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BIO

LCT: Henry IV (Drama Desk Award). Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Iceman Cometh, Waitress, The Audience, Rocky, The Best Man, A Man for All Seasons. New York: Shakespeare in the Park, The Bridge Project at BAM, Playwrights Horizons, City Center Encores!, The Acting Company. Over 200 regional productions. Recent film credits include True Grit, Lincoln, Bridge of Spies and Zero Charisma. Over 250 television credits including “The King of Queens,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Gilmore Girls.” Former Artistic Director of three professional companies, an award-winning playwright and translator, an Emeritus Professor of English and a Shakespeare scholar.

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STAGE CREDITS

Henry IV
[Off-Broadway]
2025
King Henry IV
Camelot Camelot
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Pellinore
Merlyn
Pellinore
Merlyn
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Judge Taylor [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Joe
The Iceman Cometh The Iceman Cometh
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Piet Wetjoen
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Joe
The Audience The Audience
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Winston Churchill
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Mickey
Gore Vidal's The Best Man Gore Vidal's The Best Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer
Where's Charley? Where's Charley?
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Revival, 2011
Spettigue
A Man For All Seasons A Man For All Seasons
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry IV Henry IV
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Owen Glendower
Chief Justice Warwick
Owen Glendower
King Henry IV (Understudy)
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QED
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2001
Voice
Freedomland
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Noah
The Lower Depths
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Bubnov
The Hostage
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Pat
Women Beware Women
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Fabritio/ Ensemble
The School for Scandal
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Sir Oliver Surface/ Gentleman

Productions

MacbethMacbeth
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Dramaturg
Julius CaesarJulius Caesar
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Dramaturg
Henry IVHenry IV
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Dramaturg

Movies

Nuts
[ 1987 ] Judge Lawrence Block
Like Father Like Son
[ 1987 ] Old Man Morrison
Clean and Sober
[ 1988 ] Bob
Funny Farm
[ 1988 ] Marion Corey Jr.
Permanent Record
[ 1988 ] Mr. McBain
The Silence at Bethany
[ 1988 ] Sam Mitgang
Sunset
[ 1988 ] William Singer
The Fabulous Baker Boys
[ 1989 ] Charlie
Wired
[ 1989 ] Whington Post Editor
Ghost Dad
[ 1990 ] Mr. Seymour
Child's Play 3
[ 1991 ] Colonel Cochrane
Eve of Destruction
[ 1991 ] Singleton
The Temp
[ 1993 ] Dr. Feldman
Undercover Blues
[ 1993 ] Police Captain
The Swan Princess
[ 1994 ] King William
Stuart Saves His Family
[ 1995 ] Intervention Counselor
Flubber
[ 1997 ] Minister
Bean
[ 1997 ] Tucker, Psenger
The Siege
[ 1998 ] Senator Wright
The Muse
[ 1999 ] Dr. Jacobson
Thirteen Days
[ 2000 ] Arthur Lundahl
The Fighting Temptations
[ 2003 ] Mr. Fairchild
True Grit
[ 2010 ] Col. Stonehill
The Eagle
[ 2011 ] Claudius
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] John Usher
Zero Charisma
[ 2013 ] Greg Goran
Bridge of Spies
[ 2015 ] Judge Byers

TV Shows

Dear John
David Hennessey, David
Desperate Housewives
Reverend Sikes
Diagnosis Murder
Monsignor D'Amico, Elton Malone
Doctor Doctor
Dr. Harold Stratford
Down Home
Walt McCrorey
Drexell's Class
Roscoe Davis
Gilmore Girls
Hanlin Charleston
Huff
Jim Sullivan
Jack & Bobby
Merle Horstradt
L.A. Law
Marshall Hygate
Murder, She Wrote
Buford Hazlitt, Dennis Moylan, Neal Gillen
My Two Dads
Herb Kelcher
Providence
Dick Johnson, Rev. Steinflash
Soul Man
Bishop Peter Jerome
The Big Bang Theory
Santa
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
Elliot
The King of Queens
Joe Heffernan
The Mentalist
Professor Papadakis, Christo Papadakis
The Practice
Judge William Aldrich, Judge Lander
Chicago Med
Art Hubbard
Chicago Med
Art Hubbard

Videos

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News


Review: WAITRESS Serves Up Great Score and More at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Th Photo
Review: WAITRESS Serves Up Great Score and More at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 6, 2025

After its sold-out world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge in 2015, a four-year Broadway run, and a national tour that played Boston’s Citizens Opera House in 2018, the Tony and Grammy Award-nominated musical “Waitress” is open for business in a marvelously entertaining new production at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre through June 15.
Ali Ewoldt, John Cariani, and More to Star in Barrington Stage Company 2025 Productio Photo
Ali Ewoldt, John Cariani, and More to Star in Barrington Stage Company 2025 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Barrington Stage Company has unveield the initial casts for the 2025 Season, which will feature Camelot, a world premiere and more. See who is starring in the season and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jessica Vosk, Jordan Donica, and Morę to Perform at The Acting Company Gala Photo
Jessica Vosk, Jordan Donica, and Morę to Perform at The Acting Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica and Jessica Vosk will perform at The Acting Company's “What Dreams May Come” Gala. Learn more about the upcoming gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala Photo
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

​The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles will be available to stream on Max in time for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025. The filmed capture was screened in theaters in December of 2023 and is also available to rent and purchase.
Cast Set For HENRY IV at Theatre For a New Audience Photo
Cast Set For HENRY IV at Theatre For a New Audience
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Henry IV will open at Theatre For a New Audience this month. Learn more about the show and the full cast for the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire Photo
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season Photo
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre Photo
Winnie Holzman's CHOICE Enters Final Weeks of Performances at McCarter Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Winnie Holzman’s new comedy, Choice, will wrap up its acclaimed run on Sunday June 2 at the Berlind Theatre at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center.
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month Photo
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Lauren Hilton - May 16, 2024

The filmed version of Waitress the Musical hits UK cinemas next month. Get a sneak peek of the production with a new trailer!
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month Photo
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

The filmed version of Waitress will be released in UK cinemas next month! The musical, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will be screened across the country on 20 June 2024.
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson Photo
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024

Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & Photo
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Following the success of audio comedy Twits in Love,  the Broadway Podcast Network will release a new season of the self-proclaimed “steampunk distraction” by Tom Alan Robbins with Twits in Peril.  Listen to an episode!
Steven Skybell, Christine Pedi & More to Star in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Gingold Theatric Photo
Steven Skybell, Christine Pedi & More to Star in HEARTBREAK HOUSE at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Gingold Theatrical Group will continue the 19th season of Project Shaw with Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McK Photo
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For ANTONY & CLEOPATRA From Red Bull Theater Photo
Cast Set For ANTONY & CLEOPATRA From Red Bull Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPAT Photo
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
The Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at 'Fantastic Journeys' Gal Photo
The Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at 'Fantastic Journeys' Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

The Acting Company has announced that Stephen McKinley Henderson will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dakin Matthews been in?

Dakin Matthews has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Dakin Matthews been in?

Dakin Matthews has not appeared in the West End.

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