Peter Frechette
Birth Place: Warwick, RI, USA
Latest News on Peter Frechette:
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater (Nov 25, 2025)
Cast Set for Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater (Oct 22, 2025)
Nominations Announced for 2024/2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards (May 20, 2025)
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater (Nov 25, 2025)
Cast Set for Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater (Oct 22, 2025)
Nominations Announced for 2024/2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards (May 20, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Roy
Felix Ungar (Understudy)
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[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Movies
Grease 2
[ 1982 ] DiMucci
[ 1982 ] DiMucci
Voyager from the Unknown
[ 1982 ] Eddie Rickenbacker
[ 1982 ] Eddie Rickenbacker
The Hills Have Eyes Part II
[ 1984 ] Harry
[ 1984 ] Harry
No Small Affair
[ 1984 ] Leonard
[ 1984 ] Leonard
The Kindred
[ 1987 ] Brad Baxter
[ 1987 ] Brad Baxter
The Unholy
[ 1988 ] Claude
[ 1988 ] Claude
Paint It Black
[ 1989 ] Gregory
[ 1989 ] Gregory
Milk & Money
[ 1996 ] Bookstore Clerk
[ 1996 ] Bookstore Clerk
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Broadway Director
[ 1996 ] Broadway Director
Inside Man
[ 2006 ] Peter Hammond
[ 2006 ] Peter Hammond
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Matt
[ 2007 ] Matt
Miracle at St. Anna
[ 2008 ] Peter Hammond
[ 2008 ] Peter Hammond
TV Shows
Law & Order
Jim Wheeler, Peter Nicodos, John 'Jack' R. Curry
Jim Wheeler, Peter Nicodos, John 'Jack' R. Curry
Profiler
George Fraley
George Fraley
Thirtysomething
Peter Montefiore
Peter Montefiore
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Peter Frechette, Valhalla
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Peter Frechette, The Dazzle
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Peter Frechette , Our Country's Good
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Peter Frechette, Eastern Standard
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Best Debut Performance
Peter Frechette, Eastern Standard
winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Peter Frechette , Eastern Standard
News
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 25, 2025
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family.
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 25, 2025
ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a local holiday tradition that never disappoints. Classic Dickens comes alive with a sparkling score, clever modern twists, and a set full of charm, including a neon-lit nod to Austin. Heartwarming, hilarious, and a lot of fun for the whole family.
Cast Set for Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Zach Theater’s hottest holiday tradition will return for the eleventh year to The Topfer at Zach, with fresh songs, new cast members, returning favorites and more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Zach Theater’s hottest holiday tradition will return for the eleventh year to The Topfer at Zach, with fresh songs, new cast members, returning favorites and more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Nominations Announced for 2024/2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards
by Sabrina Wallace - May 20, 2025
We're celebrating the 2024–2025 live theatre season AND the return of the Austin Theatre Critics Awards! For a complete list of nominations, read our article in BroadwayWorld! #ATXTheatre #BWW Get your free tickets for the event on June 9th, 2025!
by Sabrina Wallace - May 20, 2025
We're celebrating the 2024–2025 live theatre season AND the return of the Austin Theatre Critics Awards! For a complete list of nominations, read our article in BroadwayWorld! #ATXTheatre #BWW Get your free tickets for the event on June 9th, 2025!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Zach Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 4, 2024
ZACH’s A Christmas Carol is a joyful celebration of the classic tale of redemption, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday season alongside the entire family. #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 4, 2024
ZACH’s A Christmas Carol is a joyful celebration of the classic tale of redemption, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday season alongside the entire family. #ATXTheatre #BroadwayWorld
10th Anniversary Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre in Austin. Experience this beloved holiday tradition and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre in Austin. Experience this beloved holiday tradition and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - Jul 3, 2024
Wow. Get thee to ZACH quick. This weekend is the last for the epic THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. This work by Italian playwright Stefano Massini, chronicles the history of the Lehman Brothers firm from its inception in the mid-19th century to its dramatic collapse in 2008.
by Joni Lorraine - Jul 3, 2024
Wow. Get thee to ZACH quick. This weekend is the last for the epic THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. This work by Italian playwright Stefano Massini, chronicles the history of the Lehman Brothers firm from its inception in the mid-19th century to its dramatic collapse in 2008.
Cast Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024
ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of the acclaimed award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024
ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the regional premiere of the acclaimed award-winning play The Lehman Trilogy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New Mexico Actors Lab Will Host its Third Annual Benefit in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
To inaugurate its 10th anniversary season, New Mexico Actors Lab has announced that Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross will return for a third benefit production, this time performing a staged reading of Lanford Wilson's endearing love story, Talley's Folly.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024
To inaugurate its 10th anniversary season, New Mexico Actors Lab has announced that Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross will return for a third benefit production, this time performing a staged reading of Lanford Wilson's endearing love story, Talley's Folly.
Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS MEMORY & THE THANKSGIVING VISITOR at Hudson, New York's Park Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
Photos have been released of Marceline Hugot (“30 Rock”) and Emmy and Tony Award nominee Peter Frechette (“thirtysomething”) in the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
Photos have been released of Marceline Hugot (“30 Rock”) and Emmy and Tony Award nominee Peter Frechette (“thirtysomething”) in the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.
Marceline Hugot and Peter Frechette Star in A CHRISTMAS MEMORY at Park Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
After a sold-out run in 2022, a new holiday tradition will continue when The Whale Theater, in association with Tectonic Theater Project will present the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
After a sold-out run in 2022, a new holiday tradition will continue when The Whale Theater, in association with Tectonic Theater Project will present the second annual production of Truman Capote’s A Christmas Memory & The Thanksgiving Visitor at Hudson, New York’s Park Theater.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Zach Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; at Texas State University Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; at Texas State University Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight-Baker Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART 2 at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - Sep 23, 2022
We returned this week for Part 2 of ZACH's production of THE INHERITANCE. As I sat ensconced as comfortably as possible in my seat for Part 2, I felt the warmth of familiarity with the characters I'd come to know from Part 1 and thought to myself how lovely a well written serial piece might go over in the world of live theatre. It's an investment, there are many reasons it wouldn't work, and as the history of theatre has shown us, the rare six hour production had best be epic. This was true of ANGELS IN AMERICA, but it's not always the case with Lopez's THE INHERITANCE.
by Joni Lorraine - Sep 23, 2022
We returned this week for Part 2 of ZACH's production of THE INHERITANCE. As I sat ensconced as comfortably as possible in my seat for Part 2, I felt the warmth of familiarity with the characters I'd come to know from Part 1 and thought to myself how lovely a well written serial piece might go over in the world of live theatre. It's an investment, there are many reasons it wouldn't work, and as the history of theatre has shown us, the rare six hour production had best be epic. This was true of ANGELS IN AMERICA, but it's not always the case with Lopez's THE INHERITANCE.
Review: THE INHERITANCE PART I on ZACH's Kleberg Stage
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 23, 2022
What did our critic think of ZACH'S THE INHERITANCE PART I at ZACH Kleburg Theatre? As a young Puerto Rican growing up in Florida, playwright Matthew Lopez read in a magazine about the acclaimed Merchant Ivory film adapted from E.M. Forster's novel Howards End, and asked his mom to take him to see the film. Since his outlets as a young man were books, theatre and movies, it stands to reason that Howards End and E.M. Forster play such a literally integral role in Lopez's sprawling theatrical adaptation of the novel. His mother later also bought Lopez the book. He fell in love with it, and fell in love with Forster or, more specifically, Forster's queerness.
by Joni Lorraine - Aug 23, 2022
What did our critic think of ZACH'S THE INHERITANCE PART I at ZACH Kleburg Theatre? As a young Puerto Rican growing up in Florida, playwright Matthew Lopez read in a magazine about the acclaimed Merchant Ivory film adapted from E.M. Forster's novel Howards End, and asked his mom to take him to see the film. Since his outlets as a young man were books, theatre and movies, it stands to reason that Howards End and E.M. Forster play such a literally integral role in Lopez's sprawling theatrical adaptation of the novel. His mother later also bought Lopez the book. He fell in love with it, and fell in love with Forster or, more specifically, Forster's queerness.
Cast Announced for THE INHERITANCE PART 1 at ZACH Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part 1 playing August 10 – September 4, 2022. The production will star Peter Frechette as E.M. Forster (“Morgan”).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022
ZACH Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of The Inheritance Part 1 playing August 10 – September 4, 2022. The production will star Peter Frechette as E.M. Forster (“Morgan”).
BWW Interview: Queer Activist/Playwright Michael Kearns Ever Fighting The Fight - On His Own Terms
by Gil Kaan - Apr 23, 2021
Leading up to the May 1st launch of his latest book (his seventh) Who’s Afraid of Michael Kearns?; multi-hyphenate Michael Kearns shares some behind-the-scenes of what revs up Michael Kearns. His Q&A, presented by Skylight Books, will be live Zoomed, along with a scene from BLOODBOUND performed by Maxwell Caulfield and Peter Frechette.
by Gil Kaan - Apr 23, 2021
Leading up to the May 1st launch of his latest book (his seventh) Who’s Afraid of Michael Kearns?; multi-hyphenate Michael Kearns shares some behind-the-scenes of what revs up Michael Kearns. His Q&A, presented by Skylight Books, will be live Zoomed, along with a scene from BLOODBOUND performed by Maxwell Caulfield and Peter Frechette.
BWW Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA at Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre
by Rob Levy - Sep 23, 2019
Angels In America is must-see event that is, in equal parts, a depiction, dialogue, response and conversation about the AIDS crisis. It also is underpinned by themes of race, life, death, faith and politics.
by Rob Levy - Sep 23, 2019
Angels In America is must-see event that is, in equal parts, a depiction, dialogue, response and conversation about the AIDS crisis. It also is underpinned by themes of race, life, death, faith and politics.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Frechette been in?
Peter Frechette has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Frechette been in?
Peter Frechette has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Peter Frechette been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Valhalla, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Dazzle, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Our Country's Good, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Eastern Standard, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Eastern Standard and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Eastern Standard.
What awards has Peter Frechette won?
Peter Frechette has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for Eastern Standard. He also received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance for Eastern Standard. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Eastern Standard.
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