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STAGE CREDITS

Relativity Relativity
[Regional (US)]
TheaterWorks Production, 2016
Einstein
The Producers
[West End]
London Production, 2004
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sly Fox Sly Fox
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Foxwell J. Sly
The Judge
Foxwell J. Sly
The Judge
Death and the Maiden
[Broadway]
1992
Gerardo Escobar
Total Abandon
[Broadway]
1983
Lenny Keller
But, Seriously...
[Broadway]
1969
Performer

Movies

The Young Runaways
[ 1968 ] Terry
Hello Down There
[ 1969 ] Harold Webster
Dillinger
[ 1973 ] Baby Face Nelson
American Graffiti
[ 1973 ] Curt
The Second Coming of Suzanne
[ 1974 ] Clavius
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
[ 1974 ] Duddy
Inserts
[ 1975 ] Boy Wonder
Jaws
[ 1975 ] Hooper
The Goodbye Girl
[ 1977 ] Elliot Garfield
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
[ 1977 ] Roy Neary
The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Moses Wine
The Competition
[ 1980 ] Paul Dietrich
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
[ 1981 ] Ken Harrison
The Buddy System
[ 1984 ] Joe
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
[ 1986 ] Dave Whiteman
Stand by Me
[ 1986 ] The Writer
Nuts
[ 1987 ] Aaron Levinsky
Tin Men
[ 1987 ] BB
Stakeout
[ 1987 ] Chris Lecce
Moon Over Parador
[ 1988 ] Jack Noah
Let It Ride
[ 1989 ] Jay Trotter
Always
[ 1989 ] Pete Sandich
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] Doctor Frankenthal
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
[ 1990 ] The Player
What About Bob?
[ 1991 ] Dr. Leo Marvin
Once Around
[ 1991 ] Sam Sharpe
Another Stakeout
[ 1993 ] Chris Lecce
Lost in Yonkers
[ 1993 ] Louie
Silent Fall
[ 1994 ] Dr. Jake Rainer
Mr. Holland's Opus
[ 1995 ] Glenn Holland
The Last Word
[ 1995 ] Larry
The American President
[ 1995 ] Senator Rumson
James and the Giant Peach
[ 1996 ] Centipede
Night Falls on Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Sam Vigoda
Mad Dog Time
[ 1996 ] Vic
Krippendorf's Tribe
[ 1998 ] Krippendorf
The Crew
[ 2000 ] Bobby Bartellemeo, Narrator
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
[ 2001 ] Antonio Bolivar
Who Is Cletis Tout?
[ 2001 ] Micah Tobi
Silver City
[ 2004 ] Chuck Raven
Poseidon
[ 2006 ] Richard Nelson
W.
[ 2008 ] Dick Cheney
My Life in Ruins
[ 2009 ] Irv
Leaves of Grass
[ 2009 ] Pug Rothbaum
The Lightkeepers
[ 2009 ] Seth Atkins, Bcom
RED
[ 2010 ] Alexander Dunning
Piranha 3D
[ 2010 ] Matt Boyd
Very Good Girls
[ 2013 ] Danny
Cas & Dylan
[ 2013 ] Dr. C Pepper
Paranoia
[ 2013 ] Frank Csidy
Zipper
[ 2015 ] George Hiller
Asher
[ 2018 ] Avi
Book Club
[ 2018 ] George
Bayou Caviar
[ 2018 ] Yuri
Astronaut
[ 2019 ] Angus Stewart
The Last Laugh
[ 2019 ] Buddy Green
Daughter of the Wolf
[ 2019 ] Father
Polar
[ 2019 ] Porter
Crime Story
[ 2021 ] Ben
Every Last One of Them
[ 2021 ] Murphy
Murder at Yellowstone City
[ 2022 ] Edgar Blake
Save Christmas
[ 2022 ] Santa
Waltzing with Brando
[ 2024 ] Seymour Kraft
Into the Deep
[ 2025 ] Seamus
Into the Deep
[ 2025 ] Seamus
Killing Winston Jones
[ 2025 ] Winston Jones

TV Shows

Family Guy
Richard Dreyfuss, Narrator
Mod Squad
Caleb Dunne, Curtis Bell
The Education of Max Bickford
Max Bickford

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Theatre West will present its One-Day Play Festival on December 2, 2025, featuring short works created entirely within a 24-hour period by company writers, directors, and actors.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Now Streaming on BroadwayHD Photo
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Now Streaming on BroadwayHD
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

For fans of Jaws (or of movies in general), The Shark Is Broken is a worthwhile endeavor, offering a unique opportunity for viewers to get a backstage look at the making of one of the most beloved films of all time.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes To New Hampshire Theatre Project Photo
THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes To New Hampshire Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

New Hampshire Theatre Project will open its 2025-2026 Season with a razor-sharp comedy-drama about the making of the classic film Jaws:  The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon.
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu will perform five concerts during the 2025–26 season, beginning with their season-opening performance in November.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Comes to Duluth Playhouse This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Duluth Playhouse Underground will present The Shark is Broken, the hit comedy about the making of Jaws, October 16–November 2, 2025, in The Lab. Directed by Justin Peck.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN and BAT OUT OF HELL to Premiere on BroadwayHD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

BroadwayHD will present two brand new exclusive world streaming premieres: The Shark is Broken, and Bat Out of Hell. Learn more and see how to watch!
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From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
World Premiere Comedy POINTY SCISSORS Comes to Theatre West Photo
World Premiere Comedy POINTY SCISSORS Comes to Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Pointy Scissors will have its World Premiere, Written and directed by Clara Rodriguez and produced for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence Series by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes.
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WestFest to Open in September At Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

WestFest 2025 will present four full weekends of shows, a different presentation each week, to entice the loyal audiences who have returned for WestFest every year. Learn more and see how to attend!
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25-26 Season at Maryland Ensemble Theatre Begins with THE SHARK IS BROKEN
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will kick off its 2025–2026 mainstage season with The Shark is Broken, an award-winning comedy inspired by the behind-the-scenes drama of the blockbuster film “Jaws.”
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Makes Utah Premiere at Wasatch Theatre Company in August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Wasatch Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of The Shark Is Broken, the critically acclaimed behind-the-scenes comedy about the famously turbulent production of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present the Los Angeles premiere of Just Another Day, a joyous and moving love story about the complex nature of aging. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

The 29th LA Shorts International Film Festival's 2025 offerings, include 470 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS & BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts Fest takes place at Regal Cinema LA LIVE on July 16-28.
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by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

In a moving display of community, compassion, and the power of the arts, actress and producer Sardia Robinson joined forces with Theatre West and myKEEtv to raise funds for Carline and Stephan McGrue-a mother and son who tragically lost their home in the recent Altadena fire.
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JAWS Returning to Theaters This Summer for 50th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, the blockbuster film is returning to theaters nationwide in 4K this summer, with select screenings in IMAX®, RealD 3D, 4DX and D-BOX.
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Opens In Martha's Vineyard In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is bringing their recent NSMT production of the West End and Broadway smash hit play, THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Martha's Vineyard for a summer run.
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JAWS Soundtrack Receives Exclusive Vinyl Release for 50th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

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MY UTERUS: A WOMB WITH A VIEW Returns to Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

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The Academy Museum Reveals Details of JAWS: THE EXHIBITION
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

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Cast And Creative Team Set for THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Weathervane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Weathervane Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of The Shark is Broken. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Dreyfuss been in?

Richard Dreyfuss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Dreyfuss been in?

Richard Dreyfuss has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Richard Dreyfuss's first West End show?

Richard Dreyfuss's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2004

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