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Michael Rothhaar

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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BIO

Michael Rothhaar is an accomplished actor with an extensive career in both theater and film. Born in 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, Rothhaar grew up in a family of artists. His father was a painter, and his mother was a pianist. After attending college in Michigan, Rothhaar moved to California to pursue a career in acting.
Rothhaar's early career was focused on theater, and he quickly became a well-known figure in the Los Angeles theater scene. He performed in a number of productions at the Mark Taper Forum, the Los Angeles Theatre Center, and the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble. In 1985, he won an LA Weekly Theater Award for his performance in "The Ballad of Soapy Smith."
Rothhaar's theater work eventually led him to Broadway, where he made his debut in 1990 in the play "Serious Money." He went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "The Crucible" in 1991 and "The Kentucky Cycle" in 1993. His performance in "The Kentucky Cycle" earned him a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
While Rothhaar continued to work in theater, he also began to make a name for himself in film and television. He appeared in a number of popular TV shows, including "L.A. Law," "The X-Files," and "The West Wing." He also had roles in films such as "The Doors," "The Insider," and "The Astronaut Farmer."
In recent years, Rothhaar has continued to work steadily in both theater and film. He appeared in the 2014 film "The Judge," starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, and in the 2016 film "Sully," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks. On stage, he has performed in productions of "The Price" and "The Chosen" at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles.
In addition to his work as an actor, Rothhaar is also an accomplished acting teacher. He has taught at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and at the University of Southern California.

STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
La Mirada Theatre Production, 2008
Adolph Freitag

[Los Angeles]
La Mirada Theatre Production, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
1986
Carl

A Policeman (Understudy)

Diamond Louis (Understudy)

Hildy Johnson (Understudy)

Woodenshoes Eichorn (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Henry Clerval

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Enjar [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1983
A Groom

Dix

Member of "Welsh Chorus"

Idwal Morris (Understudy)

Robbart Robbatch (Understudy)

Will Hughes (Understudy)


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Michael RothThe Persians

News


Review: ARMS AND THE MAN at Washington Stage Guild

Washington Stage Guild’s production of ARMS AND THE MAN, playing now through December 10, is sure to keep audiences thoroughly entertained.
Washington Stage Guild Season Continues With ARMS AND THE MAN

The Washington Stage Guild's 2023-2024 season continues with the playwright the company has most frequently produced (30 productions of 27 plays), G.B. Shaw and his play Arms and the Man.
World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE & More Set for The Washington Stage Guild 2023-24 Season

The Washington Stage Guild has revealed its 2023-2024 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at La Mirada Theatre's THE KING AND I

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT is presenting Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41, coupled with the recent Broadway revival’s lavish sets and costumes, in a sumptuous new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE KING AND I. Check out photos here!
Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee & More to Star in THE KING AND I at La Mirada Theatre

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it announces Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Kennedy Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; at Gala Hispanic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Signature Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
BWW Review: MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Provokes and Delights at Washington Stage Guild

Appearing at the Washington Stage Guild again, thirty-one years after the company first produced it, MRS. WARRENS PROFESSION is a witty, biting, and poignant story that remains as relevant today as when it was first penned by George Bernard Shaw in 1893.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Michael Rothhaar

DC’S little jewel of a theatre company Washington Stage Guild (WSG) was built on producing the works of George Bernard Shaw. In its long and distinguished history of producing high quality theatre the company has produced over thirty productions of Shaw’s work.
The Washington Stage Guild Continues 2021-22 Season With MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION By George Bernard Shaw

 The Washington Stage Guild continues its 2021-2022 season with a play we first produced in 1991, George Bernard Shaw’s MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION.
BWW Review: 1776 Offers an Inside Look at the Imperfect Men Who First Strived For a More Perfect Union

Having seen the musical HAMILTON when it was in Los Angeles, like many others I learned more important details about the founding fathers while watching it than I felt I had ever learned in school. Lin-Manuel Miranda who created that uber-successful musical in 2015, has said that 1776 THE MUSICAL, written in 1969, during another time of political and social unrest in the United States, has 'one of the best books-if not the best-ever written for musical theatre.' And now I can say I certainly agree with him. In fact, The perfect way to prove the arts can teach valuable history lessons to its audiences is by encouraging everyone to see 1776 THE MUSICAL, presented by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and impeccably directed & staged by Glenn Casale through Sunday, February 3, 2019 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts or at The Soraya at CSUN from Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.
BWW Review: 1776 at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

A brilliant cast and production highlights McCoy Rigby Entertainment's '1776,' with bravura performances from Andy Umberger (John Adams), Peter Van Norden (Benjamin Franklin) and John Barbour (Edward Rutledge).
1776 The Musical Comes To The Soraya Next Month

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya), February 8 through 10. 1776 THE MUSICAL, the Tony Award winner for Best Musical (1969) and has music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone. It is directed by Glenn Casale with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of 1776 THE MUSICAL At La Mirada

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary at the theatre) are thrilled to present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale. 1776 THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, January 11, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, February 3, 2019 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  
James Barbour & More Will Lead McCoy Rigby's 1776 At La Mirada

LaMirada and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will present the award-winning and revolutionary 1776 THE MUSICAL, with musical direction by Jeff Rizzo and directed & staged by Glenn Casale. 1776 THE MUSICAL will begin previews on Friday, January 11, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, February 3, 2019 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
BWW Review: Appealing New Production of SOUTH PACIFIC Sails Into La Mirada Theater

Armed with a grand, sweeping songbook from Rodgers and Hammerstein, and a romantic, progressive-for-its-time book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan, it is difficult not to be continually enchanted by SOUTH PACIFIC, the groundbreaking 1949 stage musical based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Even better… sandwiched between memorable songs, romantic interludes, and cheeky, comedic banter is the show's surprisingly candid exploration of race relations---a topic that is, of course, still very much top-of-mind in today's seemingly more divided world. With such important ideological stakes in mind, when a production of this musical presents its material well and in the best possible light, you're almost always guaranteed a show that can still pack an emotional wallop while entertaining you at the same time. Such is the case with McCoy Rigby Entertainment's irresistibly appealing new production of SOUTH PACIFIC, now currently on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 13, 2018.
Photo Flash: First Look at SOUTH PACIFIC at La Mirada Theatre

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the fourth show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with
La Mirada to Enchant the Evening with SOUTH PACIFIC

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the fourth show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with SOUTH PACIFIC, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan (adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel 'Tales of the South Pacific' by James A. Michener), music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with musical direction by Brent Crayon, choreography by Peggy Hickey and directed by Glenn Casale. SOUTH PACIFIC will preview on Friday, April 20, 2018 (with a press opening on Saturday, April 21 at 8pm) and run through Sunday, May 13, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
BWW Review: Director Michael Rothhaar Transforms THE FOREIGNER Into The Laughfest It Was Meant To Be

When I heard the Morgan-Wixson Theatre was presenting THE FOREIGNER by Larry Shue, I was hesitant to review the show, wondering why anyone would want to produce a show I had found offensive and not at all funny the first time I saw it elsewhere. But I am happy to report director Michael Rothhaar has mined every moment of humor in Shue's play, keeping me and the audience in stitches throughout thanks to his obvious knowledge on how to present it, as well as his excellent casting of all roles.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Rothhaar been in?

Michael Rothhaar has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Rothhaar been in?

Michael Rothhaar has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Rothhaar been nominated for?

Michael Rothhaar has been nominated for Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his work on The Persians.

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