John Waters
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA
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The RAT NYC In DUMBO Reveals February Programming Including Valentine's Day Shows & More (Jan 30, 2025)
FRIGID New York Unveils Lineup For 2025 New York City Fringe Festival (Jan 22, 2025)
HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February (Jan 21, 2025)
The RAT NYC In DUMBO Reveals February Programming Including Valentine's Day Shows & More (Jan 30, 2025)
FRIGID New York Unveils Lineup For 2025 New York City Fringe Festival (Jan 22, 2025)
HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February (Jan 21, 2025)
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Video: Watch John Waters Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Introduced By HAIRSPRAY Star Ricki Lake
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 09:24:36
Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - 2022-09-29 10:51:13
VIDEO: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Celebrate 20 Years of HAIRSPRAY
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2022-08-15 14:40:44
VIDEO: Eureka! Talks WOMEN BEHIND BARS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-09-12 13:00:20
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 58th NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, Including Clips from AMERICAN UTOPIA
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-11 14:36:01
VIDEO: Josh Charles Talks About His Daughter on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-10 09:21:46
Broadway Rewind: James Snyder & Elizabeth Stanley Get Ready to Bring CRY BABY to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-02 16:31:00
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of Bay Area Musical's Behind the Scenes of HAIRSPRAY
by Alan Henry - 2019-07-02 13:19:26
VIDEO: Tracey Ullman Shares Her Worst Broadway Stories on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-10-24 15:50:58
You Can't Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY Dances In the Rain at Jenny Wiley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-07-26 18:00:09
VIDEO: Exclusive First Look - Ricki Lake Chats HAIRSPRAY Audition on Logo's 'Cocktails & Classics'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-07 14:30:56
The Beat Goes On: An In-Depth Look at the History of HAIRSPRAY!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-11-29 14:05:38
VIDEO: John Waters Weighs In on Pence's HAMILTON Visit & More
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-23 08:25:53
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Talks HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on 'Theater Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-22 08:22:38
VIDEO FLASHBACK: Bernadette Peters Sings Mother's Day Anthem 'Angel Mom' from RUTHLESS!
by Louisa Brady - 2016-05-08 10:31:02
VIDEO: Predominantly Black and Predominantly White Houston High Schools Combine To Perform HAIRSPRAY
by Michael Dale - 2016-02-26 15:13:15
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The RAT NYC In DUMBO Reveals February Programming Including Valentine's Day Shows & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
This February, include The RAT NYC in your Valentine's Day plans! They have a show for every couple all V-Day week long. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025
This February, include The RAT NYC in your Valentine's Day plans! They have a show for every couple all V-Day week long. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
FRIGID New York Unveils Lineup For 2025 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025
FRIGID New York will present the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, wild project, and the Chain Theatre this April. Learn more about the festival here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025
FRIGID New York will present the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, wild project, and the Chain Theatre this April. Learn more about the festival here!
HAIRSPRAY to be Presented at Sullivan Rep in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Hairspray, the modern classic with Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donell & Thomas Meehan will be presented by Sullivan Rep as the opening show of their second season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Hairspray, the modern classic with Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donell & Thomas Meehan will be presented by Sullivan Rep as the opening show of their second season. Learn more!
Winners Revealed For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; LADY MACBETH PLAYED WING DEFENCE at Melbourne Fringe Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON at Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; Melbourne Fringe Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia to Receive 2025 Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has announced visionary writer-director Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light) as the 2025 recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has announced visionary writer-director Payal Kapadia (All We Imagine as Light) as the 2025 recipient of The Coolidge Breakthrough Artist Award.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON at Sydney Lyric Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Alex Tatarsky Named 2024 Recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons revealed that New York City creator and performer Alex Tatarsky is the 2024 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize. Learn more about Tatarsky and the Prize!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons revealed that New York City creator and performer Alex Tatarsky is the 2024 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize. Learn more about Tatarsky and the Prize!
NORDSTROM NYC Special Event Rings in the Holidays
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 11, 2024
Nordstrom NYC recently celebrated its 'Wonder All the Way' campaign and holiday takeover, 'The Blizz on 57th Street,' in New York City with a one night only private shopping event for VIPs, media, industry tastemakers, customers, and friends of Nordstrom.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 11, 2024
Nordstrom NYC recently celebrated its 'Wonder All the Way' campaign and holiday takeover, 'The Blizz on 57th Street,' in New York City with a one night only private shopping event for VIPs, media, industry tastemakers, customers, and friends of Nordstrom.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Australia - Sydney Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
CHLOE SAVES CHRISTMAS Presented at The Tank This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
Chloe Saves Christmas, this one of a kind tale of tenderness, is cleverly directed by Bryan Songy and runs at The Tank. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
Chloe Saves Christmas, this one of a kind tale of tenderness, is cleverly directed by Bryan Songy and runs at The Tank. Learn how to purchase tickets.
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Returning for Season 17 in January
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
MTV has revealed the cast for Season 17 of the Emmy(R) Award-winning global phenomenon, RuPaul's Drag Race, which returns Friday, January 3rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT with 90-minute episodes.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
MTV has revealed the cast for Season 17 of the Emmy(R) Award-winning global phenomenon, RuPaul's Drag Race, which returns Friday, January 3rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT with 90-minute episodes.
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of HAIRSPRAY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of HAIRSPRAY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024
Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024
Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
More Performances Now on Sale for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024
Extra performances have been released for the Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will play at the Princess Theatre from 16 March.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024
Extra performances have been released for the Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will play at the Princess Theatre from 16 March.
John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Waters been in?
John Waters has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has John Waters been in?
John Waters has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has John Waters written?
John Waters has written 2 shows including Cry-Baby (Source Material), Hairspray (Source Material).
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