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BIO

As writer or lyricist: "Grease Live!" (Fox TV), "A Christmas Story Live" (Fox TV), SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (La Jolla Playhouse), On The Town (Broadway, additional material), Inventing Avi (Off-Broadway), Flashdance (West End, US and UK National Tour), Palm Beach (La Jolla Playhouse), Sharp Dressed Man (upcoming). As film director: Ira and Abby (Magnolia), Save Me (First Run), Anything But Love (Samuel Goldwyn). Graduate Yale College, former member Joffrey II

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STAGE CREDITS

Tallulah's Party
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
Identical Twins from Baltimore
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Baby Boy Bruce
Carousel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1994
Ensemble/Other Roles
Jonathan Chase
Louise's Friend

Productions

Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Author
A Christmas Story Live!A Christmas Story Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2017]
Writer & Producer
Grease: LiveGrease: Live
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Adaptor

Writing

Flashdance The Musical
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Palm Beach
Bookwriter
Lyricist

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Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

What did critics think of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. Starring 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, Tam Mutu, and more, the production is now running at Paper Mill Playhouse through April 27.
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

Watch a new preview video of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. It stars Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more.
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEA Photo
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEAD
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2025

Watch former 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton sing two songs in Take the Lead, a new musical now running at Paper Mill Playhouse. Houghton, who plays Arianna, belts out 'My Kids' in the new video, as well as 'Hold, Please.'
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD
by Joey Mervis - Mar 26, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere of Take the Lead at Paper Mill Playhouse.  Catch up with the cast and creative team in this video!
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of 'Don't Get Too Close to Me' and 'Watch Me Move' in this video!
Video: The Company of TAKE THE LEAD At Paper Mill Playhouses Performs 'Watch Me Move' Photo
Video: The Company of TAKE THE LEAD At Paper Mill Playhouses Performs 'Watch Me Move'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Check out video of the the company of Take the Lead at Paper Mill Playhouse performing, 'Watch Me Move'! Set in the pulsating heart of New York City, Take The Lead is a new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas.
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal!
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room here!
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Photo
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!
President Joe Biden to Attend Performance of THE EYES OF THE WORLD at The White House Photo
President Joe Biden to Attend Performance of THE EYES OF THE WORLD at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

On Friday, December 6, The White House will host a special live performance of American History Unbound’s The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, to be attended by President Joe Biden. Learn more!
Patti Murin Takes Over Our Instagram For THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Patti Murin Takes Over Our Instagram For THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2024

Patti Murin is taking over our Instagram today! The Broadway favorite will be taking our followers behind-the-scenes of The Ballad of Johnny and June, now playing at The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. Follow along on our Instagram story!
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Announced at The Citadel Theatre Photo
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Announced at The Citadel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

Discover the story of Johnny Cash and June Carter in THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at The Citadel Theatre.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playho Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 12, 2024

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jol Photo
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Watch Christopher Ryan Grant and Patti Murin as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform 'Jackson' during previews for the world premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June at La Jolla Playhouse here!
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today Photo
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Take the Lead, the new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas, will have a private reading today in New York City. The musical will have its world premiere next year at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnn Photo
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Cary been in?

Robert Cary has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Cary been in?

Robert Cary has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Robert Cary written?

Robert Cary has written 3 shows including Palm Beach (Bookwriter), Flashdance The Musical (Bookwriter), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Bookwriter).

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