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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).

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STAGE CREDITS

Earth Girls Are Easy
[Off-Broadway]
Reading, 2002
Host

Productions

Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
Mr. Saturday NightMr. Saturday Night
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Back to the Future The MusicalBack to the Future The Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Because of Winn DixieBecause of Winn Dixie
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Director
High Button ShoesHigh Button Shoes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
The Royal Family of BroadwayThe Royal Family of Broadway
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Director
The StingThe Sting
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Director
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
The HoneymoonersThe Honeymooners
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Director
The New YorkersThe New Yorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun
 
[New York, 2015]
Director
Penn & Teller on BroadwayPenn & Teller on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
Lives of the SaintsLives of the Saints
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
On The TownOn The Town
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Heir ApparentThe Heir Apparent
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Little MeLittle Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Always...Patsy ClineAlways...Patsy Cline
 
[Broadway, 2013] Cancelled
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
All in The TimingAll in The Timing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
A Christmas Story, The MusicalA Christmas Story, The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
Click, Clack, Moo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
The Toxic AvengerThe Toxic Avenger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Director
On the TownOn the Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Damn YankeesDamn Yankees
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Face the Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Pig Farm
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
Of Thee I Sing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Wedding Singer
 
[New York, 2004]
Director
Lucky Duck
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
Bright Ideas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Rounding Third
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Urinetown
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Director
Polish Joke
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Pajama Game
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
UrinetownUrinetown
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
A Thousand Clowns
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
Urinetown
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
The Dinner Party
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
Naked
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Do Re Mi
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Strike Up the Band
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Mere Mortals and Others
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
Ancient History/English Made Simple
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
Fortune's Fools
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
Broken Glass
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Assistant Director

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

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Interview: Lucas Hallauer Feels The Power of Love in BACK TO THE FUTURE Photo
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.
Photos: New Look At BACK TO THE FUTURE National Tour Photo
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!
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE : THE MUSICAL at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre Photo
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.
Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London Photo
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.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tickets On Sale This Week For Cincinnati Run Photo
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.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Lands at PPAC Photo
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.
Brian Conley Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in August Photo
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!
Axel Duffy Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE in Sydney Photo
Axel Duffy Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Rising star Axel Duffy will don the iconic puffer vest and ride the skateboard for the Australian Premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, taking on the beloved role of Marty McFly.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes To Providence Performing Arts Center In June Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes To Providence Performing Arts Center In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Now heading into its second year on the road, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical has its destination set for the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Tuesday, June 10 to Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships Photo
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL ELECTRIFIES AT STRAZ CENTER at Straz Center Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSICAL ELECTRIFIES AT STRAZ CENTER at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 1, 2025

Back to the Future at the Straz wasn’t just a performance but a phenomenon. It was a collision of story, skill, and science fiction that made the impossible feel intimate.
Jessica Vosk, Jordan Donica, and Morę to Perform at The Acting Company Gala Photo
Jessica Vosk, Jordan Donica, and Morę to Perform at The Acting Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Tony Award nominee Jordan Donica and Jessica Vosk will perform at The Acting Company's “What Dreams May Come” Gala. Learn more about the upcoming gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Sets 2025-26 Season Including MOULIN ROUG Photo
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Sets 2025-26 Season Including MOULIN ROUGE! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW just announced the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series and its 40th Anniversary season. We have the full season details here!
Roger Bart and More Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Australian Cast Photo
Roger Bart and More Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Australian Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

Tony Award winner Roger Bart will don the boiler suit and voice-activate the time travelling DeLorean for the Australian Premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center Photo
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2025

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?
Photos: Caden Brauch and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Adelphi Theatre Photo
Photos: Caden Brauch and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

All new production photos have been released of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at London’s Adelphi Theatre, currently booking until Saturday 3 January 2026. Check out the photos here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season Photo
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway at the Eccles 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

The 25/26 Broadway at the Eccles season will feature eight shows including seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, and the eagerly awaited return of a favorite to the magnificent Eccles Theater. Learn more!
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season Photo
SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Eccles' 2025-26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Eccles season has been announced, which includes eight shows, with seven premiere engagements to Salt Lake City, as well as the return of a fan favorite. Learn more about the season lineup here!
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Presenter Nederlander National Markets has revealed the line-up for the 2025 - 2026 Broadway In Richmond six-show subscription series, including The Outsiders and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala Photo
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

​The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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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 work in theater. He received the Direction award from the Obie Awards for All in the Timing. He was honored as Outstanding Director of a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Urinetown. Additionally, he won Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Urinetown The Musical. Rando also earned the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Urinetown.

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