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BIO

Broadway theatre credits include: Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Belasco Theatre); On The Town (Lyric Theatre - Tony Nomination); Penn & Teller on Broadway (Marquis Theatre); A Christmas Story (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre); The Wedding Singer; Urinetown (Tony and Outer Critics Circle Awards); A Thousand Clowns and Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party.



Off-Broadway theatre credits include: Jerry Springer – The Opera (New Group); Lives of the Saints (Primary Stages); The Heir Apparent (SDCF Calloway Award – Classic Stage Company); All in the Timing (Primary Stages – Obie Award); Carousel (New York Philharmonic) and The Toxic Avenger, among many others.

Regional theatre credits include: Because of Winn Dixie (Goodspeed); The Sting and The Honeymooners (Paper Mill Playhouse); The Royal Family of Broadway, On The Town and Pirates of Penzance (Barrington Stage), among many others.

City Center Encores! include: High Button Shoes, The New Yorkers, Annie Get Your Gun, Little Me, It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Face The Music, Damn Yankees, and others.

International theatre credits include: Jay Chou’s The Secret and The Jonathan Lee Musical (Beijing, China and Asian tours).

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STAGE CREDITS

Earth Girls Are Easy
[Off-Broadway]
Reading, 2002
Host

Productions

Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
Mr. Saturday NightMr. Saturday Night
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Back to the Future The MusicalBack to the Future The Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Because of Winn DixieBecause of Winn Dixie
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Director
High Button ShoesHigh Button Shoes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Director
The StingThe Sting
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Director
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
The HoneymoonersThe Honeymooners
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Director
The New YorkersThe New Yorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun
 
[New York, 2015]
Director
Penn & Teller on BroadwayPenn & Teller on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
Lives of the SaintsLives of the Saints
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
On The TownOn The Town
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Heir ApparentThe Heir Apparent
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Little MeLittle Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Always...Patsy ClineAlways...Patsy Cline
 
[Broadway, 2013] Cancelled
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
All in The TimingAll in The Timing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
Click, Clack, Moo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
The Toxic AvengerThe Toxic Avenger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Director
On the TownOn the Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Damn YankeesDamn Yankees
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Face the Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Pig Farm
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
Of Thee I Sing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Wedding Singer
 
[New York, 2004]
Director
Lucky Duck
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
Bright Ideas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Rounding Third
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Urinetown
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Director
Polish Joke
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Pajama Game
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
UrinetownUrinetown
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
A Thousand Clowns
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
Urinetown
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
The Dinner Party
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
Naked
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Do Re Mi
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Strike Up the Band
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Mere Mortals and Others
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
Ancient History/English Made Simple
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
Fortune's Fools
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
Broken Glass
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Rando, On the Town


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Direction

John Rando, All in the Timing


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Rando, Urinetown


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Rando, Urinetown The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Musical

John Rando, Urinetown

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Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2025

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?
Photos: Caden Brauch and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Adelphi Theatre Photo
Photos: Caden Brauch and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

All new production photos have been released of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at London’s Adelphi Theatre, currently booking until Saturday 3 January 2026. Check out the photos here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season Photo
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

The 25/26 Broadway at the Eccles season will feature eight shows including seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, and the eagerly awaited return of a favorite to the magnificent Eccles Theater. Learn more!
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season Photo
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Eccles season has been announced, which includes eight shows, with seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, as well as the return of a fan favorite. Learn more about the season lineup here!
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Presenter Nederlander National Markets has revealed the line-up for the 2025 - 2026 Broadway In Richmond six-show subscription series, including The Outsiders and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala Photo
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

​The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF
by Linda Hodges - Feb 15, 2025

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF?
Tickets on Sale This Week For BACK TO THE FUTURE in Sydney Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week For BACK TO THE FUTURE in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets go on sale this Friday 14th February for the Australian premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical. The production will welcome audiences for the first time on Australian soil at the Sydney Lyric.
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Hippodrome Theatre 2025/2026 Broadway Photo
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Hippodrome Theatre 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre has announced the lineup of hit Broadway shows that will be taking the stage in the new 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE STRUGGLES WITH NOSTALGIA at DCPA Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE STRUGGLES WITH NOSTALGIA at DCPA
by Jon Bee - Jan 27, 2025

Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made their way from the screen to the stage.
Caden Brauch Joins West End Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE as Marty McFly Photo
Caden Brauch Joins West End Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE as Marty McFly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

A global search is underway for the next Marty McFly, to celebrate the numerous productions of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical worldwide. Plus, Caden Brauch will join the West End cast as Marty McFly from Monday 10 February 2025.
Lucas Hallauer Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour as Marty McFly Photo
Lucas Hallauer Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour as Marty McFly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO. Caden Brauch will play his final tour performance as Marty McFly in Denver.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes to the Bushnell in June 2025 Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes to the Bushnell in June 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Hartford as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
New York Rep Announces Exclusive Industry Presentation Of TRUTH IS… A New Play by H Photo
New York Rep Announces Exclusive Industry Presentation Of TRUTH IS… A New Play by Hank Rion
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

New York Rep has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Truth is… a new play by Hank Rion. The reading will take place on January 10 & 11 at 1pm at Chain Theatre.
What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- January 2025 Photo
What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- January 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 31, 2024

Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including a holiday favorite, a Tony-winning Best Play, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly Photo
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company. 
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage Photo
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Have Australian Premiere at The Sydney Lyric in Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Have Australian Premiere at The Sydney Lyric in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Rando been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Direction (Obie Awards) for All in the Timing, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urinetown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown.

What awards has John Rando won?

John Rando has won several awards, including the Direction (Obie Awards) for All in the Timing. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urinetown. Additionally, he won the Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical. He was also honored with the Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown.

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