Jesse Merlin
Latest News on Jesse Merlin:
Dylan Mulvaney Joins EXORCISTIC with Kirsten Vangsness (Oct 21, 2025)
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits EXORCISTIC Off-Broadway (Oct 20, 2025)
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Extends Run at The Asylum (Sep 24, 2025)
Dylan Mulvaney Joins EXORCISTIC with Kirsten Vangsness (Oct 21, 2025)
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits EXORCISTIC Off-Broadway (Oct 20, 2025)
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Extends Run at The Asylum (Sep 24, 2025)
BIO
Jesse Merlin recently starred as villain Dr. Hill in the cult smash "Re-Animator: The Musical" at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood, which earned him nominations for an Ovation Award and a BroadwayWorld Award. Also at the Steve Allen, he played the President of the USA in "The Beastly Bombing," a role he reprised at NYMF and in Amsterdam with Opera aan het Ij. His international debut was Le Terrain Vague at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris. He's sung 45 leading operatic roles including Mephistopheles in Faust, Leporello in Don Giovanni, and the title role in Don Pasquale. From 2002-2006, he was a Principal Artist in Residence at Opera San Jose. A Gilbert & Sullivan specialist, he's played numerous leading roles, mostly on tour, in HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Gondoliers, The Mikado, Princess Ida, and Iolanthe.
Recent engagements include La Boheme with Opera Santa Barbara and Tosca with Opera Las Vegas.
Local roles include Oscar Wilde in Carved in Stone at Theater Asylum, Captain Corcoran in USS Pinafore at Crown City Theatre, and several with Long Beach Opera.
He made his film debut in Jackass: 3D, appears prominently in Jackass 3.5, and plays Werewolf Hitler in the upcoming feature FDR: American Badass! starring Barry Bostwick.
He's featured on the Rocky Horror Picture Show blu-ray reissue as the Criminologist in "The Late Night, Double-Feature, Picture-in-Picture show."
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The Company of "Exorcistic" Lindsay Heather Pearce, Mitchell Gerard Johnson, Michael Shaw Fisher, Gabby Sanalitro, , Alli Miller-Fisher, Leigh Wulff, Emma Hunton, Nick Bredosky, Kim Dalton, Jesse Merlin and Chadd McMillan
Date:
10/11/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Off-Broadway
From left, cast members Pat Towne, Henry Dittman, John Milhiser, Cj Merriman, Jesse Merlin, Erin Matthews, David Haverty and Darrin Revitz take their bow during the curtain call for the world premier of "Sketches From The National Lampoon" at the Hayworth
Date:
02/16/2013
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night at SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON LA Premiere
From left, the full cast John Milhiser, Darrin Revitz, Henry Dittman, Richard Levinson, Erin Matthews, Pat Towne, Jesse Merlin, David Haverty and Cj Merriman pose during the world premier of "Sketches From The National Lampoon" at the Hayworth Theatre on
Date:
02/16/2013
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night at SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON LA Premiere
From left, cast members Pat Towne, Henry Dittman, John Milhiser, Cj Merriman, Jesse Merlin, Erin Matthews, David Haverty and Darrin Revitz take their bow during the curtain call for the world premier of "Sketches From The National Lampoon" at the Hayworth
Date:
02/16/2013
From: Photo Flash: Opening Night at SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON LA Premiere
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Dylan Mulvaney Joins EXORCISTIC with Kirsten Vangsness
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Join Dylan Mulvaney and Kirsten Vangsness in EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical Parody, running October 22–25 at The Asylum NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Join Dylan Mulvaney and Kirsten Vangsness in EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical Parody, running October 22–25 at The Asylum NYC.
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits EXORCISTIC Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025
Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother) while in town rehearsing Bat Boy at City Center visited Exorcistic: The Rock Musical at The Asylum NYC this week for one of two special Producer Nights honoring the show’s creative team. Check out photos from her visit!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025
Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Big Brother) while in town rehearsing Bat Boy at City Center visited Exorcistic: The Rock Musical at The Asylum NYC this week for one of two special Producer Nights honoring the show’s creative team. Check out photos from her visit!
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Extends Run at The Asylum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical has announced an extension of its run at The Asylum through Halloween, now scheduled to continue until October 31st. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical has announced an extension of its run at The Asylum through Halloween, now scheduled to continue until October 31st. Learn more here!
Orfeh, Olivia Valli, and More Join EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical continues its ever-surprising run at The Asylum NYC with a new lineup of celebrity Guest Divas joining the cast this week. Stepping into the spotlight are Broadway favorite Orfeh, rising star Olivia Valli, powerhouse vocalist Jade Jones, downtown performance icon Charlene Incarnate, and returning crowd-favorite Sophia Urista.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical continues its ever-surprising run at The Asylum NYC with a new lineup of celebrity Guest Divas joining the cast this week. Stepping into the spotlight are Broadway favorite Orfeh, rising star Olivia Valli, powerhouse vocalist Jade Jones, downtown performance icon Charlene Incarnate, and returning crowd-favorite Sophia Urista.
Exclusive: Darren Criss Guest Stars in EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 9, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened at The Asylum NYC. Darren Criss was the special guest star on opening night and we have exclusive photos from the special occasion below!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 9, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened at The Asylum NYC. Darren Criss was the special guest star on opening night and we have exclusive photos from the special occasion below!
Photos: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened on Monday, September 8th at The Asylum NYC. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened on Monday, September 8th at The Asylum NYC. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Returns Off-Broadway in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical is set to make its return Off Broadway at The Asylum NYC for a limited engagement beginning next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025
Exorcistic: The Rock Musical is set to make its return Off Broadway at The Asylum NYC for a limited engagement beginning next month. Learn more here!
JERRY SPRINGER: THE OPERA Comes to San Jose This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
JERRY SPRINGER: THE OPERA comes to 3Below Theaters, produced by Guggenheim Entertainment. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
JERRY SPRINGER: THE OPERA comes to 3Below Theaters, produced by Guggenheim Entertainment. Learn more about the production here!
EXORCISTIC Starring Emma Hunton And Kirsten Vangsness Possesses San Francisco Sketchfest
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2024
Direct from sold out Los Angeles and Off-Broadway runs Exorcistic makes its way to San Francisco Sketchfest for one night only Saturday January 20th. BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2024
Direct from sold out Los Angeles and Off-Broadway runs Exorcistic makes its way to San Francisco Sketchfest for one night only Saturday January 20th. BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake!
Interview: Sandro Monetti Anxious To Have A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS
by Gil Kaan - Dec 1, 2023
Jeff Schell and The Habit’s A Very Die Hard Christmas opens December 10, 2023 at Theatre 40. Celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary, Sandro Monetti directs this musical parody with the cast of Nick Versteeg, Lauren Samuels, Jesse Merlin, Raymund King, Nick Bredosky, and Theatre 40 favorites Roslyn Cohn, Joe Clabby and Kristal Dickerson. Sandro graciously made it a priority to promptly answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Dec 1, 2023
Jeff Schell and The Habit’s A Very Die Hard Christmas opens December 10, 2023 at Theatre 40. Celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary, Sandro Monetti directs this musical parody with the cast of Nick Versteeg, Lauren Samuels, Jesse Merlin, Raymund King, Nick Bredosky, and Theatre 40 favorites Roslyn Cohn, Joe Clabby and Kristal Dickerson. Sandro graciously made it a priority to promptly answer a few of my queries.
A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS Opens December 10 At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2023
A Very Die Hard Christmas, a musical, opens at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills. Written by Jeff Schell and The Habit, with additional dialogue by Sandro Monetti. Directed by Sandro Monetti.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2023
A Very Die Hard Christmas, a musical, opens at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills. Written by Jeff Schell and The Habit, with additional dialogue by Sandro Monetti. Directed by Sandro Monetti.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 11, 2023
EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre, premiered on October 8th and officially opened on October 10. The unauthorized parody of The Exorcist was brought back by popular demand after their sold-out run at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 11, 2023
EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre, premiered on October 8th and officially opened on October 10. The unauthorized parody of The Exorcist was brought back by popular demand after their sold-out run at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Get a First Look at EXORCISTIC at The Box
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023
Get a first look at EXORCISTIC at The Box with exclusive photos. Explore the haunting production and get ready for a spine-chilling experience as you dive into the spooky world of this thrilling show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023
Get a first look at EXORCISTIC at The Box with exclusive photos. Explore the haunting production and get ready for a spine-chilling experience as you dive into the spooky world of this thrilling show.
Emma Hunton, Lindsay Heather Pearce & More to Star in EXORCISTIC Parody Rock Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023
The new rock musical, EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre will premiere in NYC just in time for Halloween. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023
The new rock musical, EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre will premiere in NYC just in time for Halloween. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical Extends At The Three Clubs Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023
Get ready to be thrilled by the must-see rock musical experience of 2023! EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical returns to The Three Clubs Hollywood for a limited run, featuring powerhouse rock tunes, iconic imagery, and a talented cast. Book your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023
Get ready to be thrilled by the must-see rock musical experience of 2023! EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical returns to The Three Clubs Hollywood for a limited run, featuring powerhouse rock tunes, iconic imagery, and a talented cast. Book your tickets now!
Interview: EXORCISTIC's Choreographer Camal Pugh Always Excited to Extract Budding Talent
by Gil Kaan - Aug 8, 2023
HRS Productions and Orgasmico’s Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist has taken up residence at Three Clubs in Hollywood playing Fridays and Saturdays through September 22, 2023. This original rock musical co-directed by Chadd McMillan and Alli Miller-Fisher, features book, lyrics and music by Michael Shaw Fisher. Camal Pugh choreographed the triple-threat cast of: Nick Bredosky, Brian Logan Dales, Kim Dalton, Frankie Grande, Emma Hunton, Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Jesse Merlin, Michael Shaw Fisher, Leigh Wullf and Gabby Sanalitro. Rotating Diva guests include: Carly Jibson, Garret Clayton, Jeff Sumner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elle Deran, Matt Shively and Brendan Hunt. Camal took some time between his teaching and creating to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Aug 8, 2023
HRS Productions and Orgasmico’s Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist has taken up residence at Three Clubs in Hollywood playing Fridays and Saturdays through September 22, 2023. This original rock musical co-directed by Chadd McMillan and Alli Miller-Fisher, features book, lyrics and music by Michael Shaw Fisher. Camal Pugh choreographed the triple-threat cast of: Nick Bredosky, Brian Logan Dales, Kim Dalton, Frankie Grande, Emma Hunton, Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Jesse Merlin, Michael Shaw Fisher, Leigh Wullf and Gabby Sanalitro. Rotating Diva guests include: Carly Jibson, Garret Clayton, Jeff Sumner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elle Deran, Matt Shively and Brendan Hunt. Camal took some time between his teaching and creating to answer a few of my queries.
Review: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL at The Three Clubs On Vine
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023
Ten years after its premiere, EXORCISTIC has made a breathtaking return. And as a nod to the 50th Anniversary of “The Exorcist” (the movie), opening night was nothing less than a perfect display of limelight infused celluloid send-up.
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023
Ten years after its premiere, EXORCISTIC has made a breathtaking return. And as a nod to the 50th Anniversary of “The Exorcist” (the movie), opening night was nothing less than a perfect display of limelight infused celluloid send-up.
Emma Hunton, Frankie Grande, And Brian Logan Dales Star In EXORCISTIC THE ROCK MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake! We watch as the dysfunctional Orgasmico Theatre Company dissects the film's cultural relevance, its controversial themes, the 1970s mentality, and pack their pretentious theories all into one big blasphemous rock musical parody that allows them to break the fourth wall and engage the audience.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023
BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake! We watch as the dysfunctional Orgasmico Theatre Company dissects the film's cultural relevance, its controversial themes, the 1970s mentality, and pack their pretentious theories all into one big blasphemous rock musical parody that allows them to break the fourth wall and engage the audience.
FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE Announces Extension And Cast Additions
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Bazalaam Beats Productions has announced a second extension of the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles. Having been previously shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020, the musical reopened in February of 2023 for a limited engagement of twelve performances.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Bazalaam Beats Productions has announced a second extension of the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles. Having been previously shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020, the musical reopened in February of 2023 for a limited engagement of twelve performances.
BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Amanda Conlon: The Actor, Singer and Director Who Created Bucket List Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Apr 6, 2020
This Spotlight focuses on Amanda Conlon, the actor, singer and director who created Bucket List Theatre after relocating to Los Angeles from NYC. As the company's Artistic Director, her talents as an actor, singer, writer and director enhance every production in which she appears or organizes for her company of equally talented, triple-threat performers. Amanda recently joined Theatre 40 and has also appeared in and directed productions for that professional company on the campus of Beverly Hills High School.
by Shari Barrett - Apr 6, 2020
This Spotlight focuses on Amanda Conlon, the actor, singer and director who created Bucket List Theatre after relocating to Los Angeles from NYC. As the company's Artistic Director, her talents as an actor, singer, writer and director enhance every production in which she appears or organizes for her company of equally talented, triple-threat performers. Amanda recently joined Theatre 40 and has also appeared in and directed productions for that professional company on the campus of Beverly Hills High School.
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