John Willard Headshot

John Willard

Date of Death: August 30, 1942 (56)

Birth Place: San Francisco, CA, USA

Get John Willard Email Alerts

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

John Willard STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1936
The Mikado's Bodyguard

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1934
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1934
The Mikado's Bodyguard

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1933
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1933
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1933
Major Domo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1933
Sailors, Sisters, etc.

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1933
Juror

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1933
Ensemble

The Mikado's Bodyguard

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1925
A Noble

[Broadway]
1925
Ali

[Broadway]
1922
Harry Blythe

[Broadway]
1919
Wing

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1915
Mr. Percy Darling

Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1915
Strephon

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1915
Pish-Tush

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1915
Sir Richard Cholmondeley

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1915
Counsel for the Plaintiff

[Broadway]
1912
Detective Sergeant Cassidy

[Broadway]
1912
Performer

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1907
William Hopkins

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1906
Colonel Pincus

John Willard Productions

 
[Broadway, 1927]
Director

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright

John Willard News


THE CAT AND THE CANARY Will Be Presented at Theatre Royal


Bill Kenwright, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company and Theatre Royal, Glasgow are pleased to welcome the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary next week as part of a UK tour.

THE CAT AND THE CANARY Returns to UK Tour


Bill Kenwright’s Classic Thriller Theatre Company continues with its latest chilling whodunit, the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary. Following its acclaimed opening in Windsor in January 2020 and highly successful spring tour, the production returns to complete its Autumn tour, which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of THE CAT AND THE CANARY


Bill Kenwright's Classic Thriller Theatre Company (Rehearsal For Murder, Judgement in Stone, The Case of the Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes) returns with their latest chilling whodunit, the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary.

The Classic Thriller Company Presentes THE CAT AND THE CANARY


The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, Bill Kenwright's Classic Thriller Theatre Company (Rehearsal For Murder, Judgement in Stone, The Case of the Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes), returns with their latest chilling whodunit, the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary.

THE CAT AND THE CANARY Will Embark on UK Tour


Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, Bill Kenwright's Classic Thriller Theatre Company (Rehearsal For Murder, Judgement in Stone, The Case of the Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes), returns with their latest chilling whodunit, the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary.

THE CRUCIBLE Opens At The Royal Theatre


The Royal Players present their production of The Crucible, opening October 17th at the Royal Theatre. Performance dates and times are October 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th at 7:00 p.m. and October 20th and 27th at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays

East Lynne Theater Company Presents POE BY CANDLELIGHT and THE CAT AND THE CANARY


The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents two events in time for Halloween: 'Poe by Candlelight' on Saturday, October 19 at 8:00p.m. and the classic silent thriller, 'The Cat and the Canary,' accompanied by Wayne Zimmerman on the organ, on Sunday, October 20 at 7:00p.m., both at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street in Cape May, where the theater is in residence.

Wolfbane Productions Proudly Presents THE CRUCIBLE


Wolfbane Productions will return to the woods of Appomattox with 'The Crucible' from October 3-26, 2019. This limited engagement will be presented by firelight deep in the woods of Wolfbane's outdoor venue, the Wolf PAC, located at 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522. Thursday-Saturday, doors open at 7pm; the show will begin at 8pm.  Grab your favorite lawn chair and take a hayride to Salem Village for a theatrical experience like no other.

Evolution Theatre Presents THE VULTURES, May 22 - June 1


In the vein of And Then There Were None, Clue and Murder by Death, The Vultures puts a modern, comedic, gay spin on the haunted house/mystery genre.

Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE


Hunger Theatre, an NYC-based theatre company, self-described as 'small but relentless in our pursuit of excellent storytelling,' will honor one the 20th Century's greatest storytellers, Arthur Miller, with a new production of The Crucible. Performing at Access Theatre Gallery, 380 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York City.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE CRUCIBLE to Get at the Truth as Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Season Opener


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, "When does a lie become the truth?"

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf for Young Adults: THE CRUCIBLE


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, When does a lie become the truth? Public performances for The Crucible are Saturday, October 7 at 3pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, October 8 at 3pm; Friday, October 13 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 14 at 3pm and 7:30pm; and Saturday, October 21 at 3pm and 7:30pm in the Downstairs Theatre. The press performance is Saturday, October 7 at 3pm. Weekday performances are reserved for school groups only. Tickets to public performances ($20; $15 with student I.D.) are currently on sale through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

The Players Joins the Witch Hunt with THE CRUCIBLE


From August 31 through Sept 10, you don't want to miss the pre-season opener, Arthur Miller's famous work, The Crucible. Produced in partnership with Two Chairs Theatre Co., this is the first installment in a trilogy to present three works of Miller's. In the past, Two Chairs, has presented three masterpieces by Tennessee Williams (The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and A Streetcar Named Desire). Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.

THE CRUCIBLE to Get at the Truth as Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Season Opener


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, "When does a lie become the truth?"

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Early 1920s Comedy Thriller THE CAT AND THE CANARY Hauntingly Good Inspiration


A SPOOKY haunted mansion, possible heirs to a fortune and a variety of secrets and mysteries are the key ingredients of Roleystone Theatre's latest production.

John Willard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Willard been in?

John Willard has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has John Willard been in?

John Willard has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has John Willard written?

John Willard has written 7 shows including The Blue Flame (Playwright), The Green Beetle (Playwright), Fog (Playwright), Sisters (Playwright), Adventure (Playwright), The Cat and the Canary (Playwright), The Cat and the Canary (Playwright).

Get John Willard Email Alerts

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

Videos