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John O'Hurley, the New York Times Best Selling Author and Screen Actor's Guild Award Winner for his role as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," the #1 syndicated television show in the world is headed to Off Broadway's Jerry Orbach Theatre at the Theatre Center, joining the cast of the longest running musical in the world, THE FANTASTICKS this holiday season. the show's producers, Al Parinello and Catherine Russell have announced that Mr. O'Hurley will be taking on the role of the dashing narrator el Gallo for a limited engagement that begins on Monday, December 12th and concludes Sunday, January 1st.
"When I was in college in 1974, I performed as the boy in The Fantasticks, said Mr. O'Hurley. "During one performance, I was looking into Luisa's eyes singing "Soon It's Gonna Rain" and while doing so, also heard the sound of my car alarm as it was being stolen outside in the theater's parking lot. I didn't flinch - just continued to sing and it was a moment of composure I will never forget! I love the lesson of love that this beautiful musical has taught us all since 1959."John O'Hurley is best known as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," the #1 syndicated television show in the world, for which he won a Screen Actor's Guild Award. He won the 1st Season "Dance-Off" on ABC's Dancing With The Stars" and was the host of "Family Feud." for four seasons. He is one of the most recognizable voices on TV, appearing in dozens of animated productions including Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants" and NBC's "Father of the Pride." Disney's "Phineas and Ferb". O'Hurley's first CD, Peace of Our Minds, a collaboration of his piano compositions debuted #13 on Billboard. His follow up "Secret From the Lake" hit #2. His stage credits include starring roles in the national tours of Chicago, Spamalot, Pirates of Penzance, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Brigadoon. He is a New York Times bestselling author with three titles, including The Perfect Dog, which is becoming a stage musical. Most recently, John has recurring on the Lifetime series DEVIOUS MAIDS, opposite Susan Lucci. He is currently touring his one-man show "A Man With Standards".Videos