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BIO

Robert has been seen on Broadway in Memphis: The Musical, Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Motown: The Musical, and the Tony Award Winning Revival of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. He has been seen nationally and internationally on the tours of Dreamgirls and Motown: The Musical. Regionally he has played roles at The Muny, Sacramento Music Circus, Fulton Opera House, North Carolina Theatre, and Music Theatre Wichita. As a Director/Choreographer he has worked at Pace University, Music Theatre Wichita, Naples PAC, Pioneer Theatre Guild, and The University of Michigan. Robert is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Broadway Collective and creator of Broadway's online academy Hello Broadway. Robert is also a member of The Broadway Inspirational Voices. He is an honors graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Department.

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STAGE CREDITS

My One and Only My One and Only
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Ensemble
Hello, Dolly! Hello, Dolly!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[US Tour]
Second US National Tour, 2017
Ensemble [Replacement]
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2016
Ensemble
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Ensemble
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Nice Work If You Can Get It Nice Work If You Can Get It
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Ensemble
Memphis: A New Musical Memphis: A New Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Ensemble [Replacement]
Del Ray (Understudy) [Replacement]
Bobby (Understudy) [Replacement]
Gator (Understudy) [Replacement]

Productions

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Associate Director

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Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Video: Broadway Performer Robert Hartwell Talks Renovating 200-Year Old Home in BREAK Photo
Video: Broadway Performer Robert Hartwell Talks Renovating 200-Year Old Home in BREAKING NEW GROUND
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024

Broadway performer Robert Hartwell stopped by CBS Mornings on Wednesday to discuss his Max series Breaking New Ground, which chronicles his journey of renovating a 200-year-old house in Massachusetts. Watch the interview!
Video: Watch Trailer for BREAKING NEW GROUND With Broadway Performer Robert Hartwell Photo
Video: Watch Trailer for BREAKING NEW GROUND With Broadway Performer Robert Hartwell
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

Breaking New Ground follows Broadway performer, entrepreneur, and educator Robert Hartwell as he takes on the challenge of transforming a 200-year-old house with a complicated history into a home filled with love. Watch the trailer!
Everything Coming to Max in June Photo
Everything Coming to Max in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Stream The Debuts Of Season Two Of HBO Original Drama Series “House of the Dragon”; HBO Original Comedy Series “Fantasmas”; Max Original Comedy Special “Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go”; HBO Original Documentaries “Ren Faire” And “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple”; And Original Film “Am I OK?”
Feature: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HIGH SCHOOL Photo
Feature: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: HIGH SCHOOL
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 25, 2024

Isabella Nguyen and Bee Golleher have so much experience, and when they hit the stage, they command your attention. That also holds true for behind the scenes as well. So, whatever they choose to do, I know they will make an amazing mark in their worlds.
San Francisco Opera's 101st Season Continues With The 2024 Summer Season May 30-June Photo
San Francisco Opera's 101st Season Continues With The 2024 Summer Season May 30-June 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues May 30–June 30 at the War Memorial Opera House with the highly anticipated American premiere of Kaija Saariaho's final opera, INNOCENCE, along with Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE) and Handel's PARTENOPE, presented in award-winning productions.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh 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!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, WEDDING DAY WORRIES, Studio 1 Photo
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, WEDDING DAY WORRIES, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Studio 1 Burlingt Photo
BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards December 5th Standings; DISASTER! Leads Best Musical! Photo
BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards December 5th Standings; DISASTER! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIG Photo
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
San Francisco Opera's BOHEME OUT OF THE BOX is Coming to the South Bay at the Los Gat Photo
San Francisco Opera's BOHEME OUT OF THE BOX is Coming to the South Bay at the Los Gatos Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House and to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area each weekend through April 2.
Photos: The Stars Walk the Red Carpet at Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photo
Photos: The Stars Walk the Red Carpet at Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2022

Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet at Kimberly Akimbo! Kimberly Akimbo celebrated its opening night at the Booth Theatre last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big celebration of this great musical adventure!
San Francisco Opera to Present New Production of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Beginning in Nov Photo
San Francisco Opera to Present New Production of Verdi's LA TRAVIATA Beginning in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022

San Francisco Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata conducted by Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim in a new staging by director Shawna Lucey. This new vision of a beloved classic, the first new production of La Traviata to be built by the Company in 35 years, will open on November 11 simultaneously at the War Memorial Opera House and on the videoboard at Oracle Park in a free Opera at the Ballpark simulcast.
Review: SISTER ACT At Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At The Duke Energy Center Photo
Review: SISTER ACT At Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At The Duke Energy Center
by Paul Bolton - Oct 14, 2022

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At The Duke Energy Center? Tour de force cast takes you to church in a fun comedic wild ride of a musical - Sister Act.
North Carolina Theatre Announces Full Cast Creative Team For SISTER ACT Photo
North Carolina Theatre Announces Full Cast Creative Team For SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre, has announced the full cast and creative team for Sister Act, directed and choreographed by Robert Hartwell. Performances will run from October 11- October 16 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. “NCT is delighted to be producing this joyful romp of a musical. 
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson of FOR COLORED BOYZ Photo
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson of FOR COLORED BOYZ
by Jason Davis - Sep 7, 2022

After much recognition, including a festival finalist and selection for a prestigious showcase, For Colored Boyz on the verge of a nervous breakdown when freedom ain't enuff is making its World/ Regional Premiere. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem dives deep into the lived experience of five men of color and the challenges of a racist and oppressive society.
Photos: TROUBLE IN MIND Opens On Broadway! Photo
Photos: TROUBLE IN MIND Opens On Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 19, 2021

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind opened on Broadway. Trouble in Mind is led by LaChanze as 'Wiletta Mayer,' with Michael Zegen as 'Al Manners,' Chuck Cooper as 'Sheldon Forrester,' Danielle Campbell as 'Judy Sears,' Jessica Frances Dukes as 'Millie Davis,' Brandon Micheal Hall as 'John Nevins,' Simon Jones as 'Henry,' Alex Mickiewicz as 'Eddie Fenton,' and Don Stephenson as 'Bill O'Wray.'
Photos: Broadway Gathers to Celebrate Launch of WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN Book Photo
Photos: Broadway Gathers to Celebrate Launch of WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN Book
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 2, 2021

Just last night, the best of Broadway gathered at Haswell Green’s to celebrate the publication of When The Lights Are Bright Again. The new book was released by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books and is now available.
New Book Spotlighting the Theater Shutdown WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN Available Photo
New Book Spotlighting the Theater Shutdown WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN Available Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

When The Lights Are Bright Again, the new book created by Andrew Norlen spotlighting the 2020-2021 theater shutdown, is available today in hardcover and digital formats wherever books are sold.
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How many Broadway shows has Robert Hartwell been in?

Robert Hartwell has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

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Robert Hartwell has not appeared in the West End.

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