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Martin Vidnovic

Birth Place: Falls Church, Virginia, USA

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BIO

Martin Vidnovic is a Tony-nominated actor with a career spanning over four decades. Born in Chicago in 1948, Vidnovic grew up in a musical family and began performing at a young age. After studying at the Goodman School of Drama and Northwestern University, he made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of the original production of "Hello, Dolly!" in 1967.


Vidnovic went on to appear in numerous Broadway productions, including "Brigadoon," "Oklahoma!," "Baby," "The King and I," and "A Grand Night for Singing." He received his first Tony nomination in 1985 for his performance as Nicky Arnstein in the revival of "Funny Girl," starring Barbra Streisand.
In addition to his work on Broadway, Vidnovic has also had a successful career in regional theater. He has appeared in productions at the Paper Mill Playhouse, the Goodspeed Opera House, and the Kennedy Center, among others.
Vidnovic is also a prolific concert performer, having appeared in numerous concerts and cabaret shows throughout his career. He has performed with symphony orchestras across the country, and has released several albums of his own.
In addition to his work in theater and music, Vidnovic has also appeared in a number of television shows and films. He had a recurring role on the soap opera "One Life to Live" in the 1980s, and has also appeared on "Law & Order," "The Guiding Light," and "The Blacklist," among others. His film credits include "The Producers" and "The First Wives Club."
Vidnovic's most recent work includes a 2018 production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine, in which he played the role of Dom Claude Frollo.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Mal Beineke

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
Bellomy

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2004
The King of Siam

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Reverend Shaw Moore [Replacement]

Rev. Shaw Moore [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Performer

Saul

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1993
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Sky Masterson [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1986
Jupiter

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Jupiter

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1986
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Nick Sakarian

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1982
Maurice

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Tommy Albright

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Jud Fry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1977
Lun Tha

[Los Angeles]
West Coast Revival, 1976
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Antinous

Antinous (suitor of Penelope)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
El Gallo [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Martin VidnovicSide by Side by Sondheim


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Martin Vidnovic, Baby

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Martin Vidnovic, Brigadoon

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Martin Vidnovic , Brigadoon

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Martin Vidnovic, Oklahoma!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martin Vidnovic been in?

Martin Vidnovic has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Martin Vidnovic been in?

Martin Vidnovic has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Martin Vidnovic been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side by Side by Sondheim, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Brigadoon, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Brigadoon and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!.

What awards has Martin Vidnovic won?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Baby.

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