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Ron Holgate

Birth Place: Aberdeen, SD, USA

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Ron Holgate STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Caldwell B. Cladwell

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Harrison Howell

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Buffalo Bill

Col. Wm. F. Cody

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Big Jule [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Tito Merelli

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1985
Performer

[Regional (US)]
US Premiere, 1984
Performer

[US Tour]
4th National Tour, 1981
Oliver Warbucks

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Joel Preston

Joe Preston

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Colonel Tadeusz Boleslav Stjerbinsky

[Broadway]
1974
Luigi Ianniello

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1973
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Miles Gloriosus

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1979
Performer [Replacement]

Ron Holgate Productions

 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director

Ron Holgate Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Ron HolgateLend Me A Tenor

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ron Holgate, The Grand Tour

Ron Holgate News


Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo


Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: 1776 se estrenaba en Broadway


Un 16 de marzo de 1969, el 46th Street Theatre, ahora conocido como Richard Rodgers, 1776 se estrenaba por primera vez en Broadway.

iTheatre Saratoga Presents New Radio Dramas Featuring Jeff McCarthy


iTheatre Saratoga will present a new radio drama series to keep theatre arts alive when live performances are either inaccessible for audiences or unfeasible for many regional operations.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!


Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 26, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! Welcome to the start of Memorial Day Weekend: It's Friday, May 26, 2017 and time to live life dramatically! It really sounds like we should be cutting a ribbon somewhere to herald the start of the long weekend that kicks off summer, but instead we sit here in front of a computer screen, remembering and reminiscing, in hopes of providing you with something to read while you sit by the pool, waiting for the SPF37 to kick in!

Sunday Special: Celebrating Broadway's High-Stepping Dance Musicals


In celebration of this season's ON THE TOWN, we've collected 10 of our favorite dance musicals. From classics like ANYTHING GOES, 42ND STREET, A CHORUS LINE and WEST SIDE STORY to modern marvels such as NEWSIES and STRICTLY BALLROOM, the way choreography is used to tell a story continues to evolve and inspire.

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: 1776 - 60s, 70s & 90s Style


In honor of this week's major national holiday of Independence Day, today we celebrate the most patriotic musical of them all, 1776.

Studio Recording of PERFECT PICTURE Now Available at BC/EFA Online Store


Following a star-studded concert at the Drama League on October 7, 6-10 Productions, LLC has announced the official release of the studio cast recording of PERFECT PICTURE. Featuring performances by some of Broadway's most distinguished artists, PERFECT PICTURE examines the chaotic love story of the iconic Norman Rockwell. He inspired all of America to believe in the perfect family…but he knew better. The CD is available at the BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS Online Store, the album's official online distributor.

Andrea McArdle, Mark Jacoby, Lillias White & More Set for Drama League's PERFECT PICTURE Concer Today


The Drama League presents the pre-release concert and celebration of the studio cast recording of the new musical PERFECT PICTURE, inspired by the life of Norman Rockwell, with original score by Gail C. Bluestone (music) and Eileen Bluestone Sherman (lyrics). Starring: Debbie Gravitte, Ron Holgate, Mark Jacoby, Andrea McArdle, Randy Skinner and Lillias White. With Musical Director Aaron Jodoin and hosted by Joshua Sherman and Eileen Bluestone Sherman tonight, OCTOBER 7 at 7pm.

Andrea McArdle, Mark Jacoby, Lillias White and More Set for Drama League's PERFECT PICTURE Concert, 10/7


The Drama League presents the pre-release concert and celebration of the studio cast recording of the new musical PERFECT PICTURE, inspired by the life of Norman Rockwell, with original score by Gail C. Bluestone (music) and Eileen Bluestone Sherman (lyrics). Starring: Debbie Gravitte, Ron Holgate, Mark Jacoby, Andrea McArdle, Randy Skinner and Lillias White. With Musical Director Aaron Jodoin and hosted by Joshua Sherman and Eileen Bluestone Sherman on MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 at 7pm.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE


'Sondheim: A Musical Tribute' was the title given to a benefit staged in March 1973. American Musical and Dramatic Academy and the National Hemophilia Foundation first wanted to honor Harold Prince, but he declined, so they chose Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim thought it would be 'merely a dinner,' but it was actually a full-scale production with 33 performers and a 30-piece orchestra, staged on the set of the then-running 'A Little Night Music' at the Shubert Theatre. Below, check out footage from a short documentary that was made about the show.

Olney Theatre Institute Presents FOREVER PLAID, Now thru 9/15


Don't let this summer end without seeing 'America's Favorite Original Boy Band'! Olney Theatre Institute presents a limited return engagement of Forever Plaid today, August 24 through September 15 on Olney Theatre Center's Historic Stage.

Olney Theatre Institute to Present FOREVER PLAID, 8/24-9/15


Don't let this summer end without seeing 'America's Favorite Original Boy Band'! Olney Theatre Institute presents a limited return engagement of Forever Plaid August 24 through September 15 on Olney Theatre Center's Historic Stage.

Photo Flash: IONESCOPADE Celebrates Opening at Odyssey Theatre


Thirty years after directing and choreographing the Odyssey Theatre's award-winning West Coast premiere, and following a wildly successful off-Broadway revival at the York Theatre last season, Bill Castellino reunites with musical director Gerald Sternbach to charm audiences with a revitalized, updated version of Ionescopade at the Odyssey Theatre, beginning May 31. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR Hits a High Note


If you want to have fun and laugh yourself silly... Go see the Carrollwood Players production of 'LEND ME A TENOR'! You will be glad you did!

BWW Interviews: IONESCOPADE - On the Edge of Madness with Bill Castellino


Bill Castellino returns to the Odyssey Theatre this month to direct and choreograph IONESCOPADE, based on the work of playwright Eugene Ionesco (Rhinoceros, The Bald Soprano, Exit the King); a project that reunites him with his old pal, musical director Gerald Sternbach.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Presents IONESCOPADE, 5/31-8/11


Thirty years after directing and choreographing the Odyssey Theatre's award-winning West Coast premiere, and following a wildly successful Off Broadway revival at the York Theatre last season, Bill Castellino reunites with musical directorGerald Sternbach to charm audiences with a revitalized, updated version of Ionescopade at theOdyssey Theatre beginning May 31.

FLASH SPECIAL: We Can CAN-CAN Again! A Parisian Cole Porter Celebration


With news coming late this week of a revised and reworked edition of the Cole Porter/Abe Burrows Golden Age musical CAN-CAN aiming for a reading in October and the possibility of a potential major production thereafter, now seems like a tres bien moment in time to glance back at the underappreciated charms of this alluring, Paris-set show. Plus, from Gwen Verdon, Patti LuPone, Eartha Kitt, Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, MAD MEN's Christina Hendricks and many more, this clip collection has more than just an errant bright bulb or two to add to the already magnificent and romantic sights of the city of lights.

Ron Holgate, Kevin Early, Laila Robins and More Set for Amas' CASANOVA Reading, 2/6


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Artistic Producer) will present three staged readings of "Casanova", a new musical with music by Martin Sylvestri, book and lyrics by Joel Higgins, directed by Gabriel Barre. The readings will take place on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:00pm, and Thursday, February 7th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street.

Ron Holgate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ron Holgate been in?

Ron Holgate has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Ron Holgate been in?

Ron Holgate has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ron Holgate been nominated for?

Ron Holgate has been nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Lend Me A Tenor" and for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Grand Tour."

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