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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[West End, 1997]
Illusion Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Special Effects

John Gaughan, Beauty and the Beast

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Projection Design

John Gaughan, Merlin

News


Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz Extends THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES: PHYSICIAN MAGICIAN Through June 17

The Chicago smash hit The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician has been extended due to popular demand through June 17th at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N Halsted Street in Chicago. Lauded by the legendary magician Teller of Penn & Teller as "a cozy evening with your jovial doctor - who just happens to command some of the rarest and most beautiful illusions in the world," the production has also been touted by the Chicago Tribune as an "immensely likable, intelligent and very intimate show," and the Windy City Times proclaimed that it delivers "legendary illusions and vivacious visual display".
AUTOMATACON Comes to The Morris Museum This May

AutomataCon, following up its successful first event held in 2016, returns to Morristown, New Jersey May 18 - 20, 2018. AutomataCon is a convention of and for artists, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of automatons and related kinetic art. It is a three-day event being held at and in conjunction with the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey, home of the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata (http://www.morrismuseum.org/mechanical-musical-instruments-automata/).
TV: Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz Returns in THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES: PHYSICIAN MAGICIAN

Touted by the Chicago Tribune as an "immensely likable, intelligent and very intimate show," Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz is back by popular demand with The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician. Performances begin Tuesday, March 27, with a press opening on Tuesday, April 3 at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N Halsted Street in Chicago for a limited engagement.
Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz Returns to the Royal George Theatre in THE ROSENKRANTZ MYSTERIES: Physician Magician

Touted by the Chicago Tribune as an "immensely likable, intelligent and very intimate show," Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz is back by popular demand with The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician. Performances begin Tuesday, March 27, with a press opening on Tuesday, April 3 at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N Halsted Street in Chicago for a limited engagement.
Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz Returns To Chicago With THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES

Touted by the Chicago Tribune as an "immensely likable, intelligent and very intimate show," Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz is back by popular demand with The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician. Performances begin Tuesday, March 27, with a press opening on Tuesday, April 3 at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N Halsted Street in Chicago for a limited engagement.
THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES An Evening of Magic to Lift the Spirits Extends Again at The Royal George Cabaret

Classic as well as never been seen before illusions have amazed audiences at the Royal George Cabaret space in what ChicagoCritic.com calls a "must see," as the nationally regarded illusionist Ricardo Rosenkranz stars in The Rosenkranz Mysteries, an evening of magic to lift the spirits. "Full of fascinating bits! Impressive," according to the Chicago Reader, the astounding numbers have captivated audiences in its cabaret style setting with tables featured in the space. This one man, ninety-minute production Buzz News proclaims is filled with "astonishing illusions and jaw-dropping acts of mentalism," and is now extending again and must close February 12 at the Royal George Theatre's Cabaret space, 1641 North Halsted Street.
THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES Extends at The Royal George Cabaret

Classic as well as never-before-seen illusions have amazed audiences at the Royal George Cabaret space, as the nationally regarded illusionist Ricardo Rosenkranz stars in The Rosenkranz Mysteries, an evening of magic to lift the spirits. The astounding numbers have captivated audiences in its cabaret style setting with tables featured in the space. This one-man, 90-minute production runs through January 22 at the Royal George Theatre's Cabaret space, 1641 North Halsted Street.
Photo Flash: THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES Celebrates Opening Night at The Royal George Theatre

Classic as well as never been seen before illusions take over the Royal George Cabaret space this winter as the nationally regarded illusionist Ricardo Rosenkranz stars in The Rosenkranz Mysteries, an evening of magic to lift the spirits. Truly astounding numbers will captivate audiences in an intimate, true cabaret style setting with tables featured in the space. A leading local mixologist will enhance the atmosphere by creating several themed drinks that will help create a fully immersive experience for theatregoers. 
THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES to Bring Evening of Magic to Royal George Cabaret

Classic as well as never been seen before illusions take over the Royal George Cabaret space this winter as the nationally regarded illusionist Ricardo Rosenkranz stars in The Rosenkranz Mysteries, an evening of magic to lift the spirits.
THE ROSENKRANZ MYSTERIES to Bring Evening of Magic to Royal George Cabaret

Classic as well as never been seen before illusions take over the Royal George Cabaret space this winter as the nationally regarded illusionist Ricardo Rosenkranz stars in The Rosenkranz Mysteries, an evening of magic to lift the spirits.
STAGE TUBE: Richard Sherman on the Making of MERRYGOROUND

The Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, the musical geniuses behind "Mary Poppins," "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang" and "Winnie the Pooh" may have another theatrical success on the way. Prior to Robert's death in March of this year, the brothers composed the words and music for "MerryGoRound," a new Broadway musical which, originally scheduled for Spring 2011, is now anticipating its New York debut later this year, 2013, with producer Jack Stein and director Andrew Belling. Watch the video below for an interview with Richard Sherman about how MerryGoRound was created, and more!
Sherman Brothers' MERRYGOROUND Aims for Broadway this Year

The Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, the musical geniuses behind "Mary Poppins," "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang" and "Winnie the Pooh" may have another theatrical success on the way. Prior to Robert's death in March of this year, the brothers composed the words and music for "MerryGoRound," a new Broadway musical which, originally scheduled for Spring 2011, is now anticipating its New York debut later this year.
Druid Theatre Co Presents THE SILVER TASSIE 7/24

Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes returns to New York on July 24, 2011 with the Druid Theatre Company's production of Seán O'Casey's The Silver Tassie, a searing drama set during and after World War I.
Druid Theatre Co Presents THE SILVER TASSIE 7/24

Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes returns to New York on July 24, 2011 with the Druid Theatre Company's production of Seán O'Casey's The Silver Tassie, a searing drama set during and after World War I.
Chazz Palminteri Ends Limited Run of A BRONX TALE at PPAC, 4/18

The Providence Performing Arts Center will end its run of A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, at the Theatre from Sunday, April 18, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series.
Chazz Palminteri to Star in A BRONX TALE at PPAC, 4/15-4/18

The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to have A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, at the Theatre from Thursday, April 15 to Sunday, April 18, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series.
Chazz Palminteri to Star in A BRONX TALE at PPAC, 4/15-4/18

The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to have A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, at the Theatre from Thursday, April 15 to Sunday, April 18, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series.
Chazz Palminteri Brings New York To Denver With His 1 Man Show A BRONX TALE 6/9

Academy Award®-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will visit Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House June 9-21 to perform his critically-lauded one-man show A BRONX TALE. Single tickets go on sale Sunday, May 3 at www.denvercenter.org, or by phone and walk-up Monday, May 4 at 10am.
Chazz Palminteri Brings New York To Denver With His 1 Man Show A BRONX TALE 6/9

Academy Award®-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will visit Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House June 9-21 to perform his critically-lauded one-man show A BRONX TALE. Single tickets go on sale Sunday, May 3 at www.denvercenter.org, or by phone and walk-up Monday, May 4 at 10am.
A BRONX TALE Starring Chazz Palminteri Comes To Ford Center

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Academy Award?-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri. This funny and touching memoir about a young man's experiences growing up in the Bronx during the 1960s will play at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre for a limited engagement March 10 - 22, 2009. A BRONX TALE is produced by GO Productions. Set design is by James Noone, lighting design is by Paul Gallo, and original music and sound design is by John Gromada. Mr. Palminteri's wardrobe is supplied by Italian menswear designer ISAIA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Gaughan been nominated for?

Outstanding Special Effects (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast and Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Merlin.

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