Peter Francis-James

Also Credited As: Peter Francis James

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Peter Francis-James BIO

Broadway: The Merchant of Venice, On Golden Pond, Drowning Crow, Judgment at Nuremberg. Public: Stuff Happens (OBIE & Lucille Lortel Awards), Horatio in Kevin Kline's HAMLET. U.K: The Lady From Dubuque (w/ Maggie Smith). CSC: The Maids (OBIE Award). Signature: The Lady From Dubuque (Lortel Nomination). Film/TV: The Humbling, The Losers, The Messenger/"Bull," "Boardwalk Empire," "Oz". Training: RADA.

Peter Francis-James STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1980
Bicycle Thief (Understudy)

Clarence (Understudy)

Frank (Understudy)

Isaac (Understudy)

Piano Mover (Understudy)

Rudy (Understudy)

Ryan (Understudy)

Waiter (Understudy)


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BEDLAM Unveils Readings for DO MORE: NEW PLAYS Series

Now in its fourth year, Bedlam's DO MORE: NEW PLAYS readings series will return with five new pieces of theater. Learn more about the series!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem Celebrates 100 Years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 Years of CTH

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced a special event, 'Renaissance Reborn: Reimagining the Past, Igniting the Future,' commemorating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance and 25 years of CTH.

Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!

Photos: Tovah Feldshuh Creates The Feldshuh Fund for Women's Health

See photos of Tovah Feldshuh celebrating 50 years on Broadway with the creation of The Feldshuh Fund for Women’s Health.

HEARTBREAK HOUSE Will Be Performed by The Resident Acting Company

 The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the Pearl Theater Company, is announcing a script in hand performance of Heartbreak House by Bernard Shaw with Austin Pendleton as Captain Shotover on May 31st.  The Resident Acting Company is presenting this at The Players, the historic club and home of Edwin Booth on Gramercy Park.

13th Annual Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Slam Will Be Held at Riverside Church Next Weekend

The 13th Annual Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Slam will be held Saturday, April 22nd from 1-4pm at the 9th floor Lounge at the Riverside Church in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan Will Join Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage

Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Cast of FUNNY GIRL in the Recording Studio

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl is now available wherever CDs are sold!  All new Behind-the-Scenes photos have been released of the cast recording session.

FUNNY GIRL Sets New Box Office Record at the August Wilson Theatre

The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.

FUNNY GIRL Shatters All-Time Box Office Record at August Wilson Theatre

The revival of FUNNY GIRL shattered the all-time box office record at the August Wilson Theatre. Read more about FUNNY GIRL's record-breaking run!

Review Roundup: Critics Return to FUNNY GIRL, Starring Lea Michele- Updating Live!

New York theatre critics got their first taste of Funny Girl when it opened on Broadway this past spring, starring Beanie Feldstein. Now the show has a new Fanny Brice in Lea Michele and a new Mrs. Brice in Tovah Feldshuh, and the critics are weighing in once more. 

The Resident Acting Co Announces Casting For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the Pearl Theater Company, has announced casting for a script in hand performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on September 19th at The Players. 

VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS

Julie Benko appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her 'big break' in Funny Girl on Broadway Barbra Streisand's 'shadow,' and recent backstage rumors regarding the show's casting. The video also features performance footage of Benko performing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and rehearsal footage of a new version of 'People' that has been added into the show.

Photos: First Look at Julie Benko as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL

All new production photos have been released of 'Fanny Brice' standby Julie Benko in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl! Julie Benko will perform the title role beginning tonight through Sunday, September 4, 2022 and on Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Red Bull Theater REVELRY Benefit Gala Honoring André De Shields to Take Place Tonight

André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, Red Bull Theater's benefit event tonight, Monday June 13th, at 6pm.

André De Shields to Receive Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY Benefit Gala

Red Bull Theater today announced that André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event on Monday June 13th at 6pm.

Photos: First Look at FUNNY GIRL, Starring Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More!

FUNNY GIRL is currently in previews and officially opens on Sunday, April 24 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Check out all new production photos of the Broadway cast here!

Photos: First Look at Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch & More in FUNNY GIRL

FUNNY GIRL stars Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as Mrs. Rose Brice.

Wake Up With BWW 2/8: FUNNY GIRL and PLAZA SUITE Casting, and More!

Today's top stories: Complete casting announced for Funny Girl and Plaza Suite, Amber Gray will depart Hadestown this month, and more!

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