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STAGE CREDITS

Relativity Relativity
[Regional (US)]
TheaterWorks Production, 2016
Einstein
The Producers
[West End]
London Production, 2004
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Foxwell J. Sly
The Judge
Foxwell J. Sly
The Judge
Death and the Maiden
[Broadway]
1992
Gerardo Escobar
Total Abandon
[Broadway]
1983
Lenny Keller
But, Seriously...
[Broadway]
1969
Performer

Movies

The Young Runaways
[ 1968 ] Terry
Hello Down There
[ 1969 ] Harold Webster
Dillinger
[ 1973 ] Baby Face Nelson
American Graffiti
[ 1973 ] Curt
The Second Coming of Suzanne
[ 1974 ] Clavius
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
[ 1974 ] Duddy
Inserts
[ 1975 ] Boy Wonder
Jaws
[ 1975 ] Hooper
The Goodbye Girl
[ 1977 ] Elliot Garfield
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
[ 1977 ] Roy Neary
The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Moses Wine
The Competition
[ 1980 ] Paul Dietrich
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
[ 1981 ] Ken Harrison
The Buddy System
[ 1984 ] Joe
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
[ 1986 ] Dave Whiteman
Stand by Me
[ 1986 ] The Writer
Nuts
[ 1987 ] Aaron Levinsky
Tin Men
[ 1987 ] BB
Stakeout
[ 1987 ] Chris Lecce
Moon Over Parador
[ 1988 ] Jack Noah
Let It Ride
[ 1989 ] Jay Trotter
Always
[ 1989 ] Pete Sandich
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] Doctor Frankenthal
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
[ 1990 ] The Player
What About Bob?
[ 1991 ] Dr. Leo Marvin
Once Around
[ 1991 ] Sam Sharpe
Another Stakeout
[ 1993 ] Chris Lecce
Lost in Yonkers
[ 1993 ] Louie
Silent Fall
[ 1994 ] Dr. Jake Rainer
Mr. Holland's Opus
[ 1995 ] Glenn Holland
The Last Word
[ 1995 ] Larry
The American President
[ 1995 ] Senator Rumson
James and the Giant Peach
[ 1996 ] Centipede
Night Falls on Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Sam Vigoda
Mad Dog Time
[ 1996 ] Vic
Krippendorf's Tribe
[ 1998 ] Krippendorf
The Crew
[ 2000 ] Bobby Bartellemeo, Narrator
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
[ 2001 ] Antonio Bolivar
Who Is Cletis Tout?
[ 2001 ] Micah Tobi
Silver City
[ 2004 ] Chuck Raven
Poseidon
[ 2006 ] Richard Nelson
W.
[ 2008 ] Dick Cheney
My Life in Ruins
[ 2009 ] Irv
Leaves of Grass
[ 2009 ] Pug Rothbaum
The Lightkeepers
[ 2009 ] Seth Atkins, Bcom
RED
[ 2010 ] Alexander Dunning
Piranha 3D
[ 2010 ] Matt Boyd
Very Good Girls
[ 2013 ] Danny
Cas & Dylan
[ 2013 ] Dr. C Pepper
Paranoia
[ 2013 ] Frank Csidy
Zipper
[ 2015 ] George Hiller
Asher
[ 2018 ] Avi
Book Club
[ 2018 ] George
Bayou Caviar
[ 2018 ] Yuri
Astronaut
[ 2019 ] Angus Stewart
The Last Laugh
[ 2019 ] Buddy Green
Daughter of the Wolf
[ 2019 ] Father
Polar
[ 2019 ] Porter
Crime Story
[ 2021 ] Ben
Every Last One of Them
[ 2021 ] Murphy
Murder at Yellowstone City
[ 2022 ] Edgar Blake
Save Christmas
[ 2022 ] Santa
Waltzing with Brando
[ 2024 ] Seymour Kraft
Into the Deep
[ 2025 ] Seamus
Into the Deep
[ 2025 ] Seamus
Killing Winston Jones
[ 2025 ] Winston Jones

TV Shows

Family Guy
Richard Dreyfuss, Narrator
Mod Squad
Caleb Dunne, Curtis Bell
The Education of Max Bickford
Max Bickford

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Alley Theatre Unveils 80th Season - ROMEO AND JULIET, THE SHARK IS BROKEN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Alley Theatre has unveiled its 80th Season. Featuring timeless favorites, playful comedies, and provocative new works, the season promises a true celebration of Alley artistry.
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Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Fulton Theatre
by Jason Davis - Mar 3, 2026

The Fulton Theatre has mounted a confident, engaging production of The Shark is Broken, running February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the Olivier Award-nominated play pulls back the curtain on the filming of the 1975 classic Jaws, placing audiences on the deck of the Orca during the famously difficult summer shoot.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Begins Performances At Fulton Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

The Fulton Theatre will present the unfiltered behind-the-scenes dramedy, The Shark is Broken, running from February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this Olivier Award-nominated play provides a raw rendering of the production of the 1975 classic movie Jaws.
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Ronald Rand to Star in LET IT BE ART! South Carolina Premiere at Bluebird Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
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TheatreWorks New Milford to Stage THE SHARK IS BROKEN This February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

TheatreWorks New Milford will open THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m., launching a run through March 14. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the play offers a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jaws.
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Video: Watch the Trailer for Chris Fleming's HBO Special LIVE AT THE PALACE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Chris Fleming will make his HBO comedy special debut in Chris Fleming: Live At The Palace, premiering Friday, February 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check out the trailer now.
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Justis Bolding, Tim DeKay, and Erika Rolfsrud Will Lead THE COUNTER at TheatreWorks Hartford
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, just announced details for its 25/26 production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy.
Photos: First Look at THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Ensemble Theatre Company Photo
Photos: First Look at THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is continuing its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the West Coast premiere of the hit Broadway play, based on the making of the movie Jaws, The Shark is Broken. See photos!
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Full Cast Set For YENTL at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

After a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House — Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story has announced its final casting.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Vagabond Players Photo
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Vagabond Players
by Tina Collins - Jan 14, 2026

This gem of a production is a perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the blockbuster that started it all.
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Cast Set for THE SHARK IS BROKEN West Coast Premiere at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will continue its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the West Coast premiere of the hit Broadway play, based on the making of the movie Jaws, The Shark is Broken.
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INCITATION TO THE DANCE Has World Premiere at Theatre West in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

Incitation to the Dance will have its World Premiere engagement, written and directed by Michael Van Duzer. Performanaces run February 13- March 15, 2026 at Theatre West.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Have Orange County Premiere at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

Laguna Playhouse has revealed a change to its 2025-2026 season with the Orange County premiere of the Broadway hit, based on the making of the movie Jaws, the Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara’s production of The Shark is Broken.
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Listen: Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge Release Christmas Single Feat. Michael Cerveris
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge have released a new single from their upcoming holiday album, coming in 2026. Listen to 'Winter World Of Love,' now, which features lead vocals by Tony Award-winning actor and musician Michael Cerveris.
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THE ONE-DAY PLAY FESTIVAL Brings New 24-Hour Plays To Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Theatre West will present its One-Day Play Festival on December 2, 2025, featuring short works created entirely within a 24-hour period by company writers, directors, and actors.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Now Streaming on BroadwayHD Photo
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Now Streaming on BroadwayHD
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

For fans of Jaws (or of movies in general), The Shark Is Broken is a worthwhile endeavor, offering a unique opportunity for viewers to get a backstage look at the making of one of the most beloved films of all time.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes To New Hampshire Theatre Project Photo
THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes To New Hampshire Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

New Hampshire Theatre Project will open its 2025-2026 Season with a razor-sharp comedy-drama about the making of the classic film Jaws:  The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon.
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu Perform Photo
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu Perform Five Concerts in the 2025"26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu will perform five concerts during the 2025–26 season, beginning with their season-opening performance in November.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes to Duluth Playhouse This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Duluth Playhouse Underground will present The Shark is Broken, the hit comedy about the making of Jaws, October 16–November 2, 2025, in The Lab. Directed by Justin Peck.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN and BAT OUT OF HELL to Premiere on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

BroadwayHD will present two brand new exclusive world streaming premieres: The Shark is Broken, and Bat Out of Hell. Learn more and see how to watch!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Dreyfuss been in?

Richard Dreyfuss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Dreyfuss been in?

Richard Dreyfuss has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Richard Dreyfuss's first West End show?

Richard Dreyfuss's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2004

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