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John Dossett has been a professional actor in NYC since 1979. He has appeared in 18 Broadway productions. Among them War Paint, Newsies, Pippin, The Constant Wife, Gypsy (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Ragtime, Democracy, Prelude to a Kiss. Off-Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Second Stage), Giant (Public Theater, Drama Desk nomination), Saved (Playwrights Horizons), The Clean House and Hello Again (LCT), Dinner with Friends. 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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John Dossett STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Frederic Tiggens

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Stone

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tommy Lewis

[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Tommy Lewis

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Larry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Charles [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]

Joseph Pulitzer

[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Joseph Pulitzer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Pastor Skip

Pastor Skip

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Matilde's Father/Charles

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Bernard Kersal

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Helmut Schmidt

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Herbie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fredrik Egerman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Samuel Gentle (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Thatcher

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Bill Sampson

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tom

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Senator

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Dan Henniman

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Peter [Replacement]

Taylor

Peter (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Taylor

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Nelson

[Broadway]
1989
Shepherd Hunter

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalton Possil

[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Lloyd

[Off-Broadway]
1987
McCutcheon

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Duke of Aumerle

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Francis Bernadone

Francis Bernadone

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Boy

[Broadway]
1980
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dewey Maples

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1979
David Ben Yonkel

[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997
Performer


John Dossett Movies

[1989]Longtime Companion Paul

[1992]That Night Larry Bloom

[1997]Nick and Jane John

[1999]The Cracker Man Hank

[2000]Big Eden John Bishop

[2005]Little Manhattan Mickey Telesco

[2011]The Oranges Shelly

[2012]Man on a Ledge Ted Henry


John Dossett TV Shows

Law & Order Judge Martin Schnell, Father Evans, Frank Wellington

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dr. Trainer, Tom Dayton

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Video: Watch WICKED's Alyssa Fox Perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building

Watch Wicked's Alyssa Fox perform 'The Wizard and I' at the Empire State Building here!

Photos: Inside the Star-Studded After Party For WICKED's 20th Anniversary

Broadway's best gathered to celebrate Wicked's 20 epic years on Broadway on Monday night, a milestone that only three other shows have ever achieved.  BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, as well as the star-studded after party. Check out photos from the party here!

Photos: See New Images of the 20th Anniversary Cast of WICKED

See new production photos of the 20th anniversary cast of Wicked!

Photos: 2023 BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record-Breaking $1,237,179

Broadway’s Happy Place, filled with theatrical treasures, encounters with stars and exclusive auction experiences, welcomed legions of theater lovers from near and far as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, October 1, 2023. See photos from the event below!

2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day, including the autograph tables schedule, whats available for auction, and more!

Starry Lineup Set For the Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table and Photo Booth

The Autograph Table and Photo Booth will return this year to the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Find out which stars you can meet here!

October 30 Officially Declared National WICKED Day

October 30 will officially become National WICKED Day, in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s debut at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003.

Jake Pedersen to Assume the Role of Boq in Wicked on Broadway

Exciting news for Wicked fans! Jake Pedersen will be the new Boq in the hit musical. Learn more about the latest cast addition and get ready to see Jake Pedersen in action in the upcoming run of Wicked.

Photos: Inside the 25th Annual BROADWAY BARKS Adoption Event

The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban. Check out photos here!

Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Bell Bundy, Paolo Montalban & More Join Broadway Barks

BROADWAY BARKS has revealed the full roster of participants for the 25th annual dog and cat adoption event. 

BROADWAY BARKS Returns Next Month

BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the 25th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event.

Jordan Litz To Assume the Role of 'Fiyero' in WICKED This Month

Jordan Litz will join the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Fiyero, beginning performances on Tuesday, May 16th at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets to Wicked!

WICKED Will Become The 4th Longest Running Show In Broadway History On April 11

WICKED will play its 7,486th performance on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm, surpassing Cats to become the 4th longest running production in Broadway history. The musical will also celebrate its 20th Anniversary this October.

Wake Up With BWW 3/7: Drew Gehling Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Begins Production, and More!

Top stories: New York Theatre Workshop's production of Three Sisters, starring Oscar Isaac and Greta Gerwig, has been postponed indefinitely, Drew Gehling joins Little Shop of Horrors, Mean Girls the movie musical goes into production, and more!

Photos: First Look at Alyssa Fox, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, John Dossett & More in WICKED on Broadway

Check out photos of the newest cast of Wicked on Broadway, including Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, John Dossett as The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond. Their first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday March 7.

John Dossett, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, and William Youmans Join WICKED This Spring

Wicked will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Tony Award-nominee John Dossett will take over the role of The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, last seen on Broadway in Girl from the North Country, will assume the role of Nessarose, and William Youmans, the original Dr. Dillamond, will reprise his role and return to the halls of Shiz University.

Listen: PARADISE SQUARE Composer Shares Cast Album Tracks Amid the Show's Legal Battles

The Broadway musical Paradise Square had announced that it would be releasing an original Broadway cast recording this past summer. Amid the delayed release of the cast album, Paradise Square's composer Jason Howland released 13 tracks on his Instagram.

REBECCA Musical Will Get English Premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre

Following 12 hugely successful foreign language productions, critically acclaimed musical Rebecca by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay is to get its English language premiere in a new production at London’s Charing Cross Theatre in an English translation by Christopher Hampton.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night PARADE at New York City Center

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Review Roundup: PARADE Opens at New York City Center

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. The production opened with a gala performance on Tuesday, November 1, and runs through November 6, 2022. Read what the critics thought about Parade here!

John Dossett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

John Dossett has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows.

John Dossett has not appeared in the West End

John Dossett has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Giant." He was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for the same show. Dossett received another nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Gypsy." Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in "Elmer Gantry."

John Dossett has won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in the musical "Gypsy".

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