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MICHAEL RISPOLI’s (Lieutenant Caro) theatre credits include Between Riverside and Crazy at Atlantic Theater Company and Second Stage, Circle Rep/ Steppenwolf revival of Balm in Gilead directed by John Malkovich, among others. He is a co-founder of the Willow Cabin Theatre Company, whose production of Wilder, Wilder, Wilder moved to Broadway, earning a Tony nomination. Recent TV/film credits include the Paramount+ series “The Offer,” opposite Tom Holland in the Russo Brothers feature Cherry, and for three seasons of David Simon’s “The Deuce” for HBO. Other film credits include Here After, Bottom of the 9th, Honor Up, Rob the Mob opposite Ray Romano and Andy Garcia, Michael Bay's Pain & Gain, The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp, Union Square, Not for Human Consumption, Tony Scott's The Taking of Pelham 123, Kick-Ass, produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B and directed by Matthew Vaughn, and Friends and Romans, with Annabella Sciorra and Tony Sirico, which Michael also executive produced. On television, Rispoli has recurred on many projects including “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Elementary,” “Dirty John,” "Those Who Kill" for A&E, the STARZ hit series "Magic City,” and ABC’s miniseries “Madoff,” opposite Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner. Other TV credits include “Billions,” “Elementary,” "Blue Bloods," "The Black Donnelly's," "Third Watch," "10-8," "Person of Interest," "E.R.," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Law & Order: SVU,” and CBS’s “The Good Wife.”


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STAGE CREDITS

Between Riverside and Crazy Between Riverside and Crazy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Lt. Caro
Napoli, Brooklyn Napoli, Brooklyn
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Nic Muscolino
Between Riverside and Crazy... Between Riverside and Crazy...
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2015
Lieutenant Carlo
Between Riverside and Crazy... Between Riverside and Crazy...
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Production, 2014
Lieutenant Caro

Movies

Household Saints
[ 1993 ] Nicky Falconetti
Angie
[ 1994 ] Jerry
Above the Rim
[ 1994 ] Richie
To Die For
[ 1995 ] Ben DeLuca
Burnzy's Last Call
[ 1995 ] Chris the Cop
While You Were Sleeping
[ 1995 ] Joe Jr.
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
[ 1996 ] Jack
The Juror
[ 1996 ] Joseph Boffano
Feeling Minnesota
[ 1996 ] Manager of Motel
Volcano
[ 1997 ] Gator Harris
His and Hers
[ 1997 ] Nick
One Tough Cop
[ 1998 ] Det. Lt. Denny Reagan
Rounders
[ 1998 ] Grama
Snake Eyes
[ 1998 ] Jimmy George
Scar City
[ 1998 ] Sam Bandusky
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Joey T
The Third Miracle
[ 1999 ] John Leone
Two Family House
[ 2000 ] Buddy Visalo
It Had to Be You
[ 2000 ] Henry Taylor
Russo
[ 2000 ] Russo
Hacks
[ 2002 ] Al DeMarco
Death to Smoochy
[ 2002 ] Spinner Dunn
Mr. 3000
[ 2004 ] Boca
One Last Thing...
[ 2005 ] Babba
The Weather Man
[ 2005 ] Russ
Lonely Hearts
[ 2006 ] Coroner
Invincible
[ 2006 ] Max
Made in Brooklyn
[ 2007 ] Dominick Sciacca
Black Irish
[ 2007 ] Joey
Yonkers Joe
[ 2008 ] Mickey
The Taking of Pelham 123
[ 2009 ] John Johnson
Kick-Ass
[ 2010 ] Big Joe
See You in September
[ 2010 ] Terrence
The Last Godfather
[ 2010 ] Tony V
The Reunion
[ 2011 ] Canton
Union Square
[ 2011 ] Nick
The Rum Diary
[ 2011 ] Sala
Pain & Gain
[ 2013 ] Frank Griga
Empire State
[ 2013 ] Tony
Not for Human Consumption
[ 2013 ] Tony Trotta
Friends and Romans
[ 2014 ] Nick DeMaio
Rob the Mob
[ 2014 ] Sal
Exposed
[ 2016 ] Detective Dibronski
The Depths
[ 2017 ] Ray Ferguson
Honor Up
[ 2018 ] Victor
Bottom of the 9th
[ 2019 ] Coach Hannis
Here After
[ 2020 ] Angelo
Cherry
[ 2021 ] Tommy
Allswell
[ 2022 ] Ray
The Alto Knights
[ 2025 ] Albert Anastasia
Nonnas
[ 2025 ] Al

TV Shows

Blue Bloods
Jack Condo, Vitale
Law & Order
Pete Haynes, Johnny DeMayo
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Frank Adair
Magic City
Bel Jaffe
The Deuce
Rudy Pipilo
The Sopranos
Jackie Aprile
Third Watch
Jerry Mankowicz
A Brooklyn Love Story
Don Muchie Buchie

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by Gillian Blum - Feb 23, 2026

Due to the dangerous weather slated to hit New York City today, Animus Theatre Company announced it will postpone its Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts Play Festival, tomorrow, February 23 at Circle in the Square Theater.
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, has revealed more participating stars, including Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and more.
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Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
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by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

Netflix has released a new trailer for Nonnas, the upcoming comedy film starring Vince Vaughn. The movie will hit Netflix on May 9, 2025. Watch the trailer now!
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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Allswell in New York, a new comedy-drama film starring Liza Colón-Zayas, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Daphne Rubin-Vega. Watch the clip now!
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Video: Daphne Rubin-Vega Stars in ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American theatrical, VOD, and DVD rights to the comedy-drama feature ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK. Watch the trailer now!
Gary Perez Joins The Cast Of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Photo
Gary Perez Joins The Cast Of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2023

Gary Perez has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton.  Mr. Perez assumed the role of Lieutenant Caro on January 20, 2023.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Cancels Performances Tonight and Tomorrow Due to Covid Photo
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Cancels Performances Tonight and Tomorrow Due to Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

Tonight's (Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm) and tomorrow’s (Thursday, January 5th at 7pm) performances of Between Riverside and Crazy have been cancelled due to an exposure of COVID-19.
Maria-Christina Oliveras Joins the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Photo
Maria-Christina Oliveras Joins the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

Maria-Christina Oliveras has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton.  Ms. Oliveras has assumed the role of Church Lady.
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Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2022

The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened last night, December 19. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
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Photos: The Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Take Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2022

The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened on December 19. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the play stars Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Check out photos from inside the big night.
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Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winner BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022

The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opens tonight, directed by Austin Pendleton and starring Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Read the reviews!
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VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022

Common appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss making his Broadway debut in Between Riverside and Crazy. Common also discussed what he keeps in his dressing room and reveals why he has to show up early for the show every night. Watch the new video interview now!
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Meet the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022

Second Stage Theater's Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' play, Between Riverside and Crazy, directed by Austin Pendleton begins previews  tonight, Wednesday, November 30th. Meet the cast here!
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Video: Common and Company Get Ready to Bring BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2022

In this video, Common and the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meet the press ahead of the show's arrival on Broadway on Wednesday, November 30. The play will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Photos: The Company of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Meets the Press! Photo
Photos: The Company of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 18, 2022

See photos of the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meeting the press! BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY will begin previews Wednesday, November 30th and will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Tickets for BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Live Simulcast Viewings on Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets for BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Live Simulcast Viewings on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Tickets will go on sale for Second Stage Theater's simulcast performances of its Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton on Friday, November 11 at 12pm EST. 
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Will Livestream Final Two Weeks of Broadway Performances Photo
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Will Livestream Final Two Weeks of Broadway Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Second Stage will offer simulcasts of its upcoming Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton, for the final two weeks of its run, January 31 – February 12, 2023, allowing theater fans who aren’t able to attend in person the opportunity to witness a live Broadway performance from home.
Common Will Make His Broadway Debut in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Photo
Common Will Make His Broadway Debut in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner COMMON will  make his Broadway debut in the role of “Junior” in the Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly  Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy, directed by Austin Pendleton.  
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