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Stacy Keach

Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA

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Stacy Keach BIO

LCT: Other Desert Cities (Outer Critics Circle Award nomination). Broadway: Love Letters, Indians (Tony nom., Drama Desk Award), Deathtrap, Solitary Confinement, The Kentucky Cycle (Helen Hayes Award). NYSF: Falstaff, Henry IV Parts I and II; the title roles in Peer Gynt and Hamlet (Obie Award). Other NYC: MacBird (Obie and Drama Desk awards), Long Day's Journey Into Night (Obie Award). Tours: Frost/Nixon (Helen Hayes Award), Sleuth, Barnum, Camelot, The King and I. UK: Art, Hughie (National Theatre). Regional: Title role, Cyrano de Bergerac, King Lear (2010 Helen Hayes Award), Finishing the Picture. Films include The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, End of the Road, The New Centurions, Doc, Fat City, Luther, The Long Riders, The Ninth Configuration, Up in Smoke, Nice Dreams, Judge Roy Bean, Escape From L.A., American History X, W., Imbued (also composed the score); upcoming The Bourne Legacy and Planes. TV: "Mike Hammer," "Hemingway" (Golden Globe Award, Emmy nom.), "Mistral's Daughter," "The Blue and the Gray," "Titus," "Prison Break," "Lights Out," "Two and a Half Men," "Bored to Death" (upcoming). Other: nar- rates "American Greed," charter member L.A. Theater Works, 2011 Audie Award, "The Little Death" Mike Hammer radio novel (star and composer). Recently released first songs: "Anything for Money" and "Out of Work Blues." Twenty-eight years, Honorary Chairman, the Cleft Palate Foundation.

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Stacy Keach STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2011
Lyman Wyeth

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2011
Lyman Wyeth

[Broadway]
1993
Ezekiel Rowen (1861)

Jed Rowen (1890)

Joshua Rowen (1954)

Gun Thug

Joshua Rowen (1975)

Michael Rowen (1775)

Michael Rowen (1776)

Michael Rowen (1792)

[Broadway]
1992
Richard Jannings

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1981
Phineas Taylor Barnum

[Broadway]
1978
Sidney Bruhl [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Hamlet

[Off-Broadway]
1971
James Tyrone Jr.

[Broadway]
1969
Buffalo Bill

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Boyg who is Peer Gynt

Peer Gynt

[Broadway]
1968
Edmund

[Off-Broadway]
1968
Sir John Falstaff

[Off-Broadway]
1968
Sir John Falstaff

[Off-Broadway]
1967
August (Demonstration)

The Man (Man and Dog)

[Off-Broadway]
1967
MacBird

[Broadway]
1966
Performer

[Broadway]
1965
Mr. Horner

[Broadway]
1965
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Marcellus/ First Player


Stacy Keach Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Stacy Keach, Other Desert Cities


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Stacy KeachKing Lear


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Stacy KeachFrost/Nixon

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Stacy KeachMacbeth

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Stacy Keach , The Kentucky Cycle

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Stacy KeachSolitary Confinement

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production

Stacy KeachRichard III


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Performance

Stacy Keach, Hamlet


winner
Obie Awards - 1973 - Distinguished Performances

Stacy Keach, Hamlet


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Vernon Rice Award

Stacy Keach, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Obie Awards - 1971 - Performance

Stacy Keach, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Performance

Stacy Keach, Indians

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Stacy Keach , Indians


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1967 - Best Performance

Stacy Keach, MacBird!


winner
Obie Awards - 1967 - Performance

Stacy Keach, MacBird!

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Stacy Keach News


24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List


Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Rubicon Theatre Company Receives $1.5 Million Gift From State of California


Rubicon Theatre Company receives $1.5 million gift from State of California during opening night of 'The World Goes 'Round' in Ventura.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present Kander & Ebb Musical Revue THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Directed By Wren T. Brown


Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND,' a Kander & Ebb Musical Revue directed by Wren T. Brown. Get all the details about the opening night on December 9th at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present AN EVENING WITH RAINN WILSON at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura


Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'An Evening with Rainn Wilson' at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura. This event is the first in a new series at Rubicon.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre


Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present LIFESPAN OF A FACT, ONCE, and More in 25th Silver Anniversary Season


RUBICON THEATRE, Ventura County’s leading not-for-profit theatrical organization committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the lives of the region’s residents and visitors through innovative live performances, has unveiled the company’s highly anticipated 25th Anniversary “Silver” Season, entitled TRULY YOURS. 

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present THE PLATTERS: MANY VOICES ONE NAME This Month


Rubicon Theatre, Ventura County's leading not-for-profit theatrical organization committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the community through live performance, will present the grand finale of the company's Summer Concert Series with the iconic vocal group, “THE PLATTERS: MANY VOICES ONE NAME,” performing live on August 25, 26, and 27.

Rubicon Theatre Company Youth Education Program to Present KIDS FOR KIDS BENEFIT CONCERT Next Saturday


Rubicon Theatre, Ventura County's leading not-for-profit professional theatre company, committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the community through live performance, has announced the eagerly anticipated Kids for Kids Benefit Concert, “WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…” an enchanting evening of music and entertainment featuring the timeless melodies of Burt Bacharach and Friends, Saturday, August 19th at 7:00 PM.

Jennifer Leigh Warren to Perform at Rubicon Theatre Company's DINE & DELIGHT Fundraising Dinner


Rubicon Theatre will present 'DINE & DELIGHT' a private Winemaker’s Dinner hosted by WATER’S EDGE RESTAURANT. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY, PIPPIN, and More in Summer Season


Rubicon Theatre Company, Ventura County's leading not-for-profit theatrical organization committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the community through live performance, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2023 Summer Education Season, this year entitled “Love Conquers All.”

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6


JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.

MOSTLY BROADWAY - An Evening with David Burnham is Coming to Rubicon Theatre This Summer


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the third event in the company’s Summer Concert series on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. – “MOSTLY BROADWAY: AN EVENING WITH DAVID BURNHAM.”

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present THE DRIFTERS & CORNELL GUNTER'S COASTERS Concert Next Month


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the second event in the company’s May Concert series on Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th. Making their celebrated return after their sold-out Rubicon shows in 2019, these two legendary groups are teaming up again for an unforgettable concert experience.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: AMANDA McBROOM IN CONCERT in May


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the first event in the company's May Concert series on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – “AMANDA McBROOM: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.” The legendary singer-songwriter and actress will captivate audiences with her stunning voice and masterful songwriting in an intimate and unforgettable performance.

Harris Center for the Arts to Present Taylor Dayne & Sheena Easton in April


HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present two exceptional music performances in one evening. Taylor Dayne and Sheena Easton will perform beginning at 8:00 PM on Sunday, April 30. Between them, these two pop icons have garnered nine GRAMMY Award nominations, two GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music awards, one American Music Award, six Platinum albums, five Gold albums, 39 Billboard Top 20 singles, and 11 #1 Billboard singles.

Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park


The Public Theater announced additional casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. See who is starring, performance dates & more!

Ato Blankson-Wood Will Lead HAMLET in The Public Theater's 61st Season of Free Shakespeare in the Park


The 61st season of Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will feature the classic drama HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Public Works’ As You Like It) in the title role.

OTHER DESERT CITIES Opens January 13 At Theatre Palisades


​​​​​​​Theatre Palisades was founded in 1963, making 2023 their 60th anniversary. They will be opening the anniversary season with 'Other Desert Cities' by Jon Robin Baitz. The play made its Broadway debut in November 2011 and was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church to Present THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER This Holiday Season


St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Yardley will present Thornton Wilder's one act play The Long Christmas Dinner on December 11 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm.

Norm Lewis Headline Rubicon Theatre Company's 25th Year Benefit Concert


Rubicon Theatre Company will begin its 25th year with a “Starry Soiree” celebration headlined by Emmy, Tony, Grammy and SAG Award Nominee NORM LEWIS. At the October 8th event, attendees will be treated to a concert of musical theatre hits sung by Lewis, Broadway’s first African-American “Phantom” and celebrated artists of stage and screen.

Stacy Keach FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stacy Keach been in?

Stacy Keach has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Stacy Keach been in?

Stacy Keach has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Stacy Keach been nominated for?

Stacy Keach has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Other Desert Cities," The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play by the Helen Hayes Awards for "King Lear," and Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production by the Helen Hayes Awards for "Frost/Nixon." He has also been recognized with awards such as Outstanding Actor - Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Kentucky Cycle," Vernon Rice Award by the Drama Desk Awards for "Long Day's Journey Into Night," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play by the Tony Awards for "Indians," among others.

What awards has Stacy Keach won?

Stacy Keach has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play for his role in King Lear at the Helen Hayes Awards. He also received the Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production award for Frost/Nixon at the Helen Hayes Awards, the Outstanding Performance award for Hamlet at the Drama Desk Awards, and the Distinguished Performances award for Hamlet at the Obie Awards. Additionally, Keach won the Vernon Rice Award for Long Day's Journey Into Night, a Performance award for the same play at the Obie Awards, the Outstanding Performance award for Indians at the Drama Desk Awards, the Best Performance award for MacBird! at the Drama Desk Awards, and a Performance award for MacBird! at the Obie Awards.

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