James Coco
Date of Death: February 25, 1987 (56)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on James Coco:
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced (Nov 7, 2024)
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December (Sep 21, 2024)
Neil Simon's LITTLE ME to be Presented at Naples' TheatreZone in March (Feb 9, 2024)
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced (Nov 7, 2024)
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December (Sep 21, 2024)
Neil Simon's LITTLE ME to be Presented at Naples' TheatreZone in March (Feb 9, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Otto Schnitzler
Flo Eggleston, Amos Pinchley
Mr. Worst, Otto Schnitzler, Prince Chernet
Mr. Worst
Prince Cherney
Amos Pinchley
Flo Eggleston
Productions
Movies
Generation
[ 1969 ] Mr. Blatto
[ 1969 ] Mr. Blatto
The Strawberry Statement
[ 1970 ] Grocer
[ 1970 ] Grocer
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
[ 1970 ] Mario
[ 1970 ] Mario
End of the Road
[ 1970 ] School Man
[ 1970 ] School Man
Such Good Friends
[ 1971 ] Timmy
[ 1971 ] Timmy
A New Leaf
[ 1971 ] Uncle Harry
[ 1971 ] Uncle Harry
Man of La Mancha
[ 1972 ] Sancho Panza
[ 1972 ] Sancho Panza
The Wild Party
[ 1975 ] Jolly Grimm
[ 1975 ] Jolly Grimm
Murder by Death
[ 1976 ] Milo Perrier
[ 1976 ] Milo Perrier
Charleston
[ 1977 ] Joe Lo Monaco
[ 1977 ] Joe Lo Monaco
The Cheap Detective
[ 1978 ] Marcel
[ 1978 ] Marcel
Scavenger Hunt
[ 1979 ] Henri
[ 1979 ] Henri
Wholly Moses!
[ 1980 ] Hyssop
[ 1980 ] Hyssop
Only When I Laugh
[ 1981 ] Jimmy
[ 1981 ] Jimmy
The Muppets Take Manhattan
[ 1984 ] Mr. Skeffington
[ 1984 ] Mr. Skeffington
Hunk
[ 1987 ] Dr. D
[ 1987 ] Dr. D
The Chair
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer
That's Adequate
[ 1989 ] Max Roebling
[ 1989 ] Max Roebling
TV Shows
The Love Boat
Lou Tangle, Lou Stevens, Marion Atkins, the Author
Lou Tangle, Lou Stevens, Marion Atkins, the Author
Who's the Boss?
Nick Milano
Nick Milano
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 1977 - Performance
James CocoThe Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
James Coco , Last of the Red Hot Lovers
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance
James Coco, Next
winner
Obie Awards - 1968 - Performance
James Coco, Fragments
winner
Obie Awards - 1961 - Performance
James Coco, The Moon in the Yellow River
Videos
News
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
Neil Simon's LITTLE ME to be Presented at Naples' TheatreZone in March
Neil Simon’s hysterical musical, Little Me, will debut at Naples’ TheatreZone. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Neil Simon’s hysterical musical, Little Me, will debut at Naples’ TheatreZone. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Opens At Centenary Stage Company
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Enchanted Edition opens December 1 at 7:30 pm in Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre. Performances will run December 1-11 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Enchanted Edition opens December 1 at 7:30 pm in Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre. Performances will run December 1-11 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
Centenary Stage Company Announces Casting For Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Performances will run December 1-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Performances will run December 1-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Fall Opportunities Abound For Area Youth At Centenary Stage Company
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
Applications for Centenary Theatre Company's Young Performers Workshop Being Accepted Through September 9
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL & More Headline BroadwayHD February Lineup
BroadwayHD is bringing a diverse roster of programming to their site this month. Starting February 1, movie musical classics Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which was nominated for five Academy Awards® including 'Best Picture,” and Man of La Mancha starring Peter O’Toole and Sophia Loren, will join the service.
BroadwayHD is bringing a diverse roster of programming to their site this month. Starting February 1, movie musical classics Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which was nominated for five Academy Awards® including 'Best Picture,” and Man of La Mancha starring Peter O’Toole and Sophia Loren, will join the service.
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Co's WALLY'S CAFE
We are back! The Alcove Dinner Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with the hilarious production of Wally’s Café by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark. Wally’s Café opened on Broadway in 1981, starring James Coco, Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers. Performances dates are every Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-20. Social hour is 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins after dinner. Dinner selections and prices are on the Alcove and MTVarts website. The Alcove Restaurant, 116 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com MTVarts gives generous support to the dinner theater. Please join us for “Welcome Home” an original musical based on the memoir by a Vietnam veteran. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
We are back! The Alcove Dinner Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with the hilarious production of Wally’s Café by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark. Wally’s Café opened on Broadway in 1981, starring James Coco, Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers. Performances dates are every Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-20. Social hour is 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins after dinner. Dinner selections and prices are on the Alcove and MTVarts website. The Alcove Restaurant, 116 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com MTVarts gives generous support to the dinner theater. Please join us for “Welcome Home” an original musical based on the memoir by a Vietnam veteran. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
The Dallas Opera's 2020 'Maria Callas Award' is Given Posthumously to Terrence McNally
Terrence McNally, the legendary American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist will posthumously receive The Dallas Opera's most prestigious honor, 'The Maria Callas Award,' in recognition of his contribution to two landmark events in the company's history.
Terrence McNally, the legendary American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist will posthumously receive The Dallas Opera's most prestigious honor, 'The Maria Callas Award,' in recognition of his contribution to two landmark events in the company's history.
Photo Flashback: Rita Moreno After a Performance of WALLY'S CAFE in 1981
Today, we're taking a look back in our archives with this photo of Rita Moreno from 1981!
Today, we're taking a look back in our archives with this photo of Rita Moreno from 1981!
Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Legendary Playwright Terrence McNally
One of modern drama's most prolific playwrights, Terrence McNally, sits down with Rob and Kevin to look at his upcoming production of Frankie and Johnny In The Clair De Lune, as well as take a look back on his incredible career which includes such shows as Love! Valor! Compassion! Master Class, It's Only a Play, The Ritz, and writing the book to such musicals as The Rink, Ragtime, A Man of No Importance, and many more.
One of modern drama's most prolific playwrights, Terrence McNally, sits down with Rob and Kevin to look at his upcoming production of Frankie and Johnny In The Clair De Lune, as well as take a look back on his incredible career which includes such shows as Love! Valor! Compassion! Master Class, It's Only a Play, The Ritz, and writing the book to such musicals as The Rink, Ragtime, A Man of No Importance, and many more.
BWW Review: LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
The works of Neil Simon should come with a warning label: be prepared for a thorough, generous douse of comedy.
The works of Neil Simon should come with a warning label: be prepared for a thorough, generous douse of comedy.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Mary Gordon Murray
Today's subject Mary Gordon Murray is currently living her theatre life onstage at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater playing Fräulein Schneider in the national tour of Cabaret. The production plays through August 6th.
Today's subject Mary Gordon Murray is currently living her theatre life onstage at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater playing Fräulein Schneider in the national tour of Cabaret. The production plays through August 6th.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up. The free outdoor festival returns Monday evenings at sunset, beginning June 19 and running through August 21.
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up. The free outdoor festival returns Monday evenings at sunset, beginning June 19 and running through August 21.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up.
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up.
Oh, What a Beautiful Day! OKLAHOMA!, KISS ME, KATE and MAN OF LA MANCHA to Hit Blu-ray This Spring
This spring, bring home a trio of celebrated Broadway favorites on Blu-ray with new releases from home entertainment imprint Shout Broadway.
This spring, bring home a trio of celebrated Broadway favorites on Blu-ray with new releases from home entertainment imprint Shout Broadway.
FRIDAY 5 (+1) on Thursday: DADDY'S DYIN'...WHO'S GOT THE WILL's Dunlop, Lewis and Speir
Those wacky denizens of Lowake, Texas - members of the Turnover clan - return to the stage tonight in search of their daddy's last will and testament in The Larry Keeton Theatre's production of Del Shore's chicken-fried comedy Daddy's Dyin'…Who's Got the Will? Running through May 6, the raucous, downhome comedy features a cast of Nashville favorites including Tonya Pewitt, Memory Strong-Smith, Natalie Royal Herb, Jonathan Hunter, Benny Jones, Linda Speir, Drew Dunlop and Natalie Lewis.
Those wacky denizens of Lowake, Texas - members of the Turnover clan - return to the stage tonight in search of their daddy's last will and testament in The Larry Keeton Theatre's production of Del Shore's chicken-fried comedy Daddy's Dyin'…Who's Got the Will? Running through May 6, the raucous, downhome comedy features a cast of Nashville favorites including Tonya Pewitt, Memory Strong-Smith, Natalie Royal Herb, Jonathan Hunter, Benny Jones, Linda Speir, Drew Dunlop and Natalie Lewis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Coco been in?
James Coco has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has James Coco been in?
James Coco has not appeared in the West End
What awards has James Coco been nominated for?
James Coco has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie," a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play nomination at the Tony Awards for "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," an Outstanding Performance nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "Next," and Performance nominations at the Obie Awards for both "Fragments" and "The Moon in the Yellow River."
What awards has James Coco won?
James Coco has won several awards for his performances in various Broadway shows. He received an Obie Award for his performance in "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie" and another Obie Award for his performance in "Fragments." He also won an Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Next." Additionally, Coco received an Obie Award for his performance in "The Moon in the Yellow River." These accolades highlight his talent and success in the theater industry.
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