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning PBS children’s series Wishbone. Currently he hosts The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Saturday mornings on CBS.
On stage Mo starred on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and as Doody in the Southeast Asian tour of the musical Grease.
Mo is the author of All the Presidents’ Pets, a historical novel about White House pets and their role in presidential decision-making.

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Mo Rocca STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer

[New York]
MasterVoices Production, 2017
Narrator

Narrator

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Vice Principal Douglas Panch [Replacement]

Douglas Panch [Replacement]


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Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals To Present HEIST, HEIST BABY As Part of its 175th Anniversary


Catch the iconic HASTY PUDDING performance at New York's Kaye Playhouse on March 9. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience from one of the oldest performing arts organizations in the US.

Chelsea Symphony Reveals New Fellowships


The Chelsea Symphony, a distinguished classical institution renowned for its unique artistic expression and innovative programming, is thrilled to unveil two exceptional fellowship opportunities.

Julian Fleisher and Band Return to Franklin Stage Company This Month


Franklin Stage Company will present a return engagement of singer, bandleader and showman Julian Fleisher. The weekend, dubbed “Julian Fleisher and Band, Detours” offers three evenings of intimate song and storytelling.

Celebrate Pride at 92NY With A Peggy Lee Celebration Featuring Kristin Chenoweth & More


92NY is celebrating Pride 2023 with new classes and talks in June!

Video: Watch Lillias White Talk HADESTOWN and Four-Decade Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch Lillias White talk to Mo Rocca of CBS Sunday Morning about performing in Hadestown, her role models while growing up in Brooklyn, and more!

Billy Crystal in Conversation with Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth and More Upcoming at 92NY


May/June Theater Talks at 92NY will feature Billy Crystal With Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth in a Celebration of Peggy Lee and more. 

Video: Chita Rivera Discusses Her Legendary Career and New Memoir on CBS Sunday Morning


Watch Chita Rivera discuss her early life, career, and new book with CBS Sunday Morning.

Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below This Month


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Jennifer Simard, Bianca Marroquín, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Jennifer Simard & Adam Godley To Join ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME on Broadway


Additional cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Once Upon A One More Time, the new musical comedy that flips the script on famous fairytales, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears. 

Donna McKechnie, Taylor Iman Jones & More to Perform at 54 Below in March


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye to Celebrate Birthday with The New York Pops in March at Carnegie Hall


Cabaret legend and Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye will appear with The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to celebrate a very special birthday on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 

Listen: Jennifer Simard Talks Her Stage and Screen Career and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS


Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Tony nominated actor Jennifer Simard! Simard talked about her career and more in this episode. Listen to the full episode here!

Listen: Betty Buckley, Baayork Lee & More Remember Dancer Timothy Scott in Latest Episode of MOBITUARIES


On the latest episode of Mobituaries, hosted by Mo Rocca, Broadway's best gather to remember the man who made Mr. Mistoffelees dance.

VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Celebrates the Life and Career of Burt Bacharach


During this weekend's broadcast, CBS Sunday Morning reflected on the career of songwriter, composer and record producer Burt Bacharach, who died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at age 94.

Jennifer Simard to Return to 54 Below With CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? in March & April


54 BELOW has announced that Jennifer Simard is returning with encore performances of her sold-out show, Can I Get Your Number? on March 31 and April 1 at 7pm.

ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast Turns 5 Years Old This Month


Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.

Jennifer Simard, Michael Lee Brown, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Listen: Learn About the Real Fanny Brice in Latest Episode of MOBITUARIES


In his latest episode of Mobituaries, Mo Rocca digs deep into the history of the real funny girl- Fanny Brice. 

Marilyn Maye to Perform Seven-Show Holiday Engagement at Birdland Theater


BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of living legend Marilyn Maye for a special seven-show holiday engagement from Thursday, December 29 through Sunday, January 1, including the “New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!” on Saturday, December 31.

Mo Rocca FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mo Rocca been in?

Mo Rocca has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Mo Rocca been in?

Mo Rocca has not appeared in the West End.

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