John Rando
Latest News on John Rando:
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL To Hold Talkback This Month (Apr 15, 2024)
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson (Apr 15, 2024)
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555 (Apr 15, 2024)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL To Hold Talkback This Month (Apr 15, 2024)
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson (Apr 15, 2024)
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555 (Apr 15, 2024)
John Rando 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).
John Rando Photos
The creative team of The Royal Family of Broadway: composer William Finn, artistic director Julianne Boyd, book writer Rachel Sheinkin, musical director Vadim Feitchner, and director John Rando
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
The Royal Family: Chip Zien, A.J. Shively, Harriet Harris, John Rando, Arnie Burton, Kathy Fitzgerald, Hayley Podschun, Rachel Sheinkin, William Finn, Laura Michelle Kelly, Alan H. Green, Will Swenson, Vadim Feitchner, and Carmel Dean
Date:
05/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With the Cast of THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY at Barrington Stage
The Creative Team (left to right): Greg Kotis (Music/Lyrics), Mark Hollman (Music/Lyrics),
Bob Martin (Book), Harry Connick, Jr. (Music/Lyrics), John Rando (Director).
Todd Schmidt (Paper Mill Playhouse Managing Director)
Date:
02/28/2018
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creatives of Paper Mill's THE STING
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John Rando STAGE CREDITS
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John Rando 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
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown The Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
John Rando Videos
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023
Video: Watch Casey Likes Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
by Show Highlights - Aug 3, 2023
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2023
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2022
VIDEO: How FUNNY GIRL's Jared Grimes Tapped His Way to a Tony Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Listen Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Explains Why He Never Gave Up on His MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Character
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Billy Crystal Give Curtain Speech at Final Dress Rehearsal for MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Critics Choice Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks Returning to Broadway in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021
John Rando News
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL To Hold Talkback This Month
92NY will be hosting a Back to the Future: The Musical talkback this month! See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets to the show!
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
Video: Huey Lewis On the History of The Power Of Love
The 1985 hit song 'The Power of Love' by #HueyLewis is featured in two musicals currently running on Broadway. Watch as Huey Lewis explains the history and meaning of the chart-topping track.
Full Cast & Route Set for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The cast and tour route has been set for Back to the Future's North American Tour! See who is starring and learn if the show is coming to a city near you!
Liz Callaway, Hugh Panaro & More to Join Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Concert
Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, & JULIET and More Set for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 24/25 Season
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has unveiled its Broadway lineup for the 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
New Subscription Packages Available for 2024-2025 Broadway at The Paramount Season
Broadway at The Paramount's new season subscription packages are availalbe for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Al Roker Joins the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE For One Night Only
Weatherman and TV personality, Al Roker, returned to Broadway tonight in the time-bending new musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE.
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
Casey Likes and the cast of Back to the Future appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Johnny B. Goode.' The production is among the first Broadway musicals to perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show following its move to New York City. Other Broadway appearances have included performances from Shucked and Kimberly Akimbo. Watch the video!
SHUCKED, PARADE, and More Set For Des Moines Performing Arts' 2024-25 Season
The lineup has been announced for the 2024-25 Willis Broadway Series in Des Moines! The season will include six highly anticipated first-run national Broadway tours, plus the return of some beloved crowd favorites. Learn more about the full lineup here!
FUNNY GIRL, SHUCKED & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season
Broadway In Boston has revealed its 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Tune In Alert! BACK TO THE FUTURE Stops By THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Tomorrow
Tomorrow, The Kelly Clarkson Show is headed back in time with a visit from the cast of Back to the Future on Broadway!
SHUCKED, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shea's Buffalo Theatre 2024-25 Broadway Season
Shea's Buffalo Theatre has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The season kicks off this September with Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the full season here!
Don Stephenson & Caden Brauch to Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour
The North American tour of Back to the Future: The Musical will star Broadway veteran Don Stephenson as “Doc Brown” and newcomer Caden Brauch as “Marty McFly.”
& JULIET, BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Set For Providence Performing Arts Center's 2024/2025 Broadway Season
The 2024/2025 Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Broadway touring season has been announced! Shows coming to Rhode Island include & Juliet, Hamilton, Back to the Future and more.
HAMILTON, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Set for the 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Tanger Center
The Tanger Center has announcd its 2024-25 Broadway season. The season will kick off in September with Mamma Mia! and continues through June 2025.
FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season
Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024/25 Season
Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.
Kate Walsh & More to Star in JORDANS World Premiere at The Public Theater
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of JORDANS written by Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
John Rando FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Rando been nominated for?
John Rando has been nominated for several awards for his directing work in various Broadway shows. These nominations include Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "On the Town" and "Urinetown The Musical," Direction at the Obie Awards for "All in the Timing," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Urinetown," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Urinetown."
What awards has John Rando won?
John Rando has won several awards for his work in the theater. He won the Direction award at the Obie Awards for "All in the Timing," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Urinetown," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Urinetown The Musical," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Urinetown."
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