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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
The Gentleman Caller

[Broadway]
1983
Henry Hirsch

[Broadway]
1975
Guildenstern

Hamlet (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1973
David Carson

Lord Cumulus


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

John Heard, The Chekhov Sketchbook

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Actor - Play

John Heard, G.R. Point


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1977 - Performance

John Heard, G.R. Point

News


Interview: Jeffrey Lo of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at San Francisco Playhouse Offers a Fresh Take on an American Classic

BroadwayWorld talks to director Jeffrey Lo about his poetic and visually striking production of the Tennessee Williams classic 'The Glass Menagerie' running at San Francisco Playhouse through June 15th.
The McCoy Center Offers Free Screening Of HOME ALONE November 21

Join us at the McCoy Center for a free screening of the holiday classic 'Home Alone' on November 21. Donations for the 2023 Thanksforgiving 4 Miler will be collected at the event.
New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away

Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City.  Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues. 
NOoSPHERE Arts to Present WE ARE NATURE 2022: PATTERNS OF CONNECTION | EARTH ETHICS Next Week

NOoSPHERE Arts will present WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection | Earth Ethics on September 24, 2022 at 5:30pm at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.
Flushing Town Hall Presents 'The Swinging Sounds Of Coleman Hawkins' Featuring Lew Tabackin and His Ensemble

On Friday, October 14th, Flushing Town Hall will present “The Swinging Sounds of Coleman Hawkins” featuring Lew Tabackin and his ensemble. 
NOoSPHERE Arts to Present WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns Of Connection This Month

NOoSPHERE Arts will present WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection on September 2 & 24, 2022 at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.
Tangerine Records Announces Remastered Re-Release of 'Ray Sings, Basie Swings'

Originally released in 2006, the uniquely inspired album mixes previously unreleased Ray Charles vocal performances from the seventies with newly recorded instrumental tracks by the contemporary Count Basie Orchestra, and will be available on all streaming services for the first time in over a decade, as well as on CD and in a double-vinyl package.
NOoSPHERE Arts Presents WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns Of Connection

NOoSPHERE Arts presents WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection on July 23, August 27, and September 24, 2022 at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.
Bob Holz to Release Live Album with Former Members of Spyro Gyra and Blood Sweat and Tears

Jazz fusion artist Bob Holz is back with a power house live album featuring a star studded lineup of high profile players. The title is Bob Holz Live In New York and L.A. and was released on MVD Audio in early 2021.
Scott Dreier's THE MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOW is Coming to the Colony Theatre

BroadwayWorld Critics' Pick and StageSceneLA Award-winner Scott Dreier, star of last season's acclaimed hit Doris and Me, will return to The Colony Theatre in Burbank with his holiday concert, The Merry Little Christmas Show, for two performances only. Along with special guest Kurtis Simmons and music director Andy Langham, Dreier will perform on Sunday, December 15, at 3pm and 6pm.
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Final Three Performances This Weekend At Gene Frankel Theatre

Thomas G. Waites' rocking adaptation of one of Shakespeare's rarely-performed comedies will play its final three performances this weekend. The hippie lovefest of this re-worked Love's Labour's Lost continues at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, between Lafayette and Bowery) from October 24-26 at 8pm. The production, featuring a cast full of bright young talent, is made possible with the generous support of The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust. Tickets, priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available online at https://loveslabourstgw.bpt.me/.
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Meets Woodstock 50 At Gene Frankel Theatre

Echoing the sentiments of the world's greatest rock concert on its 50th anniversary,Thomas G. Waites transports the tenderness and philanthropy of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST to the era of enlightened love and transformative music. Presented with the generous support of The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust, a cast brimming with emerging New York talent will bring the timeless verse of Shakespeare and enduring music of Woodstock to the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, between Lafayette and Bowery) for a limited engagement from October 3-26. Opening is Sunday, October 6. Tickets, priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available online at https://loveslabourstgw.bpt.me/.
Rose Kingsley And Richard Shelton Bring New Show 'Sinatra And Mercer: Too Marvelous For Words' To New York

Sinatra & Mercer....What a perfect pair! While International Sinatra Tribute Singer Richard Shelton, takes you on a journey of Sinatra with his music and stories, 'Opera Great turned Jazz Great' Rose Kingsley, returns to Lincoln Center, with songs and stories of the Great Johnny Mercer. All Mercer songs have been arranged for Rose by, Bob Corwin, who was Johnny Mercer's Musical Director and Pianist for 20 years. This special event is supported by the Mercer Family in an effort to keep his music alive for future generations.
The Grascals Release 'Haggard' A True Story Ballad Of A Family And Their Best Friend

The Grascals release 'Haggard,' a Country song. A never-recorded ballad by the regarded Country and Bluegrass writer, Harley Allen, 'Haggard' is the true story of Allen's dog who was named after the legendary Merle Haggard.
Birdland Presents Veronica Swift and More Week of July 2

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Veronica Swift, David Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra, The Emmet Cohen Trio, and more!
Birdland Announces July 2018 Schedule

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Veronica Swift and the Emmet Cohen Trio, Django Reinhardt Festival Allstars, Tommy Igoe Sextet, Birdland Big Band, John Pizzarelli, Polly Gibbons, Carol Sloane, Memo Acevedo, Ronny Whyte, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!
Emmy Award Winner Laura Dern Stars in THE TALE Available for Digital Download July 2

Award-winning writer and director Jennifer Fox delivers a film based on her own childhood in The Tale,available for Digital Download on July 2nd. Premiering to rave reviews at Sundance 2018, the HBO film, starring Laura Dern (HBO's Big Little Lies), is “an immense, brave and genuinely earth-shaking self-portrait' (Indiewire).  
HBO Films' THE TALE Starring Laura Dern, Debuts Today

THE TALE chronicles one woman's powerful investigation into her own childhood memories, as she is forced to reexamine her first sexual experience – and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. Debuting SATURDAY, MAY 26 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT), the HBO Films presentation is written and directed by Sundance Grand Prize winner and Emmy®nominee Jennifer Fox, who based it on her own true story.
THE TALE Starring Laura Dern Debuts 5/26 on HBO, Watch Teaser Here!

The HBO Films presentation THE TALE will debut SATURDAY, MAY 26 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
HBO Films' THE TALE Starring Laura Dern, Debuts 5/26

THE TALE chronicles one woman's powerful investigation into her own childhood memories, as she is forced to reexamine her first sexual experience – and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. Debuting SATURDAY, MAY 26 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT), the HBO Films presentation is written and directed by Sundance Grand Prize winner and Emmy®nominee Jennifer Fox, who based it on her own true story.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Heard been in?

John Heard has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has John Heard been in?

John Heard has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Heard been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Chekhov Sketchbook, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for G.R. Point and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for G.R. Point.

What awards has John Heard won?

John Heard won a Theatre World Award for his performance in G.R. Point.

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