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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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Lance Roberts STAGE CREDITS

[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]Toomie: The Hungry Tumor Bradford


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Video: Watch Highlights of Danny and Lucy DeVito in I NEED THAT on Broadway

In this video, check out highlights from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.

Photos: Rhea Perlman, Mark Ruffalo And More Turn Out As I NEED THAT Opens On Broadway!

The best of Broadway was on hand at the American Airlines Theatre last night, where Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. See the photos!

Photos: Tony Danza, Mark Ruffalo, and More Celebrate Opening Night of I NEED THAT

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. The show officially opened last night, November 2. BroadwayWorld was there backstage and at the after party. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Cast of I NEED THAT Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. The show officially opened last night, November 2. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

Review Roundup: I NEED THAT Starring Danny DeVito Opens On Broadway

Read the reviews for I Need That starring Danny DeVito on Broadway.

Photos: See Danny DeVito & More Celebrate Opening Night of I NEED THAT

See photos from the opening night red carpet of I Need That starring Danny DeVito!

I NEED THAT Starring Danny DeVito Opens Tomorrow on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, which opens tomorrow, Thursday, November 2.

Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, Joy Woods & More to Lead THE WANDERER Industry Presentation

The Wanderer, the musical about the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, will have an invitation-only pre-Broadway industry presentation on November 10 at Carroll Music Studios in New York City.

Photos: First Look At Danny DeVito and More In I NEED THAT On Broadway

See production photos from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Danny DeVito.

World Premiere of I NEED THAT Starring Danny DeVito Extended for One Week

The world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel has been extended for one week at Roundabout Theatre Company.

Meet the Cast of I NEED THAT, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas. The production begins previews tonight, October 13. Meet the cast of I Need That here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!

ON THE FLIP SIDE A New One-Hit Wonder Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations On September 11 & 12

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Producer, Marie Grace LaFerrara, Managing Director) “Where Musicals Come to Life” will present two (2) exclusive industry readings of On the Flip Side by comedy writer Gary Apple on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m..

Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater's special, one-night-only event, A BRIEF INTERMISSION, was held on Wednesday, September 6 at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Review: BENNETT AND BARTON SONG SALON At Pangea A Fun And Relaxing Open Mic Night

One of the many benefits to working with your best mate for a few decades is the ease with which every move is made. That's Fred Barton and Elena Bennett, all over the place, during their Pangea Open Mic.

Wake Up With BWW 8/1: DeVito-Led I NEED THAT Sets Dates, MOULIN ROUGE! Recoups, and More!

Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!

World Premiere Limited Engagement of HONOR at A.R.T./New York Theatres Sets Cast and Creative Team

Discover the highly anticipated world premiere of 'honor' by William R. Duell. This psychological drama delves into themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and healing as two damaged men confront their demons. Don't miss this limited engagement production featuring an impressive cast and creative team. Get your tickets now!

Review: SINGING IN THE RAIN at Ogunquit Playhouse

What did our critic think of SINGING IN THE RAIN at Ogunquit Playhouse?

Max Clayton, Christian Probst, Kate Loprest and More Will Lead SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced casting for the stage adaptation of the classic MGM movie musical Singin’ in the Rain. Find out who is starring, and how to attend, here!

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Lance Roberts has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

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