Will Gartshore
Latest News on Will Gartshore:
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards (May 21, 2024)
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matthew Gardiner (Jul 20, 2021)
Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, and More Receive 2019 Helen Hayes Award Nominations - Full List! (Feb 5, 2019)
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards (May 21, 2024)
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matthew Gardiner (Jul 20, 2021)
Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, and More Receive 2019 Helen Hayes Award Nominations - Full List! (Feb 5, 2019)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble
Aide (Understudy)
Ensemble (Understudy)
Fiddlin' John (Understudy)
Frankie Epps (Understudy)
Mr. Peavy (Understudy)
Prison Guard (Understudy)
Young Soldier (Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreShow Boat
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreMerrily We Roll Along
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreUrinetown
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshorePacific Overtures
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreAllegro
Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreGrand Hotel
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreFloyd Collins
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Will GartshoreFloyd Collins
Videos
VIDEO: Signature's Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Perform 'Happiness'
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018
VIDEO: Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Sing 'Happiness' From PASSION at Signature Theatre
by Alan Henry - Aug 8, 2018
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz and Clybourne Elder in PASSION at Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017
VIDEO: A Web of Love Affairs in New Trailer for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - Aug 1, 2017
TV: Does He Have Your Vote? Watch Highlights from Signature Theatre's THE FIX
by TV - On the Road - Aug 18, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Exclusive First Look at Highlights of Signature Theatre's THE FIX
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 13, 2015
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News
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!
On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matthew Gardiner
Today’s subject Matthew Gardiner is a prime example of someone living their theatre life to the fullest. While he has directed and choreographed all over town and in Korea as well, by far the bulk of his career has been working at Signature Theatre. Since coming there in 2004, Matthew has either choreographed and or directed some of Signature’s most memorable productions while also serving as the company’s Associate Artistic Director since 2011.
Today’s subject Matthew Gardiner is a prime example of someone living their theatre life to the fullest. While he has directed and choreographed all over town and in Korea as well, by far the bulk of his career has been working at Signature Theatre. Since coming there in 2004, Matthew has either choreographed and or directed some of Signature’s most memorable productions while also serving as the company’s Associate Artistic Director since 2011.
Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, and More Receive 2019 Helen Hayes Award Nominations - Full List!
Last night, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 13 at an event at the Anthem.
Last night, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 13 at an event at the Anthem.
PASSION at Signature Theatre - A Musical About Obsession and Romance
Signature's 29th season begins with record-breaking 29th Sondheim production!
Signature's 29th season begins with record-breaking 29th Sondheim production!
BWW Review: Signature's Complex and Layered PASSION
Signature's production celebrates the complexities of love with a production filled with a career-defining performance by leading lady Natascia Diaz and the type of mature, sleek, and sexy direction rarely seen in Washington.
Signature's production celebrates the complexities of love with a production filled with a career-defining performance by leading lady Natascia Diaz and the type of mature, sleek, and sexy direction rarely seen in Washington.
Photo Flash: Claybourne Elder, Natascia Diaz and Steffanie Leigh in PASSION at Signature Theatre
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh are starring in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion at Signature Theatre. This new production is directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner(Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Get an exclusive first look at the company in action in the photos below!
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh are starring in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion at Signature Theatre. This new production is directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner(Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Get an exclusive first look at the company in action in the photos below!
Exclusive Video: First Look At PASSION at Signature Theatre
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh are starring in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion at Signature Theatre. This new production is directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner(Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh are starring in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion at Signature Theatre. This new production is directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner(Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of Signature Theatre's PASSION On BWW's Instagram!
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram! Tune in as Claybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day!
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram! Tune in as Claybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day!
Social: Go Behind The Scenes Of Signature Theatre's PASSION On BWW's Instagram Today!
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram! Tune in as Claybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day!
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story). Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram! Tune in as Claybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day!
Natascia Diaz, Steffanie Leigh, and More Lead Cast of Signature's PASSION Beginning Today
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
VIDEO: Signature's Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Perform 'Happiness'
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production will be directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner.Passion runs August 14 - September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion. This new production will be directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner.Passion runs August 14 - September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
VIDEO: Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh Sing 'Happiness' From PASSION at Signature Theatre
BroadwayWorld has a first look at PASSION at Signature Theatre in DC, starring Natascia Diaz (West Side Story), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins). Check out Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh singing 'Happiness' below!
BroadwayWorld has a first look at PASSION at Signature Theatre in DC, starring Natascia Diaz (West Side Story), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins). Check out Claybourne Elder and Steffanie Leigh singing 'Happiness' below!
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz and Clybourne Elder in PASSION at Signature Theatre
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
Signature Theatre Hosts an Open House On August 5
Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its doors for its annual Open House on Sunday, August 5, for an all-day extravaganza full of live performances and arts events across six different stages. Free and open to the public, this special summer event runs from noon until 8:30pm, with numerous performances throughout the Signature complex starting every fifteen minutes, as well as a one-day-only discounted ticket sale at the Box Office for select performances of mainstage shows in Signature's 2018/19 season. A complete schedule for the day is listed below.
Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its doors for its annual Open House on Sunday, August 5, for an all-day extravaganza full of live performances and arts events across six different stages. Free and open to the public, this special summer event runs from noon until 8:30pm, with numerous performances throughout the Signature complex starting every fifteen minutes, as well as a one-day-only discounted ticket sale at the Box Office for select performances of mainstage shows in Signature's 2018/19 season. A complete schedule for the day is listed below.
Natascia Diaz, Steffanie Leigh, and More Lead Cast of Signature's PASSION
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) are set to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.
MEAN GIRLS and More Take Home 2018 Helen Hayes Awards!
This evening, the 34th Annual Helen Hayes Awards celebrated Washington's diverse and vital theatre community with a gala event at The Anthem, recognizing 258 Helen Hayes Award nominees and 48 award recipients drawn from 202 eligible productions presented at 64 theatres in 2017. GALA Hispanic Theatre's Spanish-language production of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes' In The Heights received nine awards, putting them at the top of a list of 20 theatres receiving Helen Hayes Awards this year.
This evening, the 34th Annual Helen Hayes Awards celebrated Washington's diverse and vital theatre community with a gala event at The Anthem, recognizing 258 Helen Hayes Award nominees and 48 award recipients drawn from 202 eligible productions presented at 64 theatres in 2017. GALA Hispanic Theatre's Spanish-language production of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes' In The Heights received nine awards, putting them at the top of a list of 20 theatres receiving Helen Hayes Awards this year.
Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Honors John Kander with Stephen Sondheim Award
On March 19, 2018, Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre honored legendary Broadway composer John Kander with the company's ninth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award was presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
On March 19, 2018, Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre honored legendary Broadway composer John Kander with the company's ninth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award was presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at the Embassy of Italy and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
Nominations Announced for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards; MEAN GIRLS, FUN HOME, and More!
The nominees for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards were announced on February 5, 2018. One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery set the scene for the announcement of nominees in 47 categories for artistic excellence, and the theatre companies eligible for the 2017 John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company. The recipient of the 2018 Helen Hayes Tribute will be announced shortly.
The nominees for the 2018 Helen Hayes Awards were announced on February 5, 2018. One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery set the scene for the announcement of nominees in 47 categories for artistic excellence, and the theatre companies eligible for the 2017 John Aniello Award for Outstanding Emerging Theatre Company. The recipient of the 2018 Helen Hayes Tribute will be announced shortly.
VIDEO: New Trailer for Signature Theatre's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Signature Theatre has just announced that A Little Night Music will play for an added ninth week - an addition of eight performances between October 10 and October 15. They also released a new trailer with footage from the show - check it out below!
Signature Theatre has just announced that A Little Night Music will play for an added ninth week - an addition of eight performances between October 10 and October 15. They also released a new trailer with footage from the show - check it out below!
Starry A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Adds Ninth Week at Signature Theatre
Following weeks of high demand and critical acclaim, Signature Theatre has announced that A Little Night Music will play for an added ninth week an addition of eight performances between October 10 and October 15.
Following weeks of high demand and critical acclaim, Signature Theatre has announced that A Little Night Music will play for an added ninth week an addition of eight performances between October 10 and October 15.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Will Gartshore been in?
Will Gartshore has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Will Gartshore been in?
Will Gartshore has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Will Gartshore been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Show Boat, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Allegro, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Grand Hotel , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Floyd Collins and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Floyd Collins.
What awards has Will Gartshore won?
Will Gartshore has won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Urinetown.
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