John Kroft
Latest News on John Kroft:
Cast Set for THE CIRCUIT: Immersive Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO (Apr 21, 2026)
New York Theatre Company Will Host THE CIRCUIT: Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO (Apr 15, 2026)
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater! (Dec 1, 2025)
Cast Set for THE CIRCUIT: Immersive Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO (Apr 21, 2026)
New York Theatre Company Will Host THE CIRCUIT: Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO (Apr 15, 2026)
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater! (Dec 1, 2025)
BIO
John has performed at a number of fantastic theaters: Manhattan Theater Club, Pioneer Theater Company, The Bay Street Theater, Williamstown Theater Festival, The Chautauqua Theater Company, The Eugene O’Neil National Playwright’s Conference, The Sundance Institute and Shakespeare at the Manor. He has appeared on Television in series such as “Blue Bloods” (CBS), and “Red Oaks” (Amazon), as well as in a handful of independent and short films. He has also worked as a narrator for a number of Audiobooks that can be found at Recordedbooks.com or Audible.com
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Cast Set for THE CIRCUIT: Immersive Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
New York Theatre Company has revealed the cast for The Circuit, a silent disco ballet set in the streets of DUMBO, Brooklyn, blending dance, theater, and nightlife into a site-specific, after-dark experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
New York Theatre Company has revealed the cast for The Circuit, a silent disco ballet set in the streets of DUMBO, Brooklyn, blending dance, theater, and nightlife into a site-specific, after-dark experience.
New York Theatre Company Will Host THE CIRCUIT: Silent Disco Ballet in DUMBO
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
New York Theatre Company will present THE CIRCUIT, a site-specific silent disco ballet inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde, performed through the cobblestone streets of DUMBO, Brooklyn, with audiences wearing wireless headphones.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
New York Theatre Company will present THE CIRCUIT, a site-specific silent disco ballet inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde, performed through the cobblestone streets of DUMBO, Brooklyn, with audiences wearing wireless headphones.
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater!
by James Blinken - Dec 1, 2025
Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
by James Blinken - Dec 1, 2025
Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
Review: FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Sam Desmond - Nov 16, 2025
Ray Bradbury’s prescient, Cold War classic, “Fahrenheit 451” was brought to the stage at Bay Street Theater with even more urgency and relevance to our increasingly curated, aesthetic, and good vibes based lives in 2025.
by Sam Desmond - Nov 16, 2025
Ray Bradbury’s prescient, Cold War classic, “Fahrenheit 451” was brought to the stage at Bay Street Theater with even more urgency and relevance to our increasingly curated, aesthetic, and good vibes based lives in 2025.
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025
Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025
Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
Staged Reading of R.U.R. to be Presented at Playwrights' Theatre of East Hampton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
At LTV Studios, Playwrights' Theatre of East Hampton will feature a staged reading of the play 'R.U.R.' 'R.U.R.' is an abbreviation of the full title, 'Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti,' also known as 'Rossum's Universal Robots' in English.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
At LTV Studios, Playwrights' Theatre of East Hampton will feature a staged reading of the play 'R.U.R.' 'R.U.R.' is an abbreviation of the full title, 'Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti,' also known as 'Rossum's Universal Robots' in English.
Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025
Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.
THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play to be Presented at New York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
New York Theatre Company will present THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play, the world’s first silent disco play, with two exclusive industry presentations in September. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025
New York Theatre Company will present THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play, the world’s first silent disco play, with two exclusive industry presentations in September. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: MACHINAL Opening Night at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Machinal officially opened at New York City Center Stage II on June 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone for New York Theatre Company in its off-Broadway debut. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025
Machinal officially opened at New York City Center Stage II on June 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone for New York Theatre Company in its off-Broadway debut. See photos here!
Chilina Kennedy, Katherine Winter and Michael Scott Launch New York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
Chilina Kennedy, Katherine Winter and Michael Scott are launching a new production company and artist collective called New York Theatre Company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025
Chilina Kennedy, Katherine Winter and Michael Scott are launching a new production company and artist collective called New York Theatre Company.
Review: LOVE ALL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Jun 19, 2023
As creatively at home as Anna Deavere Smith has been delving into multiple perspectives on the Crown Heights riots of 1991 and the fallout from the Rodney King verdicts of 1992, a traditionally-structured play – even one about a figure as arresting as Billie Jean King - may not be in her artistic wheelhouse.
by Evan Henerson - Jun 19, 2023
As creatively at home as Anna Deavere Smith has been delving into multiple perspectives on the Crown Heights riots of 1991 and the fallout from the Rodney King verdicts of 1992, a traditionally-structured play – even one about a figure as arresting as Billie Jean King - may not be in her artistic wheelhouse.
Chilina Kennedy, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in LOVE ALL World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Love All, by Anna Deavere Smith. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Love All, by Anna Deavere Smith. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look At THE WEAK AND THE STRONG At La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022
Erik Ehn’s new play The Weak and The Strong opened at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village on December 8. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022
Erik Ehn’s new play The Weak and The Strong opened at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village on December 8. See photos from the production.
La MaMa Presents A Planet Connections Production Of Erik Ehn's New Play THE WEAK AND THE STRONG
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2022
An aging rodeo rider and his family grapple with life and faith in Erik Ehn's new play The Weak and The Strong. Mixing dance, theatre, puppetry, and visual effects, The Weak and The Strong will have its World Premiere at the iconic La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village with opening night slated for December 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2022
An aging rodeo rider and his family grapple with life and faith in Erik Ehn's new play The Weak and The Strong. Mixing dance, theatre, puppetry, and visual effects, The Weak and The Strong will have its World Premiere at the iconic La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village with opening night slated for December 8.
BWW Interview: John Kroft of THE TEMPEST at Guthrie Theater
by Jared F - Mar 24, 2022
The Tempest runs now through April 16, 2022 at the Guthrie Theater. I interview John Kroft who is playing Ferdinand. I saw the play opening night and it was fantastic, I would recommend seeing it! I was so impressed with John's take on Ferdinand.
by Jared F - Mar 24, 2022
The Tempest runs now through April 16, 2022 at the Guthrie Theater. I interview John Kroft who is playing Ferdinand. I saw the play opening night and it was fantastic, I would recommend seeing it! I was so impressed with John's take on Ferdinand.
Guthrie Theater Announces Casting for THE TEMPEST, Directed By Joe Dowling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022
The Guthrie Theater today announced casting for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by former Artistic Director Joe Dowling, who returns to direct at the Guthrie for the first time since his tenure with the organization ended in 2015.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022
The Guthrie Theater today announced casting for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by former Artistic Director Joe Dowling, who returns to direct at the Guthrie for the first time since his tenure with the organization ended in 2015.
LITERATURE LIVE! Returns to Bay Street With Virtual Production of MOBY DICK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2020
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of Literature Live! with an online theatrical production of Herman Melville’s American classic Moby Dick. This virtual production is adapted by Bay Street Theater Director of Education & Community Outreach, Allen O’Reilly.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2020
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of Literature Live! with an online theatrical production of Herman Melville’s American classic Moby Dick. This virtual production is adapted by Bay Street Theater Director of Education & Community Outreach, Allen O’Reilly.
BWW Interview: Director Wes Grantom on Pioneer Theatre Company's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 1, 2019
Pioneer Theatre Company will present the thought-provoking drama THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT through November 16, 2019, directly following its run on Broadway starring Cherry Jones, Daniel Radcliffe, and Bobby Cannavale earlier this year. Director Wes Grantom, who most recently directed BEEP BOOP at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has received multiple Drama League Fellowships, spoke with BroadwayWorld about his passion for the play, this production, and Pioneer Theatre Company.
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 1, 2019
Pioneer Theatre Company will present the thought-provoking drama THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT through November 16, 2019, directly following its run on Broadway starring Cherry Jones, Daniel Radcliffe, and Bobby Cannavale earlier this year. Director Wes Grantom, who most recently directed BEEP BOOP at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has received multiple Drama League Fellowships, spoke with BroadwayWorld about his passion for the play, this production, and Pioneer Theatre Company.
Photo Flash: First Look at Pioneer Theatre Company's LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019
he Broadway hit play The Lifespan of a Fact, based on the true story between essayist John D'Agata and fact-checker Jim Fingal, opens at Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) November 1, 2019 and runs through November 16, 2019. Tickets for this production can now be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or visiting tickets.pioneertheatre.org.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019
he Broadway hit play The Lifespan of a Fact, based on the true story between essayist John D'Agata and fact-checker Jim Fingal, opens at Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) November 1, 2019 and runs through November 16, 2019. Tickets for this production can now be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or visiting tickets.pioneertheatre.org.
Pioneer Theatre Company Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019
The Broadway hit play The Lifespan of a Fact, based on the true story between essayist John D'Agata and fact-checker Jim Fingal, opens at Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) November 1, 2019 and runs through November 16, 2019. Tickets for this production can now be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or visiting tickets.pioneertheatre.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019
The Broadway hit play The Lifespan of a Fact, based on the true story between essayist John D'Agata and fact-checker Jim Fingal, opens at Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) November 1, 2019 and runs through November 16, 2019. Tickets for this production can now be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or visiting tickets.pioneertheatre.org.
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