Everett Quinton
NIGHT STORIES Will Conclude South American Tour This Saturday in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 26, 2025)
NIGHT STORIES Will Make Its Off-Broadway Premiere At Wild Project Beginning December 17 (Nov 14, 2025)
ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN Extended Through July At Mosaic Theater Company (Jun 4, 2025)
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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Jonathan Hadley, Daniel Schwait, Nick Corley, Ethan Litwin, Christian Ryan, Roberto Cambeiro, Peter Bartlett, Jay Russell, Everett Quinton, L. Steven Taylor, Christine Pedi, Nikki M. James, Jim Brochu, William Demeritt, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Ward
From: Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi, Seth Rudetsky & More Join Project Shaw for ANDROCLES AND THE LION
Jonathan Hadley, Daniel Schwait, Nick Corley, Ethan Litwin, Christian Ryan, Roberto Cambeiro, Peter Bartlett, Jay Russell, Everett Quinton, L. Steven Taylor, Christine Pedi, Nikki M. James, Jim Brochu, William Demeritt, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Ward
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Jonathan Hadley, Daniel Schwait, Nick Corley, Ethan Litwin, Christian Ryan, Roberto Cambeiro, Peter Bartlett, Jay Russell, Everett Quinton, L. Steven Taylor, Christine Pedi, Nikki M. James, Jim Brochu, William Demeritt, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Ward
From: Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi, Seth Rudetsky & More Join Project Shaw for ANDROCLES AND THE LION
Jonathan Hadley, Daniel Schwait, Nick Corley, Ethan Litwin, Christian Ryan, Roberto Cambeiro, Peter Bartlett, Jay Russell, Everett Quinton, L. Steven Taylor, Christine Pedi, Nikki M. James, Jim Brochu, William Demeritt, Aaron Lee Battle, Evan Zes and Ward
From: Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi, Seth Rudetsky & More Join Project Shaw for ANDROCLES AND THE LION
David Staller with Ethan Litwin, Seth Rudetsky, L. Steven Taylor, Nick Corley, William Demeritt, Jay Russell, Everett Quinton, Jim Brochu, Jonathan Hadley, Evan Zes, Aaron Lee Battle, Ward Saxton, Roberto Cambeiro, Christin Ryan, Daniel Schwait and Peter
From: Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi, Seth Rudetsky & More Join Project Shaw for ANDROCLES AND THE LION
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Everett Quinton
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Everett QuintonShakespeare in Hollywood
Everett QuintonThe Merry Wives of Windsor
Everett QuintonBrother Truckers
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Everett Quinton, A Tale of Two Cities
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Everett QuintonSalambo
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Everett QuintonThe Mystery of Irma Vep
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Everett QuintonThe Mystery of Irma Vep
Videos
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at TEVYE SERVED RAW at the Playroom Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-19 11:00:49
In Performance Video: Everett Quinton Stars in Off-Broadway's DROP DEAD PERFECT
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-07-22 10:32:29
STAGE TUBE: Julie Halston, Everett Quinton Accept Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-06-24 10:10:14
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022
The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents three events in time for Halloween.
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.
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
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).
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.
Everett Quinton has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Legend of Off Broadway Award. He was honored with the Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play award from the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in Shakespeare in Hollywood. Quinton earned the Performance award at the Obie Awards for A Tale of Two Cities. He also won the Costume Design award from The Hewes Awards for Salambo. Additionally, he was part of the Ensemble Performance recognized by the Obie Awards for The Mystery of Irma Vep. Lastly, he received another Costume Design award from The Hewes Awards for The Mystery of Irma Vep.
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