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Rick Pessagno BIO

Rick Pessagno was an actor known for the original Broadway production of 42nd Street and Sophisticated Ladies.

Rick Pessagno STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Sophisticated Gentleman [Replacement]

Performer (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Ensemble (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Jack

Andy Nab (Understudy)

Chester Underwood (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1976
Performer


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Photo Coverage: Take a Backstage Look at CHICAGO!


The day after the opening night (October 7) of the 16th National Tour of Broadway smash CHICAGO, Rick Pessagno (Broadway's 'Sophisticated Ladies,' '42nd Street'), who also starred as Roxie Hart's unscrupulous lover, Fred Casely, in CHICAGO's First National Tour in 1997, and now dabbling in backstage work as one of the touring production's three stage managers, generously gave us--BroadwayWorld.com and a small group of Filipino journalists--a glimpse of CHICAGO's rather simple backstage setup at the Saenger Theatre, New Orleans' famed atmospheric theatre.

BWW Reviews: Eric Jordan Young: SHAKIN'


As I've noted here before - and voters in the BroadwayWorld.com poll of Las Vegas showgoers have twice decreed when his was twice voted Best Performance By A Lead Actor In A Musical for Vegas! The Show - Eric Jordan Young is a super-talented man.

ALL THE WAY, PIPPIN & More Nominated for 2014 IRNE Awards


The Nominating Committee of the Independent Reviewers of New England has just announced nominees for the 2014 IRNE Awards. The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards, founded by Beverly Creasey of the Journal Newspapers and Larry Stark of TheaterMirror in 1997, recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community.

BWW Review: Reagle's CHICAGO is Splendiforous!


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston celebrates its 45th anniversary season with Fosse-style high kicks, hip thrusts, and splayed hands in Director/Choreographer Gerry McIntyre's delightful production of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Sara Gettelfinger, Angie Schworer, and Rick Pessagno lead an ensemble of triple threat performers under the musical direction of Dan Rodriguez.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger, Rick Pessagno and More in Highlights of CHICAGO


A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of highlights and interviews below!

Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and Rick Pessagno Lead Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO, Now thru 6/23


A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season tonight, June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse.

Photo Flash: First Look at Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and More in Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO


A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusetts


Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Massachusetts

Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and Rick Pessagno to Lead Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO, 6/13-23


A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse.

9 to 5: The Musical Closes at the Ordway July 17


The witty and hilarious comedy '9 to 5: The Musical' comes to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts for one-week-only July 12-17, concluding the theater's 2010-2011 Theater Season calendar.

9 to 5: The Musical Comes To Ordway July 12-17


The witty and hilarious comedy '9 to 5: The Musical' comes to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts for one-week-only July 12-17, concluding the theater's 2010-2011 Theater Season calendar.

9 to 5: The Musical Comes To Ordway July 12-17


The witty and hilarious comedy '9 to 5: The Musical' comes to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts for one-week-only July 12-17, concluding the theater's 2010-2011 Theater Season calendar.

9 to 5: The Musical Closes at the Benedum Center June 6


Broadway hit and four-time Tony Award® nominee 9 to 5: The Musical closes at Pittsburgh CLO's 65th Summer Season June 5 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

9 to 5: The Musical Clocks in at the Benedum Center May 31-June 5


Broadway hit and four-time Tony Award® nominee 9 to 5: The Musical kicks off Pittsburgh CLO's 65th Summer Season May 31 - June 5 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

9 to 5: The Musical Clocks in at the Benedum Center May 31-June 5


Broadway hit and four-time Tony Award® nominee 9 to 5: The Musical kicks off Pittsburgh CLO's 65th Summer Season May 31 - June 5 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

5th Avenue Theatre Welcomes '9 TO 5', 4/5-24


9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. Based on the wildly popular 1980s film of the same name, this outrageously funny Broadway delight features the original movie's blockbuster title tune, plus more than a dozen new songs by the queen of country music, iconic songwriter, movie star, and entrepreneur -- Dolly Parton!

STAGE TUBE: Special Message from Dolly Parton


9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. And the writer of the musical's Tony-award nominated score, Dolly Parton, is bringing fans a special message. Clikc below to hear what Dolly has to say!

5th Avenue Theatre Welcomes '9 TO 5', 4/5-24


9 to 5: The Musical arrives at The 5th Avenue Theatre, just in time to brighten the final grey days of spring. Based on the wildly popular 1980s film of the same name, this outrageously funny Broadway delight features the original movie's blockbuster title tune, plus more than a dozen new songs by the queen of country music, iconic songwriter, movie star, and entrepreneur -- Dolly Parton!

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Casting Announced, Plays Fox Theatre 2/8-20


The producers of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL are pleased to announce the cast for the First National Tour that stops at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a two-week engagement February 8-20, 2011.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Casting Announced, Plays Fox Theatre 2/8-20


The producers of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL are pleased to announce the cast for the First National Tour that stops at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a two-week engagement February 8-20, 2011.

Rick Pessagno FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rick Pessagno been in?

Rick Pessagno has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Rick Pessagno been in?

Rick Pessagno has not appeared in the West End.

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