John Contini
Latest News on John Contini:
CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each (Feb 2, 2024)
The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023 (Dec 14, 2023)
Review: BARRYMORE at St. Louis Actors' Studio (Dec 6, 2023)
CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each (Feb 2, 2024)
The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023 (Dec 14, 2023)
Review: BARRYMORE at St. Louis Actors' Studio (Dec 6, 2023)
BIO
JOHN CONTINI
AEA / SAG / AFTRA
(314) 315-2978 cell Hgt.6’3” Wgt: 195
Artistic Associate Director: Avalon Theatre Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Email: contini5@aol.com www.johncontini.net
Regional Theatre (over 220 productions)
KING LEAR King Lear Actors Studio (bestactor-STL Today)
BARRYMORE John Barrymore Avalon (Kevin Kline Award- best actor)
I HATE HAMLET John Barrymore Okoboji Summer Theatre
MACBETH Duncan St. Louis Black Rep.
NUTS Arthur Kirk Actors Studio Theatre
MERCHANT OF VENICE Shylock St Louis Shakespeare Co
PROOF Robert Insight Theatre
JULIUS CAESAR Brutus St. Louis REP
THE COUNTRY GIRL Frank Elgin Avalon Theatre Co.
ANTIGONE Creon Actors Studio Theatre
THE PRICE Victor Franz Avalon Theatre Co
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Egeus St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
BECKY’S NEW CAR Walter Flood Insight Theatre
DRACULA Van Helsing Arrowrock Lyceum
WALK IN THE WOODS Botvinnik Avalon (Kevin Kline Award Nominee)
BUS STOP Dr. Lyman Avalon Theatre Co.
MR. ROBERTS Shore Patrol Lt. Westport Playhouse (D/Joshua Logan)
LEND ME A TENOR Tito Okoboji Summer Theatre
GEM OF THE OCEAN Selig August Wilson Theatre, PA
ALL MY SONS Joe Keller Coffee House Theatre
Musicals (over 80 productions)
WEST SIDE STORY Lt. Schrank THE MUNY (D/Kevin Backstrom)
CAROLINE OR CHANGE Grandpa Gellman St. Louis Black Rep
ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Pap/Dr Robinson Variety Childrens Charity
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Constable/Avrahm 2 tours (w/Theodore Bikel)
1776 McKean THE MUNY (D/Charles Repole)
MY FAIR LADY Zoltan Karpathy THE MUNY (D/ John Going)
GUYS AND DOLLS Harry the Horse THE MUNY & STL Black Rep
MAN OF LA MANCHA Capt Inquisition Westport Playhouse
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Diction Coach/ Rod Pittsburg Civic Light Opera
KING AND I Ramsey/ Capt Orton Starlight Kansas City
PAJAMA GAME Pop THE MUNY (with Bruce Adler)
Films (including….)
PAPER TIGER BURNS Noah Petty Arts Empowerment (in production)
AFTER THOUGHTS Walter Anthony Sanchez Productions
LOVE BYTES Earl Frickle Pirate Pictures
SHAWDOWLAND Priest Pirate Pictures
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Prisoner Avco/Embassy (D/John Carpenter)
Over 50 Television, radio, commercials and industrial films including: McDonalds, United Way, Pizza Hut, Lottery, Budweiser, First Cellular, PBS promo for ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW, etc.
Awards and Nominations
winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
John ContiniBarrymore
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
John ContiniMolly Sweeney
Kevin Kline Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
John ContiniA Walk in the Woods
News
CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each
The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.
The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.
The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023
This past year was a spectacular season for theatre in St. Louis. Forbes magazine recognized St. Louis as having “America’s most exciting emerging arts district.” The article credits the The Kranzberg Foundation for buying and operating spaces where artists can create. Many of the smaller theatre companies in St. Louis rely on The Kranzberg Foundation venues for performance and rehearsal space. In addition to the smaller professional companies, the mid-size and larger companies including The Muny, STAGES St. Louis, and The Black Rep all presented stellar musicals and plays that were produced locally. Blue Strawberry and The St Louis Cabaret project advanced cabaret performing in St. Louis booking amazing shows with Tony nominated Broadway performers Adam Pascal, Beth Leavel, and Robin de Jesús.
This past year was a spectacular season for theatre in St. Louis. Forbes magazine recognized St. Louis as having “America’s most exciting emerging arts district.” The article credits the The Kranzberg Foundation for buying and operating spaces where artists can create. Many of the smaller theatre companies in St. Louis rely on The Kranzberg Foundation venues for performance and rehearsal space. In addition to the smaller professional companies, the mid-size and larger companies including The Muny, STAGES St. Louis, and The Black Rep all presented stellar musicals and plays that were produced locally. Blue Strawberry and The St Louis Cabaret project advanced cabaret performing in St. Louis booking amazing shows with Tony nominated Broadway performers Adam Pascal, Beth Leavel, and Robin de Jesús.
Review: BARRYMORE at St. Louis Actors' Studio
BARRYMORE is an exquisitely written script that is exceptionally acted in this first-rate production at St. Louis Actor’s Studio. This fantastic production can be seen through December 10th at The Gaslight Theatre.
BARRYMORE is an exquisitely written script that is exceptionally acted in this first-rate production at St. Louis Actor’s Studio. This fantastic production can be seen through December 10th at The Gaslight Theatre.
St. Louis Actors' Studio to Present BARRYMORE Starring John Contini
St. Louis Actors' Studio will present 'Barrymore' starring John Contini at The Gaslight Theater.
St. Louis Actors' Studio will present 'Barrymore' starring John Contini at The Gaslight Theater.
Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For
Ozark Actors Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for this summer's Our Town. The production will be directed by Matt Saltzberg, and will star Carolina Quirez Cuoto as Emily Webb and Christian Boyd as George Gibbs. John Contini will take on the iconic role of the Stage Manager.
Ozark Actors Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for this summer's Our Town. The production will be directed by Matt Saltzberg, and will star Carolina Quirez Cuoto as Emily Webb and Christian Boyd as George Gibbs. John Contini will take on the iconic role of the Stage Manager.
St. Louis Actors' Studio Announces 13th Season 'Two to Tango'
October 2019 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's Thirteenth season, themed "Two to Tango". With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships : Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and wife; Mothers and Child.
October 2019 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's Thirteenth season, themed "Two to Tango". With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships : Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and wife; Mothers and Child.
Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For MARY POPPINS
Ozark Actors Theatre is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for this summer's production of Mary Poppins. The production will be directed by Lee Anne Mathews, and will star Pauline Parkhurst as the practically perfect, titular nanny. Quinn Cason will take on the role of Bert, and St. Louis legend John Contini will play the role of Admiral Boom.
Ozark Actors Theatre is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for this summer's production of Mary Poppins. The production will be directed by Lee Anne Mathews, and will star Pauline Parkhurst as the practically perfect, titular nanny. Quinn Cason will take on the role of Bert, and St. Louis legend John Contini will play the role of Admiral Boom.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards!
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW St. Louis Awards!
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW St. Louis Awards!
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE FOXES Illuminates Aristocracy, Greed at St. Louis Actors' Studio
Lillian Hellman's 1939 drama, The Little Foxes, is a well-made drama about Southern aristocratic avarice and female suppression. When brothers Oscar (Bob Gerchen) and Ben (Chuck Brinkley) Giddens-who have inherited the whole of their father's fortune-go to their sister Regina (Kari Ely) needing money to build a cotton mill, Regina, the only sister in the Giddens family, must cunningly exploit her depressed husband Horace (William Roth), and outsmart her scheming brothers, if she is to enjoy any independence or wealth of her own.
Lillian Hellman's 1939 drama, The Little Foxes, is a well-made drama about Southern aristocratic avarice and female suppression. When brothers Oscar (Bob Gerchen) and Ben (Chuck Brinkley) Giddens-who have inherited the whole of their father's fortune-go to their sister Regina (Kari Ely) needing money to build a cotton mill, Regina, the only sister in the Giddens family, must cunningly exploit her depressed husband Horace (William Roth), and outsmart her scheming brothers, if she is to enjoy any independence or wealth of her own.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Just One Week Left!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; STAGES Leads Best Theatre Company!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; EMILY Leads Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; BLUFF City Theater Leads Best Theatre Company Race!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; EMILY Leads as Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BWW Review: Upstream Theater's Delightful Slice of History SWEET REVENGE
SWEET REVENGE, with the subtitle of: as performed by the Julius Slowacki Players, Saint Louis, 1933, is a delightful look back at our city's own Polish heritage. Artistic Director Philip Boehm translates ZEMSTA by playwright Aleksander Fredo, but gives the work a twist by showing us how the troupe, which ceased performing in 1959, would have staged the piece, albeit, in English. This is an enjoyable romp that's amusing, and supposedly based on a true bit of history that Fredo ran across. Boehm's translation maintains Fredo's clever rhyming scheme, which gives it a playful, lighthearted air.
SWEET REVENGE, with the subtitle of: as performed by the Julius Slowacki Players, Saint Louis, 1933, is a delightful look back at our city's own Polish heritage. Artistic Director Philip Boehm translates ZEMSTA by playwright Aleksander Fredo, but gives the work a twist by showing us how the troupe, which ceased performing in 1959, would have staged the piece, albeit, in English. This is an enjoyable romp that's amusing, and supposedly based on a true bit of history that Fredo ran across. Boehm's translation maintains Fredo's clever rhyming scheme, which gives it a playful, lighthearted air.
Upstream's SWEET REVENGE Opens 10/6
Considered the finest Polish comedy ever written, this 19th century verse drama uses Moli re-like wit to poke fun of human follies. Upstream takes the hijinks to another level by presenting the play as performed by an actual amateur St. Louis Polish immigrant theater troupe from the 1930s.
Considered the finest Polish comedy ever written, this 19th century verse drama uses Moli re-like wit to poke fun of human follies. Upstream takes the hijinks to another level by presenting the play as performed by an actual amateur St. Louis Polish immigrant theater troupe from the 1930s.
Insight Theatre Co Celebrates 10th Season with Move to .ZACK
Insight Theatre Company has more than just an anniversary to celebrate in 2017...their 10th Season kicks off as one of the .ZACK's resident arts organizations. Their move from Webster Groves' Nerinx Hall to becoming part of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation family in the burgeoning Grand Center Theatre District is the perfect kick-off to this milestone year. 'We are so excited and thrilled to have been selected by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation as a resident company at the .ZACK," states Maggie Ryan, Insight's Artistic Director. "As an arts incubator, the .ZACK will give us a great opportunity to collaborate with other arts organizations and continue to build and strengthen our dedication to artistic arts excellence.'
Insight Theatre Company has more than just an anniversary to celebrate in 2017...their 10th Season kicks off as one of the .ZACK's resident arts organizations. Their move from Webster Groves' Nerinx Hall to becoming part of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation family in the burgeoning Grand Center Theatre District is the perfect kick-off to this milestone year. 'We are so excited and thrilled to have been selected by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation as a resident company at the .ZACK," states Maggie Ryan, Insight's Artistic Director. "As an arts incubator, the .ZACK will give us a great opportunity to collaborate with other arts organizations and continue to build and strengthen our dedication to artistic arts excellence.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Contini been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Barrymore, Outstanding Director of a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for Molly Sweeney and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for A Walk in the Woods.
What awards has John Contini won?
John Contini won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play award at the Kevin Kline Awards for his performance in Barrymore.
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