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Vincent Gardenia STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Shelly Levene [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Performer

Alfred Rossi

[Broadway]
1976
Foxwell J. Sly [Replacement]

The Judge [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1976
Marvin Michaels [Replacement]

Mort Hollender [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1974
Joe Benjamin

[Broadway]
1971
Harry Edison

[Broadway]
1962
Performer

[Broadway]
1961
Sergeant Manzoni

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1960
Pavel Menkes

[Broadway]
1959
Chairman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1959
Deputy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1958
Jim Nightengale

[Broadway]
1958
First Blind Man


Vincent Gardenia Movies

Murder, Inc.
[ 1960 ] Lazlo
The Hustler
[ 1961 ] Bartender
Mad Dog Coll
[ 1961 ] Dutch Schultz
A View from the Bridge
[ 1962 ] Lipari
The Third Day
[ 1965 ] Preston
Where's Poppa?
[ 1970 ] Coach Williams
Jenny
[ 1970 ] Mr. Marsh
Little Murders
[ 1971 ] Carol Newquist
Cold Turkey
[ 1971 ] Mayor Quincey L. Wappler
Hickey & Boggs
[ 1972 ] Papadakis
Lucky Luciano
[ 1973 ] Colonel Charles Poletti
Bang the Drum Slowly
[ 1973 ] Dutch
The Front Page
[ 1974 ] Sheriff
Death Wish
[ 1974 ] Frank Ochoa
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
[ 1975 ] Big Daddy Jessup
La banca di Monate
[ 1976 ] Santino Paleari
Bordella
[ 1976 ] Mr. Chips
The Big Racket
[ 1976 ] Zio Pepe
Luna di miele in tre
[ 1976 ] Frankie, the Journalist
Greased Lightning
[ 1977 ] Sheriff Cotton
Fire Sale
[ 1977 ] Benny Fikus
Heaven Can Wait
[ 1978 ] Krim
The House by the Edge of the Lake
[ 1979 ] Old Painter
Home Movies
[ 1979 ] Doctor Byrd
Firepower
[ 1979 ] Frank Hull
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
[ 1980 ] Stoney
Death Wish II
[ 1982 ] Det. Frank Ochoa
Ciao nemico
[ 1982 ] General Brigg
Movers & Shakers
[ 1985 ] Saul Gritz
Little Shop of Horrors
[ 1986 ] Mushnik
Moonstruck
[ 1987 ] Cosmo Ctorini
Cheeeese
[ 1988 ] Bonjour
Cavalli si nasce
[ 1989 ] Il Principe
Skin Deep
[ 1989 ] Barney
The Super
[ 1991 ] Big Lou Kritski

Vincent Gardenia TV Shows

All in the Family
Frank Lorenzo, Curtis Rempley, Jim Bowman
Ben Casey
Mr. Tevlin
Breaking Away
Ray Stoller
Mission: Impossible
Vito Lugana, Lewis George Parma
The Big Valley
Briggs, John Sample

Vincent Gardenia Awards and Nominations

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

Vincent Gardenia, Ballroom


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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Vincent Gardenia, The Prisoner of Second Avenue


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Obie Awards - 1970 - Performance

Vincent GardeniaPassing Through Exotic Places


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Obie Awards - 1960 - Distinguished Performance (Actor)

Vincent GardeniaMachinal

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Vincent Gardenia News


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Director Norman Jewison Dies at 97


Fiddler on the Roof director Norman Jewison has passed away at 97. He was nominated for an Oscar for directing the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, and Paul Mann. Jewison also directed Moonstruck, which won Cher an Academy Award.

Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre


Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.

Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!

Oscar Nominee Eric Roberts to Lead Industry Reading of LOVE GOUMBAS STYLE By Vincent Gogliormella


Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts will lead an industry reading of Vincent Gogliormella’s (the Off-Broadway hit Six Goumbas and a Wannabe) newest play Love Goumbas Style on Wednesday, September 27 in midtown Manhattan. 

Photos: First Look At The Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Paramount Theatre


Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15. 

Cast & Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Aurora's Paramount Theatre


Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.

THE HOURS Starring Fleming, O'Hara & DiDonato to Screen as Part of The Met's 2023 Summer HD Festival


The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Summer HD Festival, an annual New York pastime, returns to Lincoln Center Plaza Saturday, August 26 through Monday, September 4.

BWW Review: SNS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At the Garden Theatre


The great thing is the casting changes add and do not detract from the show. Riley and Mia Angelique, who plays Audrey, carry the arc of co-worker crush awkwardness, the puppy love stage of courting, and finally self-sacrificing true love.

Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!


Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

Up On The Marquee Flashback: Michael Bennett's BALLROOM 1979


Today, BroadwayWorld is flashing back to 1978 when Michael Bennett's Ballroom was the inhabitant of a pre-Phantom Majestic Theatre! 

BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at TEXARTS


Based on the 1960 movie directed by Roger Corman, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by writer Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken, is the marriage of a 60's love story and the apocalyptic sci-fi films of the era set to music.

Director Frank Oz To Give Q & A Session At Schimmel Center's Halloween Screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Four-time Emmy award winning director and puppeteer Frank Oz will give a post-screening Q&A session at the Schimmel Center at Pace University's Halloween screening of the rarely seen Director's Cut of the cult class 1986 musical film he directed, Little Shop of Horrors on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Lightning Bolt Productions Launches 2nd Season With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


Jessie Hoffman, Producer & Artistic Director for Lightning Bolt Productions, today announced the theatrical company's first major production this season, Little Shop of Horrors.

Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91


BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. 

Schimmel Center Announces Programming For 2018-2019 Season; Mandy Gonzalez, Ana Gasteyer, and More


Schimmel Center-located in the heart of downtown Manhattan at Pace University-today announces programming for its 2018-2019 season, featuring 30 events spanning multiple genres including award-winning comedy, dance, cabaret, folk and rock, documentaries, world music, and family programming.

MNM Productions Reveals Cast For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse


Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida's hottest theatre companies, today announced the cast of its fourth production this year, the comedy rock musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which will run December 1-17 at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse.

Why LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Your Halloween Must-See


Cult classic movie musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is coming back to theaters this Halloween. We've got five reasons why the time has come for you to see this beloved masterpiece on something larger than your big, enormous twelve-inch screen.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Returning to Theaters with Alternate Ending This October


Fathom Events and Warner Bros will bring LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS:THE DIRECTOR'S CUT to theaters for two days in October.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Reboot In the Works at Warner Bros; Josh Gad & Rebel Wilson to Star?


Today, a new report suggests that Warner Bros is hoping PITCH PERFECT's REBEL Wilson and BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad will sign on to star in the lead roles of Audrey and Seymour.

YOU GOT A PROBLEM Officially Selected for Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema & Long Island Film Festivals


YOU GOT A PROBLEM, a short film by Grand Hotel the Musical's original Doorman actor turn director Charles Mandracchia will screen in New York at two prestigious film festivals. The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema (August 4-13th) & the Long Island Film Festivals (August 1st-30th).

Vincent Gardenia FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Vincent Gardenia been in?

Vincent Gardenia has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Vincent Gardenia been in?

Vincent Gardenia has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Vincent Gardenia been nominated for?

Vincent Gardenia has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ballroom - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue - Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Through Exotic Places - Distinguished Performance (Actor) (Obie Awards) for Machinal.

What awards has Vincent Gardenia won?

Vincent Gardenia won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for "The Prisoner of Second Avenue." He also received an Obie Award for Performance for "Passing Through Exotic Places" and another Obie Award for Distinguished Performance (Actor) for "Machinal."

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