J. Fred Shiffman

Get J. Fred Shiffman Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

J. Fred Shiffman Photos

J. Fred Shiffman STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Merlin/Pellinore

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1982
Performer


J. Fred Shiffman Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanSouvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanVigils

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred ShiffmanShe Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred ShiffmanCabaret

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred ShiffmanPrivates on Parade!


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanLovers and Executioners

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanSylvia

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanThe Miser

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred ShiffmanWanted

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanRhinoceros

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred ShiffmanRhinoceros


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffmanttoland

Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred ShiffmanMarch of the ttos

J. Fred Shiffman Videos

J. Fred Shiffman News


Theater J Announces Annual Benefit

Theater J's 2017 Annual Benefit celebrates the artistry of Rick Foucheux and honors the leadership of Mita M. Schaffer.  This party to benefit the nation's most distinctive and progressive Jewish theater treats supporters to an elegant and entertaining evening.  The Annual Benefit will take place on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the Washington Hebrew Congregation and will include a cocktail hour, followed by dinner (sponsored by Provisions Catering), live performances and dessert. 

Forum Theatre Presents Special Engagement of THE NORMAL HEART

Forum Theatre presents a Special Engagement of the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play.

Forum Theatre Presents Special Engagement of THE NORMAL HEART

Forum Theatre presents a Special Engagement of the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - September 2011 Offerings

The new DC area theatre season begins in September. Over 50 shows are opening in our professional and community theatres. But before we move on to the new season and what's opening in September, let's look back at my personal favorite musicals, plays, and performances in both musicals and plays in the DC area - from August 2010 to August 2011.

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 1/7

Signature Theatre will be wasting no time ringing in the new year. The Tony Award-winning Theatre will be hosting "Pride Night" on Friday, January 7, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at SUNSET BOULEVARD at Signature!

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011 and BWW is very excited to present a video sneak peek at the production!

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 1/7

Signature Theatre will be wasting no time ringing in the new year. The Tony Award-winning Theatre will be hosting "Pride Night" on Friday, January 7, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

Photo Flash: Signature Theater Presents Sunset Boulevard

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011.

Signature Theatre Celebrates the Holiday Season by Hosting Pentagon Night 12/22

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is embracing the spirit of the holiday season by hosting "Pentagon Night" on Wednesday, December 22nd.

Signature Theatre Celebrates the Holiday Season by Hosting Pentagon Night 12/22

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is embracing the spirit of the holiday season by hosting "Pentagon Night" on Wednesday, December 22nd.

Photo Flash: New SUNSET BLVD. Production Stills from Signature!

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit as Joe, Susan Derry Wonderful Town as Betty, and Ed Dixon The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre's SUNSET BLVD.

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit as Joe, Susan Derry Wonderful Town as Betty, and Ed Dixon The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

Photo Flash: Florence Lacey Opens Signature's SUNSET BLVD. Tonight, 12/7

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre begins its run of the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard this evening, December 7th - and runs through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production - the area's first staging of the Tony Award-winning musical - is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond. Ms. Lacey is complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens at Signature Theatre, 12/7

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" December 2010 Offerings

Happy Holidays everyone! Come visit our Nation's Capital during the holiday season. It's such a beautiful time of the year here, with so many lights shimmering on the monuments, The Mall, and on The White House. As we await the first snow flakes, DC area theatres are chocked full of productions for the whole family filled with elves, reindeers, Santas, and Scrooges.

STAGE TUBE: Florence Lacey Talks Norma Desmond

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond [as previously announced], complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille. In the video below below, hear from the production's leading lady, Florence Lacey.

Full Cast Announced for Lacey-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD at Signature

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre today announced the full casting for its new production of the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011.

THE ODD COUPLE, THE CHOSEN, PHOTOGRAPH 51 et al. Play Theatre J in 2010-2011

Theatre J has announced its upcoming 2010- 2011 season including THE ODD COUPLE, THE CHOSEN, and the new play PHOTOGRAPH 51.

McNally, Cleary, Currin, Diaz & More Present at Helen Hayes Awards; Albee to Receive Tribute, 4/5

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

J. Fred Shiffman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has J. Fred Shiffman been nominated for?

J. Fred Shiffman has been nominated for various Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor in Resident Play for "Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Outstanding Supporting Actor in Resident Play for "Vigils," Outstanding Supporting Actor in Resident Musical for "She Loves Me," "Cabaret," "Privates on Parade!," and "Wanted," Outstanding Supporting Actor in Resident Play for "Lovers and Executioners," "Sylvia," "The Miser," and "Rhinoceros," Outstanding Lead Actor in Resident Musical for "0ttoland," and Outstanding Actor in Resident Musical for "March of the 0ttos."

What awards has J. Fred Shiffman won?

J. Fred Shiffman has won several Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Play for "Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play for "Lovers and Executioners," and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical for "0ttoland."

Get J. Fred Shiffman Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos