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Seth Rudetsky

Birth Place: Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA

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Seth is the afternoon host on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s ON BROADWAY as well as the host of SETH SPEAKS on Sirius/XM Stars. As a pianist, Seth has played for more than a dozen Broadway shows including RAGTIME, LES MIZ and PHANTOM. He was the Artistic Producer/Music Director for the first five annual Actors Fund Fall Concerts including DREAMGIRLS with Audra MacDonald (recorded on Nonesuch Records) and HAIR with Jennifer Hudson (recorded on Ghostlight Records, Grammy Nomination). In 2007 he made his Broadway acting debut playing Sheldon (singing "Magic to Do" in a devastating unitard) in THE RITZ directed by Joe Mantello for The Roundabout Theater. Off-Broadway he wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed RHAPSODY IN SETH (directed by Peter Flynn) at the Actors Playhouse and has also appeared on TV on LAW AND ORDER C.I. and had a recurring role on ALL MY CHILDREN. As an author, he penned the non-fiction Q GUIDE TO BROADWAY, the novel BROADWAY NIGHTS and the recently published MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN (Random House). BROADWAY NIGHTS is available on Audible.com starring Kristin Chenoweth, Andrea Martin and Jonathan Groff and MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ana Gasteyer and Megan Hiltly. Seth played himself on Kathy Griffin; My Life on the D-List, was the vocal coach on MTV’s LEGALLYLONDE reality show and starred opposite Sutton Foster in THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG for the Actors Fund. Recently, he co-wrote and starred in DISASTER! (which the NY TIMES called a "triumph"), and he currently writes a weekly column on Playbill.com and tours the country doing master classes and performing his one-man show "DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY".

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Seth Rudetsky STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Professor Ted Scheider

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Ted

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Sheldon Farenthold

Chris (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2003
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Seth Rudetsky Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Artistic Producer
Conductor
Piano
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Conductor
Artistic Producer
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Conductor
Artistic Producer
Musical Director
Keyboards
 
[New York, 2004]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Producer
Musical Director
Conductor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Musical Director

Writing

Conceiver

Seth Rudetsky Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Special Award

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Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel


Central New Jersey has a brand new home for the arts! Bell Theater, housed at the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, will open in May.

Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre


The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.

Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May


Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Merle Dandridge & Jenna Ushkowitz to Host Harvest Home L.A. Benefit on 4/21


Join Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee, Waitress) for Jenna, Merle, and Friends: A Night of Song a night of pop and Broadway performances.

Video: Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff & Daniel Radcliffe Pick Their Favorite MERRILY Songs


Watch the Merrily We Roll Along cast's SiriusXM's Town Hall moderated by Seth Rudetsky!

Seth Rudetsky, Ana Gasteyer & More to Unite For Fundraising Concert At Temple Emanuel


A night of unforgettable melodies and enchanting performances awaits as Seth Rudetsky, Ana Gasteyer, Jelani Remy, and Arielle Jacobs join forces for a fundraising concert at Temple Emanuel. Learn more about the concert!

Four Reasons Rachel Bay Jones and Seth Rudetsky Are No Ordinary Broadway Stars


Many Broadway fans feel a shiver of excitement hearing the name Rachel Bay Jones, and for good reason. The Tony winner, who visits The Smith Center in Las Vegas on May 5 for an installment of Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway concert series, has spent her career appearing in beloved musicals. Jones has starred in such smash Broadway hits as Hair, Pippin and Dear Evan Hansen, the last of which earned her a Tony Award for her poignant portrayal of Evan Hansen’s mother.

Interview: Chatting With Jack Plotnick, Co-Writer Of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL


I’m so happy to have the opportunity to chat with the co-writer of DISASTER! Jack Plotnick. DISASTER! runs March 22 - April 21 at The Georgetown Palace Theatre and Jack is attending opening night.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Cast Members See How Well They Know Each Other's Lines


In a fun new clip, the cast of Merrily We Roll Along see how well they know each other's lines. Check out the video here!

Bernadette Peters & More to Join 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival


In its 10th year, more than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists will make their Broadway debuts in The 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. See who is taking part!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 15, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Seth Rudetsky Will Host MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Town Hall


SiriusXM On Broadway will present an exclusive Town Hall special with the six stars of the  Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Video: Director Jamie Rogers On Georgetown Palace Theatre's DISASTER THE MUSICAL


Watch as Disaster! The Musical Director, Jamie Rogers talks about bringing the production to The Georgetown Palace Theatre.

Sara Jean Ford and More Join the Theatre Raleigh Concert Series


Theatre Raleigh has added Broadway performer Sara Jean Ford as well as local and regional performers to its 2024 concert series. Learn more about the full series lineup here!

Audra McDonald and Patti LuPone Will Perform Concerts at Scottsdale Arts


 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced upcoming performances from legendary Broadway performers. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Merle Dandridge and Jenna Ushkowitz Will Host Benefit Concert For Harvest Home L.A.


Television and Broadway stars Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee, Waitress) will host a night of pop and Broadway performances as part of a benefit concert for Harvest Home L.A. 

Sierra Boggess and Josh Grisetti to Star in INUNDATED Developmental Readings


The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of InunDATED, A New Musical. See who is starring, and learn more about the production here.

BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).

BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.

Photos: Debra Messing, Shoshana Bean, Tovah Feldshuh & More Celebrate SHABBAT ON BROADWAY


See photos of Debra Messing, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean and more at Shabbat on Broadway.

Seth Rudetsky FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Seth Rudetsky been in?

Seth Rudetsky has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Seth Rudetsky been in?

Seth Rudetsky has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Seth Rudetsky been nominated for?

Seth Rudetsky has been nominated for a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

What awards has Seth Rudetsky won?

Seth Rudetsky has won a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

How many shows has Seth Rudetsky written?

Seth Rudetsky has written 2 shows including Rhapsody in Seth (Playwright), Disaster (Conceiver).

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