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BIO

Deyle appeared in multiple Broadway musicals and more than 100 television commercials.
John Deyle was born on 6 July 1954 in Rochester, New York. His Broadway credits include the 1980 revival of Camelot, the original Broadway production of Footloose in 2000, and the Broadway production of Urinetown (as Senator Fipp) from 2001 to 2004.
Additional theatre credits include The Fantasticks Off-Broadway, Pal Joey at New York City Center's Encores! and more.
In addition to appearing in more than 100 commercials, Deyle also appeared on Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife and more.
He died at the age of 68 from esophageal cancer in June 2023.

STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
Reading, 2007
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
Hucklebee [Replacement]

Hucklebee (Understudy)

Henry (Understudy)

Mortimer (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Senator Fipp

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Senator Fipp

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Principal Clark/Saloon Keeper

Principal Clark

Saloon Keeper

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Ernest (The Tailor)

Victor

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1990
Ensemble

Mr. Spencer

TV Newsman

Bunker

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1987
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Ensemble

Sir Lionel (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

Bert Healy [Replacement]


News


Broadway and Television Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68

Broadway and television actor John Deyle has passed away from esophageal cancer at the age of 68. 
FOOTLOOSE Reunion, Rockapella & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week

This week at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for January 11-17, Featuring Jonathan Groff, Jarrod Spector, and More!

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Show Biz After Hours with Frank DiLella with Very Special Guest Jonathan Groff; Footloose Reunion Concert; Nick Rashad Burroughs & Marisha Wallace: Baptized by Broadway; Late Night Broadway with Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, & Judy Gold; and Back to the Garden: The Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Laura Nyro.
'The Fantasticks' Plays Final Performance February 24

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th). Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, The Fantasticks will have played 27 preview and 628 regular performances.
Photo Flash: 'The Fantasticks' Celebrates 500th Performance

The new Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks celebrated 500th performance on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The beloved, musical love story plays at the Snapple Theater Center in the newly dedicated Jerry Orbach Theater.
'The Fantasticks' Welcomes New Lovers, Burke Moses Returns

The Fantasticks will welcome Doug Ullman, Jr. to the role of 'Matt' on Tuesday, October 29 and Whitney Bashor to the role of 'Luisa' on Monday, November 5. Both have appeared in the new production previously. Having recently completed a run in the American Musical Theater of San Jose's production of Guys and Dolls, Burke Moses will return to the role of 'El Gallo' on Tuesday, October 29.
Hernandez Replaces Moses as El Gallo in 'Fantasticks' 9/17

Ivan Hernandez will assume the role of 'El Gallo' in the new production of The Fantasticks Monday, September 17.
Photo Flash: Fantasticks Curtain Call & Anniversary Toast

The Fantasticks recently celebrated its one-year anniversary at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater with a champagne toast and festivities.
Spangler, Nichols, Craig Join 'The Fantasticks' July 30

The Fantasticks will welcome Nick Spangler to the role of 'Matt,' Jordan Nichols to the role of 'The Mute' and Julie Craig to the role of 'Luisa' on Monday, July 30th at the Snapple Theater Center
Martin Vidnovic: What Matters to Him

Martin Vidnovic, a Father in the current revival of 'The Fantasticks,' and father to Laura Benanti, discusses the theatre experiences that have collected into his new and original cabaret debut 'What Matters to Me' at the Metropolitan Room July 16-August 6.
Betsy Morgan Joins The Fantasticks, May 24-June 10

Betsy Morgan will assume the role of 'Luisa' in the new production of The Fantasticks Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, June 10, 2007.
Photo Coverage: Fedorov Celebrates 2 Fantastick Birthdays

On May 6th, Anthony Fedorov attended a celebration for his Off-Broadway debut, 22nd birthday and for the 47th birthday of The Fantasticks, in which he currently stars as Matt.
Photo Coverage Exclusive: Fedorov in The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, welcomed 'American Idol' Top-Four Finalist Anthony Fedorov into the role of 'Matt' on Tuesday, May 1st.
'Idol's' Anthony Federov Joins 'Fantasticks' Today

'American Idol' top-four finalist Anthony Fedorov, will step into the role of 'Matt' in The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, this Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street at Broadway).
Photo Flash: Anthony Fedorov in The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, welcomed 'American Idol' Top-Four Finalist Anthony Fedorov into the role of 'Matt' on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
Photo Coverage: The Fantasticks at Barnes & Noble

The current cast of The Fantasticks celebrated the new 2007 cast recording with special live performances and a CD signing at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 11, and BroadwayWorld was there for the event!
The Fantasticks Cast Performs & Signs CDs at B&N, 4/11

The current cast of The Fantasticks will celebrate the new 2007 cast recording with special live performances and a CD signing at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m
Jones and Cast of Fantasticks to Appear at B&N, April 11

The current cast of THE FANTASTICKS will celebrate the new 2007 cast recording with special live performances and a CD signing at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m
Craig Joins The Fantasticks 4/5; Fedorov Follows May 1

Julie Craig will assume the role of 'Luisa' in the new production of The Fantasticks beginning Friday, April 6, 2007
The Fantasticks Sends Vday Wishes to Engaged Couple

The cast of The Fantasticks sent Valentine's Day wishes, along with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of red roses, to real-life Brooklyn couple Robert Husney and Renee Shalom today, whose engagement interrupted last Tuesday's performance of the hit musical.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Deyle been in?

John Deyle has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has John Deyle been in?

John Deyle has not appeared in the West End.

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