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BIO

Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun. National Tours: Sweeney Todd, The Bridges of Madison County, Ragtime. Carnegie Hall: Kristina. Lincoln Center: Dessa Rose. Off-Broadway: Prodigal. Regional theater: Shenandoah (Jefferson Award), Jane Eyre (San Francisco Critics Award). TV: "Madam Secretary", "The Americans", "Elementary", "The Good Wife", "Royal Pains". www.DavidHess.info

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STAGE CREDITS

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble

Max von Mayerling (Understudy) [Replacement]

Cecil B. DeMille (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Noah [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Sweeney Todd (Standby) [Replacement]

The Beadle (Standby) [Replacement]

Judge Turpin (Standby) [Replacement]

Jonas Fogg (Standby) [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Father

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Sheriff Hughes, et al.

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Steven Kodaly

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2004
Cosmo Constantine

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Harry Flannery

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Col. Wm. F. Cody (Standby) [Replacement]

Foster Wilson (Standby) [Replacement]

Frank Butler (Standby) [Replacement]


Movies

Yung chun ta hsiung
[ 1975 ] voice
The Swiss Conspiracy
[ 1976 ] Sando
Montana Trap
[ 1976 ] Sleeve
Hitch-Hike
[ 1977 ] Adam Konitz
Avalanche Express
[ 1979 ] Geiger
To All a Goodnight
[ 1980 ] director
Swamp Thing
[ 1982 ] Ferret
White Star
[ 1983 ] Frank
Armed and Dangerous
[ 1986 ] Gunman #4
Let's Get Harry
[ 1986 ] Mercenary
Body Count
[ 1986 ] Robert Ritchie
Sindrome veneziana
[ 1989 ] Walter
Buck ai confini del cielo
[ 1991 ] Dan David A. Hess
Omicidio a luci blu
[ 1992 ] Sergeant Flanagan
Jonathan degli orsi
[ 1995 ] Maddock
Nutcracker
[ 2001 ] John Gard, Clyde Fairfax
Zombie Nation
[ 2004 ] Aaron Singer III
Fallen Angels
[ 2006 ] Kajal
The Absence of Light
[ 2006 ] Whiplh
Go Together
[ 2007 ] Aldo Modisco
Used
[ 2007 ] Aldo Modisco
Smash Cut
[ 2009 ] Able Whitman
The Steppes
[ 2011 ] Oleg
The House That Wept Blood
[ 2016 ] Detective Marsh

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News


RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time

BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS

In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month

BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
Review: CLUE at STAGES St. Louis In The Ross Family Theater At The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

St. Louis Stages is producing their first play in decades with their astonishing, brilliant and comical production of CLUE. The dictionary doesn’t hold enough superlatives to describe the superb quality of this production. This review is going to sound cliché in its description but be assured that a hysterical and entertaining 90-minutes awaits anyone who buys a ticket to witness murder, see whodunnit and experience theatrical excellence.
Full Cast Of CLUE Set at STAGES St. Louis

STAGES St. Louis has revealed the full cast of the farcical murder-mystery, Clue - performing July 21 - August 20 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Was Filmed According To Lyricist Lynn Ahrens

In a new interview with the Observer, Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty reflected on the recent gala concert presentation of their beloved musical, Ragtime. As a part of their profile, acclaimed lyricist Ahrens revealed that the starry, one night only event was filmed!
Photos & Video: See Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More in RAGTIME 25th Anniversary Concert

See photos and video of Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman and more in the Ragtime 25th anniversary concert!
Shop RAGTIME Reunion Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop

Get your official merchandise from the Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime! Take home items like the Ragtime In-Concert Hoodie, and the Logo Tee, below.
Video: Watch Original RAGTIME Cast Reunite for Curtain Call

The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. Watch as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman, Kelli O'Hara and more take their bows at the end of the big night!
Lea Michele Joins The Entertainment Community Fund's RAGTIME Benefit Concert

Lea Michele will make a special appearance in The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime. Michele originated the role of “Little Girl” in Ragtime on Broadway. Learn more about the concert here!
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kelli O'Hara to Star in RAGTIME Reunion Concert

The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, will take place on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Minskoff Theatre. Learn who is starring in the concert, and how to purchase tickets!
TITANIC THE MUSICAL to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Month

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is bringing back the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Titanic The Musical with story and book by Peter Stone, Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston and Orchestrations by Joshua Clayton in the Quadracci Powerhouse, September 20 – October 23, 2022. 
Cast and Creative Teams Announced for WIFE OF A SALESMAN World Premiere & More at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the cast and creative teams for the 2022/23 Season show openers in all three venues - Unforgettable: John-Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole, Titanic The Musical and Wife of a Salesman.
Photos: Inside Look at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's TITANIC

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Titanic The Musical with story and book by Peter Stone, Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston and Orchestrations by Joshua Clayton in the Quadracci Powerhouse, April 6 - May 14, 2022. Opening Night is Saturday, April 9.
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Sets Sail At Milwaukee Rep, April 6 - May 14

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Titanic The Musical with story and book by Peter Stone, Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston and Orchestrations by Joshua Clayton in the Quadracci Powerhouse, April 6 – May 14, 2022. 
Cast Announced For TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for five-time Tony Award-winning musical Titanic The Musical with story and book by Peter Stone, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and orchestrations by Joshua Clayton April 5 – May 15, 2022.  
Irish Rep Cancels Performances of THE STREETS OF NEW YORK Through December 26

Irish Repertory Theater is cancelling performances of The Streets Of New York through December 26, 2021.
Amy Bodnar, Amanda Jane Cooper, Ryan Vona & More to Star in Irish Rep's THE STREETS OF NEW YORK

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today casting and additional creative team members for The Streets of New York by Dion Boucicault, featuring adaptation, songs & direction by Charlotte Moore. The Streets of New York will begin previews on December 4, 2021, with an opening night scheduled for December 14 and a limited run through January 30, 2022.
BWW Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Muny

The Muny's The Sound of Music, the second show of the theatre's 103rd season is running now through August 9, 2021.
VIDEO: Kate Rockwell and Bryonha Marie Parham Perform 'My Favorite Things' in The Muny's THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The cast includes Kate Rockwell (Maria Rainer), Michael Hayden (Captain Georg von Trapp), Bryonha Marie Parham (The Mother Abbess), and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Hess been in?

David Hess has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has David Hess been in?

David Hess has not appeared in the West End.

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