Sab Shimono
Birth Place: Sacramento, CA, USA
Latest News on Sab Shimono:
Review: YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE at East West Players (Jul 21, 2025)
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service (Jun 2, 2025)
Photos: World Theatrical Premiere For THE ACTIVATED MAN, Honoring Tony Todd, Held in Beverly Hills (Dec 19, 2024)
Review: YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE at East West Players (Jul 21, 2025)
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service (Jun 2, 2025)
Photos: World Theatrical Premiere For THE ACTIVATED MAN, Honoring Tony Todd, Held in Beverly Hills (Dec 19, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Ancient Man
Mr. Keora
Okinawan/American
Mr. Oshira (Understudy)
Movies
Loving
[ 1970 ] Byron
[ 1970 ] Byron
Parades
[ 1972 ] Togo
[ 1972 ] Togo
Midway
[ 1976 ] Lt. Tomonaga
[ 1976 ] Lt. Tomonaga
Rabbit Test
[ 1978 ] Chinese Leader
[ 1978 ] Chinese Leader
Nice Dreams
[ 1981 ] Oriental Bus Boy at Hong Kong Restaurant
[ 1981 ] Oriental Bus Boy at Hong Kong Restaurant
The Challenge
[ 1982 ] Toshio
[ 1982 ] Toshio
Gung Ho
[ 1986 ] Saito
[ 1986 ] Saito
Blind Date
[ 1987 ] Mr. Yakamoto
[ 1987 ] Mr. Yakamoto
The Wash
[ 1988 ] Sadao
[ 1988 ] Sadao
Presumed Innocent
[ 1990 ] PainlessKumagai
[ 1990 ] PainlessKumagai
Come See the Paradise
[ 1990 ] Hiroshi Kawamura
[ 1990 ] Hiroshi Kawamura
Suture
[ 1993 ] Dr. Max Shinoda
[ 1993 ] Dr. Max Shinoda
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
[ 1993 ] Lord Norinaga
[ 1993 ] Lord Norinaga
The Shadow
[ 1994 ] Dr. Roy Tam
[ 1994 ] Dr. Roy Tam
3 Ninjas Kick Back
[ 1994 ] Koga
[ 1994 ] Koga
Waterworld
[ 1995 ] Elder
[ 1995 ] Elder
Paradise Road
[ 1997 ] Colonel Hirota
[ 1997 ] Colonel Hirota
The Big Hit
[ 1998 ] Jiro Nishi
[ 1998 ] Jiro Nishi
Life Tastes Good
[ 1999 ] Harry Sado
[ 1999 ] Harry Sado
Luminarias
[ 1999 ] Lu's Father
[ 1999 ] Lu's Father
Ice Planet
[ 2001 ] Karteez A. Rumla
[ 2001 ] Karteez A. Rumla
Robot Stories
[ 2003 ] John
[ 2003 ] John
Worlds Apart
[ 2004 ] Teijo
[ 2004 ] Teijo
Southland Tales
[ 2006 ] Hideo Takehhi
[ 2006 ] Hideo Takehhi
Americanese
[ 2006 ] Wood Ding
[ 2006 ] Wood Ding
The Sensei
[ 2008 ] Taki Nakano
[ 2008 ] Taki Nakano
Old Dogs
[ 2009 ] Yoshiro Nishamura Saburo Shimono
[ 2009 ] Yoshiro Nishamura Saburo Shimono
The Arcadian
[ 2011 ] Moto
[ 2011 ] Moto
Yellow Face
[ 2013 ] HYH
[ 2013 ] HYH
The Watcher
[ 2016 ] Wendell
[ 2016 ] Wendell
TV Shows
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Master Yu, Monk Gyatso
Master Yu, Monk Gyatso
Ave 43
Dr. Dye
Dr. Dye
Gung Ho
Mr. Saito
Mr. Saito
Hawaii Five-0
Uncle Keako
Uncle Keako
Jackie Chan Adventures
Uncle, Young Uncle, Old Peddler
Uncle, Young Uncle, Old Peddler
M*A*S*H
Jin, Kwang
Jin, Kwang
Quincy M.E.
Governor Tokamo, Tokamo, Ito
Governor Tokamo, Tokamo, Ito
Remington Steele
Sam Kuromatsu, Kenji Ito
Sam Kuromatsu, Kenji Ito
Samurai Jack
Emperor
Emperor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Mr. Murakami
Mr. Murakami
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Sab Shimono, The Wash
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Broadway Rewind: Get ALL SHOOK UP in Rehearsals with Cheyenne Jackson & More in 2005!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-25 16:01:00
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Review: YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE at East West Players
by Evan Henerson - Jul 21, 2025
A tale of community and the frailty of Tinseltown dreams, YANKEE DAWG is given a full-throated production by actors Daniel J. Kim and Kelvin Han Yee under the direction of Jennifer Chang.
by Evan Henerson - Jul 21, 2025
A tale of community and the frailty of Tinseltown dreams, YANKEE DAWG is given a full-throated production by actors Daniel J. Kim and Kelvin Han Yee under the direction of Jennifer Chang.
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Photos: World Theatrical Premiere For THE ACTIVATED MAN, Honoring Tony Todd, Held in Beverly Hills
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
The world theatrical premiere of The Activated Man was held last week at the Laemmle Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
The world theatrical premiere of The Activated Man was held last week at the Laemmle Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. Check out photos from the event here!
Interview: The Ageless Gedde Watanabe Returns to PACIFIC OVERTURES After 48 Years
by Gil Kaan - Nov 12, 2024
Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Nov 12, 2024
Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.
Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - Apr 2, 2024
BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'
by Jim Munson - Apr 2, 2024
BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Among Audie Awards Finalists
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!
BWW Interview: Greg Watanabe " A NO-NO BOY FOR US ALL
by Gil Kaan - May 3, 2021
In sync with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, L.A. Theatre Works will be releasing two audio theater recordings about the horrific Japanese American experience during World War II - Jeanne Sakata’s FOR US ALL and Ken Narasaki’s NO-NO BOY. FOR US ALL’s available for purchase now, with NO-NO BOY on May 15, 2021. Anna Lyse Erikson directs both show’s large ensemble casts, with Greg Watanabe voicing the lead characters in both.
by Gil Kaan - May 3, 2021
In sync with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, L.A. Theatre Works will be releasing two audio theater recordings about the horrific Japanese American experience during World War II - Jeanne Sakata’s FOR US ALL and Ken Narasaki’s NO-NO BOY. FOR US ALL’s available for purchase now, with NO-NO BOY on May 15, 2021. Anna Lyse Erikson directs both show’s large ensemble casts, with Greg Watanabe voicing the lead characters in both.
L.A Theatre Works To Release Two Audio Theater Recordings About The Japanese-American Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2021
L.A. Theatre Works has announced two new state-of-the-art audio theater recordings about the Japanese-American experience.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2021
L.A. Theatre Works has announced two new state-of-the-art audio theater recordings about the Japanese-American experience.
Broadway Rewind: Get ALL SHOOK UP in Rehearsals with Cheyenne Jackson & More in 2005!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2020
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and Broadway Rewind continues with a look at two offerings of the 2004- 2005 theatre season. A sneak peek at the new musical All Shook Up, which featured a breakout performance by Cheyenne Jackson, and we start things off at the opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical Pacific Overtures. This bold and underrated 1976 musical spans over 150 years. It starred two original members from the 1976 Broadway production, Sab Shimono and Alvin Ing. Tony award winner BD Wong who joined them, told me how exciting it was to be a part of this glorious musical. 'We have gone on this journey as a company. Just an incredible amount of very stimulating and creative work with an incredible director. I mean world class, no pun intended. Fantastic, loving, caring, passionate, creative person. And to have that experience is so rare, and to be in a Sondheim, Weidman musical, when Sondheim and Weidman are there in the room, taking notes and telling you what they think and why they wrote something, is unbelievable.'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2020
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and Broadway Rewind continues with a look at two offerings of the 2004- 2005 theatre season. A sneak peek at the new musical All Shook Up, which featured a breakout performance by Cheyenne Jackson, and we start things off at the opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical Pacific Overtures. This bold and underrated 1976 musical spans over 150 years. It starred two original members from the 1976 Broadway production, Sab Shimono and Alvin Ing. Tony award winner BD Wong who joined them, told me how exciting it was to be a part of this glorious musical. 'We have gone on this journey as a company. Just an incredible amount of very stimulating and creative work with an incredible director. I mean world class, no pun intended. Fantastic, loving, caring, passionate, creative person. And to have that experience is so rare, and to be in a Sondheim, Weidman musical, when Sondheim and Weidman are there in the room, taking notes and telling you what they think and why they wrote something, is unbelievable.'
BWW Review: South Coast Repertory Serves Slow Burning Food Drama AUBERGINE
by Michael Quintos - Nov 14, 2019
Food has many uses, one of which is communicating an emotion. It can even hold a memory. These themes surrounding the emotional resonance of food is the overarching raison d'être for playwright Julia Cho's 2016 play AUBERGINE, which continues performances at Orange County's South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa through November 16, 2019. In her introspective, cautiously-paced play, food is used as a means for bonding and connection---because standard communication by other methods doesn't seem to be as effective in conveying one's feelings.
by Michael Quintos - Nov 14, 2019
Food has many uses, one of which is communicating an emotion. It can even hold a memory. These themes surrounding the emotional resonance of food is the overarching raison d'être for playwright Julia Cho's 2016 play AUBERGINE, which continues performances at Orange County's South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa through November 16, 2019. In her introspective, cautiously-paced play, food is used as a means for bonding and connection---because standard communication by other methods doesn't seem to be as effective in conveying one's feelings.
Photo Flash: Angela Lansbury & More Celebrate MAME's 50th Anniversary at Sardi's
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2016
'MAME', starring Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago! Last evening Thursday, May 26th, members of that company gathered for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's.
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2016
'MAME', starring Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago! Last evening Thursday, May 26th, members of that company gathered for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's.
Angela Lansbury & Original Cast of MAME to Celebrate Musical's 50th Anniversary at Sardi's
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016
Mame, starring stage icon Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago this year - and in celebration, members of the company, including Lansbury, will gather for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's on May 26. Other cast appearances have yet to be confirmed.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016
Mame, starring stage icon Angela Lansbury opened on Broadway 50 years ago this year - and in celebration, members of the company, including Lansbury, will gather for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at Sardi's on May 26. Other cast appearances have yet to be confirmed.
Berkeley Rep Extends AUBERGINE
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2016
Due to an overwhelming positive response from critics and audiences alike, Berkeley Rep has announced the new play, Aubergine, will extend for an additional week. Originally scheduled to close on March 20, the critically acclaimed play will run through March 27.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2016
Due to an overwhelming positive response from critics and audiences alike, Berkeley Rep has announced the new play, Aubergine, will extend for an additional week. Originally scheduled to close on March 20, the critically acclaimed play will run through March 27.
Tim Kang and Sab Shimono Lead Berkeley Rep's AUBERGINE World Premiere, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
Tim Kang and Sab Shimono Lead Berkeley Rep's AUBERGINE World Premiere, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
Tim Kang and Sab Shimono to Lead Berkeley Rep's AUBERGINE World Premiere This February
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015
Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the new emotional family drama AUBERGINE, written by Julia Cho and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. This will be the first production presented on the newly renovated Thrust Stage and the second world premiere of the 2015 -16 season, following AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL.
BWW Reviews: South Coast Rep Serves Up World Premiere of TOKYO FISH STORY
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 23, 2015
In playwright Kimber Lee's hushed yet absorbing sushi-making drama TOKYO FISH STORY---now having its World Premiere production at Costa Mesa's Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory through March 29---centuries of painstaking tradition are... well, rapidly showing its age against the progress of modern times. Can both harmoniously co-exist? Directed with poetic beauty by Bart DeLorenzo, the play is a subtle yet engagingly universal drama that is also a 90-minute love letter to the intricate art of making sushi.
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 23, 2015
In playwright Kimber Lee's hushed yet absorbing sushi-making drama TOKYO FISH STORY---now having its World Premiere production at Costa Mesa's Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory through March 29---centuries of painstaking tradition are... well, rapidly showing its age against the progress of modern times. Can both harmoniously co-exist? Directed with poetic beauty by Bart DeLorenzo, the play is a subtle yet engagingly universal drama that is also a 90-minute love letter to the intricate art of making sushi.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Casts/Creative Teams for THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO and ETHER DOME
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 12, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse announces the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of The Orphan of Zhao and Ether Dome. Tickets for both productions are available by calling Playhouse Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 or at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 12, 2014
La Jolla Playhouse announces the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of The Orphan of Zhao and Ether Dome. Tickets for both productions are available by calling Playhouse Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 or at LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
BD Wong Stars in THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO, Beginning Tonight at A.C.T.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the U.S. premiere of James Fenton's acclaimed adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao, a classic Chinese legend that has its roots in the fourth century BCE.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the U.S. premiere of James Fenton's acclaimed adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao, a classic Chinese legend that has its roots in the fourth century BCE.
BD Wong to Talk THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO and More at A.C.T., 5/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2014
In advance of American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) upcoming U.S. premiere of James Fenton's acclaimed adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao, a classic Chinese legend that has its roots in the fourth century BCE, A.C.T. and the Commonwealth Club of California are proud to present BD Wong and A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff in Conversation for one-night-only - Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2014
In advance of American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) upcoming U.S. premiere of James Fenton's acclaimed adaptation of The Orphan of Zhao, a classic Chinese legend that has its roots in the fourth century BCE, A.C.T. and the Commonwealth Club of California are proud to present BD Wong and A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff in Conversation for one-night-only - Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sab Shimono been in?
Sab Shimono has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Sab Shimono been in?
Sab Shimono has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sab Shimono been nominated for?
and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wash.
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