Sal Mistretta
Birth Place: BROOKLYN
Latest News on Sal Mistretta:
Veteran Broadway Actor Sal Mistretta Has Passed Away (Feb 10, 2023)
BWW Feature: TWISTED BROADWAY RETURNS at CV Rep Theater (Oct 19, 2019)
Andreas, Arnaz, Barrowman, Calloway. Ziemba and More Join The Star-Studded Cast Of ONE NIGHT ONLY BROADWAY SHOWTOPPERS At The McCallum (Feb 7, 2019)
Veteran Broadway Actor Sal Mistretta Has Passed Away (Feb 10, 2023)
BWW Feature: TWISTED BROADWAY RETURNS at CV Rep Theater (Oct 19, 2019)
Andreas, Arnaz, Barrowman, Calloway. Ziemba and More Join The Star-Studded Cast Of ONE NIGHT ONLY BROADWAY SHOWTOPPERS At The McCallum (Feb 7, 2019)
BIO
CABARET (Broadway & National) Herr Schultz -Sam Mendes & Rob Marshall Directors-Roundabout Studio 54 production, SUNSET BLVD- Trevor Nunn Dir., ON THE 20TH CENTURY, EVITA, SWEENEY TODD all w HAL PRINCE Director, SOMETHING’S AFOOT, AIDA among them. He received a Helen Hayes Award for THE FIX and a Helen Hayes Nomination and the Boston theatre Critics Circle Award for his performance as Gus/Growltiger in CATS-Trevor Nunn Director.He is Pirelli on the SWEENEY DVD with Angela Lansbury and is featured on many LAW & ORDERS(&-CI) , RESCUE ME, ALL MY CHILDREN, THE UNUSUALS, THIRD WATCH, JIMMY FALLON SHOW. On film STEPMOM & STEP UP 3(D) among others.
He recently recreated, to critical acclaim, his Helen Hayes Award winning role of Uncle Grahame in THE FIX at the ICT theare in Long Beach.
Sal has been honored to be a part of ONE NIGHT ONLY benefit for Jewish Family Service of the Desert, FOLLIES in concert for MTU school program, HAIRSPRAY opposite the amazing Bruce Vilanch at the Galen Perfroming Arts Center, he appeared in the staged reading of MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER with the Coyote Stageworks, and has joined the CVRep onstage in various benefits and fund raisers.
Roles: Max (SUNSET BLVD w Stefanie Powers), Mr.Stopnick (Caroline Or Change), Pangloss (Candide) , Fagin (Oliver), ZaZa (La Cage),Pop Carnes (Oklahoma!-with Shirley Jones), Peron, Magaldi (Evita-w LuPone & Patinkin), Herr Schultz (Cabaret),
Henry (Fantasticks), Gus /Growltiger (Cats), Nathan (Guys&Dolls-w Faith Prince), and many more!
WEBSITE: www.salmistretta.com
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Bruce Aiken (Understudy)
Gus Bottomly (Understudy)
Milton Meltzer (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Hospital Attendant
Male Singer
Otto Von Bismark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Geoffrey (Standby)
Nigel Rancour (Standby)
Productions
Videos
STAGE TUBE: ONE NIGHT ONLY Cast Sings 'Hello, Dolly!' with Carol Channing at the McCallum
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-26 18:35:43
STAGE TUBE: Ogunquit Playhouse Presents SUNSET BOULEVARD Thru 8/14
by Lauren Wolman - 2010-08-08 10:16:18
News
Veteran Broadway Actor Sal Mistretta Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023
Broadway's Sal Mistretta, an actor whose career spanned six decades, passed away on January 26, 2023. Sal died at his home in Palm Springs, California which he shared with his husband of 46 years, Jeff Jelineo, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023
Broadway's Sal Mistretta, an actor whose career spanned six decades, passed away on January 26, 2023. Sal died at his home in Palm Springs, California which he shared with his husband of 46 years, Jeff Jelineo, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer.
BWW Feature: TWISTED BROADWAY RETURNS at CV Rep Theater
by Kay Kudukis - Oct 19, 2019
@CVRep's Twisted Broadway fundraiser returns for another exciting year featuring a chorus line full of Broadway stars.
by Kay Kudukis - Oct 19, 2019
@CVRep's Twisted Broadway fundraiser returns for another exciting year featuring a chorus line full of Broadway stars.
Andreas, Arnaz, Barrowman, Calloway. Ziemba and More Join The Star-Studded Cast Of ONE NIGHT ONLY BROADWAY SHOWTOPPERS At The McCallum
by David Green - Feb 7, 2019
Michael Childers' star-studded musical production of One Night Only Broadway Showstoppers will be presented on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 6:30pm, at the McCallum Theatre. This year's show benefits Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. In SHOWSTOPPERS, twenty celebrated performers will come together for an evening of all your favorite songs from the greatest musicals. One Night Only will be directed by famed Broadway choreographer and director Larry Fuller, with music direction by Christopher Marlowe.
by David Green - Feb 7, 2019
Michael Childers' star-studded musical production of One Night Only Broadway Showstoppers will be presented on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 6:30pm, at the McCallum Theatre. This year's show benefits Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. In SHOWSTOPPERS, twenty celebrated performers will come together for an evening of all your favorite songs from the greatest musicals. One Night Only will be directed by famed Broadway choreographer and director Larry Fuller, with music direction by Christopher Marlowe.
Broadway's Next Generation Launches A FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES Anthem In Solidarity With March For Our Lives
by David Green - Mar 26, 2018
NEXTGEN BROADWAY, the premiere performing group from David Green's Musical Theatre University in Southern California have recorded an anthem to support the efforts of March for Our Lives, the organization which supports the end of gun violence in schools, following the tragic event at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14. A FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES was recorded as a way for students to utilize their voices to add to the call for action to end gun violence in our nation and our nation's schools. You can Link To LISTEN TO THE SONG here.
by David Green - Mar 26, 2018
NEXTGEN BROADWAY, the premiere performing group from David Green's Musical Theatre University in Southern California have recorded an anthem to support the efforts of March for Our Lives, the organization which supports the end of gun violence in schools, following the tragic event at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14. A FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES was recorded as a way for students to utilize their voices to add to the call for action to end gun violence in our nation and our nation's schools. You can Link To LISTEN TO THE SONG here.
Prince, Gaines, Burnham, Callaway. and More Join Celebration of Rodgers, Hammerstein, & Hart
by David Green - Jan 25, 2018
Tickets for the 11th annual Michael Childers' production of One Night Only: Rodgers, Hammerstein & Hart, are now on sale. This star-studded musical production will be presented on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 @ 6:30pm, at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts and benefits Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS). Since 2008, One Night Only has sold out has sold out quickly every year.
by David Green - Jan 25, 2018
Tickets for the 11th annual Michael Childers' production of One Night Only: Rodgers, Hammerstein & Hart, are now on sale. This star-studded musical production will be presented on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 @ 6:30pm, at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts and benefits Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS). Since 2008, One Night Only has sold out has sold out quickly every year.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
CVRep to Honor Gavin MacLeod at 'TWISTED BROADWAY' Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, now in its Capital Campaign phase to raise funds for their relocation to Cathedral City's Desert Cinemas (once the Imax Theatre), has announced their upcoming December, 2017 Fundraiser Gala Event - Twisted Broadway, an evening of madcap fun, featuring a lineup of talented Broadway artists performing songs that were originally written for the opposite gender as well as songs they always wanted to sing but couldn't because they would be miscast.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, now in its Capital Campaign phase to raise funds for their relocation to Cathedral City's Desert Cinemas (once the Imax Theatre), has announced their upcoming December, 2017 Fundraiser Gala Event - Twisted Broadway, an evening of madcap fun, featuring a lineup of talented Broadway artists performing songs that were originally written for the opposite gender as well as songs they always wanted to sing but couldn't because they would be miscast.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; LOVESPORT Leads Best New Work!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; CASA VALENTINA Leads Best Play!
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; CVRep's BABY Leads Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
CVRep to Honor Gavin MacLeod at 'TWISTED BROADWAY' Gala
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, now in its Capital Campaign phase to raise funds for their relocation to Cathedral City's Desert Cinemas (once the Imax Theatre), has announced their upcoming December, 2017 Fundraiser Gala Event - Twisted Broadway, an evening of madcap fun, featuring a lineup of talented Broadway artists performing songs that were originally written for the opposite gender as well as songs they always wanted to sing but couldn't because they would be miscast.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, now in its Capital Campaign phase to raise funds for their relocation to Cathedral City's Desert Cinemas (once the Imax Theatre), has announced their upcoming December, 2017 Fundraiser Gala Event - Twisted Broadway, an evening of madcap fun, featuring a lineup of talented Broadway artists performing songs that were originally written for the opposite gender as well as songs they always wanted to sing but couldn't because they would be miscast.
Hartley and Marshall Join An All Star Cast For ON THE AIR! To Benefit Dezart Performs
by David Green - Feb 24, 2017
Dezart Performs is proud to announce and welcome Peter Marshall and Marietta Hartley as two additional stellar members of the ON THE AIR! cast. The fourth annual ON THE AIR! gala event benefitting the nonprofit theatre group, Dezart Performs, will be presented on-stage at the Camelot Theatres on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. This one-night only performance has become a much-anticipated event that is unique in the desert and features notable celebrity and local actors who recreate staged radio plays from the 1940s and 1950s.
by David Green - Feb 24, 2017
Dezart Performs is proud to announce and welcome Peter Marshall and Marietta Hartley as two additional stellar members of the ON THE AIR! cast. The fourth annual ON THE AIR! gala event benefitting the nonprofit theatre group, Dezart Performs, will be presented on-stage at the Camelot Theatres on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. This one-night only performance has become a much-anticipated event that is unique in the desert and features notable celebrity and local actors who recreate staged radio plays from the 1940s and 1950s.
BWW Review: Coachella Valley Repertory Scores Another Coup with its Production of 4000 MILES
by Audrey Liebross - Apr 29, 2016
CVRep's current production, Amy Herzog's 4000 MILES, is a sweetly sentimental comedy with dramatic moments. Ron Celona's brilliant direction and the brilliant performances strike the perfect balance between humor and pathos.
by Audrey Liebross - Apr 29, 2016
CVRep's current production, Amy Herzog's 4000 MILES, is a sweetly sentimental comedy with dramatic moments. Ron Celona's brilliant direction and the brilliant performances strike the perfect balance between humor and pathos.
BWW Review: Coachella Valley Repertory's I AM MY OWN WIFE is Another Must-See
by Audrey Liebross - Mar 18, 2016
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep), in Rancho Mirage, and its artistic director Ron Celona, have scored another coup with I AM MY OWN WIFE, the slightly fictionalized story of German gay rights activist and antique collector Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Actor Vince Gatton brings her to life, along with more than thirty other characters, in a brilliant one-person show that I consider a must-see.
by Audrey Liebross - Mar 18, 2016
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep), in Rancho Mirage, and its artistic director Ron Celona, have scored another coup with I AM MY OWN WIFE, the slightly fictionalized story of German gay rights activist and antique collector Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Actor Vince Gatton brings her to life, along with more than thirty other characters, in a brilliant one-person show that I consider a must-see.
BWW Review: CVRep's A CLASS ACT is Enjoyable Musical Theatre
by Audrey Liebross - Jan 25, 2016
CVRep has undertaken something new -- a medium-sized musical comedy with a four-piece orchestra. The result of its production of A CLASS ACT, the story of A CHORUS LINE's lyricist, is an enjoyable evening of theatre, with fabulous dancing.
by Audrey Liebross - Jan 25, 2016
CVRep has undertaken something new -- a medium-sized musical comedy with a four-piece orchestra. The result of its production of A CLASS ACT, the story of A CHORUS LINE's lyricist, is an enjoyable evening of theatre, with fabulous dancing.
BWW Review: Coachella Valley Repertory's HAPPY HOUR is Outstanding in Every Way, and Another Must-See
by Audrey Liebross - Nov 2, 2015
Rancho Mirage's CVRep is premiering George Eastman's dramedy, HAPPY HOUR. Director Ron Celona, veteran actor Gavin MacLeod, and Los Angeles-based actor John Hawkinson do justice to Mr. Eastman's sensitive and intelligent play about a son's worries over his aging father's safety. The result is another must-see production at CVRep.
by Audrey Liebross - Nov 2, 2015
Rancho Mirage's CVRep is premiering George Eastman's dramedy, HAPPY HOUR. Director Ron Celona, veteran actor Gavin MacLeod, and Los Angeles-based actor John Hawkinson do justice to Mr. Eastman's sensitive and intelligent play about a son's worries over his aging father's safety. The result is another must-see production at CVRep.
BWW Reviews: CVRep's HOLD THESE TRUTHS is a Tour de Force
by Audrey Liebross - Apr 21, 2015
College student Gordon Hirabayashi refused to obey the curfew and evacuation order imposed on Japanese citizens and Americans of Japanese descent during World War II and served time in prison as a result. HOLD THESE TRUTHS, at CVRep, brilliantly describes his ordeal and ultimate legal triumph, more than 40 years later. This is a must-see production.
by Audrey Liebross - Apr 21, 2015
College student Gordon Hirabayashi refused to obey the curfew and evacuation order imposed on Japanese citizens and Americans of Japanese descent during World War II and served time in prison as a result. HOLD THESE TRUTHS, at CVRep, brilliantly describes his ordeal and ultimate legal triumph, more than 40 years later. This is a must-see production.
BWW Reviews: CVRep's Production of LA GRINGA Features Superb Acting, Directing, and Production, but the Script is Weak
by Audrey Liebross - Mar 11, 2015
CVRep's new production of LA GRINGA is brilliantly acted and brilliantly directed. The set design and other technical aspects of the production are also superb. However, Carmen Rivera's script is mediocre, because this 'comedy' is not funny.
by Audrey Liebross - Mar 11, 2015
CVRep's new production of LA GRINGA is brilliantly acted and brilliantly directed. The set design and other technical aspects of the production are also superb. However, Carmen Rivera's script is mediocre, because this 'comedy' is not funny.
Coachella Valley Repertory Presents BUBBLEGUM and HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES To Round Out Summer Cabaret Series
by David Green - Jun 23, 2014
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) will follow up LOVE, LAUGHTER AND LUNACY, which stars Broadway Veterans Alix Korey, Janene Lovullo and Sal Mistretta and runs June 27-29, with two more exciting cabaret offerings - BUBBLEGUM's ANONYMOUS - CHEW ON THIS!, a tribute to the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's starring Gilbert Rixxo, July 18-20, and HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES, starring Erica and Brent Schindele, August 9 and 10.
by David Green - Jun 23, 2014
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) will follow up LOVE, LAUGHTER AND LUNACY, which stars Broadway Veterans Alix Korey, Janene Lovullo and Sal Mistretta and runs June 27-29, with two more exciting cabaret offerings - BUBBLEGUM's ANONYMOUS - CHEW ON THIS!, a tribute to the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's starring Gilbert Rixxo, July 18-20, and HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES, starring Erica and Brent Schindele, August 9 and 10.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sal Mistretta been in?
Sal Mistretta has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Sal Mistretta been in?
Sal Mistretta has not appeared in the West End.
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