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Birth Place: Middleton, CT

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BIO

James Naughton won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Long Day's Journey Into Night in 1971. He went on to star with Geneviève Bujold in Antigone which was later made into a film in 1974. He starred in the musical I Love My Wife in 1977 and in the drama Whose Life is it Anyway? opposite Mary Tyler Moore in 1980. He won his first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1990 for City of Angels. In 1997 he won a second Tony Award with his portrayal of lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago. He created the lead role of Willy Brandt, Chancellor of West Germany, in the highly acclaimed drama Democracy in 2004. He has directed several plays in New York, including the 2002 revival of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, starring his close personal friend Paul Newman, which was filmed for cable TV in 2003. He also appears in cabarets in New York City, including Manhattan Theater Club and Caroline's Comedy Club.

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STAGE CREDITS

Democracy Democracy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Willy Brandt
Prymate
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Avrum
No Strings
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Chicago
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Billy Flynn
Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
[Broadway]
1992
Philip McKenzie
City of Angels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Stone
Whose Life is it Anyway?
[Broadway]
1980
Dr. David Scott
I Love My Wife
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Wally
Tom Jones
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1976
Performer
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

Productions

Our Town
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Price
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director

Movies

The Paper Chase
[ 1973 ] Kevin Brooks
Diary of the Dead
[ 1976 ] George
Second Wind
[ 1976 ] Roger
A Stranger Is Watching
[ 1982 ] Steve Peterson
Cat's Eye
[ 1985 ] Hugh
The Glass Menagerie
[ 1987 ] Jim O Connor the gentleman caller
The Good Mother
[ 1988 ] Brian Dunlop
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Gil Griffin
The Proprietor
[ 1996 ] New York - Texans
First Kid
[ 1996 ] President Davenport
Oxygen
[ 1999 ] Clark Hannon
Labor Pains
[ 2000 ] Dr. Senior
Fascination
[ 2004 ] Patrick Doherty
Factory Girl
[ 2006 ] Fuzzy Sedgwick
The Devil Wears Prada
[ 2006 ] Stephen
Suburban Girl
[ 2007 ] Robert Eisenberg
Childless
[ 2008 ] Harvey
Clear Blue Tuesday
[ 2009 ] Executive
The Word
[ 2013 ] Mike Sheehy
Equity
[ 2016 ] John
The Independents
[ 2018 ] Officer Sanders

TV Shows

Ally McBeal
George McBeal
And Just Like That...
Big's Brother
Brooklyn Bridge
Lieutenant Monahan, Patrick Monahan
Faraday and Company
Steve Faraday
Gossip Girl
William van der Bilt
Hostages
President Paul Kincaid
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Charlie Moss
Odd Mom Out
Larry Manassian
The Cosby Mysteries
Det. Sully

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Solo Performance

James Naughton, James Naughton: Street of Dreams

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

James Naughton, Chicago

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actor - Musical

James Naughton , Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

James Naughton, Chicago

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actor - Musical

James Naughton, City of Angels


winner
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

James Naughton, City of Angels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

James Naughton, City of Angels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Vernon Rice Award

Jame Naughton, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1971 - Performance

James Naughton, Long Day's Journey Into Night

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Celebrate 20 Years of the Breithaupt Brothers' Songbook at Joe's Pub

Celebrate 20 years of the Breithaupt Brothers' songbook at Joe's Pub. Featuring performances by James Naughton, Catherine Russell, and more, this event showcases timeless tunes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advanceme Photo
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.
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Broadway Stars Perform For Sandy Hook Promise Next Month

Broadway stars are often asked to support causes and to give of their talent to raise money. The Benefit for Sandy Hook Promise being held in Fairfield Connecticut was the brainchild of Dodie Petit, who performed on Broadway in Cats and Phantom of the Opera.
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Broadway Stars To Raise Money For Sandy Hook Promise in September

“The Best of Broadway,' a Benefit Performance for Sandy Hook Promise, hosted by Tony Award winner James Naughton and folk legend Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step will be held September 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm at SHU Community Theater in Fairfield, CT.
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Sara Bareilles To Give Special Concert To Benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival

Sara Bareilles will perform a special concert to benefit Williamstown Theatre Festival. The event also marks the return of WTF Cabaret, featuring various artists and hosts.
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The Music Conservatory of Westchester To Host 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala

The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community music school in White Plains, NY, will honor celebrated Broadway heavy-hitters and stars of the big and small screen at its annual fundraiser— the 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala.
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Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!
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Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
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Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 12 for the organization’s fifth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights.
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Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport. 
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It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

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Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

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ESPECIAL: CHICAGO cumple 27 años en Broadway Photo
ESPECIAL: CHICAGO cumple 27 años en Broadway

Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 27 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Naughton been in?

James Naughton has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has James Naughton been in?

James Naughton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Naughton been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for James Naughton: Street of Dreams , Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for City of Angels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels, Vernon Rice Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night.

What awards has James Naughton won?

James Naughton has won several prestigious awards, including: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for City of Angels - Vernon Rice Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night.

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