John Sygar
Folger Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT (Feb 15, 2026)
Folger Theatre Unveils Full Lineup Of Talks, Workshops, And Celebrations for READING ROOM FESTIVAL (Jan 9, 2026)
Video: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS (Jan 5, 2026)
BIO
John Sygar is a Helen Hayes Award-nominated actor and musician from Maryland. He is extremely grateful to be making his Broadway debut. Regional Theatre: Swept Away (Arena Stage), Beauty and the Beast, A.D. 16, Once (Olney Theatre Center) Light Years (Signature Theatre). Workshops: A Wrinkle in Time (Arena Stage). John is a member of the Only Make Believe acting company. He is also a member of the band baseball hat. @jsyg
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Top Row (L-R) Wayne Duvall, Stark Sands, John Gallagher Jr. and Adrian Blake Enscoe Bottom Row (L-R) Orville Mendoza, Cameron Johnson, Hunter Brown, Rico LeBron, Josh Breckenridge, Matt DeAngelis, Brandon Kalm, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Michael J. Mainwaring and David Rowen
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
The Cast of "Swept Away" including
Stark Sands, Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher, Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Josh Breckenridge, Rico LeBron, John Michael Finley, Chase Peacock, Robert Pendilla, and David Rowen
The Cast of "Swept Away" including
Stark Sands, Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher, Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Josh Breckenridge, Rico LeBron, John Michael Finley, Chase Peacock, Robert Pendilla, and David Rowen
The Ensembleof "Swept Away" incuding Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar and Jamari Johnson Williams
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
Video: Rob Colletti & Hayley Podschun Sing 'Sue Me' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-05 12:14:15
Video: 'Luck Be a Lady' from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-22 13:26:42
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat' from GUYS AND DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-10 18:33:06
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-11-18 11:43:03
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-29 09:56:48
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: Get a First Look at The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-20 15:20:36
VIDEO: Cinco Paul and Bekah Brunstetter in Conversation On A.D. 16
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-11 10:01:17
VIDEO: Creatives of A.D. 16 at Olney Theatre Center Discuss the Show's Themes
by Stephi Wild - 2022-02-04 10:35:55
VIDEO: Olney Theatre Center Announces 2020-21 Season on Facebook Live; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE HUMANS, HEDWIG, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-05 11:54:44
News
by Gillian Blum - Feb 15, 2026
Folger Theatre announced the cast and creative team of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, on stage at the Folger's Elizabethan-style Theatre on Capitol Hill from March 10 through April 12, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Folger Theatre has revealed the complete lineup of events included in the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a public celebration exploring how Shakespeare's works are adapted, translated, and reimagined for the stage today.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 5, 2026
Watch Rob Colletti and Hayley Podschun perform Sue Me from Guys and Dolls. Directed By Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse, Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall through January 8th, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 22, 2025
Take your first look at 'Luck Be a Lady' performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025
Take your first look at 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat' performed by Kyle Taylor Parker and the company of Guys and Dolls.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 8, 2025
Get a first look at Sakespeare Theatre Company's holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot, West Side Story) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Smash, Bull Durham), Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall December 2 through January 4.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has annonced an extension of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls has been extended to January 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Sakespeare Theatre Company has released photos of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello.
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about this show here!
by Joshua Wright - Sep 10, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared casting for its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. In addition to previously announced Broadway stars, the cast includes both local favorites and fresh talents to the STC stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Broadway veterans Caroline Bowman and Florrie Bagel will lead a two-night concert presentation of Songs for a New World at Olney Theatre Center, running August 14 and 15 as part of the Olney Outdoors series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Olney Theatre Center’s summertime series, Olney Outdoors, performed, as the name suggests, on the outdoor Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion. See who is performing and learn how to attend!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025
Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 16, 2024
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend, in celebration of the show’s Broadway run. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John Sygar has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
John Sygar has not appeared in the West End.
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