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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1980
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[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer

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[Broadway, 1981]
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[Broadway, 1980]
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[Broadway, 1980]
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Don Reed's THE DMV is Coming to The Marsh SF

Don Reed will bring his comedic take on the DMV experience to The Marsh SF this fall, offering audiences a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of waiting in line. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Don Reed of THE DMV at The Marsh Berkeley

BroadwayWord chats with perennially popular solo performer Don Reed about his show 'The DMV' playing at The Marsh Berkeley on Saturdays through September 14th
Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.
Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE

Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.
Emmy-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Dies At Age 61

Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away at the age of 61. 
SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.
EAST 14TH Transfers To The Marsh Berkeley, November 11- December 17

The party will continue as Oakland native Don Reed celebrates the 14th birthday of his hilarious coming-of-age solo tour-de-force, bringing his hit East 14th to The Marsh Berkeley for a limited return-engagement run.
The Marsh San Francisco to Celebrate the 14th Birthday of Don Reed's EAST 14TH

Oakland native Don Reed will celebrate the 14th birthday of his hilarious coming-of-age solo tour-de-force East 14th with a limited return-engagement run at The Marsh San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Marsh SF Extends THE NEVER TOO LATE SHOW Starring Don Reed

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced an extension of The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational, multi-character comic tale about never giving up. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, this new work by fan favorite Don Reed chronicles his adventurous travails and perseverance through life, and the Hollywood gauntlet to late night TV's The Tonight Show.
South Street Seaport Museum to Present FREE Book Talk A NEW FOUNDING FIGURE

South Street Seaport Museum will present a free talk: A New Founding Figure at Pier 17, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 6:30pm. Historian and author Claire Bellerjeau offers a captivating, illustrated presentation based off of her book Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth that delves into the discovery of a new founding figure named Elizabeth, known as 'Liss.'
ARTS GARAGE to Present THE ART OF LAUGHTER 2023 Comedy Series

The Art of Laughter 2023 will continue through the summer with more side-splitting headliners. The series is presented in collaboration with The Comedy Zone on the first Friday of every month.
The South Street Seaport Museum Announces July Events

The South Street Seaport Museum announces the full roster of exhibitions and events at 12 Fulton Street and on Pier 16 this July.
Don Reed's THE NEVER TOO LATE SHOW is Coming to The Marsh San Francisco This Summer

Following its wildly successful East Bay run at The Marsh Berkeley, The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational comic tale about never giving up, will transfer to The Marsh San Francisco.
THE NEVER TOO LATE SHOW Starring Don Reed Extends at The Marsh Berkeley

Due to popular demand, The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational comic tale about never giving up, has been extended by The Marsh Berkeley for an additional month-long run.
Cast Announced For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 – April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage.
THE NEVER TOO LATE SHOW Starring Don Reed Extended at The Marsh Berkeley

Due to popular demand, The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational comic tale about never giving up, has been extended by The Marsh Berkeley.
Don Reed's THE NEVER TOO LATE SHOW to Have Full Run at The Marsh Berkeley This January

After performing to sold-out houses for four weeks of previews this fall, The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational comic tale about never giving up, will return to The Marsh Berkeley for a full run.
Don Reed Previews His NEVER TOO LATE SHOW At The Marsh Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley will inspire audiences this fall with The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, a comic tale about never giving up. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, this new work by fan favorite Don Reed chronicles his travails and perseverance through the Hollywood gauntlet to late night television.
Film Takes Center Stage at Festival O22

On the heels of a successful opening weekend and rave reviews for live productions of Rossini's Otello and Toshio Hosokawa's The Raven, Opera Philadelphia's Festival O continues this week with the first Opera on Film series, featuring more than 30 cinematic operas presented in 12 screenings at the Philadelphia Film Center.
The Marsh San Francisco Announces Second Extension of Don Reed's GOING OUT

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, presenting Bay Area theatre lovers with all new, never-heard-before stories by Reed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Townsend been in?

Robert Townsend has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Townsend been in?

Robert Townsend has not appeared in the West End.

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