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John Wells

 

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
1926
Performer

Writing

Bookwriter

John Wells Awards and Nominations

 
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Comedy of the Year
John WellsAnyone For Denis?

John Wells News

Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis As Artistic Director Photo Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis As Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

After an inclusive nationwide search led by ALJP Consulting and a dedicated group of board, staff, and affiliated artists, Off-Broadway's Rattlestick Theater has named Will Davis, a director, choreographer, and producer of new work as Artistic Director. Davis will succeed Daniella Topol, who served as Artistic Director since 2016.

Ivo Van Hove Working on DOLL Music Conservatory Television Series Photo Ivo Van Hove Working on DOLL Music Conservatory Television Series
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023

Ivo Van Hove is working with John Wells on a new television series taking place in a ruthless music conservatory. The series will be written by Matthew-Lee Erlbach, inspired by his experience training in the cutthroat environment at one of the top music conservatories in the country. 

Review: RIPPED at Loud Fridge Theatre Group Is an Excellent and Nuanced Look at Sexua Photo Review: RIPPED at Loud Fridge Theatre Group Is an Excellent and Nuanced Look at Sexual Consent
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 23, 2023

Loud Fridge Theatre Group started off its 2023 theatrical year with an excellent and thoughtfully nuanced look at a sexual assault on a college campus.  RIPPED from Loud Fridge Theatre Group is playing through February 5th at OnStage Playhouse.

Interview: Directors Kate Rose Reynolds & John Wells III Talk RIPPED at Loud Fridge T Photo Interview: Directors Kate Rose Reynolds & John Wells III Talk RIPPED at Loud Fridge Theatre Group
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 21, 2023

Interview with RIPPED directors Kate Rose Reynolds and John Wells III, about working together as joint directors, and why this play is more topical than ever as it explores from multiple angles an incident of a female college freshman who believes she was sexually assaulted. 

Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic T Photo Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2023

Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Teatro San Diego Le Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Teatro San Diego Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards;  at Steele Canyon  Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; at Steele Canyon High School Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Director Photo Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2022

The Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park's premiere Equity theatre and the oldest professional classical theatre in the Midwest, has announced that Peter G. Andersen will be joining the company as its new Artistic Director in January 2023. Andersen takes the artistic helm after a nationwide search and will set the stage for the thousands of annual attendees who look to Oak Park Festival Theatre not just for summer Shakespeare in the park but also for new interpretations of classic works year-round. 

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Moonlight Stag Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; Moonlight Stage Productions Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Photo Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2022

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam, co-directed by Diversionary Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow and Allison Spratt Pearce. The Mystery of Irma Vep will run December 1 - December 24 at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

John Wells Videos

VIDEO: Showtime Celebrates FRANKSGIVING WEEK With SHAMELESS Trailer Debut Videoplay
VIDEO: Showtime Celebrates FRANKSGIVING WEEK With SHAMELESS Trailer Debut

by Stage Tube - Nov 24, 2020

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer and poster art for the 11th and final season of hit comedy series SHAMELESS.

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN Videoplay
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN

by Stage Tube - Jan 8, 2020

After a fan gave his religious mother a picture of Ewan in his Jedi robes, she displayed it in their home thinking it was a picture of Jesus.

VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Hiding His Obi Wan Return on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Videoplay
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Hiding His Obi Wan Return on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

by Stage Tube - Oct 30, 2019

Ewan talks about his beard, dressing up for Halloween, trick-or-treating in Scotland, his favorite candy, keeping his return as Obi-Wan Kenobi a secret, reading William Shatner's book on the set of Star Wars with Jar-Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best, his new sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and his terrifying experience seeing Halloween as a 12-year-old in Holland.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for Season 10 of SHAMELESS Videoplay
VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for Season 10 of SHAMELESS

by Stage Tube - Sep 13, 2019

SHOWTIME has released a new trailer for the upcoming tenth season of SHAMELESS, premiering on Sunday, November 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Oscar® nominee and Emmy® and SAG Award® winner William H. Macy, SHAMELESS is the network's No. 1 comedy series.

Video: Showtime Releases the Official Trailer for Season Nine of the Network's No. 1  Videoplay
Video: Showtime Releases the Official Trailer for Season Nine of the Network's No. 1 Comedy SHAMELESS

by Stage Tube - Jul 27, 2018

SHOWTIME has unveiled the official trailer for season nine of its No. 1 comedy SHAMELESS, premiering on Sunday, September 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy and SAG Award(R) winner William H. Macy and Golden Globe(R) nominee Emmy Rossum, SHAMELESS is one of the network's longest-running and most successful series ever and attracts the youngest-skewing audience of any SHOWTIME series.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases the First Trailer for SHAMELESS Season Nine Videoplay
VIDEO: Showtime Releases the First Trailer for SHAMELESS Season Nine

by Macon Prickett - Jul 26, 2018

SHOWTIME has unveiled the official trailer and poster for season nine of its No. 1 comedySHAMELESS, premiering on Sunday, September 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring Oscar® nominee and Emmy and SAG Award® winner William H. Macy and Golden Globe® nominee Emmy Rossum, SHAMELESS is one of the network's longest-running and most successful series ever and attracts the youngest-skewing audience of any SHOWTIME series.

VIDEO: Teaser Trailer For Season 9 of SHAMELESS Videoplay
VIDEO: Teaser Trailer For Season 9 of SHAMELESS

by Stage Tube - Jun 7, 2018

VIDEO: Teaser Trailer For Season 9 of SHAMELESS

VIDEO: Watch Full SHAMELESS Season Seven Premiere Ahead of October Debut
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2016

SHOWTIME is giving viewers an early opportunity to sample the season seven premiere of the network's No. 1 comedy series SHAMELESS, ahead of its linear premiere on Sunday, October 2nd at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO: Showtime Reveals Key Art & Trailer for New Season of SHAMELESS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 31, 2016

SHOWTIME has released the new poster art and official trailer for season seven of its No. 1 comedy series SHAMELESS, premiering on Sunday, October 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Be a Good Boy, Come for Grandma' on Next SHAMELESS
by - Feb 22, 2016

On the next episode of Showtime's SHAMELESS, Fiona tries to get Sean's son to like her, but when he starts warming up to her, he takes a gun from the Gallagher house.


John Wells Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has John Wells been in?
John Wells has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Wells been in?
John Wells has not appeared in the West End

What awards has John Wells been nominated for?
Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Anyone For Denis? .

How many shows has John Wells written?
John Wells has written 1 shows including Great Day (Bookwriter).