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Robert Creighton

Birth Place: Walkerton, Ontario, Canada

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BIO

Co-author and star of Cagney (Fred Astaire Award, Drama Desk & Outer Critics noms for Lead Actor in a Musical.) Broadway: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Durdles), Anything Goes (Purser/Moonface), Chicago (Amos), The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), The Lion King (Timon), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Laughing Room Only. Shakespeare in the Park's Comedy of Errors (Angelo). TV: "The Good Fight" (CBS), "The Family" (ABC), "Elementary" (CBS), "Law & Order" (NBC), "Life on Mars" (ABC). Album: Ain't We Got Fun!

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STAGE CREDITS

Frozen Frozen
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2019
Weselton [Replacement]
Frozen Frozen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Weselton [Replacement]
Duke of Weselton
Man of La Mancha Man of La Mancha
[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer
Frozen Frozen
[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Duke of Weselton
Cagney Cagney
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway transfer production, 2016
James Cagney
Paint Your Wagon Paint Your Wagon
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2015
Performer
Little Me Little Me
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Durdles
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Purser
Moonface Martin (Understudy)
Damn Yankees Damn Yankees
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Smokey
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble
Gull
Scuttle (Understudy)
A Wonderful Life
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Ernie Bishop
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Inventor
Goran (Understudy)
Guys and Dolls
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Nicely-Nicely Johnson
Wallenberg
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Vilmos Langselder
Jackie Mason's Laughing Room Only Jackie Mason's Laughing Room Only
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Performer
Funny Girl
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2001
Other Roles
Fame
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Goodman King
The Lion King The Lion King
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Timon [Replacement]
Finian's Rainbow
[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1997
Og (A Leprechaun)
Oliver!
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer
Peter Pan
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1994
Performer
Big White Fog
[Broadway]
1940
Brother Harper

Writing

Cagney
Music and Lyrics

Movies

The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
[ 2010 ] Screech, Bobby Creighton

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Robert Creighton, Cagney

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Robert Creighton, Cagney

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Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 10 at SONY Hall in New York City broke fundraising records, surpassing $559,000 – and donations continue to climb. Learn more!
Lesli Margherita, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Photo
Lesli Margherita, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has added talent who will perform in the star-studded lineup for the 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, on Monday, March 10, at SONY Hall in New York City. Learn how to attend.
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Broadway Stars Shine Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis in Star-Studded Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The stars of Broadway will perform show tunes in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! in March at SONY Hall. Learn more here!
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Photo
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here!
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Comp Photo
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott
Broadway Artists Return To Whitefish Performing Arts Center For August Concert Series Photo
Broadway Artists Return To Whitefish Performing Arts Center For August Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach.
Joel Grey, Lesli Margherita, And More Join A George M. Cohan Celebration at La Mirada Photo
Joel Grey, Lesli Margherita, And More Join A George M. Cohan Celebration at La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2024

Join JOEL GREY, DAVIS GAINES, LESLI MARGHERITA, and JOHN RUBINSTEIN for a GEORGE M. COHAN WEEKEND CELEBRATION at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS on June 29 and 30.
Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below Photo
Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - May 5, 2024

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 17, 2024

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
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Wayne Brady, Chris Mann & More To Perform At The 2023 FNAM Benefit Photo
Wayne Brady, Chris Mann & More To Perform At The 2023 FNAM Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals has revealed that Wayne Brady, Anastasia Barzee, Therese Curatolo, Chris Mann and Cheeyang Ng as Guest Artists for its 2023 FNAM Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present the 2023 FNAM Benefit honoring Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company & Williamstown Theatre Festi Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Barrington Stage Company & Williamstown Theatre Festival's NEW BRAIN
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 21, 2023

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) presented William Finn’s 1998 musical A NEW BRAIN on Barrington’s Boyd-Quinson mainstage. Check out the opening night photos and after party below.
Alpine Theatre Project's BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES to Host Robert Creighton, Virginia W Photo
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by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Rent,” “Anything Goes,” “The Lion King,” “Color Purple,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest showstopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 30 - August 2 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Photos: Mike Myers, Anthony Rapp & More Take Part in Broadway Bets Photo
Photos: Mike Myers, Anthony Rapp & More Take Part in Broadway Bets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

Check out photos from Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament!
Ramin Karimloo, Anthony Rapp, Aaron Tveit & More to Join BROADWAY BETS Photo
Ramin Karimloo, Anthony Rapp, Aaron Tveit & More to Join BROADWAY BETS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

A royal flush of Broadway favorites will raise the stakes when Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, returns this Monday, May 22, 2023.
Video: Go Inside The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala; $1.2 Million Raised Photo
Video: Go Inside The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala; $1.2 Million Raised
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

See footage from The Entertainment Community Fund's annual gala, which raised $1.2 million!
Photos: Inside the Entertainment Fund Gala, Honoring Tyler Perry, Alana Mayo, and Mor Photo
Photos: Inside the Entertainment Fund Gala, Honoring Tyler Perry, Alana Mayo, and More
by Jennifer Broski - May 2, 2023

Last night, May 1, The Entertainment Community Fund celebrated distinguished philanthropist Glorya Kaufman; Head of Orion Pictures, film executive and producer Alana Mayo; Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer, activist and President of Tom Kirdahy Productions Tom Kirdahy; and actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author, philanthropist and Founder of Tyler Perry Studios Tyler Perry.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Creighton been in?

Robert Creighton has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Creighton been in?

Robert Creighton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert Creighton been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cagney and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cagney.

How many shows has Robert Creighton written?

Robert Creighton has written 1 shows including Cagney (Music and Lyrics).

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