Jack Cassidy
Latest News on Jack Cassidy:
Shaun Cassidy to Bring THE ROAD TO US Tour to The Newton Theatre This October (May 28, 2025)
Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92 (May 14, 2025)
How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show? (Nov 12, 2023)
Shaun Cassidy to Bring THE ROAD TO US Tour to The Newton Theatre This October (May 28, 2025)
Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92 (May 14, 2025)
How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show? (Nov 12, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Max Mencken
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
"Alive and Kicking" Singer
"Building Going Up" Singer
First Man
"Love It Hurts So Good" Singer
"Propinquity" Singer
Trio
"Propinquity" Singer
"Love It Hurts So Good" Singer
"Building Going Up" Singer
"Alive and Kicking" Singer
First Man
Trio
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1948
Ensemble in Chicago
A Swain
Ensemble in Wyoming
Ensemble in Chicago
A Swain
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1947
Vocal Ensemble
Stage Hand, Footman, Claque, etc.
Vocal Ensemble
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Singer
Policeman (Clown)
Policeman
Singer
Policeman (Clown)
Policeman
Movies
Look in Any Window
[ 1961 ] Gareth Lowell
[ 1961 ] Gareth Lowell
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
[ 1970 ] Roger Hand
[ 1970 ] Roger Hand
Bunny O'Hare
[ 1971 ] Lieutenant Horace Greeley
[ 1971 ] Lieutenant Horace Greeley
The Eiger Sanction
[ 1975 ] Miles Mellough
[ 1975 ] Miles Mellough
W.C. Fields and Me
[ 1976 ] John Barrymore
[ 1976 ] John Barrymore
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
[ 1977 ] Damon Runyon
[ 1977 ] Damon Runyon
TV Shows
Bewitched
George Dinsdale, Rance Butler
George Dinsdale, Rance Butler
Columbo
The Great Santini, Riley Greenleaf, Ken Franklin
The Great Santini, Riley Greenleaf, Ken Franklin
He & She
Oscar North
Oscar North
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Cassidy, Maggie Flynn
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Cassidy, Superman
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Cassidy, Fade Out - Fade In
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Cassidy, She Loves Me
Videos
VIDEO: BWW's 12 Days of Christmas with Guest Editor Richard Jay-Alexander; Day 3 - It's Great to Be Back on Broadway from Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
by Robert Diamond - 2014-12-15 09:56:22
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
TV: Sneak Peek of Watts & More in Encores! IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-03-20 12:23:33
TV: In Rehearsal with Edward Watts & the Cast of Encores! IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-03-13 16:47:07
News
Shaun Cassidy to Bring THE ROAD TO US Tour to The Newton Theatre This October
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Singer, actor, and television writer-producer Shaun Cassidy will bring his latest live show, The Road to Us, to The Newton Theatre on Friday, October 24, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the performance beginning at 8 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Singer, actor, and television writer-producer Shaun Cassidy will bring his latest live show, The Road to Us, to The Newton Theatre on Friday, October 24, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the performance beginning at 8 p.m.
Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of director and writer Robert Benton at the age of 92. In addition to his many films, he and his writing partner David Newman wrote the Broadway musical It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman.
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of director and writer Robert Benton at the age of 92. In addition to his many films, he and his writing partner David Newman wrote the Broadway musical It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman.
How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 12, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 12, 2023
This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?
Steven C Gives a Solo Piano Concert at The Commodore
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
Steven C will perform an intimate solo piano concert at the Commodore in October. Learn more about the concert and how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
Steven C will perform an intimate solo piano concert at the Commodore in October. Learn more about the concert and how to attend here!
EMANCIPATION: A JUNETEETH CELEBRATION, Shaun Cassidy, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023
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. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023
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. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023
This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023
This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
SPRING ON THE HILL Live Continues With Steven C. Anderson Live At The Commodore
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023
Spring On The Hilly continues with the 5th in a series of live concerts with Steven C. Pianist, composer, and recording artist Steven C. Anderson (Steven C) returns to the elegant Commodore - his neighborhood on Cathedral Hill -performing on his Grand Bösendorfer Piano playing his originals, Classic rock favorites, and accompanying the powerhouse vocals of Aimee Lee.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023
Spring On The Hilly continues with the 5th in a series of live concerts with Steven C. Pianist, composer, and recording artist Steven C. Anderson (Steven C) returns to the elegant Commodore - his neighborhood on Cathedral Hill -performing on his Grand Bösendorfer Piano playing his originals, Classic rock favorites, and accompanying the powerhouse vocals of Aimee Lee.
Shaun Cassidy Adds Two Shows to Sold Out 54 Below Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Shaun Cassidy’s three-night return to the NYC stage - his debut at 54 Below - sold out in less than five minutes, prompting the venue to announce that due to enthusiastic demand, two additional shows will be added to singer, writer, and multi-platinum artist's run following one of the fastest selling on-sales in the venue’s history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Shaun Cassidy’s three-night return to the NYC stage - his debut at 54 Below - sold out in less than five minutes, prompting the venue to announce that due to enthusiastic demand, two additional shows will be added to singer, writer, and multi-platinum artist's run following one of the fastest selling on-sales in the venue’s history.
Shaun Cassidy to Make 54 Below Debut This Summer With THE MAGIC OF A MIDNIGHT SKY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
Multi-platinum artist and pop culture icon, Shaun Cassidy, will make his 54 Below debut on June 22-24, 2023 with his new solo show, The Magic of a Midnight Sky, a funny and deeply personal musical exploration of his life, career, and family.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
Multi-platinum artist and pop culture icon, Shaun Cassidy, will make his 54 Below debut on June 22-24, 2023 with his new solo show, The Magic of a Midnight Sky, a funny and deeply personal musical exploration of his life, career, and family.
Review: Donna McKechnie in TAKE ME TO THE WORLD: THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Catalina Jazz Club
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jan 20, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's review of Donna McKechnie in Take Me To The World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim at Catalina Jazz Club.
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jan 20, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's review of Donna McKechnie in Take Me To The World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim at Catalina Jazz Club.
Proctors Collaborative Announces Upcoming Events For June
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022
Proctors Collaborative is excited to feature the next block of upcoming shows coming to Schenectady and Saratoga Springs.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022
Proctors Collaborative is excited to feature the next block of upcoming shows coming to Schenectady and Saratoga Springs.
Reading Theater Project Presents LGBT + PlaywRIGHTing Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
The Reading Theater Project has announced the LGBT + PlaywRIGHTing Series, in partnership with the LGBT Center of Reading and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Play readings will be Thursdays at 7pm, May 5, May 12, June 2, and June 9, at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Albert and Eunice Boscov Film Theatre, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
The Reading Theater Project has announced the LGBT + PlaywRIGHTing Series, in partnership with the LGBT Center of Reading and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Play readings will be Thursdays at 7pm, May 5, May 12, June 2, and June 9, at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Albert and Eunice Boscov Film Theatre, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
Telly Leung, Michael Feinstein and More Announced for Songbook Academy Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021
Musicians, students and music lovers around the world can enjoy a series of entertaining and educational online events featuring prominent performers July 18-23 during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021
Musicians, students and music lovers around the world can enjoy a series of entertaining and educational online events featuring prominent performers July 18-23 during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive.
Getting to Know...Studio Tenn Artistic Director PATRICK CASSIDY
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 22, 2021
Though hard to believe it may be, Studio Tenn artistic director Patrick Cassidy and his wife Melissa Hurley Cassidy have been Tennesseans for well over a year now – he took the reins at Studio Tenn, the Franklin-based professional theater company that has gained critical acclaim and national notoriety during its existence for its unique blend of musicals and original plays – but only now, as theater re-emerges from the dark days of a pandemic-related shutdown, have we managed to get the peripatetic Mr. Cassidy to take time out from his hectic schedule to answer our questions and give BroadwayWorld readers a chance to get to know him better.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 22, 2021
Though hard to believe it may be, Studio Tenn artistic director Patrick Cassidy and his wife Melissa Hurley Cassidy have been Tennesseans for well over a year now – he took the reins at Studio Tenn, the Franklin-based professional theater company that has gained critical acclaim and national notoriety during its existence for its unique blend of musicals and original plays – but only now, as theater re-emerges from the dark days of a pandemic-related shutdown, have we managed to get the peripatetic Mr. Cassidy to take time out from his hectic schedule to answer our questions and give BroadwayWorld readers a chance to get to know him better.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 15 - David Suchet Autobiography, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021
This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021
This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!
VIDEO: Patrick Cassidy Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 6, 2021
Tune in this Wednesday, March 3 (12pm ET) as he chats with Patrick Cassidy, who is getting the gang back together next week for a reunion of the original company of Assassins.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 6, 2021
Tune in this Wednesday, March 3 (12pm ET) as he chats with Patrick Cassidy, who is getting the gang back together next week for a reunion of the original company of Assassins.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 8 - 'B is For Broadway', SIX BY SONDHEIM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021
Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to 'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021
Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to 'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!
BWW Review: SHE LOVES ME Charms at AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE
by Joni Lorraine - Nov 29, 2019
SHE LOVES ME is a rare gem in the 21st century.
by Joni Lorraine - Nov 29, 2019
SHE LOVES ME is a rare gem in the 21st century.
Patrick Cassidy Joins Franklin-based Studio Tenn as Artistic Director
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 13, 2019
atrick Cassidy, acclaimed performer and director with a career spanning Broadway, film and television, has accepted the role of artistic director at Studio Tenn. Cassidy, son of Shirley Jones and the late Jack Cassidy and brother to Shaun, Ryan and the late David Cassidy, recently moved from Los Angeles to the Franklin area with his wife, Melissa Hurley Cassidy.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 13, 2019
atrick Cassidy, acclaimed performer and director with a career spanning Broadway, film and television, has accepted the role of artistic director at Studio Tenn. Cassidy, son of Shirley Jones and the late Jack Cassidy and brother to Shaun, Ryan and the late David Cassidy, recently moved from Los Angeles to the Franklin area with his wife, Melissa Hurley Cassidy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jack Cassidy been in?
Jack Cassidy has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
How many West End shows has Jack Cassidy been in?
Jack Cassidy has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jack Cassidy been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maggie Flynn, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Superman, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fade Out - Fade In and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me.
What awards has Jack Cassidy won?
Jack Cassidy won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for She Loves Me.
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