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John Riddle was nominated for a Lortel Award for the role of Cal, which he created for the Off-Broadway run of Titanique. He recently played the final performance as Raoul in the historic 35-year Broadway run of The Phantom of the Opera, and originated the Broadway roles of Hans in Disney’s Frozen and Young Anton in The Visit opposite Broadway legend Chita Rivera. National tour: Evita. Regional: George in Sunday in the Park…at Glimmerglass Opera, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the MUNY, Kennedy Center, Long Wharf Theatre, Goodspeed, PCLO, Casa Mañana, and Cape Playhouse. Other: Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods (Town Hall), The Secret Garden in Concert (Lincoln Center), Disney’s Festival of the Arts, soloist with the Cincinnati Pops, American Pops, Omaha Symphony and The Naples Opera. @thejohnriddle

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STAGE CREDITS

Titanique
[Broadway]
2026
Cal Hockley
Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Cal
Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2022
Cal
Frozen Frozen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Hans
Frozen Frozen
[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Hans
My Paris My Paris
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Long Wharf Production, 2016
Grenier/Ensemble
The Secret Garden The Secret Garden
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Lieutenant Wright
The Visit The Visit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Young Anton
Evita Evita
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Ensemble
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

John Riddle, Titanique

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Video: Layton Williams Performs 'River Deep Mountain High' in TITANIQUE Photo
Video: Layton Williams Performs 'River Deep Mountain High' in TITANIQUE
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

An all new video has been released of Layton Williams performing 'River Deep Mountain High' from Titanique on Broadway. Layton Williams plays the role of 'The Iceberg.' Check out the video here!
Photos: Angela Bassett Visits Deborah Cox at TITANIQUE Photo
Photos: Angela Bassett Visits Deborah Cox at TITANIQUE
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Deborah Cox is currently starring in Titanique on Broadway and was recently paid a visit by her friend Angela Bassett. The pair spent time together in Cox's dressing room, and you can check out the photos here!
TITANIQUE to Launch North American Tour in 2027 Photo
TITANIQUE to Launch North American Tour in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Titanique will launch a multi-city North American tour in 2027. The Tony-nominated musical steered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion will perform at venues across the country.
TITANIQUE's Background Vocalists Take Over Our Instagram Today Photo
TITANIQUE's Background Vocalists Take Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - May 16, 2026

Titaníque's Background Vocalists are taking over our Instagram today! Tune in to our Story to go backstage at the Tony-nominated musical with Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones, and Kristina Leopold.
Video: See Marla Mindelle’s Journey to TITANIQUE's Broadway Debut on STAGEBOUND Photo
Video: See Marla Mindelle’s Journey to TITANIQUE's Broadway Debut on STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

This season of the PBS Great Performances series Stagebound has kicked off with a spotlight on Tony-nominated Titaníque cast member and co-creator Marla Mindelle. Check it out now.
Interview: John Riddle on Playing Cal and Finding Freedom in Chaos Photo
Interview: John Riddle on Playing Cal and Finding Freedom in Chaos
by David Clarke - May 11, 2026

After helping launch TITANIQUE in its scrappy downtown beginnings, John Riddle has returned to Broadway as Cal, bringing swagger, sincerity, and sequined villainy to one of the musical’s most unexpectedly lovable characters.
Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Join TITANIQUE Curtain Call After Tony Nominations Photo
Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Join TITANIQUE Curtain Call After Tony Nominations
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers joined the cast of Titaníque during their curtain call to celebrate their four Tony nominations. Watch a video of the 'Las Culturistas' hosts speaking after the performance, congratulating the company on their nominations.
Videos: TITANIQUE Cast Performs 'I'm Alive' and 'To Love You More' for TODAY's Broadw Photo
Videos: TITANIQUE Cast Performs 'I'm Alive' and 'To Love You More' for TODAY's Broadway Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

The cast of Titaníque kicked off TODAY's 'Broadway Week' on Tuesday with performances from the musical comedy. Watch as the cast performs renditions of Céline Dion’s 'I'm Alive' and 'To Love You More' as part of the Citi Concert series.
Video: TITANIQUE Extends Run; Watch All New Footage Photo
Video: TITANIQUE Extends Run; Watch All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement at the St. James Theatre. Plus, get an all new look at clips from the show in the video here!
Jim Parsons Reveals Whether or Not Ariana Grande Has Come to Broadway’s TITANIQUE Y Photo
Jim Parsons Reveals Whether or Not Ariana Grande Has Come to Broadway’s TITANIQUE Yet
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026

Everyone, including Jim Parsons, is awaiting Ariana Grande’s arrival at Broadway’s St. James Theatre to support her brother, Frankie Grande, in Titaníque. 
Photos: Luke Evans Visits TITANIQUE on Broadway Photo
Photos: Luke Evans Visits TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Luke Evans, who is making his Broadway debut this season in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, recently paid a visit to Titanique. Check out photos here!
Photos: JERSEY SHORE's Snooki & Angelina Visit TITANIQUE Photo
Photos: JERSEY SHORE's Snooki & Angelina Visit TITANIQUE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2026

Two special guests boarded the Ship of Dreams, when Jersey Shore's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Angelina Pivarnick visited the cast of Titanique on Broadway! Check out the photo here!
Video: Jim Parsons Discusses the Joy of Dressing in Drag for TITANIQUE Photo
Video: Jim Parsons Discusses the Joy of Dressing in Drag for TITANIQUE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

Jim Parsons opens up about dressing in drag for Titanique on Broadway, playing Ruth, and why he'd never reboot The Big Bang Theory. Watch his View interview!
Video: TITANIQUE Red Carpet - This Show is 'Going to Save the World' Photo
Video: TITANIQUE Red Carpet - This Show is 'Going to Save the World'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026

Titanique has officially set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was with the company on the red carpet! Watch in this video.
Photos: The Cast of TITANIQUE Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: The Cast of TITANIQUE Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026

Titanique, the musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: Find Out Which LGBTQIA+ Icons Came Out to Celebrate Opening Night of TITANQUE Photo
Photos: Find Out Which LGBTQIA+ Icons Came Out to Celebrate Opening Night of TITANQUE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026

Titanique, inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the show's guests arriving on the red carpet here!
Photos: TITANIQUE Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night Photo
Photos: TITANIQUE Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 13, 2026

Titanique has set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026

Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...
Photos: First Look at TITANIQUE on Broadway With Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons & More Photo
Photos: First Look at TITANIQUE on Broadway With Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons & More
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2026

Get a first look at production photos of Titanique on Broadway as it celebrates its opening night! The cast includes Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, Constantine Rousouli, John Riddle, and Layton Williams.
Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying to Make Broadway Producing Debut With TITANIQUE Photo
Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying to Make Broadway Producing Debut With TITANIQUE
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying have joined the producing team of Titanique on Broadway. The Pentatonix star and his husband make their Broadway producing debut with the project.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Riddle been in?

John Riddle has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has John Riddle been in?

John Riddle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Riddle been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Titanique.

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