James Leo Ryan
Also Credited As: Jim Ryan
Latest News on James Leo Ryan:
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College (Jul 31, 2023)
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour (Dec 19, 2022)
Artists at Play & A Noise Within's 'Noise Now' Series to Present Free Reading of MARABELLA by Boni B. Alvarez (Sep 6, 2022)
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College (Jul 31, 2023)
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour (Dec 19, 2022)
Artists at Play & A Noise Within's 'Noise Now' Series to Present Free Reading of MARABELLA by Boni B. Alvarez (Sep 6, 2022)
BIO
JAMES LEO RYAN was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating from Denison University, he moved to NYC, where he made his Broadway debut playing Rooster in ANNIE opposite Nell Carter. Other Broadway/National Tour credits include Smee in PETER PAN with Cathy Rigby, Claquesous in LES MISÉRABLES with Colm WIlkinson, Pete in SHOW BOAT with Cloris Leachman, and Reuben in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT with Sam Harris. James made his Carnegie Hall debut in JUBILEE with Tyne Daly and played Jigger in CAROUSEL with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. His Los Angeles musical theatre credits include Jigger in CAROUSEL, Charlie in BUSKER ALLEY, Willard in FOOTLOOSE, and Ethan in THE FULL MONTY. His regional theatre credits include Fagin in OLIVER!, Sharpe in EQUIVOCATION, Ellard in THE FOREIGNER, Georgie in THE LAST MASS AT SAINT CASIMIR'S, Peachy in THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, and Leo in THE LITTLE FOXES. He has guest starred on numerous television shows, and his most notable film credits include SPECIES lll with Natasha Henstridge, NO ORDINARY HERO with Marlee Matlin, and A LIGHT BENEATH THEIR FEET with Taryn Manning.
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STAGE CREDITS
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Claquesous [Replacement]
Thenardier (Understudy) [Replacement]
News
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Two Stephens College Conservatory Faculty Star in National Tour
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty John Hemphill and Lisa Brescia are starring in the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway national tour. Brescia plays Heidi Hansen and Hemphill plays Larry Murphy.
Artists at Play & A Noise Within's 'Noise Now' Series to Present Free Reading of MARABELLA by Boni B. Alvarez
Artists at Play has partnered with A Noise Within’s ‘Noise Now’ community engagement series to present free reading of Marabella by Boni B. Alvarez on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Artists at Play has partnered with A Noise Within’s ‘Noise Now’ community engagement series to present free reading of Marabella by Boni B. Alvarez on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Spotlight on the Faculty of Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts
The Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty includes Broadway actors, ballet masters, theatre managers and artistic directors, and a regular rotation of working artists.
The Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts faculty includes Broadway actors, ballet masters, theatre managers and artistic directors, and a regular rotation of working artists.
BWW Review: Stellar Revival of DRIVING MISS DAISY at the Colony Theatre
Alfred Uhry's 1987 Pulitzer-Prize winning play Driving Miss Daisy is receiving a rare and outstanding revival at the Colony Theatre starring Donna Mills. It originally played off-Broadway and was filmed in 1989 with Jessica Tandy. The play recounts the relationship between Daisy Werthan (Mills) a white Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur Hoke Colburn (Arthur Richardson). This current production plays the Colony through December 10 only.
Alfred Uhry's 1987 Pulitzer-Prize winning play Driving Miss Daisy is receiving a rare and outstanding revival at the Colony Theatre starring Donna Mills. It originally played off-Broadway and was filmed in 1989 with Jessica Tandy. The play recounts the relationship between Daisy Werthan (Mills) a white Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur Hoke Colburn (Arthur Richardson). This current production plays the Colony through December 10 only.
Photo Flash: First Look at Donna Mills Led DRIVING MISS DAISY
The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a new production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy starring Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills.
The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a new production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy starring Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills.
James Leo Ryan and Arthur Richardson Join Donna Mills In DRIVING MISS DAISY at The Colony Theatre
Broadway veteran James Leo Ryan and stage and screen actor Arthur Richardson will join Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills to complete the cast of The Colony Theatre's production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy.
Broadway veteran James Leo Ryan and stage and screen actor Arthur Richardson will join Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills to complete the cast of The Colony Theatre's production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy.
The Colony Theatre Announces Donna Mills to Star in DRIVING MISS DAISY
The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a new production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy starring Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Heather Provost, the cast will also feature Broadway veteran James Leo Ryan and stage and screen actor Arthur Richardson. There will be two preview performances on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 at 8pm, and opening is set for Saturday, November 4 at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through December 10.
The Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a new production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy starring Emmy Award-winner Donna Mills. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Heather Provost, the cast will also feature Broadway veteran James Leo Ryan and stage and screen actor Arthur Richardson. There will be two preview performances on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3 at 8pm, and opening is set for Saturday, November 4 at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through December 10.
Photo Flash: Funny, Tragic and Provocative FIXED Premieres at the Echo
The Echo Theater Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with a funny, tragic and provocative new play by Los Angeles' own Boni B. Alvarez. Dually inspired by Calder n's Spanish Golden Age Drama The Physician Of His Own Honor and the 1990 documentary Paris is Burning, which detailed New York's then-underground drag queen ball culture, Alvarez ups the stakes by setting his story in the heart of L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown. Echo company member Rodney Todirects the world premiere of Fixed, now throughOct. 22 at Atwater Village Theatre.
The Echo Theater Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with a funny, tragic and provocative new play by Los Angeles' own Boni B. Alvarez. Dually inspired by Calder n's Spanish Golden Age Drama The Physician Of His Own Honor and the 1990 documentary Paris is Burning, which detailed New York's then-underground drag queen ball culture, Alvarez ups the stakes by setting his story in the heart of L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown. Echo company member Rodney Todirects the world premiere of Fixed, now throughOct. 22 at Atwater Village Theatre.
Funny, Tragic and Provocative New Play FIXED to Continue Echo Theater's 20th Season
The Echo Theater Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with a funny, tragic and provocative new play by Los Angeles' own Boni B. Alvarez.
The Echo Theater Company continues its 20th Anniversary Season with a funny, tragic and provocative new play by Los Angeles' own Boni B. Alvarez.
BWW Review: DEAR WORLD Concert Reading Beguiles at VPAC
Great works of literature are often beautifully adapted into opera and ballet. Think of Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, to name just one. Jean Giraudoux's The Madwoman of Chaillot is also tremendously passionate and digs deep into the female psyche, producing emotional rhythms that lend themselves to music. Whereas Lorca's work concentrates on sexual repression, Giraudoux's is more romantic and... goes a step further into the realm of championing a cause, a desire to right human wrongs and change the world.
Great works of literature are often beautifully adapted into opera and ballet. Think of Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba, to name just one. Jean Giraudoux's The Madwoman of Chaillot is also tremendously passionate and digs deep into the female psyche, producing emotional rhythms that lend themselves to music. Whereas Lorca's work concentrates on sexual repression, Giraudoux's is more romantic and... goes a step further into the realm of championing a cause, a desire to right human wrongs and change the world.
BWW Review: Punchy Characters And Catchy Tunes Carry The Show In OLIVER!
BWW Review: BWW Review: Punchy Characters And Catchy Tunes Carry The Show In OLIVER!
BWW Review: BWW Review: Punchy Characters And Catchy Tunes Carry The Show In OLIVER!
Nathaniel Hackmann, James Leo Ryan & Kathryn Porterfield to Star in TUTS' OLIVER!; Full Cast Set!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has introduced the cast of Oliver! This classic comes to life on the stage from April 5 - 17, 2016 in Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has introduced the cast of Oliver! This classic comes to life on the stage from April 5 - 17, 2016 in Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo Coverage: JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Musical Premieres at La Mirada Theatre
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the World Premiere musical and the fourth show of their 2014-2015 season, the runaway hit of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Musical, music, lyrics and book by Lindsay Warren Baker & Amanda Jacobs, based on the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, with music direction by Timothy Splain, choreography by Jeffry Denman, and directed by Igor Goldin. JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Musical will run through Sunday, May 10, 2015 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the World Premiere musical and the fourth show of their 2014-2015 season, the runaway hit of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Musical, music, lyrics and book by Lindsay Warren Baker & Amanda Jacobs, based on the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, with music direction by Timothy Splain, choreography by Jeffry Denman, and directed by Igor Goldin. JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Musical will run through Sunday, May 10, 2015 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
BWW Review: Last Chance to See a Legendary Peter Pan
CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN National Tour completes its journey in Boston where it all began for the star in 1989, with the final performance Sunday evening, April 28, at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. Rigby gives a magical performance in an imaginative and inspiring production, supported by a cast of the highest order. Brent Barrett is a virile Captain Hook and the entire ensemble has boundless talent and energy. Life is filled with regrets - don't let missing out on this be one of yours.
CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN National Tour completes its journey in Boston where it all began for the star in 1989, with the final performance Sunday evening, April 28, at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. Rigby gives a magical performance in an imaginative and inspiring production, supported by a cast of the highest order. Brent Barrett is a virile Captain Hook and the entire ensemble has boundless talent and energy. Life is filled with regrets - don't let missing out on this be one of yours.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 20, Part 2 - NEWSIES, ONCE Send More Love to Boston & First SIP from Paper Mill's 'MODERN MILLIE'!
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 20th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured more love to Boston from NEWSIES and ONCE, plus pics from MATILDA, PIPPIN, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PETER PAN, Paper Mill's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, La Mirada's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and more!
BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 20th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured more love to Boston from NEWSIES and ONCE, plus pics from MATILDA, PIPPIN, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PETER PAN, Paper Mill's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, La Mirada's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and more!
BWW Reviews: Cathy Rigby Still Soars as the Boy Who Won't Grow Up in PETER PAN
At 60, Rigby shows no signs of slowing down in a role she has been playing off and on for the last four decades
At 60, Rigby shows no signs of slowing down in a role she has been playing off and on for the last four decades
BWW Reviews: Cathy Rigby Keeps PETER PAN Soaring High
Peter Pan/a musical production of the play by Sir James Barrie/lyrics by Carolyn Leigh & music by Moose Charlap/additional lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green; additional music by Jule Styne/directed by Glenn Casale/Pantages Theatre/through January 27
Peter Pan/a musical production of the play by Sir James Barrie/lyrics by Carolyn Leigh & music by Moose Charlap/additional lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green; additional music by Jule Styne/directed by Glenn Casale/Pantages Theatre/through January 27
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 12 - NICE WORK Marks 300th Performance, #SIP Heads to Holland and More!
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT celebrating their 300th performance, Jennie Ford's daughter bringing some cuteness backstage at EVITA, and shots from THE FANTASTICKS, PETER PAN, LES MISERABLES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Plus, the SIP trend has now reached The Netherlands; see photos from productions of ANNIE, SHREK and more in Holland!
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT celebrating their 300th performance, Jennie Ford's daughter bringing some cuteness backstage at EVITA, and shots from THE FANTASTICKS, PETER PAN, LES MISERABLES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Plus, the SIP trend has now reached The Netherlands; see photos from productions of ANNIE, SHREK and more in Holland!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Leo Ryan been in?
James Leo Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has James Leo Ryan been in?
James Leo Ryan has not appeared in the West End.
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