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LCT debut in Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady. Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland. National tours: Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera. Other theater: Goodman, Steppenwolf, A.R.T., Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Playwright of Unnecessary Farce and The Outsider, which premiered at Paper Mill Playhouse this season.




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STAGE CREDITS

My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble
Colonel Pickering (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble
Grandpa George
Ensemble
Grandpa George
Willy Wonka (Understudy)
Grandpa Joe (Understudy)
Willy Wonka (Unknown)
Grandpa Joe (Unknown)
(Unknown)
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Willy Wonka (Unknown)
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Grandpa Joe (Unknown)
Willy Wonka (Unknown)
Grandpa Joe (Unknown)
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Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
J.P. Morgan
Finding Neverland Finding Neverland
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Captain Hook [Replacement]
Charles Frohman [Replacement]
Captain Hook [Replacement]
Charles Frohman [Replacement]
Ensemble
Mr. Henshaw
Charles Frohman [Replacement]
Captain Hook [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Charles Frohman [Replacement]
Ensemble
Mr. Henshaw
Wicked (1st National Tour) Wicked (1st National Tour)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]
Witch's Father [Replacement]
Ozian Official [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Witch's Father [Replacement]
Ozian Official [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Doctor Dillamond [Replacement]
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Understudy) [Replacement]
Doctor Dillamond (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Doctor Dillamond (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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The Ballad of Little Jo
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2000
Ensemble

Writing

The Outsider
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UNNECESSARY FARCE Will Be Presented in Free Reading at Théâtre Forty Photo
UNNECESSARY FARCE Will Be Presented in Free Reading at Théâtre Forty
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Theatre Forty will present a free play reading of 'UNNECESSARY FARCE' by Paul Slade Smith, directed by Melanie MacQueen, on February 28, 2026, at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.
Political Satire THE OUTSIDER Celebrates Democracy in Farmington Hills, Michigan this Photo
Political Satire THE OUTSIDER Celebrates Democracy in Farmington Hills, Michigan this February
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026

It's certainly not 'politics as usual' when The Outsider takes the oath of office! In this workplace comedy — in the vein of VEEP — we get an insider's view into the workings of American democracy.
Photos: First Look at THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
Photos: First Look at THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

xOil Lamp Theater’s first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott Westerman, is now playing. Get a first look at photos!
UNNECESSARY FARCE Comes to Off Broadway Palm This Season Photo
UNNECESSARY FARCE Comes to Off Broadway Palm This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

This award-winning comedy by Paul Slade Smith combines the best elements of classic farce and modern wit for an evening full of fast-paced fun, door-slamming antics, and side-splitting surprises.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE Photo
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The M Photo
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January Photo
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE OUTSIDER at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott Westerman.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.
Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at the Laguna Playhouse Photo
Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Laguna Playhouse is presenting the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Ellenstein. Check out photos below!
Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at Laguna Playhouse Photo
Photos: BESIDE MYSELF at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Check out photos here!
BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse Photo
BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more!
THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season Photo
THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed its 2026 season, featuring the musical The Last 5 Years and more. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Opens Season 44 With World Premiere Of BESIDE MYSELF Photo
North Coast Repertory Theatre Opens Season 44 With World Premiere Of BESIDE MYSELF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025

North Coast Rep opens its 44th season with the world premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s comedy Beside Myself, running September 10 – October 5, 2025, in Solana Beach. Directed by David Ellenstein, the witty new play explores modern anxiety, identity, and self-discovery. Tickets at northcoastrep.org.
THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Comes to Act II Playhouse Photo
THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Comes to Act II Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Act II Playhouse will kick off their 2025-2026 Season with the hilarious farce, “Theatre People, Or The Angel Next Door” by Paul Slade Smith. 
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces New Leadership For 2025-2026 Season Photo
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Announces New Leadership For 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity theater company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced Gus Menary as Managing Artistic Director and Daniel Millhouse as Associate Artistic Director for BTE's 2025-2026 Season. Menary and Millhouse officially assume their positions July 1.
Interview: Cate Caplin on Directing THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Photo
Interview: Cate Caplin on Directing THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
by Shari Barrett - Jun 10, 2025

Inspired by a 1924 drawing room comedy by Ferenc Molnar, The Angel Next Door was  originally commissioned by David Ellenstein for North Coast Rep and the Laguna Playhouse. Following its September 2023 premiere, the romp has gone on to delight theatergoers all over the country.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for NPAC 2025 Season Photo
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for NPAC 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

The Nantucket Performing Arts Center has revealed a new era of theater, music, dance, comedy and other performing arts, which will be presented as part of its 2025 season.
The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season Photo
The Theatre Group at SBCC Reveals 80th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 80th season, starting in July 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming season and find out how to get tickets here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Slade Smith been in?

Paul Slade Smith has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Slade Smith been in?

Paul Slade Smith has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Paul Slade Smith written?

Paul Slade Smith has written 1 shows including The Outsider (Playwright).

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