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Robert Creighton

Birth Place: Walkerton, Ontario, Canada

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BIO

Co-author and star of Cagney (Fred Astaire Award, Drama Desk & Outer Critics noms for Lead Actor in a Musical.) Broadway: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Durdles), Anything Goes (Purser/Moonface), Chicago (Amos), The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), The Lion King (Timon), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Laughing Room Only. Shakespeare in the Park's Comedy of Errors (Angelo). TV: "The Good Fight" (CBS), "The Family" (ABC), "Elementary" (CBS), "Law & Order" (NBC), "Life on Mars" (ABC). Album: Ain't We Got Fun!

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2019
Weselton [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Weselton [Replacement]

Duke of Weselton

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Duke of Weselton

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway transfer production, 2016
James Cagney

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Durdles

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Purser

Moonface Martin (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Smokey

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble

Gull

Scuttle (Understudy)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Ernie Bishop

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

Inventor

Goran (Understudy)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Nicely-Nicely Johnson

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Vilmos Langselder

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2001
Other Roles

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Goodman King

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Timon [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1997
Og (A Leprechaun)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer

[Broadway]
1940
Brother Harper

Writing

Music and Lyrics

Movies

The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
[ 2010 ] Screech, Bobby Creighton

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Robert Creighton, Cagney

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Robert Creighton, Cagney

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News


Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage

Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
Broadway Artists Return To Whitefish Performing Arts Center For August Concert Series

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach.
Joel Grey, Lesli Margherita, And More Join A George M. Cohan Celebration at La Mirada Theatre

Join JOEL GREY, DAVIS GAINES, LESLI MARGHERITA, and JOHN RUBINSTEIN for a GEORGE M. COHAN WEEKEND CELEBRATION at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS on June 29 and 30.
Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
Brenda Braxton, Amanda Green & More to Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE CELEBRATES JOE ALLEN RESTAURANT

54 BELOW will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating the iconic wall of Broadway flop posters at Joe Allen Restaurant. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!

Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Wayne Brady, Chris Mann & More To Perform At The 2023 FNAM Benefit

The Foundation for New American Musicals has revealed that Wayne Brady, Anastasia Barzee, Therese Curatolo, Chris Mann and Cheeyang Ng as Guest Artists for its 2023 FNAM Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present the 2023 FNAM Benefit honoring Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company & Williamstown Theatre Festival's NEW BRAIN

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) presented William Finn’s 1998 musical A NEW BRAIN on Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson mainstage. Check out the opening night photos and after party below.
Alpine Theatre Project's BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES to Host Robert Creighton, Virginia Woodruff, and More

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Rent,” “Anything Goes,” “The Lion King,” “Color Purple,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest showstopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 30 - August 2 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Photos: Mike Myers, Anthony Rapp & More Take Part in Broadway Bets

Check out photos from Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament!
Ramin Karimloo, Anthony Rapp, Aaron Tveit & More to Join BROADWAY BETS

A royal flush of Broadway favorites will raise the stakes when Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, returns this Monday, May 22, 2023.
Video: Go Inside The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala; $1.2 Million Raised

See footage from The Entertainment Community Fund's annual gala, which raised $1.2 million!
Photos: Inside the Entertainment Fund Gala, Honoring Tyler Perry, Alana Mayo, and More

Last night, May 1, The Entertainment Community Fund celebrated distinguished philanthropist Glorya Kaufman; Head of Orion Pictures, film executive and producer Alana Mayo; Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer, activist and President of Tom Kirdahy Productions Tom Kirdahy; and actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author, philanthropist and Founder of Tyler Perry Studios Tyler Perry.
13th Annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Raises Over $465K

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting.
VANITIES"THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The York Theatre Company at The Theatre at St. Jean's This Spring

The York Theatre Company, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, will present a revised version of Vanities—The Musical. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!
Robert Creighton to be Honored at BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!; Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko & More to Perform

Broadway celebrities will perform their favorite show tunes at the 13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 6, at Sony Hall in New York City. See who will perform, how to purchase tickets and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Creighton been in?

Robert Creighton has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Creighton been in?

Robert Creighton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert Creighton been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cagney and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cagney.

How many shows has Robert Creighton written?

Robert Creighton has written 1 shows including Cagney (Music and Lyrics).

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