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Richard Easton

Birth Place: Montreal, QC, CANADA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2013
Duncan


[Off-Broadway]
Epic Theatre Ensemble Production, 2012
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Alfons Jorgensen


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Count Stanislaw Worcell


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Leonty Ibayev


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Alexander Bakunin


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2004
Sir Anthony Absolute


[US Tour]
World Premiere, 2004
Sound Engineer


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
King Henry IV


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Selsdon Mowbray


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
A.E. Houseman, aged 77


[Broadway]
1971
James Bonham


[Broadway]
1969
Claudius


[Broadway]
1969
Messenger


[Broadway]
1968
Alceste


[Broadway]
1968
Policeman


[Broadway]
1968
Trofimov, Petr Sergeyevich


[Broadway]
1968
King Berenger


[Broadway]
1967
Policeman


[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Child


[Broadway]
1963
Charles Surface


[Broadway]
1958
Cain

Strephon


Cain

[Broadway]
1957
Mr. Harcourt


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Easton, Entertaining Mr. Sloane


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Richard Easton, The Invention of Love


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Richard Easton, The Invention of Love


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Richard Easton, The Invention of Love


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1958 - Performance

Richard Easton, The Country Wife

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News


John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).
Photos: See Mary Testa, Robert Cuccioli & More at Red Bull Theater Gala Honoring André De Shield
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022

Red Bull Theater honored the illustrious ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event held on Monday June 13th. Check out photos!
Red Bull Theater REVELRY Benefit Gala Honoring André De Shields to Take Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, Red Bull Theater's benefit event tonight, Monday June 13th, at 6pm.
AMT to Present KING LEAR Staged Reading Directed by Austin Pendleton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021

One of the first shows being presented at AMT's new Off Broadway house on 354 West 45th Street will be a staged reading of Shakespeare's 'KING LEAR', starring Charles E. Gerber and directed by Austin Pendleton.
Mirirai Sithole Awarded Classic Stage Company's Rosemarie Tichler Fund Grant
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 28, 2016

Classic Stage Company has announced that Mirirai Sithole is this year's recipient of the Rosemarie Tichler Fund grant. The Fund was established in 2010 with the mission to assist young actors who have appeared at CSC and who have recently made the transition from their training into the profession. The $3,000 grant can be used by the young artist to continue training or to offset loans they may have incurred while studying their craft. With the grant, CSC hopes to make a difference in the lives of young actors at the start of their careers as well as to heighten awareness in the community to the specific needs of actors. 
A CLASS ACT to Open at New World Stages in July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2016

After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A Class Act, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages  - Stage 5(340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run.  Produced by Eric Krebs, performances will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm and continue through Sunday, September 4.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Easton been in?

Richard Easton has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Easton been in?

Richard Easton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Richard Easton been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Entertaining Mr. Sloane , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Invention of Love and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Country Wife.

What awards has Richard Easton won?

Richard Easton won the Outstanding Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Invention of Love. He also received the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, he earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for The Invention of Love. Easton was honored with a Theatre World Award for his performance in The Country Wife.

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