John Jellison
Also Credited As: John B. Jellison
Latest News on John Jellison:
Debra Monk To Star In Short Film HOLD Premiering This Month At IFC Center (Sep 9, 2025)
Photos: Amas Musical Theatre 56th Anniversary Benefit Reunion Concert (Jun 1, 2025)
Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 56th Anniversary at Annual Gala Benefit Concert (Apr 8, 2025)
Debra Monk To Star In Short Film HOLD Premiering This Month At IFC Center (Sep 9, 2025)
Photos: Amas Musical Theatre 56th Anniversary Benefit Reunion Concert (Jun 1, 2025)
Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 56th Anniversary at Annual Gala Benefit Concert (Apr 8, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Come From Away, Motown the Musical, Memphis, All Shook Up, The Phantom of the Opera, Caroline, or Change, Oklahoma!, Putting It Together, On The Town, Paul Simon's The Capeman, Titanic, Crazy For You, Mastergate, Me And My Girl, Sunday in the Park With George, Nick and Nora, Wind in the Willows, Baby, Zalmen or the Madness of God and Sweet Bird of Youth. Off-Broadway: original Assassins, A New Brain, The Waves, Deathbed, Lennon. TV: "Law &Order"(s).
Photos
Alex Sanchez, Don Stephenson and Laurence Holzman join with Tonight's Cast that includes-Farah Alvin, Dana Costello, Scottt Cote, Andrea Fleming, Alan H. Green, Danielle Lee James, John Jellison, Josh Lemon, Garrett Long, Karen Murphy, Jeffery Schectoer, Chandler Sinks, Jennifer Smith, Pablo Francisco Torres, Curtis Wiley, Lenny Wolpe and Laura Woyasz
Date:
12/01/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre
Tonight's Cast that includes-Farah Alvin, Dana Costello, Scottt Cote, Andrea Fleming, Alan H. Green, Danielle Lee James, John Jellison, Josh Lemon, Garrett Long, Karen Murphy, Jeffery Schectoer, Chandler Sinks, Jennifer Smith, Pablo Francisco Torres, Curtis Wiley, Lenny Wolpe and Laura Woyasz
Date:
12/01/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Colleen Jellison and John Jellison attends the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Hosts The 22nd Monte Cristo Award Honoring Lynn Nottage at Capitale on November 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Eugene O'Neill Theater )
Date:
11/07/2023
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
Pablo Francisco Torres, Dana Costello, Andrea Fleming, Scott Cote;
(Middle Row) Jennifer Smith, Danielle Lee James, Josh Lamon, Karen Murphy, Garrett Long, Farah Alvin, Laura Woyasz, Jeffrey Schecter; (Back Row) Lenny Wolpe, Alan H. Green, James D. Gish, John Jellison, Curtis Wiley, Eddie Schlosser
Date:
10/26/2023
From: Photos: The York Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME
Wendy Cavett (Musical Director), Lee MacDougal, John Jellison, Josh Breckenridge, Geno Carr, Tony Le Page, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Petrina Bromley, Happy McPartlin, Astrid Van Wieren, Pearl Sun, Q. Smith and Sharon Wheathey
Date:
10/07/2018
From: Exclusive Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure!
Wendy Cavett (Musical Director), Lee MacDougal, John Jellison, Josh Breckenridge, Geno Carr, Tony Le Page, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Petrina Bromley, Happy McPartlin, Astrid Van Wieren, Pearl Sun, Q. Smith and Sharon Wheathey
Date:
10/07/2018
From: Exclusive Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure!
Wendy Cavett (Musical Director), Lee MacDougal, John Jellison, Josh Breckenridge, Geno Carr, Tony Le Page, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Petrina Bromley, Happy McPartlin, Astrid Van Wieren, Pearl Sun, Q. Smith and Sharon Wheathey
Date:
10/07/2018
From: Exclusive Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure!
Wendy Cavett (Musical Director), Lee MacDougal, John Jellison, Josh Breckenridge, Geno Carr, Tony Le Page, David Hein, Irene Sankoff, Petrina Bromley, Happy McPartlin, Astrid Van Wieren, Pearl Sun, Q. Smith and Sharon Wheathey
Date:
10/07/2018
From: Exclusive Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Mr. Simmons [Replacement], Ensemble, White DJ, Mr. Collins, Gordon Grant, Mr. Simmons (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Doctor Patterson/Lincoln, Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
Mr. Stopnick (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement], Grandpa Gellman (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
The Husband (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Person of New York, Quartet, Rajah Bimmy, Subway Bill Poster/Rajah Bimmy, Subway Bill Poster, New Yorker, Workman (Understudy), Miss Turnstiles Announcer (Understudy), Pitkin W. Bridgework (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Dr. Jafar Berernstein, Dr. Jafar Berensteiner
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
John B. Thayer [Replacement], Isidor Straus [Replacement], 3rd Class Passenger [Replacement], Performer (Swing), Capt. E. J. Smith (Understudy), Edgar Beane (Understudy), George Widener (Understudy), J. H. Rogers (Understudy), J. J. Astor (Understudy), John B. Thayer (Understudy), Isidor Straus (Understudy), The Major (Understudy), Benjamin Guggenheim (Understudy), 4th Officer Joseph Boxhall (Understudy), 3rd Officer Herbert J. Pitman (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Everett Baker [Replacement], Bela Zangler [Replacement], Bela Zangler (Understudy) [Replacement], Eugene (Understudy) [Replacement], Everett Baker (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Msgr. Flaherty, Spider Malloy (Understudy), Edward J. Connors (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
Bystanders, Warden, James Blaine, Fairgoers, Bartender, John Wilkes Booth/Proprietor/Bystander/James Garfield/Gerald Ford (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Monsieur Lefèvre [Replacement], Fireman [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Constable [Replacement], Herbert Parchester (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Father Rabbit, Judge, Father Rabbit/Judge, Badger (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Museum Assistant, Man with bicycle, Man lying on the bank (Understudy), Alex (Understudy) [Replacement], Louis (Understudy), Billy Webster (Understudy), Bob Greenberg (Understudy), Boatman (Understudy), Soldier (Understudy) [Replacement], Jules (Understudy), Man with bicycle (Understudy), Charles Redmond (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Ensemble/Other Roles, Doctor, Ensemble, Alan McNally (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Arthur Ballard/Herr Koschmider/George Martin/Dick Gregory/Elton John/Bob Wooler
Videos
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-07-21 13:10:42
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Nancy Anderson, Anthony Roach and More in Highlights of Goodspeed's GUYS & DOLLS
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-05-02 06:02:54
VIDEO: Check Out New TV Spot for Broadway's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-07-29 12:39:33
STAGE TUBE: The Contours from MOTOWN Perform 'Do You Love Me' on KATIE
by Stage Tube - 2013-06-11 17:48:39
VIDEO: Tony-Nominee Valisia LeKae Talks MOTOWN on NBC's THE GRIO
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-05-28 15:48:45
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - WNBC to Air MOTOWN 'Making Of' Special Tomorrow
by Stage Tube - 2013-05-17 18:22:03
STAGE TUBE: Berry Gordy Talks MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-01 17:19:39
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of MOTOWN's Photo Shoot!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2013-02-26 14:18:23
TV: Chatting with Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and the Cast of MOTOWN; Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-02-07 17:17:06
News
Debra Monk To Star In Short Film HOLD Premiering This Month At IFC Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
Debra Monk stars in the award-winning short film HOLD, premiering at New York’s IFC Center September 17–23, 2025, for its Academy Award-qualifying run. Written by Kelly Strandemo and directed by Josiah Junqueira Spencer, the film explores family, change, and connection.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
Debra Monk stars in the award-winning short film HOLD, premiering at New York’s IFC Center September 17–23, 2025, for its Academy Award-qualifying run. Written by Kelly Strandemo and directed by Josiah Junqueira Spencer, the film explores family, change, and connection.
Photos: Amas Musical Theatre 56th Anniversary Benefit Reunion Concert
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts, celebrated its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 19, 2025.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts, celebrated its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 56th Anniversary at Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert at Theater 555. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert at Theater 555. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Debra Monk- Led HOLD To Premiere At The Greenpoint Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Debra Monk stars in the new production of HOLD, a gripping drama exploring family dynamics and personal struggles. The show promises an intense and emotional experience for theatergoers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Debra Monk stars in the new production of HOLD, a gripping drama exploring family dynamics and personal struggles. The show promises an intense and emotional experience for theatergoers.
York Theatre Company to Present Liz Callaway In Gala Concert THEIR STORY GOES ON: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE YORK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024
Join The York Theatre Company for a one-night-only Spring Gala Concert featuring Liz Callaway. Experience 'Their Story Goes On: A Musical Celebration of The York' on Monday, April 15.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024
Join The York Theatre Company for a one-night-only Spring Gala Concert featuring Liz Callaway. Experience 'Their Story Goes On: A Musical Celebration of The York' on Monday, April 15.
Jared Zirilli Joins the Cast of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Jared Zirilli (The Donna Summer Musical) is joining the cast of The Jerusalem Syndrome, replacing at The York Theatre Company James D. Gish in the role of Mickey Rose.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Jared Zirilli (The Donna Summer Musical) is joining the cast of The Jerusalem Syndrome, replacing at The York Theatre Company James D. Gish in the role of Mickey Rose.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 1, 2023
The York Theatre Company opened the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a cRaZy new musical with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 1, 2023
The York Theatre Company opened the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a cRaZy new musical with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: First Look At THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023
The York Theatre Company “Where Musicals Come to Life,” presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023
The York Theatre Company “Where Musicals Come to Life,” presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the production.
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. Check out photos here!
Photos: The York Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023
The York Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the meet and greet below.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023
The York Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the meet and greet below.
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME World Premiere at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023
Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023
Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.
Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, and Josh Breckenridge Will Return to COME FROM AWAY For Final Two Weeks On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022
COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella back to “The Rock” for the show's final two weeks on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022
COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella back to “The Rock” for the show's final two weeks on Broadway!
Wake Up With BWW 7/22: New Queens Will Join SIX on Broadway, and More!
by - Jul 22, 2022
Today's top stories include new casting for Six on Broadway! New queens joining the cast include Bre Jackson as Catherine of Aragon, Brennyn Lark as Catherine Parr, and two new Alternates, Ayla Ciccone-Burton and Holli' Conway. Keri René Fuller will also return as Jane Seymour.
by - Jul 22, 2022
Today's top stories include new casting for Six on Broadway! New queens joining the cast include Bre Jackson as Catherine of Aragon, Brennyn Lark as Catherine Parr, and two new Alternates, Ayla Ciccone-Burton and Holli' Conway. Keri René Fuller will also return as Jane Seymour.
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022
Watch the cast of Come From Away perform 'Wecome to the Rock' on TODAY this morning, as part of the show's Citi Music Series. The performance featured Jenn Collela, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Sharone Sayegh, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, and more.
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022
Watch the cast of Come From Away perform 'Wecome to the Rock' on TODAY this morning, as part of the show's Citi Music Series. The performance featured Jenn Collela, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Sharone Sayegh, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, and more.
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on the TODAY SHOW on Thursday
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022
COME FROM AWAY currently features Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, De'Lon Grant, Becky Gulsvig, Caesar Samayoa, James Seol, Q. Smith, Sharone Sayegh, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, Monette McKay, Happy McPartlin and Julie Reiber.
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022
COME FROM AWAY currently features Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, De'Lon Grant, Becky Gulsvig, Caesar Samayoa, James Seol, Q. Smith, Sharone Sayegh, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, Monette McKay, Happy McPartlin and Julie Reiber.
COME FROM AWAY Canceled Tonight Due to Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022
Come From Away on Broadway has been canceled tonight due to the detection of Covid-19 cases within the company.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022
Come From Away on Broadway has been canceled tonight due to the detection of Covid-19 cases within the company.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Company Celebrates Becoming Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 16, 2022
COME FROM AWAY has become the longest-running show in the 105-year history of Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. To mark the milestone, West 45th Street was renamed “Come From A-Way” for a day. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 16, 2022
COME FROM AWAY has become the longest-running show in the 105-year history of Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. To mark the milestone, West 45th Street was renamed “Come From A-Way” for a day. Check out photos here!
COME FROM AWAY Becomes Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
Come From Away officially becomes the longest running show in the 105-year history of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre today with its 1,544th Broadway performance, surpassing the original production of JEKYLL & HYDE.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
Come From Away officially becomes the longest running show in the 105-year history of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre today with its 1,544th Broadway performance, surpassing the original production of JEKYLL & HYDE.
COME FROM AWAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022
After 1,670 performances and 25 previews on Broadway, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical COME FROM AWAY will play its final Broadway performance this fall. Find out when the show is closing, how to get tickets & more.
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022
After 1,670 performances and 25 previews on Broadway, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical COME FROM AWAY will play its final Broadway performance this fall. Find out when the show is closing, how to get tickets & more.
Tony-Nominee Jenn Colella To Return To COME FROM AWAY This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast member Jenn Colella back to “The Rock” as ‘Beverley/Annette & others,’ this summer - a performance that earned her a 2017 Tony Award nomination and Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Craig Noel, Helen Hayes and Dora Awards, for a strictly limited engagement.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast member Jenn Colella back to “The Rock” as ‘Beverley/Annette & others,’ this summer - a performance that earned her a 2017 Tony Award nomination and Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Craig Noel, Helen Hayes and Dora Awards, for a strictly limited engagement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Jellison been in?
John Jellison has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.
How many West End shows has John Jellison been in?
John Jellison has not appeared in the West End.
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