John Tartaglia
Birth Place: Maple Shade, New Jersey, USA
Latest News on John Tartaglia:
John Tartaglia Will Direct FROZEN at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Dec 17, 2024)
The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024 (Dec 11, 2024)
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour (Nov 15, 2024)
John Tartaglia Will Direct FROZEN at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Dec 17, 2024)
The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024 (Dec 11, 2024)
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour (Nov 15, 2024)
BIO
John is executive producer and star of Disney Channel's "Johnny and the Sprites" (now airing worldwide). Tartaglia earned a Tony Award® nomination for his performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q, for which he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. Tartaglia was most recently seen on Broadway starring as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. A 10-year veteran of "Sesame Street," Tartaglia is one of the youngest puppeteers ever to perform on the show, starting at the age of 16. In addition to his work on "Sesame Street," he also starred in Sesame Workshop's innovative English as a Foreign Language project, "Sesame English," which currently airs worldwide. Tartaglia has also appeared on Disney Channel's "Bear in the Big Blue House" and "JoJo's Circus" and Discovery Channel's "Animal Jam." He is a past host of the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts.
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STAGE CREDITS
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Hysterium
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Creator
Creator
Movies
Silent But Deadly
[ 2012 ] Dale
[ 2012 ] Dale
Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] Pinocchio, Magic Mirror, Dragon Puppeteer
[ 2013 ] Pinocchio, Magic Mirror, Dragon Puppeteer
Elmo's World: Elmo Wonders
[ 2016 ] Firetruck
[ 2016 ] Firetruck
TV Shows
Word Party
Kip
Kip
Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2004 - Performance
John Tartagalia, Avenue Q
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
John Tartaglia, Avenue Q
Videos
Video: Michael Maliakel Sings 'Her Voice' from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2024
Video: Nicole Parker Sings Poor Unfortunate Souls from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2024
Video: 'Positoovity' from Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2024
Video: SMA Will Step Center Stage on Rare Disease Day
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 27, 2024
Video: First Look at Ben Crawford, Ashley Blanchet & More in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023
Exclusive: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2022
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu & More in The Muny's MARY POPPINS
by Alan Henry - Jul 6, 2022
VIDEO: John Tartaglia Leads THE MUSIC MAN at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2019
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of the Muny's ANNIE Sing 'We'd Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2018
News
John Tartaglia Will Direct FROZEN at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present Disney's Frozen, directed by Broadway's John Tartaglia (Avenue Q). Find out more about the new production here!
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre will present Disney's Frozen, directed by Broadway's John Tartaglia (Avenue Q). Find out more about the new production here!
The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024
This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE Will Embark on North American Tour
The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.
The Jim Henson Company's fun loving, musical Fraggles are sharing their joy and magic across North America in Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the first-ever live touring show based on the beloved franchise.
Bucks County Playhouse to Bring SEAN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS to New Jersey
Bucks County Playhouse will present “Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas” at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ. The one-night-only event will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 pm. The concert is part of the Playhouse's Community Arts Series.
Bucks County Playhouse will present “Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas” at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ. The one-night-only event will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 pm. The concert is part of the Playhouse's Community Arts Series.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Jim Henson's FRAGGLE ROCK and MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS Go on Sale at bergenPAC This Week
bergenPAC has announced two new shows. Magical Mystery Doors – Beatles, Zeppellin, Doors Tribute on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 p.m.
bergenPAC has announced two new shows. Magical Mystery Doors – Beatles, Zeppellin, Doors Tribute on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 p.m.
FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK! Coming to DVD and Blu-ray
Fraggle Rock is coming home! The first season of Apple TV+'s reboot of Jim Henson's classic series Fraggle Rock will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 19. The 3 disc set includes all season one episodes, along with some new special features.
Fraggle Rock is coming home! The first season of Apple TV+'s reboot of Jim Henson's classic series Fraggle Rock will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 19. The 3 disc set includes all season one episodes, along with some new special features.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater
Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Olney Theatre Center to Present Regional Premiere of FROZEN
Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
Christmas In July at Bucks County Playhouse to Provide Special Offers & Discounts
Bucks County Playhouse is kicking off its 2024 Holiday Celebration with “Christmas in July,” July 25 – July 31.
Bucks County Playhouse is kicking off its 2024 Holiday Celebration with “Christmas in July,” July 25 – July 31.
Theater Latté Da Presents SCOTLAND, PA At The Ritz Theater This September
Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Theater Latté Da brings SCOTLAND, PA to The Ritz Theater from September 18 to October 20, 2024. Enjoy this dark comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH set in a 1970s Pennsylvania diner.
Video: Michael Maliakel Sings 'Her Voice' from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Watch Michael Maliakel of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Her Voice in this all-new video. The show's creative team is led by Director John Tartaglia, with Choreographer Patrick O'Neill and Music Director/Conductor Annbritt duChateau
Watch Michael Maliakel of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Her Voice in this all-new video. The show's creative team is led by Director John Tartaglia, with Choreographer Patrick O'Neill and Music Director/Conductor Annbritt duChateau
Video: Nicole Parker Sings Poor Unfortunate Souls from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Watch Nicole Parker and the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in this all-new video. The production has just three more performances in St. Louis.
Watch Nicole Parker and the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in this all-new video. The production has just three more performances in St. Louis.
Video: 'Positoovity' from Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Watch the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Positoovity' featuring Jen Cody as Scuttle in the video here.
Watch the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Positoovity' featuring Jen Cody as Scuttle in the video here.
Review: Disney Magic Meets Muny Magic in a Fairytale Production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a visually stunning explosion of color. Director John Tartaglia, his actors and technical teams collaborate to tell a memorable story that feels more animated movie than live musical theater. It is Tartaglia’s vision and leadership, the enthusiasm and vocal performance of his talented cast, and the vibrant effervescence of the set, costumes/wigs, choreography, puppets, lighting, video projections, sound, and music that make this an exuberant production.
The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a visually stunning explosion of color. Director John Tartaglia, his actors and technical teams collaborate to tell a memorable story that feels more animated movie than live musical theater. It is Tartaglia’s vision and leadership, the enthusiasm and vocal performance of his talented cast, and the vibrant effervescence of the set, costumes/wigs, choreography, puppets, lighting, video projections, sound, and music that make this an exuberant production.
Interview: Savy Jackson Talks About Making Her Muny Debut as Ariel in DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
“There are so many things that excite me about this production of THE LITTLE MERMAID, but the most exciting thing is the number of kids and teenagers who are in the show,” she said. Jackson called the young performers the future of musical theater. She took that from the choreographer Patrick O’Neill who says, “the future of musical theater is in good hands.” Jackson spoke warmly about the people here. She finds it incredible the way St. Louisans value theatre. “Performing outside in this beautiful park for the people of this community is,” she paused, took a deep breath, let out a long sigh, and said, “just so special.”
“There are so many things that excite me about this production of THE LITTLE MERMAID, but the most exciting thing is the number of kids and teenagers who are in the show,” she said. Jackson called the young performers the future of musical theater. She took that from the choreographer Patrick O’Neill who says, “the future of musical theater is in good hands.” Jackson spoke warmly about the people here. She finds it incredible the way St. Louisans value theatre. “Performing outside in this beautiful park for the people of this community is,” she paused, took a deep breath, let out a long sigh, and said, “just so special.”
Exclusive Photo/Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! Check out a first look at the production featuring Savy Jackson (Ariel), Michael Maliakel (Prince Eric), Nicole Parker (Ursula), Christopher Sieber (Chef Louis), Ben Davis (King Triton), Fergie L. Philippe (Sebastian), Leia Rhiannon Yogi (Flounder) and more!
The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! Check out a first look at the production featuring Savy Jackson (Ariel), Michael Maliakel (Prince Eric), Nicole Parker (Ursula), Christopher Sieber (Chef Louis), Ben Davis (King Triton), Fergie L. Philippe (Sebastian), Leia Rhiannon Yogi (Flounder) and more!
Video: Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! 's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances tonight, July 8. Watch video highlights here.
The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! 's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances tonight, July 8. Watch video highlights here.
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Go behind the scenes of rehearsal for The Muny's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances July 8th, 2024, in the video here.
Go behind the scenes of rehearsal for The Muny's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances July 8th, 2024, in the video here.
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Watch as Savy Jackson performs 'The World Above' in rehearsal from The Muny's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances July 8th, 2024.
Watch as Savy Jackson performs 'The World Above' in rehearsal from The Muny's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances July 8th, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Tartaglia been in?
John Tartaglia has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has John Tartaglia been in?
John Tartaglia has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Tartaglia been nominated for?
Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Avenue Q and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q.
What awards has John Tartaglia won?
John Tartaglia won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Avenue Q.
How many shows has John Tartaglia written?
John Tartaglia has written 1 shows including Imaginocean (Bookwriter).
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