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BIO

A native New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem made his Broadway debut as the swing in the ill fated, The First. He never made it on stage. The director, Martin Charnin told the cast as they were closing "If they were lucky, they would get to walk around the block again". It would take him almost 30 years to "walk around the block" again. He made his official Broadway debut as the King of Cartoons in THE PEEWEE HERMAN SHOW. Other Broadway credits include, SISTER ACT, GHOST, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and ACT ONE.Off Broadway credits include MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD, THE LIQUID PLAIN, SHOWS FOR DAYS, SONDHEIM'S SATURDAY NIGHT and THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. Other NY credits include being featured in AMERICA at RADIO CITY. Regionally, he has performed at The McCarter, GeVa, Berkshire Theater Festival, Karamu, The Old Globe, San Diego Rep, La Jolla Playhouse. His Los Angeles credits include the original LA cast of CATS, ALL NIGHT STRUT, FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD and I LOVE YOU...NOW CHANGE. Other LA theaters include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson, The Geffen, LATC, Will Geer Theatricum, Hollywood Bowl, Musical Theater West, Moonlight Amphitheater, South Bay, Cabrillo, Fullerton CLO, Sacramento Music Circus. He has toured 44 states, Asia and Africa in THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!!!, I LOVE YOU,YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE AND FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD. He spent 7 1/2 years performing Jafar in Disney Aladdin: a Musical Spectacular at California Adventure. ON television, he has appeared on SCARECROW AND MRS. KING, DALLAS, KNOTS LANDING, MY TWO DADS, ZOEY 101, STRONG MEDICINE, WILL AND GRACE, NUMB3RS, WHITE COLLAR, LAW AND ORDER:SVU etc. Film credits include THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, THE HUMBLING, FAN GIRL, I AM MICHAEL and the HBO miniseries, SHOW ME A HERO and PEEWEE HERMAN on HBO.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Constable Locke

Ensemble

Olin Britt (Understudy)

Mayor Shinn (Understudy)

Charlie Cowell (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Rev. J.D. Montgomery

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble [Replacement]

Mr. Henshaw [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Voice

King of Cartoons

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer


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[ 2022 ] Bradford

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Video: In Rehearsals for Paper Mill Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS

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Photos: WHITE CHRISTMAS At Paper Mill Playhouse Meets the Press

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Ashley Blanchet, Max Clayton & More to Star in IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and the creative team for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway

Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?
Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Open on Broadway in 2025

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, the new musical from Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown, is headed to Broadway next year!
Brittney Mack & More to Star in SPELLS OF THE SEA in DC & Off-Broadway

The Kennedy Center will present the DC premiere of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Goodman Theatre. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Extends at Goodman Theatre

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been extended at Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Rob Ashford Discusses MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

Watch as Rob Ashford discusses Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Review: Jennifer Roberts Sings Harnick's Hidden Treasures at Green Room 42

It was wonderful watching cabaret singer Jennifer Roberts return to the work of one of her favorite lyricists, Sheldon Harnick. The Tuesday April 30th show in celebration of what would have been Harnick’s 100th birthday featured selections of some of Harnick’s most well-known songs and delightful obscurities plucked from the archives.
Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell, and Robert Cuccioli Will Lead Industry Reading of EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Every Wednesday Night will receive an industry presentation on May 10, 2024. The cast is led by Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck, Kate Rockwell and Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli.
Full Cast Set for MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL World Premiere

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Niki Haris to Present GROWN ASS WOMAN at The Green Room 42 in April

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Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan To Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick

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See Nicole Parker as Jillane Jenkins in SUITCASE FULL OF LIES at The Green Room 42

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Lisa Vroman to Return to The Green Room 42 With INGENUE… INGE-NOT-SO-NEW

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Vroman in “Ingénue... Ingé-not-so-new!” on Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in the next edition of “Pam Goldberg's 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Melissa Errico to Celebrate Sondheim's Birthday at The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present the return of Melissa Errico in “An Acoustic Evening with Sondheim & Melissa” to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s birthday.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lance Roberts been in?

Lance Roberts has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Lance Roberts been in?

Lance Roberts has not appeared in the West End.

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