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BIO

LCT: Henry IV (Drama Desk Award). Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Iceman Cometh, Waitress, The Audience, Rocky, The Best Man, A Man for All Seasons. New York: Shakespeare in the Park, The Bridge Project at BAM, Playwrights Horizons, City Center Encores!, The Acting Company. Over 200 regional productions. Recent film credits include True Grit, Lincoln, Bridge of Spies and Zero Charisma. Over 250 television credits including “The King of Queens,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Gilmore Girls.” Former Artistic Director of three professional companies, an award-winning playwright and translator, an Emeritus Professor of English and a Shakespeare scholar.

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STAGE CREDITS

Camelot Camelot
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Pellinore
Merlyn
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Judge Taylor [Replacement]
Judge Taylor
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Joe
The Iceman Cometh The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Piet Wetjoen
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Joe
The Audience The Audience
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Winston Churchill
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Mickey
Gore Vidal's The Best Man Gore Vidal's The Best Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer
Where's Charley? Where's Charley?
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Revival, 2011
Spettigue
A Man For All Seasons A Man For All Seasons
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry IV Henry IV
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Owen Glendower
Chief Justice Warwick
King Henry IV (Understudy)
QED
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2001
Voice
Freedomland
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Noah
The Lower Depths
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Bubnov
The Hostage
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Pat
Women Beware Women
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Fabritio/ Ensemble
The School for Scandal
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Sir Oliver Surface/ Gentleman

Productions

MacbethMacbeth
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Dramaturg
Julius CaesarJulius Caesar
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dramaturg
Henry IVHenry IV
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Dramaturg

Movies

Nuts
[ 1987 ] Judge Lawrence Block
Like Father Like Son
[ 1987 ] Old Man Morrison
Clean and Sober
[ 1988 ] Bob
Funny Farm
[ 1988 ] Marion Corey Jr.
Permanent Record
[ 1988 ] Mr. McBain
The Silence at Bethany
[ 1988 ] Sam Mitgang
Sunset
[ 1988 ] William Singer
The Fabulous Baker Boys
[ 1989 ] Charlie
Wired
[ 1989 ] Whington Post Editor
Ghost Dad
[ 1990 ] Mr. Seymour
Child's Play 3
[ 1991 ] Colonel Cochrane
Eve of Destruction
[ 1991 ] Singleton
The Temp
[ 1993 ] Dr. Feldman
Undercover Blues
[ 1993 ] Police Captain
The Swan Princess
[ 1994 ] King William
Stuart Saves His Family
[ 1995 ] Intervention Counselor
Flubber
[ 1997 ] Minister
Bean
[ 1997 ] Tucker, Psenger
The Siege
[ 1998 ] Senator Wright
The Muse
[ 1999 ] Dr. Jacobson
Thirteen Days
[ 2000 ] Arthur Lundahl
The Fighting Temptations
[ 2003 ] Mr. Fairchild
True Grit
[ 2010 ] Col. Stonehill
The Eagle
[ 2011 ] Claudius
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] John Usher
Zero Charisma
[ 2013 ] Greg Goran
Bridge of Spies
[ 2015 ] Judge Byers

TV Shows

Dear John
David Hennessey, David
Desperate Housewives
Reverend Sikes
Diagnosis Murder
Monsignor D'Amico, Elton Malone
Doctor Doctor
Dr. Harold Stratford
Down Home
Walt McCrorey
Drexell's Class
Roscoe Davis
Gilmore Girls
Hanlin Charleston
Huff
Jim Sullivan
Jack & Bobby
Merle Horstradt
L.A. Law
Marshall Hygate
Murder, She Wrote
Buford Hazlitt, Dennis Moylan, Neal Gillen
My Two Dads
Herb Kelcher
Providence
Dick Johnson, Rev. Steinflash
Soul Man
Bishop Peter Jerome
The Big Bang Theory
Santa
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
Elliot
The King of Queens
Joe Heffernan
The Mentalist
Professor Papadakis, Christo Papadakis
The Practice
Judge William Aldrich, Judge Lander

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Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire Photo
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season Photo
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season

Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre Photo
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre

Winnie Holzman’s new comedy, Choice, will wrap up its acclaimed run on Sunday June 2 at the Berlind Theatre at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center.
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month Photo
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month

The filmed version of Waitress the Musical hits UK cinemas next month. Get a sneak peek of the production with a new trailer!
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month Photo
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month

The filmed version of Waitress will be released in UK cinemas next month! The musical, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will be screened across the country on 20 June 2024.
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson Photo
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & Photo
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & More

Following the success of audio comedy Twits in Love,  the Broadway Podcast Network will release a new season of the self-proclaimed “steampunk distraction” by Tom Alan Robbins with Twits in Peril.  Listen to an episode!
Steven Skybell, Christine Pedi & More to Star in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Gingold Theatric Photo
Steven Skybell, Christine Pedi & More to Star in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Gingold Theatrical Group

Gingold Theatrical Group will continue the 19th season of Project Shaw with Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McK Photo
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For ANTONY & CLEOPATRA From Red Bull Theater Photo
Cast Set For ANTONY & CLEOPATRA From Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPAT Photo
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
The Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at 'Fantastic Journeys' Gal Photo
The Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at 'Fantastic Journeys' Gala

The Acting Company has announced that Stephen McKinley Henderson will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala.
John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater Photo
John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date; DVD & Blu-Ray Release Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date; DVD & Blu-Ray Release Announced

The live capture of Waitress the Musical is now available to own on digital platforms. The new release will now allow audiences to stream the filmed version of the Broadway musical from their homes using apps like Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. The film stars Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more.
Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater Photo
Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Extends Run In Theaters Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Extends Run In Theaters

Due to popular demand, the live capture of Waitress: the Musical is extending its run in movie theaters nationwide!
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Makes Box Office Top 10 Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Makes Box Office Top 10

The live capture of Waitress: the Musical made it into the top 10 at the box office over the weekend. Starring Sara Bareilles, the film came in at #8 at the domestic box office, passing an estimated $3.2 million during its opening weekend. The film played on 1,214 screens in the U.S. and Canada.
WAITRESS Film Will Be Available for Streaming and VOD Photo
WAITRESS Film Will Be Available for Streaming and VOD

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Waitress: the Musical film will be made available for streaming and VOD.
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How many Broadway shows has Dakin Matthews been in?

Dakin Matthews has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

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Dakin Matthews has not appeared in the West End.

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