Roger Bart

Birth Place: Norwalk, CT, USA

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Roger Bart’s presence extends to both the small and big screens, as well as to the stage.

He is perhaps best known in the theatre for originating the role of 'Carmen Ghia' in Mel Brooks' Broadway musical, The Producers, for which he received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations. He recreated this memorable character for Universal's film adaptation of the musical.

Bart has worked extensively in television and was seen most recently in the series regular role of "Judge Wilson" in the Freeform series, Good Trouble. He has been seen on a number of television series including Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Epix's Graves, Netflix's Grace and Frankie, as well as Showtime's Episodes. Other popular television appearances include Revenge, Desperate Housewives and 30 Rock.

Bart starred in the independent films, Ghost Light, Speech & Debate, and Jay Roach's adaptation of Trumbo. Other film credits include Last Vegas (CBS Films), Law Abiding Citizen (Overture), Harold & Kumar 2 (New Line), The Producers (Universal), American Gangster (Universal) and The Stepford Wives (Paramount).

In addition to his Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations for his role in The Producers, Bart also won the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for his performance as "Snoopy" in the revival of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He also starred in the musical, Young Frankenstein, originating the title character, "Dr. Frederick Frankenstein," Based on the smash hit 1974 film, Young Frankenstein which paired him again with his Producers' creator, Mel Brooks. His other notable stage appearances include Disaster! (Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination), The Frogs, Triumph Of Love, King David, and Big River. He was last seen on stage as "Hades," in the New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre production of Hercules, revisiting the piece that he first brought life to as the singing voice of "Young Hercules" in Disney's animated feature film singing the Oscar nominated song Go The Distance.

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Roger Bart STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doc Brown

[West End]
2021
Doc Brown

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Dr. Emmett Brown

[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Hades

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Tony [Replacement]

Tony

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Xanthias

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Carmen Ghia

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Carmen Ghia

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Carmen Ghia [Replacement]

Leo Bloom (Standby) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Warren Smith

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Snoopy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Harlequin

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Jonathan

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Thomas/Francis

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Thomas/Francis

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Christopher Low

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1986
Tom Sawyer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Tom Sawyer [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Igor


Roger Bart Movies

[1997]Hercules Young Hercules'singing

[1999]The Insider Seelbach Hotel Manager

[2004]The Stepford Wives Roger Bannister

[2005]The Producers Carmen Ghia

[2006]I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Burl Cannalo

[2007]American Gangster US Attorney

[2007]Hostel: Part II Stuart

[2008]Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Dr. Beecher

[2008]Spy School Principal Hampton

[2008]The Midnight Meat Train Jurgis

[2009]Law Abiding Citizen Brian Bringham

[2012]Freaky Deaky Jerry Baker

[2012]Smiley Professor Clayton

[2012]A Green Story Johnson

[2012]Excision Bob

[2013]Last Vegas Maurice

[2013]April Apocalypse Jack

[2015]Trumbo Buddy Ross

[2016]Internet Famous Chris!

[2017]Speech & Debate Principal Bellingham

[2018]Ghost Light Henry Asquith

[2019]Bayou Tales Adam

[2021]tick, tick... BOOM! Featured Diner #2


Roger Bart TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events Vice Principal Nero

Desperate Housewives George Williams

Episodes Roger Riskin, Matt's Agent

Good Trouble Curtis Wilson

Graves Lawrence

How I Met Your Mother Curtis

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Adam Cain, Benjy Dowe

No Tomorrow Cory Casey

Revenge Mason Treadwell

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Roger Bart News


BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Will Open in Japan in 2025

Back to the Future the Musical is headed to Japan! The musical will be performed at JR East Shiki Theater in Takeshiba, Tokyo beginning in April 2025.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Hopes for 2024, National Theatre Wales 100% Funding Cut

Cara Joy David looks at the stage door experience at the musicals currently running on Broadway, we check in with various insiders hopes for Broadway in 2024, and we look at Dallas and Denver - where the recovery has taken different paths. Across the pond, the National Theatre Wales deals with a complete funding cut from their arts council.

How Did Actors Behave at the Stage Doors of Last Year's Musicals?

Last year, I spent a lot of time at stage doors. I wanted to write about what it was like. I wrote about my experience at the stage doors of straight plays and the installment about musicals was supposed to follow quickly thereafter but kept getting bumped. I could not let it sit too far into 2024 however, so here it is.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now

A new block of tickets has been released for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical! Get your tickets now for performances through Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Joshua Henry to Join Michael Feinstein And Jean-Yves Thibaudet Celebrating George Gershwin At Carnegie Hall

Broadway's Joshua Henry joins Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet for an evening celebrating George Gershwin at Carnegie Hall on December 13.

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES

Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, PURLIE VICTORIOUS, SPAMALOT & HARMONY to Host Performances Benefiting The Entertainment Community Fund

Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Spamalot and Harmony will all host performances this winter with blocks of tickets dedicated to supporting The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) as part of their Benefit Performance program, Producer’s Picks.

Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. See photos from rehearsal as Broadway prepares to dazzle the crowd at this week's festivities!

Video: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Earlier this this morning, the cast of Back to the Future headed to 34th Street to perform a special number as a part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch the full video!

Photos/Video: Original BACK TO THE FUTURE Star Joins Broadway Cast Onstage to Perform 'Earth Angel'

On Saturday, October 21st, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated “Back to the Future Day” with special performances from Harry Waters Jr., best known as Marvin Berry in the original “Back to the Future” film. Check out photos and video from inside the big night!

Have There Been Many Two-Person Broadway Musicals Before GUTENBERG?

This time, the reader question was: Have there been many Broadway musicals starring only two actors, before Gutenberg! The Musical!?

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE For 54 Below At The Winter Garden Theater

Join the 54 Below family and fellow supporters at a special performance of this iconic musical – all to benefit “Broadway’s Living Room.”

Norbert Leo Butz, Lorna Luft, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Get all of the detail here!

Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day

The Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will celebrate with a special performance at both the matinee and evening performances on Saturday, October 21.

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

Nathan Lane and More Set For Concert Version of THE FROGS at Lincoln Center

MasterVoices opens its 2023-24 season on November 3 and 4 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, with three performances of a concert staging of Stephen Sondheim and Burt Shevelove's The Frogs, as adapted by Nathan Lane. Learn more about this new production and how to get tickets here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 29th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 29, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'It Works' on THE VIEW

Roger Bart, Casey Likes, and the cast of Back to the Future: the Musical appeared on The View this morning to perform 'It Works.' Before the performance, the pair sat down with The View hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines to discuss their star-studded opening night, developing the musical, and more. Watch the video now!

ALADDIN, HAMILTON, HADESTOWN & More Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and has added more tables from beloved Broadway shows and extraordinary auction lots.

Roger Bart FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Roger Bart has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

Roger Bart has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Roger Bart's first West End show was Back to the Future which opened in 2021

Roger Bart has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Disaster", Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Young Frankenstein", Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Producers", Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Producers", Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "You're a Good Man", and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown".

Roger Bart has won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Producers" and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Roger Bart's next show will be Back to the Future: The Musical which opens on 8/3/2023 on Broadway.

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