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John Carpenter

John Carpenter is an actor, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include Guys and Dolls, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and Tribute.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Arvide Abernathy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Sturdyvant
[Broadway]
1978
Lou Daniels (Standby), Scottie Templeton (Standby)
[Broadway]
1976
Reverend Samuel Gardner (Understudy), Sir George Crofts (Understudy)
[Broadway]
1967
Wesley Otterdale, Harold Banner (Understudy), The Lecturer (Understudy)
[Broadway]
1966
Joe Stengel, Dan Packard (Understudy), Larry Renault (Understudy)

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director

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News

Academy Museum to Present September Film Series and Public Programs
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026

The Academy Museum will screen MARIE ANTOINETTE with Sofia Coppola, THE KING OF COMEDY with Jason Bateman, and a John Carpenter retrospective among its September film and education programming.
WOLVES OF GLENDALE Release GO TO THE WOODS LP, Tour to Launch September 2
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Los Angeles comedy-rock trio Wolves of Glendale released their sophomore album GO TO THE WOODS along with a video for "Like Father, Like Son." A North American tour begins September 2.
PAERISH to Release New Album RITA via SideOneDummy
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

French alt-emo band PAERISH will release their new album RITA via SideOneDummy Records, alongside the new single VAPOR CLOUD, produced by Grammy winner Will Yip.
Metrograph to Present DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE: THE FILMS OF TSUI HARK Series
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Metrograph will present an 11-film retrospective of director Tsui Hark, featuring a newly restored version of his 1980 film DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE alongside titles from across his career.
John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Headline Academy Museum Gala
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron as honorees of its upcoming fundraising gala, presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.
Tech N9ne Releases 25th Anniversary Version of 'This Ring' With New Video
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Tech N9ne marked 25 years in the music industry with a new version of 'This Ring,' accompanied by a music video released through Strange Music.
The Academy Museum Celebrates Horror Films in New Exhibition
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will celebrate the horror genre with the new exhibition, The Horror Show, opening in the fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery on September 26, 2026. 
Review: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is Simply the Best!
by Shari Barrett - Apr 16, 2026

Darilyn Burtley brings the essence of Tina Turner's stunning stage presence to life!
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Ignites São Paulo in Spectacular Brazilian Premiere
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 27, 2026

The global hit celebrating the life of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll arrives in Brazil. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, nominated for 12 Tony Awards, opened February 26 at Teatro Santander as part of the venue’s 10th anniversary season. Starring Analu Pimenta as Tina and César Mello as Ike Turner, the production traces the icon’s journey from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to international superstardom. Developed with Tina Turner’s own involvement, the jukebox musical features electrifying performances of classics including “The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” “Private Dancer,” and “Proud Mary.” A story of resilience, reinvention, and triumph, the show runs in a limited engagement in São Paulo.
Exclusive: First Look at Darilyn Burtley & More in TINA - THE TINA TOUR MUSICAL Tour
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Darilyn Burtley as Tina Turner in new photos from the National Tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See a new look now!
Jimmy Smits and Wande De Jesús to Star in ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jimmy Smits and acclaimed actress — and real-life partner — Wanda De Jesús will re-unite onstage in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, a seminal work of American drama, performing at Berkeley Rep. Learn more!
Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Blaisdell Center
by F.H. Kekoa - Apr 24, 2025

The curtain rises on Tina Turner (Jayna Elise) in her iconic red leather minidress and lioness mane about to ascend a set of stairs to a stadium of eager fans. She panics, steps back down the stairs, sits cross-legged on the floor, and begins chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, a Buddhist chant invoking inner strength and transformation of suffering.
Cena, Carpenter, BACK TO THE FUTURE Reunion Expand FAN EXPO Philadelphia Celebrity Guest List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

With one month to go and counting, the FAN EXPO Philadelphia celebrity lineup today grew in three major directions with the addition of WWE wrestling legend John Cena and more. Learn more!
Flying Lotus Releases ASH Soundtrack Ahead of Film's Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Flying Lotus has released ASH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) featuring the single “It’s Out There.” The soundtrack features music written by Flying Lotus for his visionary new directorial project. Listen to it here!
Flying Lotus to Release ASH Original Soundtrack, Shares 'Oxygene' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

ASH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) by FLYING LOTUS will be released on March 19. Ahead of the full album, the lead single “OXYGENE' is now available to stream. Listen to it now.
Full Cast Set For the UK Premiere of WHITE ROSE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced joining West End stars Colette Guitart and Tobias Turley for the UK premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, White Rose: The Musical. 
Lauren Ward and Josie Benson Will Lead STALLED at The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow,  Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.
Interview: 'It's the Hustle That's the Biggest Training': Director Anand Tucker on THE CRITIC
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 12, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to speak with the director of The Critic, Anand Tucker. We discussed how he first got started in the world of cinema, what it is like to be adapting a work like The Critic and even his thoughts on critics in the modern age versus the 1930s.
Jamie Lee Curtis Receives Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 
Dinner And A Movie With Elvis Returns To Catalina Museum For Art & History
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

The Catalina Museum for Art & History has announced the return of the beloved tradition, Dinner and a Movie with Elvis, on Saturday, August 17, from 6 - 10 p.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Carpenter been in?

John Carpenter has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has John Carpenter been in?

John Carpenter has not appeared in the West End.

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