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BIO

Broadway/Off-Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Sweeney Todd (Barrow Street), Between the Lines. He originated the role of the D’Ysquith Family in the first national tour of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder. Selected Regional: Grand Horizons (Ben, Asolo Rep), The Tale of Despereaux (Roscuro, Berkeley Rep) Oklahoma! (Jud, Broadway Sacramento), The Play That Goes Wrong (Robert, St. Louis Rep), The Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho, Goodspeed), and Disney on Classic (Soloist with the Orchestra Japan). His theatrical adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, called The Hollow, premiered last fall at Amphibian Stage. TV/Film: “The Blacklist,” “A Christmas Carol.” John is a graduate of the University of Michigan. Endless love and thanks to Kristen, my family, CGF, and the extraordinary Sweeney team. Thank you, Stephen Sondheim.

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STAGE CREDITS

Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Beadle Bamford
Between the Lines Between the Lines
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Cast
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Beadle Bamford [Replacement]
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2015
The D'Ysquith Family
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Bamatabois
Grantaire
Major Domo
Thénardier (Understudy)
Bishop of Digne (Understudy)
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[US Tour]
25th Anniversary Production, 2010
Farmer
Claquesous
Bambatois

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Etai Benson, Javier Muñoz and More Complete the WONDERFUL TOWN Cast at Encores! Photo
Etai Benson, Javier Muñoz and More Complete the WONDERFUL TOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! Wonderful Town, starring Aisha Jackson and Anika Noni Rose. See who else is starring in the production, and learn how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages Photo
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Hold First ASL Interpreted Performance Photo
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Hold First ASL Interpreted Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will hold its first ever American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. ASL interpreters will be present for the performance to offer audiences a new way to experience the hit show.
BETWEEN THE LINES JR. Now Available for Licensing Photo
BETWEEN THE LINES JR. Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced that Between The Lines JR. is now available for licensing. The Broadway Junior adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, features a book by co-written by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome John Rapson This Month Photo
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome John Rapson This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome John Rapson as Robert for a limited run in February and March at New World Stages. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Photo
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to view it here!
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & Mor Photo
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2024

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center Photo
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 
Westport Country Playhouse Presents GHOST STORIES AND LEGENDS With John Rapson Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Presents GHOST STORIES AND LEGENDS With John Rapson
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse announced a special event, 'Ghost Stories and Legends,' set for Thursday, October 10.
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center Photo
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
BroadwayHD To Present BETWEEN THE LINES World Streaming Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines, on Monday, September 23, with a Watch Party at 7:00PM.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month Photo
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL! Photo
Westport Country Playhouse To Present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse to present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!, showcasing the creative journey of turning stories into musicals.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of Political Satire, THE OUTSID Photo
Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of Political Satire, THE OUTSIDER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand playreading of the political satire THE OUTSIDER on Monday, June 10.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
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