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Walter Bobbie won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards as director of the international hit Chicago which and has become the longest-running revival in Broadway history. Recent directing includes David Ives's New Jerusalem, Venus in Fur, and The School for Lies, all at Classic Stage Company, Ives' The Other Woman at EST, as well as Jeff Talbott's The Submission at MCC, Evan Smith's The Savannah Disputation at Playwrights Horizons, Christopher Durang's The Marriage of Bette & Boo at the Roundabout, and Terrence McNally's Golden Age at the Kennedy Center. Broadway credits include White Christmas, High Fidelity, Sweet Charity, Twentieth Century, Footloose, and A Grand Night for Singing. Bobbie is also an actor who appeared in a range of plays and musicals from the original cast of Grease to Shaw's Getting Married at Circle in the Square, Assassins at Playwrights Horizons, I Love My Wife, Going Up, A History of the American Film, Driving Miss Daisy, Café Crown, and Lincoln Center's Anything Goes, among others. He received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance as Nicely-Nicely in 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls, and Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for his performance in David Ives's Polish Joke at Manhattan Theatre Club. Bobbie was Artistic Director for City Center's acclaimed Encores!, and serves on the Executive Board of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

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Walter Bobbie STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Lamar Alexander

Senator Tim Kaine

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Hal Reisman

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Harry MacAfee

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Wojtek/Priest/Policeman/Leon/Mr. O'Flanagan/Doctor

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Nicely-Nicely Johnson

[Broadway]
1991
Oliver Cromwell Soames

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Freud (Psychoneurotic Phantasies)

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Voices

[Broadway]
1989
George Burton

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1983
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[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1980
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[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 1977
Lucifer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Wally (Standby) [Replacement]

Alvin (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1976
Hopkinson Brown

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Octave

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Roger

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Collin Talbo (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
1971
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Hugh

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Standby

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1983
Lucifer

Walter Bobbie Productions

 
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Boston, 2007]
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[Boston, 2005]
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[Los Angeles, 2005]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2005]
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Adaptation
 
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[West End, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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Writing

Bookwriter

Walter Bobbie Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, Bright Star

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director

Walter Bobbie, Venus in Fur

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, Sweet Charity


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, Footloose

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director

Walter Bobbie, Chicago


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical

Walter Bobbie, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, Chicago


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Walter Bobbie, Chicago

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical

Walter Bobbie, A Grand Night for Singing

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Walter Bobbie , Crazy for You

Walter Bobbie Videos

Walter Bobbie News


New Tickets On Sale For Sydney Season Of CHICAGO

Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.

CHICAGO se despide de Madrid

El próximo 28 de abril la temporada limitada de CHICAGO bajará el telón una última vez en Madrid antes de embarcarse en una gira por España que culminará en julio de 2025.

Spotlight: FOOTLOOSE at Macklanburg Playhouse

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Robyn Hurder to Return to CHICAGO as Velma This Month

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder will return to Chicago on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, June 16.

Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Red Concepcion Looks on 'Mr. Cellophane's' Bright Side

Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised her a shot at being a local celebrity.

Photos: First Look at FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre

Footloose is currently running at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA through March 17th. Check out photos from the production here!

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Ariana Madix Out of CHICAGO February 27 Performance

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will miss tonight's performance of Chicago.

Video: Red Concepción Performs 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway

You can see right through him, walk right by him, and never know he's there! Here's an exclusive video sneak peek of Red Concepción performing 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway.

CHICAGO Will Embark on 2024/2025 UK Tour

The 2024/2025 UK tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024. Initial tour schedule below with further dates and casting to be announced soon.

Ariana Madix Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway Through Early April

TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will extend in her role as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway through April 7. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Rodgers and Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING to Open Valentine's Day At Bridgetown Black Box

Rodgers and Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing will open on Valentine's Day at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre's Black Box.

Jinkx Monsoon Will Return to CHICAGO in June

Chicago has announced that actress, vocalist, and two-time “RuPaul's Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon will return in the role of Matron “Mama” Morton for 20 performances only beginning this June!

New Tickets On Sale For CHICAGO in Melbourne and Sydney

Due to huge demand, new tickets have been released for the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of CHICAGO. Tickets are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 16 February.

CHICAGO Has Best Non-Holiday Performance Week In the Show's History

Chicago, Broadway’s longest running American Musical, had its highest grossing non-holiday performance week in the show’s 27-year history.

Cast and Designers Set For FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre In Burbank

The Colony Theatre  will present the Panic! and BarCinBoo production of Footloose the Musical March 1–17.

Exclusive: Vanderpump Rules Stars Lala Kent & Scheana Shay Visit Ariana Madix Backstage at CHICAGO

Check out photos of Lala Kent and Scheana Shay visiting Ariana Madix at her opening night in Chicago. Earlier this week, she recently kicked off an 8-week limited engagement as Roxie Hart. Madix's opening night came just before the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules on Bravo.

Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway

Reality TV star Ariana Madix, known for 'Vanderpump Rules', made her Broadway debut January 29, in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Check out footage from her first curtain call in the video here!

Walter Bobbie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Walter Bobbie been in?

Walter Bobbie has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Walter Bobbie been in?

Walter Bobbie has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Walter Bobbie been nominated for?

Walter Bobbie has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bright Star," Outstanding Director by The Lortels for "Venus in Fur," and Outstanding Director of a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Irving Berlin's White Christmas." He has also received nominations for his work on "Sweet Charity," "Polish Joke," "Footloose," "Chicago," "A Grand Night for Singing," and "Crazy for You" in various categories such as Best Book of a Musical, Best Director, and Outstanding Featured Actor in both plays and musicals.

What awards has Walter Bobbie won?

Walter Bobbie has won several awards including Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Polish Joke," Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Chicago," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Chicago," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chicago."

How many shows has Walter Bobbie written?

Walter Bobbie has written 2 shows including A Grand Night for Singing (Conceiver), Footloose (Bookwriter).

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