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John Tartaglia

Birth Place: Maple Shade, New Jersey, USA

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John is executive producer and star of Disney Channel's "Johnny and the Sprites" (now airing worldwide). Tartaglia earned a Tony Award® nomination for his performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q, for which he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. Tartaglia was most recently seen on Broadway starring as Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. A 10-year veteran of "Sesame Street," Tartaglia is one of the youngest puppeteers ever to perform on the show, starting at the age of 16. In addition to his work on "Sesame Street," he also starred in Sesame Workshop's innovative English as a Foreign Language project, "Sesame English," which currently airs worldwide. Tartaglia has also appeared on Disney Channel's "Bear in the Big Blue House" and "JoJo's Circus" and Discovery Channel's "Animal Jam." He is a past host of the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts.

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John Tartaglia STAGE CREDITS

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Hysterium

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Pinocchio

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Performer

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2005
Princeton, Rod

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
Seth/Shem

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Jerry

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Princeton

Rod

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Princeton

Rod

Princeton/Rod

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Lumiere [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2000
Performer

John Tartaglia Productions

 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Producer

Writing

Bookwriter
Creator

John Tartaglia Movies

Silent But Deadly
[ 2012 ] Dale
Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] Pinocchio, Magic Mirror, Dragon Puppeteer
Elmo's World: Elmo Wonders
[ 2016 ] Firetruck

John Tartaglia TV Shows

Word Party
Kip

John Tartaglia Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2004 - Performance

John Tartagalia, Avenue Q

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

John Tartaglia, Avenue Q

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John Tartaglia News


Bucks County Playhouse to Celebrate 56 Years of Student Theater Festival


Nearly 800 students from schools across the region will converge at Bucks County Playhouse to sharpen their performance skills and perform for one another at the Playhouse’s 56th Annual Student Theater Festival. Learn more!

Video: Watch a New Clip of FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2 Featuring DeBose, Goldstein & More


All 13 episodes of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” season two premiered globally on Apple TV+. Watch a clip here!

Interview: John Tartaglia on Bringing Broadway to FRAGGLE ROCK


John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs & More Set For FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2


The new season features Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Emmy Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Tony and Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs, Grammy nominee Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: SMA Will Step Center Stage on Rare Disease Day


In this video, watch as Shane Burcaw and John Tartaglia chat about their latest project- the original musical, Most Likely Not To…, which will be presented on Rare Disease Day.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 16, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Jasmine Rice LaBeija to Join FIVE, THE PARODY MUSICAL as Hillary Clinton


FIVE: The Parody Musical will welcome iconic drag legend Jasmine Rice LaBeija to the company as 45's original 'nasty' nemesis, Hillary Clinton.

CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each


The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.  

Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé & More Set for February At Bucks County Playhouse


Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, an “adult” Tupperware party, and a new musical about a runaway slave who becomes America’s first black cowboy are on tap for the month of February at Bucks County Playhouse.

PORTRAIT OF ARETHA FRANKLIN to Kick Off Black History Month at Bucks County Playhouse


Kicking off Black History Month, Portrait of Aretha Franklin at Bucks County Playhouse Feb 2 and 3. Jazz and Blues recording artist, CeCe Teneal, celebrates the Queen of Soul.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 With Isaac Mizrahi, Norbert Leo Butz, and More


Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!

The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023


This past year was a spectacular season for theatre in St. Louis. Forbes magazine recognized St. Louis as having “America’s most exciting emerging arts district.” The article credits the The Kranzberg Foundation for buying and operating spaces where artists can create. Many of the smaller theatre companies in St. Louis rely on The Kranzberg Foundation venues for performance and rehearsal space. In addition to the smaller professional companies, the mid-size and larger companies including The Muny, STAGES St. Louis, and The Black Rep all presented stellar musicals and plays that were produced locally. Blue Strawberry and The St Louis Cabaret project advanced cabaret performing in St. Louis booking amazing shows with Tony nominated Broadway performers Adam Pascal, Beth Leavel, and Robin de Jesús. 

Ludacris and Paula Abdul Join HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Producing Team


Multi-Grammy Award winning music icons Ludacris and Paula Abdul have joined P3 Productions, and Tony Award-winning entertainment mini-studio Level Forward, on the producing team of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio.

See Isaac Mizrahi, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Performers & More At Bucks County Playhouse in 2024


Bucks County Playhouse announces a slate of visiting performers for 2024, including Isaac Mizrahi, America's Got Talent performers, and more.

Cabaret Photographers: Bobby Patrick


Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

Ashley Blanchet, Jarran Muse & More to Star in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Bucks County Playhouse


Bucks County Playhouse caps off a magical 2023 mainstage season with the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” beginning November 17 through December 31.

Broadway, Film & TV Choreographer Shannon Lewis Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Team at Bucks County Playhouse


Broadway, film, and TV choreographer Shannon Lewis joins the creative team of Bucks County Playhouse's production of 'The Rocky Horror Show.'

Bucks County Playhouse Rededicates Historic Parry Barn as the Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn


Join Bucks County Playhouse as they rededicate the historic Parry Barn as the Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn. The ceremony will feature a special performance by Broadway's Ashley Blanchet and New Hope's cabaret legend Bob Egan. Discover the renovations to the barn and the exciting programming it will host in the future.

John Tartaglia FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Tartaglia been in?

John Tartaglia has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has John Tartaglia been in?

John Tartaglia has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Tartaglia been nominated for?

John Tartaglia has been nominated for Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Avenue Q and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q.

What awards has John Tartaglia won?

John Tartaglia has won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in Avenue Q.

How many shows has John Tartaglia written?

John Tartaglia has written 1 shows including Imaginocean (Bookwriter).

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