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Birth Place: Johnson City, TN, USA

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Most recently: Dean Warfield, The Nutty Professor (World Premiere); The Wizard of Oz, Wicked (1st National Tour). Broadway: original Father, Ragtime; Gaylord Ravenal, Showboat (Tony® and Outer Critics' nominations); The Phantom, The Phantom of the Opera; Baron von Gaigern, Grand Hotel; Vittorio Vidal, Sweet Charity (Theatre World Award); The Padre, Man of La Mancha; Judge Turpin, Sweeney Todd. Off-Broadway: The Playwright, Enter the Guardsman (Drama Desk nomination). Regional: Peter Dummermut, The Visit (Signature Theatre, Helen Hayes nomination); Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof (Walnut Street Theatre, Barrymore Award); Guido Contini, Nine (Joseph Jefferson Award); Frank Willis, Critical Darling (The New Group).

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STAGE CREDITS

A Beautiful Noise A Beautiful Noise
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Neil Diamond (Now)
Vilna Vilna
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer
Grumpy Old Men Grumpy Old Men
[Regional (US)]
US Premiere, 2018
John
Elf The Musical Elf The Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Return Production, 2012
Walter
Elf - The Musical Elf - The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Mame
[Boston]
Barrington Stage Production, 2006
Beauregard Jackson Picket Burnside
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Judge Turpin
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Summer
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Lawyer Royall
Man of La Mancha Man of La Mancha
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
The Padre
The Visit
[Chicago (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2001
Mayor Peter Dummermut
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father
Show Boat
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Gaylord Ravenal
The Phantom of the Opera
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1990
The Phantom
Grand Hotel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
General Director Preysing (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Colonel Doctor Otternschlag (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Saxonia Mills (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Felix Von Gaigern (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
General Director Preysing (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Saxonia Mills (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Colonel Doctor Otternschlag (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Felix Von Gaigern (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Saxonia Mills (Standby)
General Director Preysing (Standby)
Felix Von Gaigern (Standby)
Colonel Doctor Otternschlag (Standby)
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweet Charity
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Vittorio Vidal
Brigadoon
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1981
Performer
Eileen
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Concert, 1982
The Merry Widow
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1977

Movies

The Post
[ 2017 ] Chief Justice Burger
The Assistant
[ 2019 ] Dad

TV Shows

Law & Order
Mr. Milford, Douglas Stark, Ryan
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Stephen Kerry, Phillip Dutton

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Mark Jacoby, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

Mark JacobyThe Visit


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Mark Jacoby, Enter the Guardsman

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mark Jacoby , Show Boat


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1986 - Performance

Mark Jacoby, Sweet Charity

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A Complete History of RAGTIME Photo
A Complete History of RAGTIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 17, 2025

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, taking their first bows here! 
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lau Photo
Carolee Carmello and More to Star in PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth A. Davis and Lauren Daigle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS, a new musical with book and concept by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and music and lyrics by Grammy & Dove Award Winner Lauren Daigle, will be performed at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
A Recent History of Biographical Jukebox Musicals on Broadway Photo
A Recent History of Biographical Jukebox Musicals on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2025

Bobby Darin's story is hitting Broadway with the new musical Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff. We're taking a look back on some of the recent jukebox musicals that told the story of iconic solo artists.
Review: A Dazzling, Sparkling, Spectacle, Makes A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Straz Center Photo
Review: A Dazzling, Sparkling, Spectacle, Makes A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2025

A Beautiful Noise is a Jukebox musical centered around Neil Diamond’s life, times, and music. It celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on December 4, 2022. Garnering much acclaim, the musical grossed more than $1 million at the Box Office leading up to its official opening night performance.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time Photo
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on Photo
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 18, 2024

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Hold on to Me Darling at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, starring Adam Driver! See photos of stars including Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch and more.
Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below Photo
Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 27, 2024

Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.
GRUMPY OLD MEN World Premiere Recording Out Now Photo
GRUMPY OLD MEN World Premiere Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere recording of GRUMPY OLD MEN, the new musical by Dan Remmes, Neil Berg and Nick Meglin. Listen now!
See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Photo
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundatio Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

​​​​​​​ The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Closing Date Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Photo
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!
Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Th Photo
Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Conversations
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.
Video: Volkswagen To Use Neil Diamond Song Featured In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE In Super Bow Photo
Video: Volkswagen To Use Neil Diamond Song Featured In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE In Super Bowl Commercial
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2024

Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Host Open Call Auditions At The Bitt Photo
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Host Open Call Auditions At The Bitter End In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mark Jacoby been in?

Mark Jacoby has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Mark Jacoby been in?

Mark Jacoby has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mark Jacoby been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Visit , Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Enter the Guardsman, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sweet Charity.

What awards has Mark Jacoby won?

Mark Jacoby has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Enter the Guardsman. He also received the Theatre World Award for his performance in Sweet Charity.

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