John Bolton
Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA
Latest News on John Bolton:
Photos: ELF: THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 26, 2025)
John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 5, 2025)
Photos: ROMERO & JULIET Gets Concert Premiere at The Cutting Room (Nov 4, 2025)
Photos: ELF: THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 26, 2025)
John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 5, 2025)
Photos: ROMERO & JULIET Gets Concert Premiere at The Cutting Room (Nov 4, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Dames at Sea (Astaire nomination); A Christmas Story (Drama Desk nomination); Curtains; Monty Python's Spamalot; Contact; Titanic; How to Succeed...; Damn Yankees. Guys & Dolls (Carnegie Hall), NY Pops and NY Philharmonic headliner, host of Off-Broadway's Pageant. TV: "Madam Secretary," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "The Good Wife," "Boardwalk Empire," "Gossip Girl," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," "Ed," "Show Boat," "The Savages," "All My Children," "As the World Turns." BA in Journalism. @ItsJohnBolton
Photos
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Jason Graae, Klea Blackhurst, Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Leslie Uggams, Jeremy Jordan, Harvey Fierstein, Kristin Chenoweth, Alice Borden, Lee Roy Reams, Jane Dorian, Michael Feinstein, Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, Betty Buckley, Ron Raines, Tyne Daly, Debbie Gravitte and John Bolton
Date:
02/04/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites to Honor the Late, Great Jerry Herman
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STAGE CREDITS
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi/Christopher Belling (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
King Arthur [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sir Dennis Galahad (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Bedevere (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
King Arthur (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Robin (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Lancelot (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
King Arthur (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Bedevere (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Dennis Galahad (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Robin (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Bedevere (Standby)
King Arthur (Standby)
Sir Dennis Galahad (Standby)
Sir Robin (Standby)
Sir Lancelot (Standby)
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Director
Ensemble/Other Roles
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Ensemble/Other Roles
Director
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[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Michael Wiley [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Bartender (Understudy)
Frenchman (Understudy)
Husband (Understudy)
Bartender (Unknown)
Husband (Unknown)
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Husband (Unknown)
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Frenchman (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Charles Clarke [Replacement]
2nd Officer Charles Lightoller
2nd Class Passenger
2nd Officer Charles Lightoller
Charles Clarke [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger
Harold Bride (Understudy)
1st Officer William Murdoch (Understudy)
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Harold Bride (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
TV Announcer [Replacement]
Ovington [Replacement]
Office Boy [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]
[Replacement]
TV Announcer [Replacement]
Ovington [Replacement]
Office Boy [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Bud Frump (Understudy) [Replacement]
J. Pierrepont Finch (Understudy) [Replacement]
Bud Frump (Unknown) [Replacement]
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J. Pierrepont Finch (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Bud Frump (Unknown) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Lo-Tone [Replacement]
Ozzie [Replacement]
Play-by-Play Announcer [Replacement]
Stadium P.A. Announcer [Replacement]
Lo-Tone [Replacement]
Ozzie [Replacement]
Play-by-Play Announcer [Replacement]
Stadium P.A. Announcer [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, Anastasia
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Videos
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-28 09:18:36
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Me And The Sky' in Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-23 14:47:42
Video: John Bolton Sings 'Someday, Baby' from PAPER MOON at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2025-03-19 12:32:06
Video: Christy Altomare, John Bolton, Alex Joseph Greyson & More Are Bringing Back ANASTASIA
by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-05 13:05:38
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-10-30 17:20:45
Broadway Rewind: A CHRISTMAS STORY Arrives on Broadway!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-12-23 14:01:00
Broadway Rewind: Journey to the Past with ANASTASIA at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-09 17:01:00
TV: Watch Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley & More Tribute Jerry Herman!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-04 11:26:13
TV: Celebrate A CHRISTMAS STORY's Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-19 17:00:00
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The German Cast of ANASTASIA Singing 'In A Crowd of Thousands'
by Alan Henry - 2019-02-11 12:03:33
VIDEO: Watch ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson Duet on Acoustic 'Once Upon a December'
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-17 12:46:42
TV: It's His Petersburg Now! Cody Simpson Talks Stepping In as ANASTASIA's New Dmitry
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-11 11:38:36
VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-01 17:34:01
VIDEO: Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Perform 'Journey to the Past' at ANASTASIA
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-08 19:00:09
Must Watch: Screen and Stage Anyas Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Perform 'Journey to the Past'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-27 07:39:30
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and More in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-18 10:11:10
TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED... with Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-30 16:54:27
News
Photos: ELF: THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released new photos from its upcoming production of ELF: THE MUSICAL, which will run November 21 through January 4. Directed by John Tartaglia.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released new photos from its upcoming production of ELF: THE MUSICAL, which will run November 21 through January 4. Directed by John Tartaglia.
John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.
Photos: ROMERO & JULIET Gets Concert Premiere at The Cutting Room
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET had its New York City concert premiere on November 2 (The Day of the Dead) at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET had its New York City concert premiere on November 2 (The Day of the Dead) at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the event!
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
John Bolton Joins Cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
John Bolton, a Tony Award nominee for A CHRISTMAS STORY, has joined the cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert as Uncle Larry (aka Friar Lawrence.)
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
John Bolton, a Tony Award nominee for A CHRISTMAS STORY, has joined the cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert as Uncle Larry (aka Friar Lawrence.)
Erika Henningsen & Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' JANE EYRE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2025
Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2025
Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!
Marilu Henner, Luba Mason and More to Join 54 SINGS WILDCAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 30, 2025
by - Jun 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Jun 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Muny is a Soul-Stirring Piece of Musical Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.
by James Lindhorst - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!
Photos: Heidi Blickenstaff, Jason Tam and More in COME FROM AWAY At The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Muny has released photos of its new production of Come From Away, which opened on June 26 and runs through July 2. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025
The Muny has released photos of its new production of Come From Away, which opened on June 26 and runs through July 2. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar.
Video: First Look at The Muny's COME FROM AWAY
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2025
The Muny has released the first teaser video for its new production of Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, and more.
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2025
The Muny has released the first teaser video for its new production of Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, and more.
Interview: Chatting with Heidi Blickenstaff of COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jun 23, 2025
On Thursday when The Muny opens their production of Come From Away, actor Heidi Blickenstaff will take center stage in her dual roles as American Airlines Captain Beverley Bass and Gander resident Annette. The uber talented Blickenstaff has originated roles on Broadway in Something Rotten, [title of show], and Jagged Little Pill.
by James Lindhorst - Jun 23, 2025
On Thursday when The Muny opens their production of Come From Away, actor Heidi Blickenstaff will take center stage in her dual roles as American Airlines Captain Beverley Bass and Gander resident Annette. The uber talented Blickenstaff has originated roles on Broadway in Something Rotten, [title of show], and Jagged Little Pill.
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Me And The Sky' in Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 23, 2025
Get a first look at Heidi Blickenstaff sing Me and the Sky in rehearsals for The Muny's production of Come From Away.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 23, 2025
Get a first look at Heidi Blickenstaff sing Me and the Sky in rehearsals for The Muny's production of Come From Away.
Full Cast Set For COME FROM AWAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which begins this month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actual events in the aftermath of 9/11.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which begins this month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actual events in the aftermath of 9/11.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2025
by - May 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and More Will Lead COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
The cast has been set for Come From Away when the musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in Forest Park. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
The cast has been set for Come From Away when the musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in Forest Park. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Kerry Butler, John Bolton & More Set for DIRTY LITTLE SECRET reading
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Dirty Little Secret will receive an industry presentation in New York City. Dirty Little Secret is a new musical based on a true story. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Dirty Little Secret will receive an industry presentation in New York City. Dirty Little Secret is a new musical based on a true story. Learn more about the production here!
Video: John Bolton Sings 'Someday, Baby' from PAPER MOON at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025
John Bolton made his Broadway debut in Damn Yankees at the Marquis Theatre. Watch a video of him performing 'Someday, Baby' from the canceled musical Paper Moon at 54 Below!
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025
John Bolton made his Broadway debut in Damn Yankees at the Marquis Theatre. Watch a video of him performing 'Someday, Baby' from the canceled musical Paper Moon at 54 Below!
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Bolton been in?
John Bolton has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has John Bolton been in?
John Bolton has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Bolton been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical! and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical!.
Videos