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John Raitt

Date of Death: February 20, 2005 (88)

Birth Place: Santa Ana, CA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Special Guest

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 1987
Other Roles

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1979
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1969
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Shade Motley

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1965
Billy Bigelow

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1960
Destry [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Sid Sorokin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1953
The Duke

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1952
Jamie McRuin

Jamie McRuin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
Pedro

Pedro

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1945
Billy Bigelow

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1975
Frank Butler

[US Tour]
West Coast Revival, 1957
Performer

[Los Angeles]
LACLO Production, 1940
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1975
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1945 - Performance

John Raitt, Carousel

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Rodgers & Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Comes to ASU Kerr

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing, an award-winning revue of the prolific duo’s musical theatre body of work conceived by Walter Bobbie, will be co-presented by The Bridge Initiative (TBI) and ASU Kerr on October 6 & 7.
Comedy Night To Return To Samuel Slater's Restaurant With Paul D'Angelo & Guests

Enjoy a night of laughter at Samuel Slater's Restaurant with comedian Paul D'Angelo and special guests. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 2 at CVRep

The anticipation is high as the audience fills up to near capacity while the Palm Springs weather outside hits double-digits and record-breaking temperatures. CVRep is a great way to get away from the heat and enjoy a cool evening of entertainment.
Janis Paige, Original Star of THE PAJAMA GAME, Dies At Age 101

Theatre and film actress Janis Paige has passed away at the age of 101. 
Review: THE PAJAMA GAME at Lancaster Opera House

A breakdown of  union labor relations, abuse in the workplace and  demands for higher wages surely doesn't sound like the stuff of musical comedy. Unless you're speaking of the classic 1954 musical THE PAJAMA GAME, now playing at the Lancaster Opera House. 
ALICE IN WONDERLAND to Premiere at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in April

To kickoff Women's History Month, Trial Run Productions has announced the world premiere of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a new musical experience created by the female team of Brooke deRosa and Paige Lehnert.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND A Musical Experience to Premiere At The Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Experience the magic of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a new musical premiering at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Created by the female team of Brooke deRosa and Paige Lehnert, this production promises a colorful, interactive Wonderland adventure for all ages.
WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now

The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.
Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Cast Album

The new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – will release a concept cast album on Friday, February 23. Learn more about how to pre-save the music here!
Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Hippodrome

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at The Hippodrome? When I was a kid, I wanted nothing so much as to be Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl. I mean, it literally shaped my career aspirations. And I desperately wanted to see the stage version, having practically worn out my LP of the Broadway musical.
GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON Returns to the Hollywood Fringe

The hit show, Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon, is returning to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon is a Gilbert and Sullivan-styled musical comedy set in the Old Wild West with a modern spin.
Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel

​​​​​​​Meet the magic behind the WORLD PREMIERE of Mr. Confidential, presented this month by Actors Theatre of Indiana! Samuel Garza Bernstein, David Snyder and Willem Devries will share their vision and journey with you.
Cotuit Center For The Arts & Scamps Comedy Productions Present: Summer Comedy With Jim Ruberti & Friends

For four nights in Summer 2022, Barnstable's own Jim Ruberti brings top headlining Boston comedians to Cape Cod, including Dave Rattigan (June 25), Christine Hurley (July 2), Mark Riley (July 9), and Paul Nardizzi (July 16).
Learn All About Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Celebrate Broadway's Return with #NoBusinessLikeShowBusiness

Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.
BWW Feature: OPERA IN AMERICA AND ABROAD at Home Computer Screens

Tour members meet on the Flying Opera Magic Carpet for a week of American and international performances. Our first stop is at San Francisco Opera, for Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven online October 14, 17, and 30, 2021. Cost- $25.
September Comedy With Jim Ruberti Comes to Cotuit Center For The Arts

Barnstable's own Jim Ruberti brings top Boston comedians for a final summer night of laughter on Cape Cod! September Comedy with Jim Ruberti & Friends features Boston A-listers Mark Riley and Janet McNamara on Wednesday, September 1 at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Presented by Cotuit Center for the Arts and Scamps Comedy Productions, showtime is 7:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Theater. Tickets are $25. Material is suitable for those 18 and up.
Way Off Broadway to Present THE PAJAMA GAME This Fall

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is preparing for a heartwarming romantic comedy this fall when its production of the Broadway classic The Pajama Game takes to the stage.  Opening Friday, September 10th, the production was rescheduled from earlier this season. 
The Fabulous Chickies Return in Concert to Benefit The Actors Fund This Month

“The Fabulous Chickies In Concert-a Benefit For The Actors Fund”  will be live streamed on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 15 - David Suchet Autobiography, and More!

This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!
Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!

Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Raitt been in?

John Raitt has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has John Raitt been in?

John Raitt has not appeared in the West End

What awards has John Raitt been nominated for?

John Raitt has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards for his role in the musical Carousel.

What awards has John Raitt won?

John Raitt has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for his role in Carousel.

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