John Rapson
Latest News on John Rapson:
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More (Oct 18, 2024)
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center (Oct 4, 2024)
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (Nov 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More (Oct 18, 2024)
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center (Oct 4, 2024)
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.
Photos
(Back Row L-R) Martin Landry, Dan Hoy, John Rapson, Sean Stack, Jake David Smith, Will Burton and Julia Murney
(Front Row L-R) Hillary Fisher, Heather Ayers, Aubrey Matalon, Arielle Jacobs, Jerusha Cavazos, Vicki Lewis and Wren Rivera
Date:
07/12/2022
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN THE LINES Off-Broadway
Front row (l to r) John Rapson (Roscuro), Betsy Morgan (Queen Rosemary), Ryan Melia (Librarian), Dorcas Leung (Despereaux), and Yasmeen Sulieman (Princess Pea)
Back row (l to r) Ben Ferguson (Furlough), Matt Nuernberger (Botticelli), Dan Weschler (Stained-Glass Knight), Arya Shahi (King Phillip), Curtis Gillen (Most High Head Mouse), and Alex Falberg (Lester)
Date:
11/24/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX at Berkeley Rep
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Beadle Bamford [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Bamatabois
Grantaire
Major Domo
Thénardier (Understudy)
Bishop of Digne (Understudy)
Videos
Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023
Video: Watch Alex Lacamoire Break Down SWEENEY TODD Orchestrations During Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2023
Video: Josh Groban Reveals Why Starring in SWEENEY TODD Was a 'Big Risk' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Video: SWEENEY TODD Opening Night Brings Out Lin-Manuel Miranda, Len Cariou And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023
Video: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford & Company of SWEENEY TODD Celebrate Opening Night
by Opening Night - Mar 27, 2023
Video: Gaten Matarazzo Talks Doing SWEENEY TODD 'Bigger Than Ever' on FALLON
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2023
Video: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, and Tommy Kail Talk SWEENEY TODD on CBS News
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023
Video: Annaleigh Ashford Talks the Bloodiness of SWEENEY TODD on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2023
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - Jul 11, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Morgan Siobhan Green Sing from New Musical, BETWEEN THE LINES!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2020
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
STAGE TUBE: 13-Year-Old Stuns as 'Jean Valjean' at 2015 EASTER BONNET Competition
by Stage Tube - Apr 30, 2015
TV: Meet the New Faces of LES MISERABLES- In Rehearsal with the Cast at the Imperial Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 5, 2012
News
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
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!
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 & More
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).
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
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.
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
Westport Country Playhouse announced a special event, 'Ghost Stories and Legends,' set for Thursday, October 10.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
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.
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
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.
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!
Westport Country Playhouse to present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!, showcasing the creative journey of turning stories into musicals.
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
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.
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 OUTSIDER
Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand playreading of the political satire THE OUTSIDER on Monday, June 10.
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
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.
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.
Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!
SWEENEY TODD Plays Final Broadway Performance
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.
The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd plays its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at 54 Below
The cast of hit Broadway musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER reunited for a concert celebration at 54 Below on March 24th – 'an evening to die for.' The 10th Anniversary Celebration of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. See highlights from the night.
The cast of hit Broadway musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER reunited for a concert celebration at 54 Below on March 24th – 'an evening to die for.' The 10th Anniversary Celebration of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. See highlights from the night.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month
The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.
The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now
The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD
Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!
Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!
Photos: Joe Locke Takes His First Bows In SWEENEY TODD On Broadway
Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” is making his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Locke began his run as Tobias beginning Wednesday January 31, 2024. See photos from inside Joe's first curtain call!
Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” is making his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Locke began his run as Tobias beginning Wednesday January 31, 2024. See photos from inside Joe's first curtain call!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Rapson been in?
John Rapson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has John Rapson been in?
John Rapson has not appeared in the West End.
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