John Rando
Latest News on John Rando:
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (Nov 19, 2025)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year (Nov 4, 2025)
Gok Wan Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Cast to Celebrate Back to the Future Day (Oct 17, 2025)
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (Nov 19, 2025)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year (Nov 4, 2025)
Gok Wan Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Cast to Celebrate Back to the Future Day (Oct 17, 2025)
BIO
Broadway theatre credits include: Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Belasco Theatre); On The Town (Lyric Theatre - Tony Nomination); Penn & Teller on Broadway (Marquis Theatre); A Christmas Story (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre); The Wedding Singer; Urinetown (Tony and Outer Critics Circle Awards); A Thousand Clowns and Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party.
Off-Broadway theatre credits include: Jerry Springer – The Opera (New Group); Lives of the Saints (Primary Stages); The Heir Apparent (SDCF Calloway Award – Classic Stage Company); All in the Timing (Primary Stages – Obie Award); Carousel (New York Philharmonic) and The Toxic Avenger, among many others.
Regional theatre credits include: Because of Winn Dixie (Goodspeed); The Sting and The Honeymooners (Paper Mill Playhouse); The Royal Family of Broadway, On The Town and Pirates of Penzance (Barrington Stage), among many others.
City Center Encores! include: High Button Shoes, The New Yorkers, Annie Get Your Gun, Little Me, It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Face The Music, Damn Yankees, and others.
International theatre credits include: Jay Chou’s The Secret and The Jonathan Lee Musical (Beijing, China and Asian tours).
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Rando, On the Town
winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Direction
John Rando, All in the Timing
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Rando, Urinetown The Musical
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Musical
John Rando, Urinetown
Videos
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 10:54:12
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2024-03-27 09:58:37
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-13 12:45:59
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-08-17 09:51:16
Video: Casey Likes Performs 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-03 13:53:19
Video: Stars Turn Out For A BACK TO THE FUTURE Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-29 16:00:19
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 13:08:58
Video: Watch Highlights from BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-07-25 10:11:14
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-01 09:00:20
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-10-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: How FUNNY GIRL's Jared Grimes Tapped His Way to a Tony Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-08 10:30:20
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-01 07:08:21
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Listen Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-18 14:10:09
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-28 07:30:38
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Explains Why He Never Gave Up on His MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Character
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-18 08:06:56
VIDEO: Watch Billy Crystal Give Curtain Speech at Final Dress Rehearsal for MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-29 16:18:46
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on the TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-03-18 10:05:58
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Critics Choice Awards
by Michael Major - 2022-03-14 15:13:57
News
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
Gok Wan Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Cast to Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.
Michael R. Jackson to be Honored at Barrington Stage Company Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Michael R. Jackson will receive the William Finn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at Barrington Stage Company's annual fall celebration. Learn more!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Launches Washington Pavilion’s 2025"26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The Washington Pavilion will open its 2025–26 Broadway Season with Back to the Future: The Musical, October 14–19, 2025. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning production brings Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s time-traveling adventure to Sioux Falls.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The Washington Pavilion will open its 2025–26 Broadway Season with Back to the Future: The Musical, October 14–19, 2025. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning production brings Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s time-traveling adventure to Sioux Falls.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Is A Fabulously Fun Adaptation of the 1985 Film
by Jade Kops - Oct 5, 2025
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s time travelling movie is given a musical theatre makeover with BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
by Jade Kops - Oct 5, 2025
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s time travelling movie is given a musical theatre makeover with BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL To Play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical will play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from February 21–March 1, 2026, as part of the Hippodrome Broadway Series. Tickets go on sale September 26, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical will play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from February 21–March 1, 2026, as part of the Hippodrome Broadway Series. Tickets go on sale September 26, 2025.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Launches First UK Tour at Milton Keynes Theatre, February 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
Photos: Brian Conley, Maddie Grace Jepson and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Launch UK Tour in 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
Tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE in Columbus to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Jul 30, 2025
Great Scott! Set your DeLorean time circuit to Summer 2025 as the cinematic blockbuster Back to the Future crash lands in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted to the stage by the movie's creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by Tony Award Winner John Rando.
by Samantha Wu - Jul 30, 2025
Great Scott! Set your DeLorean time circuit to Summer 2025 as the cinematic blockbuster Back to the Future crash lands in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted to the stage by the movie's creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by Tony Award Winner John Rando.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This live experience is based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This live experience is based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film.
Interview: Lucas Hallauer Feels The Power of Love in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 2, 2025
Actor, singer, and dancer Lucas Hallauer says he has always been a fan of time travel, so when he saw a film about the subject as a child, it got his attention right away.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 2, 2025
Actor, singer, and dancer Lucas Hallauer says he has always been a fan of time travel, so when he saw a film about the subject as a child, it got his attention right away.
Photos: New Look At BACK TO THE FUTURE National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
New production photos of the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now officially in year two out on the road, have been released. Check out a brand-new look at the show below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
New production photos of the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now officially in year two out on the road, have been released. Check out a brand-new look at the show below!
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jun 25, 2025
The 1980’s were a great era for blockbuster movies..TOOTSIE, MRS DOUBTFIRE, PRETTY WOMAN, and DIRTY DANCING, to name a few. And who doesn't want to capitalize on a beloved classic. Broadway producers love a familiar title and composers have taken a shining to transform these gems of yesteryear into Broadway musicals.
by Michael Rabice - Jun 25, 2025
The 1980’s were a great era for blockbuster movies..TOOTSIE, MRS DOUBTFIRE, PRETTY WOMAN, and DIRTY DANCING, to name a few. And who doesn't want to capitalize on a beloved classic. Broadway producers love a familiar title and composers have taken a shining to transform these gems of yesteryear into Broadway musicals.
Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
TikTok sensation and actor Maddie Grace Jepson will play Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
TikTok sensation and actor Maddie Grace Jepson will play Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tickets On Sale This Week For Cincinnati Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy, and Broadway in Cincinnati have announced that tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical go on sale this week.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy, and Broadway in Cincinnati have announced that tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical go on sale this week.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Lands at PPAC
by John McDaid - Jun 11, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL lands at Providence Performing Arts Center. National Tour delivers spectacle, nostalgia, and a flying DeLorean.
by John McDaid - Jun 11, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL lands at Providence Performing Arts Center. National Tour delivers spectacle, nostalgia, and a flying DeLorean.
Brian Conley Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Stage and screen star Brian Conley will play Doctor Emmett Brown in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Stage and screen star Brian Conley will play Doctor Emmett Brown in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Rando been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town, Direction (Obie Awards) for All in the Timing, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urinetown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Urinetown The Musical and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Urinetown.
What awards has John Rando won?
John Rando has won several prestigious awards for his directing work. He received the Obie Award for Direction for All in the Timing. He won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for Urinetown. Rando also earned the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Urinetown The Musical. Additionally, he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director - Musical for Urinetown.
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