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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensemble

Henry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Cutler (Understudy)

Slow Drag (Understudy)

Toledo (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1993
Moses

[Broadway]
1993
Captain la Hire

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1990
"Shorty" McGee


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

August, Osage County


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

August, Osage County

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Revisited Classics Stages Free Reading of Anton Chekhov's THREE SISTERS on 3/7

Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, co-adapted by Shawn Rene Graham and John-Martin Green is transposed to America in the early 1900s.  Set on a cavalry outpost in rural Texas, this is the tale of a group of cultured, intelligent blacks in turn-of-the-century America observing the kind of entitlement that wealthy whites had always taken for granted, and the price they pay for that entitlement. The reading is on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Paulo Szot Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC, 7/7

Tony Award winner Paulo Szot returns to the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, on Wednesday, July 7, returning after a leave to fulfill a previous opera commitment.
Paulo Szot Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC, 7/7

Tony Award winner Paulo Szot returns to the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, on Wednesday, July 7, returning after a leave to fulfill a previous opera commitment.
SOUTH PACIFIC Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary At at the Vivian Beaumont Theater 4/3

Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, celebrates its second anniversary tomorrow (Saturday, April 3) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Szot Returns to SOUTH PACIFIC, 3/31

Opera baritone Paulo Szot returns to the role of Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, this Wednesday (March 31) fresh from his triumphant Metropolitan Opera debut in their new production of Shostakovich's The Nose.
Laura Osnes Re-Joins SOUTH PACIFIC; Kelli O'Hara Takes Final Bow Jan. 3

Laura Osnes will return to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, January 5 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Kelli O'Hara, who originated the role in the production, will play her last performance on Sunday, January 3.
STAGE TUBE: SOUTH PACIFIC's Kelli O'Hara Sings at World Series Game 6

Tony Award-nominated actress Kelli O'Hara sang a thrilling version of 'God Bless America' at Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. O'Hara performed the classic song during the 7th inning stretch.
RIALTO CHATTER: Lincoln Center Terminates Contract of Accused 'PACIFIC' Stage Manager

CBS News reports that Lincoln Center has terminated the contract of Michael Brunner, the stage manager for the Tony Winning SOUTH PACIFIC, that has been accused of recording a video of an actress disrobing in a dressing room.
RIALTO CHATTER: 'PACIFIC' Stage Manager Arrested In Voyeurism Charge

The New York Post is reporting that a Lincoln Center stage manager for the Tony Winning SOUTH PACIFIC has been accused recording a video of an actress disrobing in a dressing room.
Kelli O'Hara Returns To SOUTH PACIFIC, 10/13

On Tuesday, October 13 Kelli O'Hara returns to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Kelli O'Hara Returns To SOUTH PACIFIC, 10/13

On Tuesday, October 13 Kelli O'Hara returns to the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
LCT's Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC Plays 500th Show 6/13

Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, will play its 500th performance this Saturday night, June 13, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Tony Winner Paulo Szot 'Sails Back' to SOUTH PACIFIC 4/14

SOUTH PACIFIC star Paulo Szot, who won the Tony for his performance as Emile de Becque and was on leave starring in a production of Carmen for Opera Toulouse returns tonight, Tuesday, April 14.
Photo Flash: Osnes And Pittsinger In SOUTH PACIFIC

Laura Osnes and David Pittsinger joined the cast of Lincoln Center's SOUTH PACIFIC on March 10. The pair took over for Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot in the Tony Award-winning Rodgers & Hammerstein musical.
SOUTH PACIFIC Star Osnes Chats Bdwy Roles with St. Paul Tribune

Laura Osnes has assumed the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara in the Tony winning Revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.
Osnes & Pittsinger Sail To SOUTH PACIFIC March 10

Tonight (March 10) Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara and David Pittsinger will again take over the role of Emile de Becque.
Osnes & Pittsinger Join SOUTH PACIFIC March 10

Tomorrow night (March 10) Laura Osnes will assume the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush replacing Kelli O'Hara and David Pittsinger will again take over the role of Emile de Becque.
SOUTH PACIFIC'S Samonsky is New Cable 1/6, Anderson and Caplan 'Promoted' Too

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced today three upcoming cast changes in three featured roles in its award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, directed by Bartlett Sher at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Beginning Tuesday, January 6, Andrew Samonsky will assume the role of Lt. Joseph Cable, Eric Anderson the role of Stewpot and Matt Caplan the role of Professor, succeeding, respectively, Matthew Morrison, Victor Hawks and Noah Weisberg.
Masterworks Broadway Presents 'South Pacific' Podcasts

Masterworks Broadway, in celebration of the critically acclaimed 2008 Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, proudly presents new episodes of 'Masterworks Broadway Podcast Theatre,' the acclaimed podcast series.
'South Pacific' Number One on Billboard's Cast Album Chart

The 2008 Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific (Sony BMG Masterworks Broadway) currently leads the Billboard Cast Album Chart.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Helmar Augustus Cooper been in?

Helmar Augustus Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Helmar Augustus Cooper been in?

Helmar Augustus Cooper has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Helmar Augustus Cooper been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Osage County and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Osage County.

What awards has Helmar Augustus Cooper won?

Helmar Augustus Cooper has won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Osage County.

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