John McMartin
Birth Place: Warsaw, IN, USA
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BIO
John McMartin is a 2009 inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame. McMartin received Tony Award nominations for Into the Woods, High Society, Show Boat, Sweet Charity and Don Juan (Drama Desk Award). Other Broadway credits include A Free Man of Color at LCT, Is He Dead?, Grey Gardens (Drama Desk nomination), Follies (original company), The Great God Brown (Drama Desk Award), Pleasures and Palaces and Artist Descending a Staircase among others. Off Broadway includes Saturn Returns (Lucille Lortel nomination), Indian Blood, The Visit (with Chita Rivera), Little Mary Sunshine (Theatre World Award), Julius Caesar, The Misanthrope (The Public), High Spirits, The Little Foxes, A Little Night Music, Absurd Person Singular and others. Film credits include No Reservations, Kinsey, The Dish, Who's that Girl, A Thousand Clowns, All the President's Men, Legal Eagles, Blow Out, Sweet Charity, Pennies From Heaven, Native Son to mention a few. Television credits include Law & Order, Oz, Tales of the City, Frasier, Sisters, Murrow, Separate but Equal, Coach, Murder She Wrote, Citizen Cohn, The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show among many others.
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Movies
[ 1968 ] The Mayor
[ 1969 ] Oscar
[ 1976 ] Foreign Editor
[ 1977 ] Gordon
[ 1980 ] Senator Charles Hite
[ 1981 ] Lawrence Henry
[ 1981 ] Mr. Warner
[ 1986 ] Forrester
[ 1986 ] Martin
[ 1986 ] Mr. Dalton
[ 1987 ] Simon Worthington
[ 1989 ] Uncle David
[ 1990 ] George Brewster
[ 1998 ] Liverpool Businessman
[ 2000 ] U.S. Ambsador
[ 2004 ] Huntington Hartford
[ 2007 ] Mr. Peterson
TV Shows
Charles Chandler
Judge R.J. Watkins
Julian J. Roberts
Larry Webber, Julian Hayworth, Ron Grayson
Jason Bryan, Bill Campbell
Winston Devermore, Hudson Blackthorn, Jason Bryan
Jerome Patterson
Earl Gray, Ed Greeley
Awards and Nominations
John McMartin, All the Way
John McMartin, Anything Goes
John McMartin, Saturn Returns
John McMartin, Into the Woods
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John McMartin, High Society
John McMartin, High Society
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John McMartin, The Great God Brown
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John McMartin, Don Juan
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John McMartin, Little Mary Sunshine
Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- The Broadway Babies of FOLLIES Open at the Winter Garden Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-04-04 00:00:03
From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of ANYTHING GOES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-07-16 17:12:28
Video: Bryan Cranston Talks About His Broadway Role in ALL THE WAY
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-03-30 17:18:57
TV: From Walter White to LBJ! Watch Highlights of BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston in ALL THE WAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-03-10 10:41:46
TV: ALL THE WAY's Opening Night Red Carpet with Diane Paulus, Santino Fontana & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-03-07 13:20:54
TV: Inside Opening Night of Broadway's ALL THE WAY with Bryan Cranston, Eric Lenox Abrams, Robert Schenkkan & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-03-08 09:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lost Documentary Footage from SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-09-23 15:32:22
News
by AJ Hunsucker - May 7, 2023
What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
by Michael Dale - Jan 30, 2022
Like Sweeney Todd's right arm, I haven't thought of the Theatre District as being complete again until the reopening of that historic watering hole and bistro on 44th Street, Sardi's.
by Ben Rimalower - Jul 12, 2021
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the results of Roses and Daffodils: The Essential Follies Playlist. For this project, listeners voted weekly for their favorite versions of the Follies female solos, and 'Friends of the Pod' appeared with Ben and Daniel on 'Next Year, Some Year' to weigh in on the deeper cuts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021
Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Nov 5, 2020
Érase una vez… en un teatro de Broadway llamado Martin Beck Theatre, se estrenaba el musical INTO THE WOODS en 1987 un día como hoy con un reparto de lujo, un libreto excelente de mano de James Lapine y una partitura que permanecería en el imaginario colectivo desde entonces como una de las grandes obras maestras de Stephen Sondheim.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, 'Big Spender' from Sweet Charity!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2019
The Great Society is currently in previews, ahead of its October 1 opening night. The play, written by Robert Schenkkan, is the sequel to the play All The Way, which played on Broadway in 2014. These plays work together to celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's legacy. In honor of LBJ's return to Broadway, we're looking back on All The Way's Broadway journey in 2014.
by Ben Rimalower - Apr 12, 2019
Like the rest of you, I've spent this week obsessing over 'Fosse Verdon' on FX and especially Gwen Verdon, played brilliantly on the series by Michelle Williams, in a performance that makes you want to reinvestigate what made Gwen so great. Sweet Charity is the perfect place to start. Gwen became a star and won her first Tony in a featured role in Can Can and she gained worldwide acclaim (and number 2 in a total of four Tonys) as Lola in Damn Yankees on stage and screen and of course there were many other shows and movies and TV appearances, but Sweet Charity was the show Bob Fosse (and Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields and Neil Simon) created just for her. She may have lost the Tony to Angela Lansbury in Mame, but Gwen got that iconic poster and all those songs.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018
From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on Federico Fellini's screenplay for "Nights of Cabiria", SWEET CHARITY features a captivating, groovy, mid-1960s score by Cy Coleman, sparkling lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a hilarious book by Neil Simon.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018
From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018
From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2018
11th Hour Theatre Company brings its consistently sold out concert series back home and as the series begins its 2018-2019 season it has grown. 11th Hour's Next Step Concert Series is now set to run over two weekends. They begin their season with a concert performance of Grey Gardens. Grey Gardens features Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael Korie and a Book by Doug Wright. 11th Hour Theatre Company Associate Artistic Director and Co-Founder Steve Pacek directs. Amanda Morton is the Music Director. Grey Gardens runs October 6-14. The official Media Opening is Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $36 (which includes a $4 service fee). $19 tickets are available online for Students and Industry. Tickets are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865. All performances will take place at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake, 302 South Hicks Street.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2018
From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018
This coming Saturday, August 4 that 1:00pm, Kevin Winkler, the author of the recently acclaimed book, BIG DEAL: Bob Fosse and Dance in the American Musical, will introduce the film "SWEET CHARITY" at the Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th St NYC 10011. The film is part of the current Bob Fosse film series. This screening will be the uncut, original roadshow version of the film, that starred Shirley MacLaine, Chita Rivera, John McMartin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Stubby Kaye, Paula Kelly, Ben Vereen. This was Fosse's first film that he directed. The film received three Academy Award nominations.
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2018
This coming Saturday, August 4that 1;oopm, Kevin Winkler, the author of the recently acclaimed book - . BIG DEAL: Bob Fosse and Dance in the American Musical, will introduce the film "SWEET CHARITY" at the Quad Cinema, 34 West 13thSt NYC 10011. The film is part of the current Bob Fosse film series. This screening will be the uncut, original roadshow version of the film, that starred Shirley MacLaine, Chita Rivera, John McMartin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Stubby Kaye, Paula Kelly, Ben Vereen. This was Fosse's first film that he directed. The film received three Academy Award nominations.
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018
Dennis Grimaldi will present Tony®Award-winner Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd) in two staged readings ofHarry Townsend's Last Stand, a new play by George Eastman. Directed by two-time Emmy®Award-winner Peter Scolari (Wicked) and featuring Warren Bub ('Gotham'), the readings will be held on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 at 3pm at Nola Studios (250 West 54th Street - 10th Floor/Studio 1).
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2018
The Drama League has announced, today, Tony® Award-winners Harriet Harris, Julie White, and Tony Award-nominee Christopher Sieber will announce the2018 Drama League Awards Nominees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John McMartin has appeared on Broadway in 27 shows.
John McMartin has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
John McMartin's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Saturn Returns, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for High Society, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for High Society, Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for High Society , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for High Society, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The Great God Brown, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Don Juan, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Don Juan, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Little Mary Sunshine.
John McMartin has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for High Society. He also received the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Great God Brown and Don Juan.
