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BIO

John Dossett has been a professional actor in NYC since 1979. He has appeared in 20 Broadway productions, among them Wicked, War Paint, Newsies, Pippin, The Constant Wife, Gypsy (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Dinner At Eight, Ragtime, Democracy, Prelude to a Kiss, Fifth of July. Off-Broadway: Parade (City Center), The Heart of Rock & Roll (Old Globe), Dear Evan Hansen (Second Stage), Giant (Public Theater, Drama Desk nomination), Saved (Playwrights Horizons), The Clean House and Hello Again (LCT), Dinner with Friends, A Number (People’s Light), A Small Fire (Philadelphia Theater Company). As a Company Member of Circle Rep: Reckless, The Diviners, Childe Byron, Dalton’s Back, Sunshine, El Salvador, others. TV/film: “Madam Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Elementary,” “Law & Order(s),” “Sex and the City,” and HBO’s “John Adams.”

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STAGE CREDITS

The Heart of Rock and Roll The Heart of Rock and Roll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Stone
Paradise Square Paradise Square
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Frederic Tiggens
The Heart of Rock & Roll The Heart of Rock & Roll
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Stone
Grand Hotel, The Musical Grand Hotel, The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer
War Paint War Paint
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tommy Lewis
War Paint War Paint
[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Larry
Pippin Pippin
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Charles [Replacement]
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]
Newsies Newsies
[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Saved Saved
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Pastor Skip
The Clean House
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Matilde's Father/Charles
The Constant Wife The Constant Wife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Bernard Kersal
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Democracy Democracy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Helmut Schmidt
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Herbie
Dinner At Eight
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot
A Little Night Music
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fredrik Egerman
An Almost Holy Picture
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Samuel Gentle (Alternate)
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]
Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Thatcher
The Visit
[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles
Trudy Blue
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Applause
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Bill Sampson
Moonshot and Cosmos
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tom
Hello Again
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Senator
Paper Moon
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer
Down the Road
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Dan Henniman
Empty Hearts
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer
Prelude to a Kiss
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Peter [Replacement]
Taylor
Peter (Understudy)
Prelude to a Kiss
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Taylor
Sunshine
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Nelson
Mastergate
[Broadway]
1989
Shepherd Hunter
Dalton's Back
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalton Possil
Reckless
[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Lloyd
El Salvador
[Off-Broadway]
1987
McCutcheon
Richard II
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Duke of Aumerle
Francis
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Francis Bernadone
Childe Byron
[Off-Broadway]
1981
Boy
Fifth of July
[Broadway]
1980
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]
The Diviners
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dewey Maples
Innocents, Thoughts, Harmless Intentions
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout
King of Schnorrers
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1979
David Ben Yonkel
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer
Ragtime
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997

Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Paul
That Night
[ 1992 ] Larry Bloom
Nick and Jane
[ 1997 ] John
The Cracker Man
[ 1999 ] Hank
Big Eden
[ 2000 ] John Bishop
Little Manhattan
[ 2005 ] Mickey Telesco
The Oranges
[ 2011 ] Shelly
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Ted Henry

TV Shows

Law & Order
Judge Martin Schnell, Father Evans, Frank Wellington
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Trainer, Tom Dayton

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

John Dossett, Giant

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettGiant


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettElmer Gantry

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Cast Set For Workshop Presentation of A MIST UPON THE WINDOW Photo
Cast Set For Workshop Presentation of A MIST UPON THE WINDOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Casting has been announced for A MIST UPON THE WINDOW, a new play by Nick Rafello. A private industry workshop will be presented at Manocherian Mainstage at Milliron Studios in New York City.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Candlelight Theatre This Summer Photo
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Candlelight Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Set your mind to island time and ESCAPE to MARGARITAVILLE! Featuring your favorite Jimmy Buffet classics with book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley. Learn more here!
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Candlelight Theatre Next Month Photo
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Candlelight Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Bright Star is coming to the Candlelight Theatre in Delaware next month. Performances run March 15 – April 19, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her Photo
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 23, 2024

Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Video: Huey Lewis and McKenzie Kurtz Bring THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL To Good Morning Photo
Video: Huey Lewis and McKenzie Kurtz Bring THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL To Good Morning America
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

McKenzie Kurtz, one of the stars of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, joined music legend Huey Lewis for an appearance on Good Morning America. See the video!
Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELL Photo
Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024

Corey Cott joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. Describing the show, Cott explained: 'This show is just this unfettered vibe of optimism and positivity. We've been using this phrase: 'It's a John Hughes rom-com; a love letter to the '80s with Huey Lewis and The News music.'' Watch the interview here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Dossett been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Elmer Gantry.

What awards has John Dossett won?

John Dossett won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Gypsy.

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