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BIO

Broadway: Finding Neverland, Elf ("Buddy" Standby). National Tour: Young Frankenstein ("The Monster"). Regional: Finding Neverland (A.R.T.). UArts Grad.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble

[US Tour]
First US National Tour, 2016
Charles Frohman [Replacement]

Captain James Hook [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Mr. Turpin

Sir Edward

Captain Hook [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Performer

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2009
The Monster [Replacement]


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News


Video: Watch Bette Midler Promote Marc Shaiman's San Diego Concert

Tony, Emmy, Grammy award-winning, and 7-time Oscar-nominated composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman will soon bring 'An Evening with Marc Shaiman and His Music' to The Rady Shell on July 3rd. In this video, watch as Bette Midler talks up the show!
Jenifer Lewis To Join The World Premiere Of AN EVENING WITH MARC SHAIMAN AND HIS MUSIC

Marc Shaiman collaborates with Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Short, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nathan Lane on an exciting new project. Discover the details of this star-studded collaboration.
Video: Marc Shaiman Will Premiere Variety Concert in San Diego This Summer

This variety show-style concert will include stories about his work with such superstars as Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal and more!
ROGERS: THE MUSICAL Sets Opening Date at Disneyland For Limited-Time Run

The production will tell the story of Steve Rogers, better known as Captain America, joined by Peggy Carter, Nick Fury and select members of the Avengers. The musical follows Rogers' journey from World War II to leading the Avengers as Captain America. The musical was teased by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's 'Save the City' in Hawkeye.
Disney Parks Tease Production of Shaiman & Wittman's ROGERS: THE MUSICAL

Disney Parks have teased that Shaiman and Wittman's Rogers: the Musical will be adapted into a complete production for a run at Disney California Adventure Park this summer. The theme park's official Twitter account shared a video of a woman holding a program for the musical walking into the Hyperion Theatre.
BWW Interview: How Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Created a Marvel Musical in HAWKEYE

Disney's latest Marvel series, Hawkeye, featured the fictional Rogers: The Musical, complete with an original song from Tony-winning collaborators Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. BroadwayWorld caught up with Shaiman and Wittman about the new song, their Marvel knowledge, and which Marvel film they would give the full musical treatment to!
LISTEN: Shaiman & Wittman's 'Save The City' from HAWKEYE's ROGERS: THE MUSICAL

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have written a new track for Marvel's fictional 'Rogers: The Musical!' The track, titled 'Save The City' features the voices of Adam Pascal, Ty Taylor, Rory Donovan, Derek Klena, Bonnie Milligan, Christopher Sieber, Shayna Steele. Listen to the new song from Hawkeye now!
Photo Coverage: BE MORE CHILL, KING KONG & More Hit The Stage At BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK

This week's Broadway In Bryan Park performances included Be More Chill, King Kong, Stomp, and Bat Out of Hell!
TV: Watch BE MORE CHILL, BAT OUT OF HELL, KING KONG & STOMP Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park!

Broadway in Bryant Park will return this summer for its 20th year! 106.7 LITE FM's popular series will bring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway together for FREE performances, for six consecutive weeks, starting this Thursday, July 11 to Thursday, August 15. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday, beginning July 11 through August 15, with performances running from 12:30 p.m. EST - 1:30 p.m. EST on the Bryant Park Stage.
George Salazar, Lauren Marcus & More Will Perform this Week at Broadway in Bryant Park

Broadway in Bryant Park will return this summer for its 20th year! 106.7 LITE FM's popular series will bring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway together for FREE performances, for six consecutive weeks, starting this Thursday, July 11 to Thursday, August 15. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday, beginning July 11 through August 15, with performances running from 12:30 p.m. EST - 1:30 p.m. EST on the Bryant Park Stage.
VIDEO: Inside THE WHO'S TOMMY Starring Casey Cott, Christian Borle and More

The Kennedy Center presented the Broadway Center Stage production of The Who's Tommy, with direction and choreography by Josh Rhodes April 24-April 29, 2019. Check out highlights from the production below!
KING KONG Releases Tickets Through January 12

A new block of tickets has been released for Broadway's King Kong. Now on sale through January 12, 2020, King Kong is playing at the Broadway Theatre where it opened on Thursday, November 8 (previews began October 5, 2018).
Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Kennedy Center!

The full cast for the Kennedy Center production of The Who's Tommy, with direction and choreography by Josh Rhodes (Encores! Grand Hotel, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bright Star) is officially in rehearsals in NYC!
Wake Up With BWW 4/9: FOSSE/VERDON Premieres, Ginna Claire Mason Begins in WICKED, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a great first performance to Ginna Claire Mason who joins the Broadway company of Wicked as Glinda tonight! Break a leg, Ginna!
Wesley Taylor And More Join The Cast of TOMMY At the Kennedy Center

The full cast for the Kennedy Center production of The Who's Tommy, with direction and choreography by Josh Rhodes (Encores! Grand Hotel, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bright Star) has been announced!
NYC Mayor's Office Names King Kong Court Outside The Broadway Theatre

In celebration of the 86th anniversary of the iconic original film of King Kong, the New York City Mayor's Office will recognize the Broadway musical King Kong and its contribution to the culture of New York City by declaring the area outside of the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street) King Kong Court with a ceremonial street renaming on Wednesday, March 6.
Wake Up With BWW 2/20: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Opens Off-Broadway, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Having trouble making it through hump day? Take a break and catch up on the latest Broadway news!
TV Exclusive: KING KONG Cast Reigns Supreme at Broadway Sessions!

We had a HUGE night at Broadway Sessions recently as we welcomed the cast of King Kong! Cast members Erik Lochtefeld, Jaquez Sims, Jennifer Noble, Nick Rashad Burroghs, Leroy Church, Casey Garvin, Kayla Davion, Rhaamel Burke-Missouri, Rory Donovan,  Chloe Chambers and our Rising Star Ciana Micelli, proved just how BIG talent can be. Do I have time for more giant ape puns? No? OK, well, enjoy these ENORMOUSLY entertaining highlights.
VIDEO: Watch the All New TV Spot For KING KONG

King Kong has just dropped an all new TV spot! The commercial features footage from the show, including, of course, the iconic puppet.
KING KONG Cast Members Set For Broadway Sessions

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, 2/7 Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from King Kong and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rory Donovan been in?

Rory Donovan has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Rory Donovan been in?

Rory Donovan has not appeared in the West End.

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