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Robert LuPone

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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BIO

Robert LuPone is a seasoned actor with over four decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Born on July 29, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, LuPone grew up with a passion for the arts. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he honed his acting skills and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.


LuPone's Broadway career began in 1975 when he appeared in the original production of "A Chorus Line." He played the role of Zach, the demanding director who puts the dancers through their paces. The show was a critical and commercial success, running for over 6,000 performances and winning numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
In the years that followed, LuPone continued to work on Broadway, appearing in productions such as "True West," "Late Nite Comic," and "The Magic Show." He also starred in the Off-Broadway productions of "Sweeney Todd" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," among others.
LuPone's television and film career began in the 1980s, and he quickly became a familiar face on the small and big screens. He had recurring roles on popular TV shows such as "All My Children," "Law & Order," and "The Sopranos." He also appeared in films such as "The Doors," "Just Looking," and "The Jerky Boys."
Despite his success in television and film, LuPone remained dedicated to the stage. In 1990, he co-founded the MCC Theater in New York City, which has since become one of the city's leading Off-Broadway theaters. He has also directed several plays, including "The Jazz Singer" and "The School for Scandal."
In 2015, LuPone returned to Broadway in the revival of "A View from the Bridge." He played the role of the lawyer Alfieri, earning critical acclaim for his performance. The show went on to win the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
LuPone has also made a name for himself in the world of cabaret. He has performed at some of New York City's most prestigious venues, including the Café Carlyle and Feinstein's/54 Below. His shows often feature songs from the Great American Songbook, as well as original material.
Throughout his career, LuPone has received numerous awards and nominations for his work. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in "A Chorus Line," and has won several Drama Desk Awards for his work in Off-Broadway productions. In 2018, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Off-Broadway Alliance.
In addition to his work in the arts, LuPone is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several institutions, including the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New York Film Academy. He is also a member of the faculty at the Atlantic Acting School, where he teaches acting and directing.
LuPone has been married to his wife, dancer and choreographer Tracy Shayne, since 1988. The couple has two children together, and they often collaborate on theatrical projects.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Arnold Burns

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Saul Kimmer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Alfieri [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Roy

[Broadway]
1990
Pavel Fyodorovich Abolyaninov

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
David Ackerman

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Bob Hawkins/M.P./3rd Hooded Man

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Older John/Stuart Sutcliffe/Les Chadwick/Brian Epstein

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Andrew Call

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1980
Glenn

[Broadway]
1977
The Dauphin

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1977
Akhnaton

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976
Zach

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Zach [Replacement]

Zach [Replacement]

Zach [Replacement]

Zach [Replacement]

Zach

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Zach

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1974
Manny

[Off-Broadway]
1971
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Ensemble

Acrobat

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1968
A-Rab

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Artistic Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Founding Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Executive Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Oboe

Movies

Jesus Christ Superstar
[ 1973 ] Apostle James
High Stakes
[ 1989 ] John Stratton
The Doors
[ 1991 ] Music Manager Bob Lupone
Dead Presidents
[ 1995 ] Attorney Salvatore Rizzo
A Modern Affair
[ 1995 ] Ben
Palookaville
[ 1995 ] Ralph Robert Lupone
Heartbreak Hospital
[ 2002 ] Hal
The Door in the Floor
[ 2004 ] Mendelssohn
Indocumentados
[ 2004 ] Priest
Come Away with Me
[ 2005 ] Fred
Mentor
[ 2006 ] Franklin Burier
Funny Games
[ 2007 ] Robert
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Ted
Breaking Point
[ 2009 ] Frank Donnelly
Isn't It Delicious
[ 2013 ] Sam Spenser

TV Shows

All My Children
Zach Grayson
Another World
Neal Cory
Guiding Light
Leo Flynn, District Attorney
Law & Order
Marc Bransom
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Nelson Broome
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paretto, Gabriel Gorromini, Brooks Harmon
Loving
Leonard Brill, Charley Nichols
Ryan's Hope
Chester Wallace
The Sopranos
Dr. Bruce Cusamano

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Robert LuPone, Frozen

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Robert LuPone , A Chorus Line

News


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Photos: On The Red Carpet at MCC's MISCAST 2022

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Photos: SPACE DOGS Celebrates Opening Night at MCC

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert LuPone been in?

Robert LuPone has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert LuPone been in?

Robert LuPone has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert LuPone been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Chorus Line.

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