Robert Whitehead
Birth Place: Montreal, QC, CANADA
Latest News on Robert Whitehead:
United Neighborhood Houses Breaks Fundraising Record with Honoree Kevin McCollum (Oct 2, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 (Jan 27, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555 (Jan 24, 2025)
United Neighborhood Houses Breaks Fundraising Record with Honoree Kevin McCollum (Oct 2, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 (Jan 27, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555 (Jan 24, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Morenga
[ 1985 ] Haring
[ 1985 ] Haring
Hostage
[ 1986 ] Harry Stone
[ 1986 ] Harry Stone
Shot Down
[ 1987 ] Caesar
[ 1987 ] Caesar
Mercenary Fighters
[ 1988 ] Pardoux
[ 1988 ] Pardoux
American Eagle
[ 1989 ] Detective Lambert
[ 1989 ] Detective Lambert
The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
[ 1989 ] Mervyn Sifren
[ 1989 ] Mervyn Sifren
Dirty Games
[ 1989 ] S.D.E.C.E. Agent
[ 1989 ] S.D.E.C.E. Agent
To the Death
[ 1992 ] Dominique Le Braque
[ 1992 ] Dominique Le Braque
Sarafina!
[ 1992 ] Interrogator
[ 1992 ] Interrogator
Cyborg Cop
[ 1993 ] Dr. Stechman
[ 1993 ] Dr. Stechman
Cry, the Beloved Country
[ 1995 ] Carmichael
[ 1995 ] Carmichael
Dangerous Ground
[ 1997 ] Sandton Hotel Receptionist
[ 1997 ] Sandton Hotel Receptionist
Heel Against the Head
[ 1999 ] Frenchman
[ 1999 ] Frenchman
Hijack Stories
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
High Explosive
[ 2001 ] Kurtz
[ 2001 ] Kurtz
Witness to a Kill
[ 2001 ] Minister Roddy Faircliffe
[ 2001 ] Minister Roddy Faircliffe
Mr. Bones
[ 2001 ] Zach Devlin
[ 2001 ] Zach Devlin
Footskating 101 - The Movie
[ 2007 ] Bobby Skateboard
[ 2007 ] Bobby Skateboard
Jozi
[ 2010 ] Jamesfather
[ 2010 ] Jamesfather
Night Drive
[ 2010 ] Johan
[ 2010 ] Johan
Mrs Right Guy
[ 2016 ] David
[ 2016 ] David
The Dark Tower
[ 2017 ] Cantab
[ 2017 ] Cantab
Sew the Winter to My Skin
[ 2018 ] Man of Influence
[ 2018 ] Man of Influence
Jewel
[ 2022 ] Sean
[ 2022 ] Sean
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Robert Whitehead
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Master Class
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Broken Glass
winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Revival
Robert Whitehead, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Bedroom Farce
Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Dramatic)
Robert Whitehead, Tartuffe
winner
Tony Awards - 1962 - Producer (Dramatic)
Robert Whitehead, A Man for All Seasons
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Bus Stop
Videos
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
TV: Sneak Peek at CAROL CHANNING: LARGER THAN LIFE Documentary!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-12-22 16:50:34
News
United Neighborhood Houses Breaks Fundraising Record with Honoree Kevin McCollum
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum [RENT, Avenue Q, In The Heights] upcoming Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)], who was honored at their annual gala, generated more revenue for the progressive advocacy organization.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum [RENT, Avenue Q, In The Heights] upcoming Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)], who was honored at their annual gala, generated more revenue for the progressive advocacy organization.
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.
Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024
Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024
Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Brief Cameo Productions to Present Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Brief Cameo Productions presents a staged reading of Terrence McNally's 'Master Class' featuring Angela Iannone as Maria Callas. Get your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Brief Cameo Productions presents a staged reading of Terrence McNally's 'Master Class' featuring Angela Iannone as Maria Callas. Get your tickets now!
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Rattlestick Theater Announces The Inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Fellows
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023
Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.
Metcalf, Maslany & Sparks Led GREY HOUSE Sets Complete Cast & Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2023
The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2023
The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!
Review: HANSARD is Beautifully Crafted Theatre That is a Pleasure to Watch
by Faeron Wheeler - Jan 31, 2023
The text is superb, the actors accomplished professionals at the top of their game, the direction tight and the package a reminder to us to live without regrets, to keep our loved ones close and that 'I'm sorry' should never be left unsaid.
by Faeron Wheeler - Jan 31, 2023
The text is superb, the actors accomplished professionals at the top of their game, the direction tight and the package a reminder to us to live without regrets, to keep our loved ones close and that 'I'm sorry' should never be left unsaid.
World Premiere of NOT ABOUT ME Begins Performances Tomorrow at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
World Premiere of Eduardo Machado's NOT ABOUT ME to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday, January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday, January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Open On Broadway This Spring
by Team BWW - Oct 26, 2022
Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
by Team BWW - Oct 26, 2022
Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
Hermitage Announces February Event With Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings the next installment of its “Artists & Thinkers” series to Longboat Key with “Theater Today: Process & Production,” a conversation with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy (Hadestown; The Inheritance; Little Shop of Horrors). This event will be held outdoors on Friday, February 25th at 5:30pm, at the Town Center of Longboat Key, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings the next installment of its “Artists & Thinkers” series to Longboat Key with “Theater Today: Process & Production,” a conversation with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy (Hadestown; The Inheritance; Little Shop of Horrors). This event will be held outdoors on Friday, February 25th at 5:30pm, at the Town Center of Longboat Key, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228.
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Dori Berinstein
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Nov 8, 2021
Today's episode features Dori Berinstein- a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Emmy-award-winning director, producer and writer of film and television, a Golden Globe Nominee and the founder and CEO of The Broadway Podcast Network.
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Nov 8, 2021
Today's episode features Dori Berinstein- a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Emmy-award-winning director, producer and writer of film and television, a Golden Globe Nominee and the founder and CEO of The Broadway Podcast Network.
Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy to Take Part in 'From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins,” a talk with Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy, Friday, April 23, 6 p.m., on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins,” a talk with Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy, Friday, April 23, 6 p.m., on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.
Broadway Books: 10 Books on Stage Management to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2020
These books, many of which were written by stage managers either present or former, will teach people looking to break into stage management all about the basics. Some are aimed at students, or those just beginning their careers. With tips and tricks, inside information, and much more, there's something for every aspiring stage manager here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2020
These books, many of which were written by stage managers either present or former, will teach people looking to break into stage management all about the basics. Some are aimed at students, or those just beginning their careers. With tips and tricks, inside information, and much more, there's something for every aspiring stage manager here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Robert Whitehead been in?
Robert Whitehead has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Robert Whitehead been in?
Robert Whitehead has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Robert Whitehead been nominated for?
Robert Whitehead has been nominated for several awards throughout his career in the theatre industry. These include the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Best Play for "Master Class" and "Broken Glass," Best Revival for "Death of a Salesman," Best Play for "Bedroom Farce," Producer (Dramatic) for "Tartuffe" and "A Man for All Seasons," and Best Play for "Bus Stop."
What awards has Robert Whitehead won?
Robert Whitehead has won several awards throughout his career in the theatre industry. He was honored with the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. He also received the Best Play award for "Master Class" and the Best Revival award for "Death of a Salesman" at the Tony Awards. Additionally, he was recognized as the Producer (Dramatic) for "A Man for All Seasons" at the Tony Awards.
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