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John Jellison

Also Credited As: John B. Jellison

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BIO

Broadway: Come From Away, Motown the Musical, Memphis, All Shook Up, The Phantom of the Opera, Caroline, or Change, Oklahoma!, Putting It Together, On The Town, Paul Simon's The Capeman, Titanic, Crazy For You, Mastergate, Me And My Girl, Sunday in the Park With George, Nick and Nora, Wind in the Willows, Baby, Zalmen or the Madness of God and Sweet Bird of Youth. Off-Broadway: original Assassins, A New Brain, The Waves, Deathbed, Lennon. TV: "Law &Order"(s).


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer (Standby) [Replacement]

[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Mr. Peavy

Luther Rosser

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009

White DJ

Mr. Collins

Gordon Grant

Mr. Simmons [Replacement]

(Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Scott "Scooter" Smiley

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Tom Bailey

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

Doctor Patterson/Lincoln

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Sherrif Earl

Sheriff Earl

[Broadway]
10th Anniversary Concert, 2004
Major Rizzolli

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
Grandpa Gellman (Standby) [Replacement]

Mr. Stopnick (Standby) [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Terry

Mr. Spencer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Captain

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ike Skidmore [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Steve Gallup

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
The Husband (Standby)

[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Other Roles

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Subway Bill Poster

Rajah Bimmy

New Yorker

Quartet

Person of New York

Subway Bill Poster/Rajah Bimmy

Workman (Understudy)

Miss Turnstiles Announcer (Understudy)

Pitkin W. Bridgework (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Dr. Jafar Berernstein

Dr. Jafar Berensteiner

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble

The Warden

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
3rd Class Passenger [Replacement]

John B. Thayer [Replacement]

Isidor Straus [Replacement]

Performer (Swing)

The Major (Understudy)

John B. Thayer (Understudy)

J. J. Astor (Understudy)

Isidor Straus (Understudy)

J. H. Rogers (Understudy)

George Widener (Understudy)

Edgar Beane (Understudy)

Capt. E. J. Smith (Understudy)

Benjamin Guggenheim (Understudy)

4th Officer Joseph Boxhall (Understudy)

3rd Officer Herbert J. Pitman (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
Man with bicycle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Everett Baker [Replacement]

Bela Zangler [Replacement]

Everett Baker (Understudy) [Replacement]

Eugene (Understudy) [Replacement]

Bela Zangler (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Msgr. Flaherty

Spider Malloy (Understudy)

Edward J. Connors (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
Fairgoers

Bystanders

Warden

James Blaine

Bartender

John Wilkes Booth/Proprietor/Bystander/James Garfield/Gerald Ford (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Louis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Fireman [Replacement]

Monsieur Lefèvre [Replacement]

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1987
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1987


[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Constable [Replacement]

Herbert Parchester (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Father Rabbit

Judge

Father Rabbit/Judge

Badger (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Man with bicycle

Museum Assistant

Soldier (Understudy) [Replacement]

Man with bicycle (Understudy)

Man lying on the bank (Understudy)

Alex (Understudy) [Replacement]

Charles Redmond (Understudy)

Louis (Understudy)

Bob Greenberg (Understudy)

Billy Webster (Understudy)

Jules (Understudy)

Boatman (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Ensemble/Other Roles

Ensemble

Doctor

Alan McNally (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Arthur Ballard/Herr Koschmider/George Martin/Dick Gregory/Elton John/Bob Wooler

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Waiter

Performer (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1977
John Cackleson/ 1st Thug

Nicholas Slobok (Understudy)

News


Photos: Amas Musical Theatre 56th Anniversary Benefit Reunion Concert
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts, celebrated its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 56th Anniversary at Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 56th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert at Theater 555. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
York Theatre Company to Present Liz Callaway In Gala Concert THEIR STORY GOES ON: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE YORK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2024

Join The York Theatre Company for a one-night-only Spring Gala Concert featuring Liz Callaway. Experience 'Their Story Goes On: A Musical Celebration of The York' on Monday, April 15.
Jared Zirilli Joins the Cast of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Jared Zirilli (The Donna Summer Musical) is joining the cast of The Jerusalem Syndrome, replacing at The York Theatre Company James D. Gish in the role of Mickey Rose.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 1, 2023

The York Theatre Company opened the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a cRaZy new musical with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: First Look At THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

The York Theatre Company “Where Musicals Come to Life,” presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the production.
Photos: The York Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

The York Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of The Jerusalem Syndrome, a musical comedy of biblical proportions, with book & lyrics by Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman and music by Kyle Rosen. See photos from the meet and greet below.
Cast & Creative Team Set for THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME World Premiere at The York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.
COME FROM AWAY Becomes Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

Come From Away officially becomes the longest running show in the 105-year history of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre today with its 1,544th Broadway performance, surpassing the original production of JEKYLL & HYDE.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Jellison been in?

John Jellison has appeared on Broadway in 20 shows.

How many West End shows has John Jellison been in?

John Jellison has not appeared in the West End.

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