Joe Sears
Latest News on Joe Sears:
Interview: Jaston Williams of HIGH HEELS AND COWBOY BOOTS at Stateside At The Paramount (Jan 28, 2025)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Come to the Players' Ring (Nov 13, 2024)
Photos: A TUNA CHRISTMAS At Casa Mañana (Nov 8, 2024)
Interview: Jaston Williams of HIGH HEELS AND COWBOY BOOTS at Stateside At The Paramount (Jan 28, 2025)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Come to the Players' Ring (Nov 13, 2024)
Photos: A TUNA CHRISTMAS At Casa Mañana (Nov 8, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Bertha Bumiller
Elmer Watkins
Ike Thompson
Inita Goodwin
Joe Bob Lipsey
Leonard Childers
Pearl Burras
Phoebe Burkhalter
R. R. Snavely
Sheriff Givens
Thurston Wheelis
Writing
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsRed, White and Tuna
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsRed, White, and Tuna
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsA Tuna Christmas
Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsThe Foreigner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Joe Sears , A Tuna Christmas
Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsA Tuna Christmas
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsA Tuna Christmas
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joe SearsGreater Tuna
News
Interview: Jaston Williams of HIGH HEELS AND COWBOY BOOTS at Stateside At The Paramount
Jaston Williams is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the beloved GREATER TUNA series of plays, including GREATER TUNA, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, RED, WHITE, AND TUNA, and TUNA DOES VEGAS. These two-person productions captivated audiences across the U.S. for more than three decades, with performances on and off Broadway and at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre, the Alley Theatre in Houston, Pasadena Playhouse, and the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
Jaston Williams is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the beloved GREATER TUNA series of plays, including GREATER TUNA, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, RED, WHITE, AND TUNA, and TUNA DOES VEGAS. These two-person productions captivated audiences across the U.S. for more than three decades, with performances on and off Broadway and at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre, the Alley Theatre in Houston, Pasadena Playhouse, and the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Come to the Players' Ring
The Players’ Ring Theatre has a full line-up of holiday shows this upcoming season. Learn more about the full upcoming performance lineup at the venue here!
The Players’ Ring Theatre has a full line-up of holiday shows this upcoming season. Learn more about the full upcoming performance lineup at the venue here!
Photos: A TUNA CHRISTMAS At Casa Mañana
Casa Mañana continues its 24-25 Broadway season with the seasonal play A Tuna Christmas, See photos from the production.
Casa Mañana continues its 24-25 Broadway season with the seasonal play A Tuna Christmas, See photos from the production.
44 â€" THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have Invited New York Premiere Showcase
44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
Cape May Stage Sets 2023 Season Featuring SHIRLEY VALENTINE, Carole J. Bufford & More
Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. They invite you to join them as they present the 2023 season filled with award- winning plays that will entertain you, make you feel, and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.
Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. They invite you to join them as they present the 2023 season filled with award- winning plays that will entertain you, make you feel, and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.
Hill Country Community Theatre To Present A TUNA CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season
Hill Country Community Theatre present A TUNA CHRISTMAS to ring in the holiday season!
Hill Country Community Theatre present A TUNA CHRISTMAS to ring in the holiday season!
Portland Stage Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE This Weekend
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz, adapted from the original 1899 play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette, opens at Portland Stage Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz, adapted from the original 1899 play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette, opens at Portland Stage Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm.
Hill Country Community Theatre Announces Cast for A TUNA CHRISTMAS
Hill Country Community Theatre is already planning for Christmas entertainment on stage; this holiday season will feature a small-town Texas favorite with big laughs: A TUNA CHRISTMAS. The two-actor farce will run over three December weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Hill Country Community Theatre is already planning for Christmas entertainment on stage; this holiday season will feature a small-town Texas favorite with big laughs: A TUNA CHRISTMAS. The two-actor farce will run over three December weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
GREATER TUNA to Open at The TADA Theatre in August
The hilarious comedy Greater Tuna will open at The TADA Theatre August 11th. Broadcasting from radio station OKKK, its two broadcasters, Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie, introduce us to Texas' third smallest town, Tuna, Texas and its eclectic band of Tuna citizens - men, women, children and animals alike - all portrayed by only two actors.
The hilarious comedy Greater Tuna will open at The TADA Theatre August 11th. Broadcasting from radio station OKKK, its two broadcasters, Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie, introduce us to Texas' third smallest town, Tuna, Texas and its eclectic band of Tuna citizens - men, women, children and animals alike - all portrayed by only two actors.
Hendersonville Theatre Serves Up Laughs With RED, WHITE, AND TUNA
Hendersonville Theatre is ready to celebrate the 4th of July with their production of Red, White and Tuna. This comedic spoof of life in rural America runs on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from June 17 to July 3.
Hendersonville Theatre is ready to celebrate the 4th of July with their production of Red, White and Tuna. This comedic spoof of life in rural America runs on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from June 17 to July 3.
The Ritz Partners With Camden County College To Present GREATER TUNA
The Ritz Theatre Company will partner with Camden County College for the first time ever to present Greater Tuna, a hilarious send-up of small-town morals and mores that features just two actors creating the entire population of Tuna (Texas' third-smallest town) in a 'tour de farce' of quick change artistry. The show runs at The Ritz from February 11th through February 27th.
The Ritz Theatre Company will partner with Camden County College for the first time ever to present Greater Tuna, a hilarious send-up of small-town morals and mores that features just two actors creating the entire population of Tuna (Texas' third-smallest town) in a 'tour de farce' of quick change artistry. The show runs at The Ritz from February 11th through February 27th.
GREATER TUNA to Open at Hatbox Theatre
The comic play Greater Tuna opens at Hatbox Theatre on October 23rd and runs through November 8th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for members, seniors, and students and $12 for senior members.
The comic play Greater Tuna opens at Hatbox Theatre on October 23rd and runs through November 8th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for members, seniors, and students and $12 for senior members.
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Idaho Presents GREATER TUNA
The long-running Off Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs, y’all.
The long-running Off Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs, y’all.
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre Presents THE DRUNKARD AND OLIO
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre will present The Drunkard and Olio, beginning October 24.
Tulsa Spotlight Theatre will present The Drunkard and Olio, beginning October 24.
BWW Interview: Jon Peterson of P3 Theatre Company on Presenting Streaming Performances of Tour-de-Farce Comedy GREATER TUNA
The long-running Off-Broadway hit a?oeGreater Tunaa?? by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard is a tour-de-farce comedy of quick-change artistry, with non-stop costume and character changes that run by faster than a jack rabbit from a coyote in the third smallest town in Texas, named Tuna. Now fans (and those who are destined to become one) can experience the towna??s zany denizens during two streaming performances presented by P3 Theatre Company under the direction of Jon Peterson, who performs all the characters with Philip McBride, on Monday, August 3 and Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00pm.
The long-running Off-Broadway hit a?oeGreater Tunaa?? by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard is a tour-de-farce comedy of quick-change artistry, with non-stop costume and character changes that run by faster than a jack rabbit from a coyote in the third smallest town in Texas, named Tuna. Now fans (and those who are destined to become one) can experience the towna??s zany denizens during two streaming performances presented by P3 Theatre Company under the direction of Jon Peterson, who performs all the characters with Philip McBride, on Monday, August 3 and Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Newport Playhouse Presents GREATER TUNA
On Friday, February 21 Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant opens Greater Tuna, directed by: Harland Meltzer, written by: Ed Howard, Jaston Williams and Joe Sears
On Friday, February 21 Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant opens Greater Tuna, directed by: Harland Meltzer, written by: Ed Howard, Jaston Williams and Joe Sears
Casa Mañana Continues its 2019-20 Broadway Season with TUNA DOES VEGAS
Casa Mañana continues its 2019-20 Broadway Season, presented by Frank Kent Cadillac, with those hilariously eccentric characters from the a?oethird smallest town in Texasa?? in Tuna Does Vegas, sponsored by Bank of Texas. The show runs February 29-March 8. Tickets are on sale now.
Casa Mañana continues its 2019-20 Broadway Season, presented by Frank Kent Cadillac, with those hilariously eccentric characters from the a?oethird smallest town in Texasa?? in Tuna Does Vegas, sponsored by Bank of Texas. The show runs February 29-March 8. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo Flash: City Theatre Austin Presents A TUNA CHRISTMAS
Continuing all the fun of the 2019 holiday season, the City Theatre Austin is thrilled to present the hilarious comedy A TUNA CHRISTMAS by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard.Â
Continuing all the fun of the 2019 holiday season, the City Theatre Austin is thrilled to present the hilarious comedy A TUNA CHRISTMAS by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard.Â
Holiday Hit Comedy A TUNA CHRISTMAS Returns To The Roxy Regional Theatre
A holiday treat chock full of quick changes, outrageous costumes and funny-bone-tickling delights is returning to the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville this season.
A holiday treat chock full of quick changes, outrageous costumes and funny-bone-tickling delights is returning to the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville this season.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS Comes to City Theatre Austin
Keep your 2019 holiday season going strong with lots of la a?" la a?" la a?" laughter as City Theatre Austin brings back the hit southern comedy A Tuna Christmas, the show with two actors, twenty-two characters and so much holiday small-town fun you don't want to miss.
Keep your 2019 holiday season going strong with lots of la a?" la a?" la a?" laughter as City Theatre Austin brings back the hit southern comedy A Tuna Christmas, the show with two actors, twenty-two characters and so much holiday small-town fun you don't want to miss.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joe Sears been in?
Joe Sears has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Joe Sears been in?
Joe Sears has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Joe Sears been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Red, White and Tuna, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Red, White, and Tuna , Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Tuna Christmas, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Foreigner, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Tuna Christmas, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Tuna Christmas, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for A Tuna Christmas and Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Greater Tuna.
How many shows has Joe Sears written?
Joe Sears has written 1 shows including A Tuna Christmas (Playwright).
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