Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA
Mario Cantone is an American comedian, writer, actor, and singer with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of his humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes.
An accomplished stage actor, his Broadway debut was replacing Nathan Lane in the role of Buzz in Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning dramatic comedy, "Love! Valor! Compassion!" For the Public Theater on Broadway, Canone played Stephano in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Off-Broadway in Shakespeare in the Park, he played Grumio in "Taming of the Shrew." Also Off-Broadway he was Terry in the original cast of "The Crumple Zone" and Benny in "June Moon."
From: Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
From: Photo Flash: Mario Cantone, Ralph Macchio & More in Rehearsal for A ROOM OF MY OWN Off-Broadway
From: Photo Flash: Mario Cantone, Ralph Macchio & More in Rehearsal for A ROOM OF MY OWN Off-Broadway
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Mario Cantone and Christine Pedi Visit SILENCE! The Musical
From: Photo Coverage: Cantone, Macchio et al. in A ROOM OF MY OWN
From: Photo Coverage: 'Twas the Night Before a Brooklyn Christmas' Industry Reading
From: Photo Coverage: 'Twas the Night Before a Brooklyn Christmas' Industry Reading
Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.
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Max has renewed the original series AND JUST LIKE THAT…, from executive producer Michael Patrick King, for a third season. The second season cast includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, and more.
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On May 21 of this year, BroadwayWorld threw a big party at Sony Hall in the heart of the theatre district, celebrating our 20th anniversary year online and in the community. It's an evening that I won't soon forget, and it all benefitted our longtime friends and collaborators at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. And the venue itself, Sony Hall, couldn't have been nicer to us or more cooperative.
Mario Cantone has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Mario Cantone has not appeared in the West End.
Mario Cantone has written 2 shows including An Evening With Mario Cantone (Lyricist), Laugh Whore (Composer).
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