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Roger Bart

Birth Place: Norwalk, CT, USA

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BIO

Roger Bart’s presence extends to both the small and big screens, as well as to the stage.



He is perhaps best known in the theatre for originating the role of 'Carmen Ghia' in Mel Brooks' Broadway musical, The Producers, for which he received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. He recreated this memorable character for Universal's film adaptation of the musical.

Bart has worked extensively in television and was seen most recently in the series regular role of "Judge Wilson" in the Freeform series, Good Trouble. He has been seen on a number of television series including Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Epix's Graves, Netflix's Grace and Frankie, as well as Showtime's Episodes. Other popular television appearances include Revenge, Desperate Housewives and 30 Rock.

Bart starred in the independent films, Ghost Light, Speech & Debate, and Jay Roach's adaptation of Trumbo. Other film credits include Last Vegas (CBS Films), Law Abiding Citizen (Overture), Harold & Kumar 2 (New Line), The Producers (Universal), American Gangster (Universal) and The Stepford Wives (Paramount).

In addition to his Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations for his role in The Producers, Bart also won the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for his performance as "Snoopy" in the revival of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He also starred in the musical, Young Frankenstein, originating the title character, "Dr. Frederick Frankenstein," Based on the smash hit 1974 film, Young Frankenstein which paired him again with his Producers' creator, Mel Brooks. His other notable stage appearances include Disaster! (Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination), The Frogs, Triumph Of Love, King David, and Big River. He was last seen on stage as "Hades," in the New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre production of Hercules, revisiting the piece that he first brought life to as the singing voice of "Young Hercules" in Disney's animated feature film singing the Oscar nominated song Go The Distance.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doc Brown

[West End]
2021
Doc Brown

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Dr. Emmett Brown

[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Hades

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Tony [Replacement]

Tony

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Xanthias

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Carmen Ghia

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Carmen Ghia

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Carmen Ghia [Replacement]

Leo Bloom (Standby) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Warren Smith

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Snoopy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Harlequin

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Jonathan

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Thomas/Francis

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Thomas/Francis

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Christopher Low

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1986
Tom Sawyer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Tom Sawyer [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Igor


Movies

Hercules
[ 1997 ] Young Hercules'singing
The Insider
[ 1999 ] Seelbach Hotel Manager
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Roger Bannister
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Carmen Ghia
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
[ 2006 ] Burl Cannalo
Hostel: Part II
[ 2007 ] Stuart
American Gangster
[ 2007 ] US Attorney
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
[ 2008 ] Dr. Beecher
The Midnight Meat Train
[ 2008 ] Jurgis
Spy School
[ 2008 ] Principal Hampton
Law Abiding Citizen
[ 2009 ] Brian Bringham
Excision
[ 2012 ] Bob
Freaky Deaky
[ 2012 ] Jerry Baker
A Green Story
[ 2012 ] Johnson
Smiley
[ 2012 ] Professor Clayton
April Apocalypse
[ 2013 ] Jack
Last Vegas
[ 2013 ] Maurice
Trumbo
[ 2015 ] Buddy Ross
Internet Famous
[ 2016 ] Chris!
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ] Principal Bellingham
Ghost Light
[ 2018 ] Henry Asquith
Bayou Tales
[ 2019 ] Adam
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Featured Diner #2

TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Vice Principal Nero
Desperate Housewives
George Williams
Episodes
Roger Riskin, Matt's Agent
Good Trouble
Curtis Wilson
Graves
Lawrence
How I Met Your Mother
Curtis
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Adam Cain, Benjy Dowe
No Tomorrow
Cory Casey
Revenge
Mason Treadwell

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Roger Bart, Back to the Future

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Roger Bart, Back to the Future: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Roger Bart, Disaster

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Roger Bart, Young Frankenstein


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Roger Bart, The Producers

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Roger Bart, The Producers

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Roger Bart, You're a Good Man


winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Roger Bart, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

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News


Roger Bart Joins The Broadway Cruise Lineup

Tony winner Roger Bart has joined the lineup for the 3rd sailing of The Broadway Cruise. See who else has joined the programming and learn more about the Cruise.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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!
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances

There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM. 
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date

The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Roger Bart, Laura Benanti and More Will Lead Reading of Brendan Hunt's THE ART COUPLE

Tony Award–winners Roger Bart, Laura Benanti, Will Brill, and Nikki M. James will join Emmy Award–winning actor, writer, comedian, and co-creator of Ted Lasso Brendan Hunt for a full-cast reading of his new play, The Art Couple.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway Celebrates Back to the Future Day

The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical BACK TO THE FUTURE celebrated Back to the Future Day in style on Broadway. See photos here including an appearance by Don Fullilove, who played “Goldie Wilson” in the original Back to the Future film in 1985.!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway

On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Final Performance in November

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song will play its final New York performance at Theater555 in November. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole a Song skewers the latest deluge of Broadway offerings. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
Video: Jelani Remy Dishes on Why Audiences Are Flocking to BACK TO THE FUTURE

This video features Back to the Future star Jelani Remy, who dishes on why audiences are flocking to the show, what it’s like collaborating with the iconic Roger Bart and how he approached originating a role in a new Broadway show!
Video: Ariana DeBose Wants to Star in Disney's Live-Action HERCULES

When Ariana DeBose visited The Jennifer Hudson Show this week, the Oscar-winner revealed that she would love to star as one of the Muses in a live-action remake of Disney's Hercules.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season

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What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

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BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical Will Be Staged on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas

The next musical production taking the stage on Royal Caribbean's cruise ships will be Back to the Future! According to a post on the cruise line's website, they will be holding auditions for Back to the Future in London this October.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Launch 30 at 30 Ticket Initiative

A new initiative is launching at Forbidden Broadway, offering discounted $30 tickets for select Off-Broadway shows for theatergoers aged 30 and under, aiming to make theater more accessible to younger audiences. Learn more!
Video: Gerard Alessandrini Breaks Down the Origins of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY

Gerard Alessandrini’s beloved tradition is back this season with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, which opened just last week at THEATER555. In this video, he chats more about the Forbidden Broadway legacy and check out highlights from Merrily We Stole a Song!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

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Margaret Pine Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Off-Broadway

The real Margaret Pine whose character is represented in Hell's Kitchen as Alicia Keys piano teacher stopped by 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song' at Off-Broadway at Theater 555 to see herself spoofed. 
Photos: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway

Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song opened on Thursday, September 19th. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Roger Bart been in?

Roger Bart has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Roger Bart been in?

Roger Bart has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Roger Bart's first West End show?

Roger Bart's first West End show was Back to the Future which opened in 2021

What awards has Roger Bart been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Back to the Future: The Musical, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Disaster, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Young Frankenstein, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.

What awards has Roger Bart won?

Roger Bart has won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Producers, and he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

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