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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Boss Mangan

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2011
Dog

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Tartaglia

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1999
Patrice Bombelles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Brother Alfred

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Scar [Replacement]

Scar [Replacement]

Scar [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1997
John Husted

Richard Nixon

Oleg Cassini

Monty

Jean Kennedy

Frank Sinatra

Black Jack Bouvier

Abraham Zapruder

A Chorus

[Broadway]
1994
Dobchinsky

[Broadway]
1993
Representative of Varro's

A Poet

Timon (Understudy)

[West End]
London Revival, 1962
Fiorello H. La Guardia


Movies

One of Us
[ 2017 ] Brent

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Derek Smith, The Green Bird

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Derek SmithHenry IV

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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.
Review: A TENDER THING at Barrington Stage Company

The production stars Derek Smith as Romeo and Candy Buckley as Juliet, both of whom are skilled and strong performers. Adept with their characterizations as well as the Shakespearian dialogue. Their embodiment of characters conceived by Shakespeare as teens, but as mature adults is remarkable. They do so completely, and in every conceivable way.
Casts Set for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING & FORGIVENESS at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the casts for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING, and FORGIVENESS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Turn Out To Honor Alfred Molina and Ann K. McDonald At the 2024 RUNNING OF THE BULLS Gala

Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Patrick Page & More to Star in TITUS ANDRONICUS at Red Bull Theater

Red Bull Theater has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Jesse Berger. Learn more bout the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White & More Will Lead Red Bull Theater's THE TEMPEST

Details have been announced for Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of The Tempest, starring Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, and more.
Santino Fontana, Miriam Silverman & More Kick Off Red Bull Theater's Anniversary Festival Monday

Join Stephen Moyer, Kristine Nielsen, Santino Fontana, Miriam Silverman, Jacob Ming-Trent, and more as they kick off Red Bull Theater’s Anniversary Festival this Monday.
Tony-Winner Miriam Silverman And Stephen Moyer To Star In MACBETH

Stephen Moyer from True Blood and Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman star in MACBETH for Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the play features a strong ensemble cast.
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 & 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!
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Santino Fontana & More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Hale Centre Theatre's AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS is Intrepid

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS on Hale Centre Theatre’s Centre Stage in Sandy is an intrepid, invigorating interpretation of a classic. The play itself is not as expressive as the production, but director Dave Tinney and his team of designers have made a series of bold choices that are certainly nothing you’ve seen before or are likely to see again.
MEDEA: RE-VERSED World Premiere, THE COUNTRY WIFE & More Set for Red Bull Theater 2023-24 Season

RED BULL THEATER has unveiled its 2023-’24 season, including a world premiere opening Off-Broadway and much more. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More

Red Bull Theater honored Julie Taymor with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 5th. See photos from inside the event. 
Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page

Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).
Review Roundup: THEATER CAMP Film Starring Ben Platt Comes to Theaters

Theater Camp stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Ayo Edebiri and Amy Sedaris. Ahead of its future release, check out what the critics who saw the film at Sundance thought. Read reviews for Theater Camp now!
Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsals For EVENTS By Bailey Williams With The Hearth Theater Company

Broadway World received an exclusive backstage look inside rehearsals for the World Premiere of EVENTS, a dark comedy by Bailey Williams (I thought I would die but I didn't at The Tank), directed by Sarah Blush (Sehnsucht at JACK).
Cast Announced for World Premiere of EVENTS at The Brick

The Hearth Theater Company in association with The Brick has announced casting for their World Premiere of Events, a dark comedy by Bailey Williams (I thought I would die but I didn't at The Tank), directed by Sarah Blush (Sehnsucht at JACK). The show will be presented at The Brick December 1-18.
Kelley Curran & More to Star in THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Revelation Reading at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has announced the cast for the next offering of a new season of in-person OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings, The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, directed by Jesse Berger.  Kelley Curran will tackle the titular role.
Photos: Inside Penguin Rep's 2022 Gala

Penguin Rep Theatre held its annual fundraising gala on Saturday September 10 in Stony Point. The 2022 honorees included Edie Falco, the multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winning actress, and stage manager Michael Palmer, who has overseen 20 productions for the Stony Point-based nonprofit professional theatre in Rockland and New York City.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derek Smith been in?

Derek Smith has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Derek Smith been in?

Derek Smith has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Derek Smith's first West End show?

Derek Smith's first West End show was Fiorello! which opened in 1962

What awards has Derek Smith been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Green Bird and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV.

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