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The Public: Socrates, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Head of Passes, As You Like It. Broadway: Side Show, The Nerd, Shimada, Hay Fever. Off-Broadway: June Moon, Lydie Breeze. Regional: Hamlet, Tartuffe, King Charles III, Baby Doll, The Nether. Film/TV: Atlantic City, Ragtime, Desperately Seeking Susan, Land of the Dead, The Hills Have Eyes, Radio Days, The Goldfinch, “Law & Order,” “CSI: NY.” www.robertjoy.info

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STAGE CREDITS

Girl from the North Country Girl from the North Country
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Dr. Walker
Socrates Socrates
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019
Meletus
Chaerephon
Crito
Girl from the North Country Girl from the North Country
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater North American Premiere, 2018
Dr. Walker
Hamlet Hamlet
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Shakespeare Theatre Company Production, 2018
Polonius
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Peter Quince
Head of Passes Head of Passes
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater New York Premiere, 2016
Dr. Anderson
Side Show Side Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2014
Sir
June Moon
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Joshua Speed
Man in His Underwear
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Larry Plays-with-Antelopes
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Othello/Prof. Claude Night/Tybalt/Juliet's Nurse
Shimada
[Broadway]
1992
Clive Beaumont
Mark Beaumont
The Taming of the Shrew
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Tranio
Hyde in Hollywood
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Julian Hyde
The Nerd
[Broadway]
1987
Rick Steadman
Hay Fever
[Broadway]
1985
Simon Bliss
Young Playwrights Festival (1985)
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Man #2 (Field Day)
Life and Limb
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Franklin Roosevelt Clagg
Found a Peanut
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Mike
Lenny and the Heartbreakers
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Lenny
What I Did Last Summer
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Ted
Lydie Breeze
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Jude Emerson
Fables For Friends
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Performer
The Diary of Anne Frank
[Off-Broadway]
1978
Peter Van Daan

Movies

Cod on a Stick
[ 1974 ] Various
Atlantic City
[ 1980 ] Dave
Threshold
[ 1981 ] David Art
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] Henry Thaw
Ticket to Heaven
[ 1981 ] Patrick
Amityville 3-D
[ 1983 ] Elliot West
Joshua Then and Now
[ 1985 ] Colin Frer
Terminal Choice
[ 1985 ] Dr. Harvey Rimmer
Desperately Seeking Susan
[ 1985 ] Jim
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
[ 1986 ] Eddie Peddle
Candy Mountain
[ 1987 ] Couple Bob Joy
Big Shots
[ 1987 ] Dickie
Radio Days
[ 1987 ] Fred
The Suicide Club
[ 1988 ] Michael Collins
She's Back
[ 1989 ] Paul
Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Ron
Millennium
[ 1989 ] Sherman
Shadows and Fog
[ 1991 ] Spiro's Assistant
The Dark Half
[ 1993 ] Fred Clawson
Death Wish: The Face of Death
[ 1994 ] FreddieFlakes
I'll Do Anything
[ 1994 ] U.S. Marshal
Pharaoh's Army
[ 1995 ] Chicago
A Modern Affair
[ 1995 ] Ernest Pohlsab
Waterworld
[ 1995 ] Ledger Guy
Harriet the Spy
[ 1996 ] Ben Welsch
Henry & Verlin
[ 1996 ] Ferris
Fallen
[ 1998 ] Charles
Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Cafe Man
Resurrection
[ 1999 ] Demus
The Divine Ryans
[ 1999 ] Donald Ryan
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Andrew
The Shipping News
[ 2001 ] EMS Officer
Joe Somebody
[ 2001 ] Pat Chilcutt
Sweet November
[ 2001 ] Raeford Dunne
Between Strangers
[ 2002 ] Ralph
The Lazarus Child
[ 2004 ] Senator Willis
Land of the Dead
[ 2005 ] Charlie
Pretty Persuasion
[ 2005 ] Larry Horowitz
Whole New Thing
[ 2005 ] Rog
The Hills Have Eyes
[ 2006 ] Lizard
It's a Boy Girl Thing
[ 2006 ] Ted Bedworth
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
[ 2007 ] Col. Stevens
Superhero Movie
[ 2008 ] Dr. Hawking
Down to the Dirt
[ 2008 ] Robert Kavanagh
Crown and Anchor
[ 2018 ] Doug
The Goldfinch
[ 2019 ] Welty
Don't Look Up
[ 2021 ] Congressman Tenant
Girl from the North Country
[ 2024 ] Dr. Walker

TV Shows

Boston Legal
A.D.A. Nicholas Preston, A.D.A. William Preston
CSI: NY
Sid Hammerback
Law & Order
Louis Dutton, Leo Barnett
Republic of Doyle
Alex Kavanagh, Al Kavanaugh
The Equalizer
Jacob Stock
From
Henry
Only the Night Knows
Son of a Critch
[ 2024-2025 ] Poppy Bell
Son of a Critch
[ 2022-2025 ] Poppy Bell
The Institute
[ 2025-2025 ] Dr. Daniel Hendricks

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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Following its debut on PBS's Great Performances in May, the official proshot of Broadway's Girl From the North Country will be making its way to physical media in the UK.
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge of bringing Bob Dylan's songs into 1930s Minnesota. Watch the video!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event Photo
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

On April 7, 2025, stars of the stage and screen gathered to honor the life of the late James Earl Jones at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos here!
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
Video: Watch Max's JULIA Season Two Trailer With David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth & M Photo
Video: Watch Max's JULIA Season Two Trailer With David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth & More
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2023

In season two, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything. Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy. Watch the video now!
Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's Annual Gala Benefit Concert Honoring Sheryl Photo
Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's Annual Gala Benefit Concert Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

A starry line-up of talent was hand to celebrate Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555. Check out the photos here!
Amas Musical Theatre Will Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph At 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert Photo
Amas Musical Theatre Will Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph At 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre  has announced a starry line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555.
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on Photo
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

Mare Winningham and Jeannette Bayardelle sat down with Sherri Shepherd on the Wendy Show to discuss starring in Girl From the North Country on Broadway. During the interview, the stars reacted to their Tony nominations, revealing how they found out, and detailed their meeting with Bob Dylan, whose music is used in the show.
Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Stops by Broadway's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTR Photo
Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Stops by Broadway's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Girl From The North Country on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre this evening. Prior to the show, she visited with the cast and came onstage to give brief remarks about Broadway’s resilience and the comeback of New York City.  
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Announces Live Capture Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Announces Live Capture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

The Tony Nominated Broadway musical Girl From The North Country announced that the production was professionally captured prior to its re-opening on April 29th for future use.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends Broadway Run Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

Last night, Girl From The North Country hosted a special performance and gala to celebrate their third time opening on Broadway, as well as their seven Tony Award nominations, including “Best New Musical.” 
Photos: Colton Ryan, Bernadette Peters & More Arrive at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY R Photo
Photos: Colton Ryan, Bernadette Peters & More Arrive at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Re-Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - May 13, 2022

Girl From the North Country, which temporarily closed on January 23 with the promise of returning this spring, returned for a limited engagement, April 29-June 19 at the Belasco Theatre.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Re-Opening Night Gala Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Re-Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - May 13, 2022

Girl From the North Country, which temporarily closed on January 23 with the promise of returning this spring, returned for a limited engagement, April 29-June 19 at the Belasco Theatre.
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway Photo
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Chronicles Their Journey on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022

Girl From The North Country, nominated yesterday for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, just released a new video that chronicles their journey on Broadway.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Embark on North American Tour in 2023 Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Embark on North American Tour in 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

Today, it was announced that the North American Tour of the acclaimed Girl From The North Country, nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will have its technical rehearsals and tour premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic Orpheum Theatre in the Fall of 2023. 
HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series JULIA For A Second Season Photo
HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series JULIA For A Second Season
by Michael Major - May 4, 2022

The season one cast included Sarah Lancashire as Julia, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz and Fiona Glascott. Guest stars included Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light, Robert Joy, Erin Neufer, Jefferson Mays, James Cromwell and Adriane Lenox.
Photos: Inside POTUS' Opening Night Starry Blue Carpet Arrivals Photo
Photos: Inside POTUS' Opening Night Starry Blue Carpet Arrivals
by Bruce Glikas - May 2, 2022

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially celebrated its opening gala at the Shubert Theatre and BWW was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the blue carpet arrivals!
Photos: Inside the NYTW 2022 Gala Honoring James C. Nicola Photo
Photos: Inside the NYTW 2022 Gala Honoring James C. Nicola
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2022

Just last night, New York Theatre Workshop celebrated its NYTW 2022 Gala, honoring Artistic Director James C. Nicola, who will depart NYTW after 34 years on June 30, 2022. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Joy been in?

Robert Joy has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Joy been in?

Robert Joy has not appeared in the West End.

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