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BIO

Quinton was the founder and artistic director of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and appeared in several productions there.



Some of his more recent acting appearances included The Witch of Edmonton at Red Bull Theater, Devil Boys from Beyond at New World Stages, The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and The McCarter Theatre's A Christmas Carol.

Everett was also a member of Cleveland State University's Summer Stages where he appeared as Madam Rosepettle in O Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad. Everett previously appeared at Red Bul Theater in Women Beward Women (2008 Callaway Award, Best Actor).

Everett was a member of The Ridiculous Theatrical Company and served as its Artistic Director from 1987-1997. He has appeared in Charles Ludlam's Medea, The Secret Lives of the Sexists, Salammbo, Galas, The Artificial Jungle and the original production of The Mystery of Irma Vep (Obie and Drama Desk Award). He was also seen in Georg Osterman's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Brother Truckers (Bessie Award); Richard and Michael Simon's Murder at Minsing Manor (Drama League Award); as well as in his own plays: Carmen, Linda, Movieland, A Tale of Two Cities (Obie Award), and Call Me Sarah Bernhardt.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2011
Old Ratcliffe/Ann Ratcliffe


[Off-Broadway]
2000
Voice Over


[Off-Broadway]
1998
Nicdemus Underwood/Lady Enid Hillcrest/Alcazar/Pev Armi


[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1996


[Off-Broadway]
1994
Carmen


[Off-Broadway]
1994
Nick Bottom/Egeus/Pyramis


[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1993
Everett


[Off-Broadway]
1993
Rev. Mrs. Charlotte Drum/Devilette


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Khanazar von Bluebeard


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Archdeacon Frollo


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Clickety Clack


[Off-Broadway]
1990
Marguerite Gautier


[Off-Broadway]
1990
Alverruck and Valtruata


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Henry Jekyll


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Norma Desmond/Mafonga/Director


[Off-Broadway]
1988
All Roles


[Off-Broadway]
1979
Pig From the North


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Artistic Director
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Costume Designer
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Artistic Director

Writing

Adaptation
Adaptation
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2011 - Legend of Off Broadway Award

Everett Quinton


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

Everett QuintonShakespeare in Hollywood

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

Everett QuintonThe Merry Wives of Windsor

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Everett QuintonBrother Truckers

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Everett QuintonBrother Truckers


winner
Obie Awards - 1989 - Performance

Everett Quinton, A Tale of Two Cities


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1986 - Costume Design

Everett QuintonSalambo


winner
Obie Awards - 1985 - Ensemble Performance

Everett QuintonThe Mystery of Irma Vep


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1985 - Costume Design

Everett QuintonThe Mystery of Irma Vep

News


NIGHT STORIES Will Conclude South American Tour This Saturday in Rio de Janeiro
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

NIGHT STORIES, comprising four tales of reanimation by Yiddish poet and resistance fighter Avrom Sutzkever, will conclude its South American tour this Saturday, November 29th at Cine Teatro Joia in Rio de Janeiro.
NIGHT STORIES Will Make Its Off-Broadway Premiere At Wild Project Beginning December 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

NIGHT STORIES, a collection of four tales by Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Avrom Sutzkever, will begin performances Off-Broadway on December 17 at Wild Project.
ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN Extended Through July At Mosaic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company is extending the DC premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran to July 6, 2025. Written by Brent Askari and directed by Serge Seiden, this provocative, humorous portrait is a fictionalized account of the artist's infamous visit to Iran in 1976.
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Begins At Everyman Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Everyman Theatre has announced the upcoming  production of Charles Ludlam's beloved comedy, The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful,  running May 18 - June 22, 2025.
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS Ends Limited Run Today at Theatre 154
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, made its official Off-Broadway bow at Theatre 154 running December 18 through Sunday, January 5.
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS To Be Presented At Out of the Box Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, will make its official Off-Broadway bow at Out of the Box Theatre, 154 Christopher Street (between Greenwich & Washington Streets), with performances beginning December 18th and running through January 5th.
2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

The League of Independent Theater has announced the 2024 New York Independent Theater Award recipients, highlighting exceptional leadership, service, and artistry in the indie and off-off Broadway community.
Classic American Tales to Present POE BY CANDLELIGHT for Halloween
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023

Get in the Halloween spirit with Classic American Tales' production of 'Poe by Candlelight.' Experience the spooky stories of Edgar Allan Poe, read by professional actors, at locations in North Cape May and Lewes. Don't miss out on this popular Halloween event - reserve your spot today!
Classic American Tales Return in Two Locations This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

In October, the nonprofit Classic American Tales will be at The Dormer House in Cape May and End of the Road Theater in North Cape May, before taking shows on the road. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
TWISTED World Premiere Begins Tonight at Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Theater for the New City's world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a campy comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, begins performances tonight and runs through October 15, 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

The mainstage season at Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe  Street, Bristol, PA 19007) kicks off with the iconic Charles Ludlam comedy-camp-suspense-satire play The  Mystery of Irma Vep. The title is a nod to the 1915 French movie serial Les Vampires. Ludlam's cult  classic premieres on the BRT mainstage October 3 to 22.
TWISTED World Premiere Comes to Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.
Indie Theater Week, Uplifting NYC's Independent Theater Community, to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2023

IndieSpace, the League of Independent Theater, and the 14Y Theater will present Indie Theater Week, a week dedicated to supporting and uplifting the independent theater community in New York City.
Listen: Maestras Share Their Efforts To AMPLIFY Female & Non-Binary Musicians On Why I'll Never Make It Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Listen to Julianne Merrill and Jessica Ryan on the latest episode of Why I'll Never Make it Podcast!
Wake Up With BWW 1/25: Outer Critics Circle Awards Announce Dates and Details, and More!
by - Jan 25, 2023

Top stories include awards galore! Find out which of your Broadway-adjacent favs got Oscar nominations, learn details about the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and more!
Actor and Director Everett Quinton Dies at 71
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and director Everett Quinton has died at age 71. Quinton was the founder and artistic director of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and appeared in several productions there.
Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam, co-directed by Diversionary Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow and Allison Spratt Pearce. The Mystery of Irma Vep will run December 1 - December 24 at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 
East Lynne Theater Company Presents PHANTOM, Poe, and ROCKY HORROR This Halloween!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents three events in time for Halloween.
Theater for the New City Presents the World Premiere of COLD BLOODED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED, directed by Joe John Battista, running November 10 - 27, 2022. Previews begin November 10 for a November 12 opening.
World Premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED to be Presented at Theater For The New City in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022

Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED, directed by Joe John Battista, running November 10 - 27, 2022. Previews begin November 10 for a November 12 opening.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Everett Quinton written?

Everett Quinton has written 7 shows including A Tale of Two Cities (Adaptation), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lyricist), The Bells (Adaptation), Linda (Bookwriter), Movieland (Playwright), Carmen (Playwright), Phaedra (Adaptation).

What awards has Everett Quinton been nominated for?

Legend of Off Broadway Award (), Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Shakespeare in Hollywood, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Merry Wives of Windsor, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brother Truckers, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brother Truckers, Performance (Obie Awards) for A Tale of Two Cities, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Salambo, Ensemble Performance (Obie Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep.

What awards has Everett Quinton won?

Everett Quinton has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Legend of Off Broadway Award. He won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in Shakespeare in Hollywood. Additionally, he earned an Obie Award for Performance for A Tale of Two Cities, as well as an Obie Award for Ensemble Performance for The Mystery of Irma Vep. In the realm of costume design, Quinton was recognized with The Hewes Awards for his work on both Salambo and The Mystery of Irma Vep.

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