James Patterson
Latest News on James Patterson:
Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER (Nov 21, 2024)
Dolly Parton Sets World Premiere for New Symphonic Concert (Oct 23, 2024)
Dolly Parton Joins Female Country Stars on New Version of 'Gonna Be You' (Oct 14, 2024)
Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER (Nov 21, 2024)
Dolly Parton Sets World Premiere for New Symphonic Concert (Oct 23, 2024)
Dolly Parton Joins Female Country Stars on New Version of 'Gonna Be You' (Oct 14, 2024)
BIO
James has been seen on Broadway and in National Tours including Gigi, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, State Fair and Off-Broadway in The Chocolate Show!, Sail Away, Stairway to Paradise and The Iron Curtain. Other recent favorites include Ragtime (Henry Ford/Milwaukee Rep), Chamberlain (Joshua Chamberlain/ MSMT), Le Comte Ory (The Metropolitan Opera), the tour of Backwards in High Heels, What a Glorious Feeling (Gene Kelly), 42nd Street (Sacramento), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson/North Shore) and Mame (Kennedy Center). Thanks to the great folks at Henderson/Hogan and my family, especially BJH...you are my heaven.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
James Patterson, The Birthday Party
winner
Obie Awards - 1963 - Performance
James Patterson The Collection
Videos
Video: Get A First Look At SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jun 6, 2024
Video: Dolly Parton Drops 'We Are the Champions' Music Video to Celebrate One Year Before the Olympics
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2023
VIDEO: Bill Clinton and James Patterson Talk #MeToo and North Korea on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2018
VIDEO: Watch A Sneak Peek of Sutton Foster Opposite Alan Cumming on CBS' INSTINCT
by Macon Prickett - Jun 1, 2018
VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of Broadway-Bound GIGI Share Their Excitement on Instagram!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Carmen Cusak, Gavin Gregory, David Hess and More in Highlights of Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 7, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME - Carmen Cusak, Gavin Gregory, David Hess & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 17, 2013
STAGE TUBE: James Patterson Donates $1 Million to Promote Literacy for Kids
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 16, 2013
STAGE TUBE: The Story Behind MARY POPPINS' 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'
by Stage Tube - Aug 17, 2012
News
Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER
Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.
Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.
Dolly Parton Sets World Premiere for New Symphonic Concert
Dolly Parton has announced the world premiere of her new symphonic concert, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony with the Nashville Symphony will go on-sale November 1, 2024. The concert features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
Dolly Parton has announced the world premiere of her new symphonic concert, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony with the Nashville Symphony will go on-sale November 1, 2024. The concert features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
Dolly Parton Joins Female Country Stars on New Version of 'Gonna Be You'
Dolly Parton joins with some of Country’s most promising rising stars – Callie Twisselman, Maddie & Tae, and Jessie James Decker, for a new version of award-winning songwriter Diane Warren’s heartwarming song, “Gonna Be You.'
Dolly Parton joins with some of Country’s most promising rising stars – Callie Twisselman, Maddie & Tae, and Jessie James Decker, for a new version of award-winning songwriter Diane Warren’s heartwarming song, “Gonna Be You.'
Photos/Video: Prime Video Unveils Trailer and First-Look Images for CROSS
Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated crime thriller series CROSS, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. On November 14, all eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated crime thriller series CROSS, starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. On November 14, all eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Dolly Parton Releases GOOD LOOKIN' COOKIN' Book With Sister Rachel Parton George
Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George release their highly anticipated cookbook, GOOD LOOKIN’ COOKIN’, available now wherever books are sold.
Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George release their highly anticipated cookbook, GOOD LOOKIN’ COOKIN’, available now wherever books are sold.
Dolly Parton Launches Cosmetics Line DOLLY BEAUTY in Partnership with Scent Beauty
Global superstar Dolly Parton has announced the launch of her long-awaited cosmetics brand Dolly Beauty with a special preview of the collection. An extension of her successful fragrances in partnership with Scent Beauty, Dolly Beauty products are now available exclusively on a newly launched site, with in-store rollout beginning in 2025.
Global superstar Dolly Parton has announced the launch of her long-awaited cosmetics brand Dolly Beauty with a special preview of the collection. An extension of her successful fragrances in partnership with Scent Beauty, Dolly Beauty products are now available exclusively on a newly launched site, with in-store rollout beginning in 2025.
True Crime Master Casey Sherman Will Debut New Stage Show at Boston's Wilbur Theatre
USA TODAY #1 Best-selling True Crime Author Casey Sherman has announced his new true crime stage play - A NightMARE with Casey Sherman, which will make its debut at Boston's historic Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
USA TODAY #1 Best-selling True Crime Author Casey Sherman has announced his new true crime stage play - A NightMARE with Casey Sherman, which will make its debut at Boston's historic Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
SOUTHIES Set for the Samuel French OOB Festival Next Month
Southies by Philadelphia author and playwright Jeffrey James Keyes has been selected to be a finalist in The 49th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), presented by Concord Theatricals, in New York City this summer.
Southies by Philadelphia author and playwright Jeffrey James Keyes has been selected to be a finalist in The 49th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), presented by Concord Theatricals, in New York City this summer.
Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Video: New Trailer for SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
Check out an all-new trailer for South Pacific at Maine State Music Theatre! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Check out an all-new trailer for South Pacific at Maine State Music Theatre! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at 75: Prescient, Powerful, and Entirely Enchanting
Respectful of the show’s legacy and sensitive to contemporary context, Maine State Music Theatre has mounted a stunning revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, SOUTH PACIFIC. Marshalling the company’s considerable artistic resources, this 75th anniversary production is musically glorious, visually lush, and packed with emotion and talent.
Respectful of the show’s legacy and sensitive to contemporary context, Maine State Music Theatre has mounted a stunning revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, SOUTH PACIFIC. Marshalling the company’s considerable artistic resources, this 75th anniversary production is musically glorious, visually lush, and packed with emotion and talent.
Video: Get A First Look At SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
Get a first look at South Pacific at Maine State Music Theatre! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Get a first look at South Pacific at Maine State Music Theatre! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Dolly Parton's HELLO, I'M DOLLY Coming To Broadway in 2026
Beloved icon Dolly Parton announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville, that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career titled Hello, I’m Dolly to Broadway in 2026.
Beloved icon Dolly Parton announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville, that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career titled Hello, I’m Dolly to Broadway in 2026.
Dolly Parton to Create New Concert Project 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony'
Dolly Parton has announced a new concert project for orchestra, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a full-evening symphonic storytelling experience exploring the 'threads' of her life in song. Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
Dolly Parton has announced a new concert project for orchestra, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a full-evening symphonic storytelling experience exploring the 'threads' of her life in song. Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
BWW Q&A: Marc Robin on Rodger's & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
We spoke to Director/Choreographer Marc Robin about Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)'s upcoming production of the timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the inaugural production for the 2024 Season. Since its premiere in 1949, South Pacific has captivated audiences worldwide, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including numerous Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
We spoke to Director/Choreographer Marc Robin about Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)'s upcoming production of the timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the inaugural production for the 2024 Season. Since its premiere in 1949, South Pacific has captivated audiences worldwide, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including numerous Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Video: Get A First Look At SOUTH PACIFIC at Fulton Theatre
Get a first look at Fulton Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Get a first look at Fulton Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific! Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for SOUTH PACIFIC at Fulton Theatre
Watch as the cast and orchestra of Fulton Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific rehearse together for the first time in this all-new video.
Watch as the cast and orchestra of Fulton Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific rehearse together for the first time in this all-new video.
Rodgers And Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC Opens This Month at the Fulton Theatre
The Fulton Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. Since its debut in 1949, South Pacific quickly captured the hearts of theatergoers worldwide, earning critical acclaim and many prestigious awards, including seventeen Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The Fulton Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. Since its debut in 1949, South Pacific quickly captured the hearts of theatergoers worldwide, earning critical acclaim and many prestigious awards, including seventeen Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Dolly Parton Launches First Home Collection Focused On Food & Family
Dolly Parton introduces her first multi-category home collection, with a focus on food and family. Explore the country legend's unique range, bringing warmth and charm to every household. From a Guitar-shaped mini skillet to a custom Toile print depicting Dolly's childhood home, each item is a nod to Dolly's legacy and her remarkable journey.
Dolly Parton introduces her first multi-category home collection, with a focus on food and family. Explore the country legend's unique range, bringing warmth and charm to every household. From a Guitar-shaped mini skillet to a custom Toile print depicting Dolly's childhood home, each item is a nod to Dolly's legacy and her remarkable journey.
Dolly Parton's 'ROCKSTAR' Album Earns RIAA Gold Certification In 4 Months
Dolly Parton has earned her Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame stripes with her newly RIAA Gold Certified ROCKSTAR album (Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group). The genre-bending 30 song collection was expanded with the release of ROCKSTAR DELUXE featuring 39 tracks, 5 bonus tracks and 4 previously unheard songs.
Dolly Parton has earned her Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame stripes with her newly RIAA Gold Certified ROCKSTAR album (Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group). The genre-bending 30 song collection was expanded with the release of ROCKSTAR DELUXE featuring 39 tracks, 5 bonus tracks and 4 previously unheard songs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Patterson been in?
James Patterson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has James Patterson been in?
James Patterson has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was James Patterson's first West End show?
James Patterson's first West End show was The Phantom of the Opera which opened in 2021
What awards has James Patterson been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Birthday Party and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Collection.
What awards has James Patterson won?
James Patterson has won the following awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for The Birthday Party and an Obie Award for Performance for The Collection.
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