James Coco
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on James Coco:
Tony-Nominated Actress Marcia Rodd Passes Away at 87 (Jan 7, 2026)
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced (Nov 8, 2024)
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December (Sep 21, 2024)
Tony-Nominated Actress Marcia Rodd Passes Away at 87 (Jan 7, 2026)
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced (Nov 8, 2024)
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December (Sep 21, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Flo Eggleston
Otto Schnitzler
Flo Eggleston, Amos Pinchley
Mr. Worst, Otto Schnitzler, Prince Chernet
Mr. Worst
Prince Cherney
Amos Pinchley
Flo Eggleston
Amos Pinchley
Mr. Worst
Mr. Worst, Otto Schnitzler, Prince Chernet
Flo Eggleston, Amos Pinchley
Otto Schnitzler
Prince Cherney
[Broadway]
1963
Ensemble
O'Casey
Ensemble
Ignatius Dullfeet (Understudy)
Clark (Understudy)
Ignatius Dullfeet (Unknown)
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Productions
Movies
Generation
[ 1969 ] Mr. Blatto
[ 1969 ] Mr. Blatto
The Strawberry Statement
[ 1970 ] Grocer
[ 1970 ] Grocer
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
[ 1970 ] Mario
[ 1970 ] Mario
End of the Road
[ 1970 ] School Man
[ 1970 ] School Man
Such Good Friends
[ 1971 ] Timmy
[ 1971 ] Timmy
A New Leaf
[ 1971 ] Uncle Harry
[ 1971 ] Uncle Harry
Man of La Mancha
[ 1972 ] Sancho Panza
[ 1972 ] Sancho Panza
The Wild Party
[ 1975 ] Jolly Grimm
[ 1975 ] Jolly Grimm
Murder by Death
[ 1976 ] Milo Perrier
[ 1976 ] Milo Perrier
Charleston
[ 1977 ] Joe Lo Monaco
[ 1977 ] Joe Lo Monaco
The Cheap Detective
[ 1978 ] Marcel
[ 1978 ] Marcel
Scavenger Hunt
[ 1979 ] Henri
[ 1979 ] Henri
Wholly Moses!
[ 1980 ] Hyssop
[ 1980 ] Hyssop
Only When I Laugh
[ 1981 ] Jimmy
[ 1981 ] Jimmy
The Muppets Take Manhattan
[ 1984 ] Mr. Skeffington
[ 1984 ] Mr. Skeffington
Hunk
[ 1987 ] Dr. D
[ 1987 ] Dr. D
The Chair
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer
[ 1988 ] Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer
That's Adequate
[ 1989 ] Max Roebling
[ 1989 ] Max Roebling
TV Shows
The Love Boat
Lou Tangle, Lou Stevens, Marion Atkins, the Author
Lou Tangle, Lou Stevens, Marion Atkins, the Author
Who's the Boss?
Nick Milano
Nick Milano
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 1977 - Performance
James CocoThe Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
James Coco , Last of the Red Hot Lovers
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Performance
James Coco, Next
winner
Obie Awards - 1968 - Performance
James Coco, Fragments
winner
Obie Awards - 1961 - Performance
James Coco, The Moon in the Yellow River
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News
Tony-Nominated Actress Marcia Rodd Passes Away at 87
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-nominee Marcia Rodd, who originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Award-nominee Marcia Rodd, who originated the role of Bobbi in Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87.
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
Neil Simon's LITTLE ME to be Presented at Naples' TheatreZone in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024
Neil Simon’s hysterical musical, Little Me, will debut at Naples’ TheatreZone. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024
Neil Simon’s hysterical musical, Little Me, will debut at Naples’ TheatreZone. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
by Carolan Trbovich - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Opens At Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Enchanted Edition opens December 1 at 7:30 pm in Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre. Performances will run December 1-11 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Enchanted Edition opens December 1 at 7:30 pm in Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre. Performances will run December 1-11 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
Centenary Stage Company Announces Casting For Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022
This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Performances will run December 1-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022
This holiday season, Centenary Stage Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Performances will run December 1-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Fall Opportunities Abound For Area Youth At Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
Applications for Centenary Theatre Company's Young Performers Workshop Being Accepted Through September 9
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Fall Session of Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer's Workshop is September 9 and the program will run from September 10 through December 18.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL & More Headline BroadwayHD February Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022
BroadwayHD is bringing a diverse roster of programming to their site this month. Starting February 1, movie musical classics Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which was nominated for five Academy Awards® including 'Best Picture,” and Man of La Mancha starring Peter O’Toole and Sophia Loren, will join the service.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022
BroadwayHD is bringing a diverse roster of programming to their site this month. Starting February 1, movie musical classics Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, which was nominated for five Academy Awards® including 'Best Picture,” and Man of La Mancha starring Peter O’Toole and Sophia Loren, will join the service.
Photos: First look at Bruce Jacklin & Co's WALLY'S CAFE
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 29, 2021
We are back! The Alcove Dinner Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with the hilarious production of Wally’s Café by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark. Wally’s Café opened on Broadway in 1981, starring James Coco, Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers. Performances dates are every Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-20. Social hour is 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins after dinner. Dinner selections and prices are on the Alcove and MTVarts website. The Alcove Restaurant, 116 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com MTVarts gives generous support to the dinner theater. Please join us for “Welcome Home” an original musical based on the memoir by a Vietnam veteran. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 29, 2021
We are back! The Alcove Dinner Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with the hilarious production of Wally’s Café by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark. Wally’s Café opened on Broadway in 1981, starring James Coco, Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers. Performances dates are every Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-20. Social hour is 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins after dinner. Dinner selections and prices are on the Alcove and MTVarts website. The Alcove Restaurant, 116 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.alcoverestaurant.com MTVarts gives generous support to the dinner theater. Please join us for “Welcome Home” an original musical based on the memoir by a Vietnam veteran. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
The Dallas Opera's 2020 'Maria Callas Award' is Given Posthumously to Terrence McNally
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020
Terrence McNally, the legendary American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist will posthumously receive The Dallas Opera's most prestigious honor, 'The Maria Callas Award,' in recognition of his contribution to two landmark events in the company's history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020
Terrence McNally, the legendary American playwright, screenwriter, and librettist will posthumously receive The Dallas Opera's most prestigious honor, 'The Maria Callas Award,' in recognition of his contribution to two landmark events in the company's history.
Photo Flashback: Rita Moreno After a Performance of WALLY'S CAFE in 1981
by Walter McBride - Jan 5, 2020
Today, we're taking a look back in our archives with this photo of Rita Moreno from 1981!
by Walter McBride - Jan 5, 2020
Today, we're taking a look back in our archives with this photo of Rita Moreno from 1981!
Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Legendary Playwright Terrence McNally
by Behind the Curtain - May 13, 2019
One of modern drama's most prolific playwrights, Terrence McNally, sits down with Rob and Kevin to look at his upcoming production of Frankie and Johnny In The Clair De Lune, as well as take a look back on his incredible career which includes such shows as Love! Valor! Compassion! Master Class, It's Only a Play, The Ritz, and writing the book to such musicals as The Rink, Ragtime, A Man of No Importance, and many more.
by Behind the Curtain - May 13, 2019
One of modern drama's most prolific playwrights, Terrence McNally, sits down with Rob and Kevin to look at his upcoming production of Frankie and Johnny In The Clair De Lune, as well as take a look back on his incredible career which includes such shows as Love! Valor! Compassion! Master Class, It's Only a Play, The Ritz, and writing the book to such musicals as The Rink, Ragtime, A Man of No Importance, and many more.
Laugh-Out-Loud Memoir by Boulevard Books Celebrates Italian-American...
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2018
by Robert Diamond - Oct 9, 2018
BWW Review: LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Allison Rambler - Sep 19, 2017
The works of Neil Simon should come with a warning label: be prepared for a thorough, generous douse of comedy.
by Allison Rambler - Sep 19, 2017
The works of Neil Simon should come with a warning label: be prepared for a thorough, generous douse of comedy.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Mary Gordon Murray
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 18, 2017
Today's subject Mary Gordon Murray is currently living her theatre life onstage at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater playing Fräulein Schneider in the national tour of Cabaret. The production plays through August 6th.
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 18, 2017
Today's subject Mary Gordon Murray is currently living her theatre life onstage at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater playing Fräulein Schneider in the national tour of Cabaret. The production plays through August 6th.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2017
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up. The free outdoor festival returns Monday evenings at sunset, beginning June 19 and running through August 21.
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2017
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up. The free outdoor festival returns Monday evenings at sunset, beginning June 19 and running through August 21.
The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up.
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017
Marking an incredible milestone of presenting 'stars under the stars,' the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of America with Swedish Fish, JLL, WeWork, and Time Out in association with Bryant Park Corporation, celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a New York themed line-up.
Oh, What a Beautiful Day! OKLAHOMA!, KISS ME, KATE and MAN OF LA MANCHA to Hit Blu-ray This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017
This spring, bring home a trio of celebrated Broadway favorites on Blu-ray with new releases from home entertainment imprint Shout Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017
This spring, bring home a trio of celebrated Broadway favorites on Blu-ray with new releases from home entertainment imprint Shout Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Coco been in?
James Coco has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has James Coco been in?
James Coco has not appeared in the West End
What awards has James Coco been nominated for?
James Coco has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie," a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play nomination at the Tony Awards for "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," an Outstanding Performance nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "Next," and Performance nominations at the Obie Awards for both "Fragments" and "The Moon in the Yellow River."
What awards has James Coco won?
James Coco has won several awards for his performances in various Broadway shows. He received an Obie Award for his performance in "The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie" and another Obie Award for his performance in "Fragments." He also won an Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Next." Additionally, Coco received an Obie Award for his performance in "The Moon in the Yellow River." These accolades highlight his talent and success in the theater industry.
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