Roger Rees

Date of Death: July 10, 2015 (71)

Birth Place: WALES

Latest News on Roger Rees:
Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2025 Roger Rees Awards (Jun 10, 2025)

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BIO

Roger Rees (5 May 1944 – 10 July 2015) was a Welsh actor and director, widely known for his stage work. He won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. He also received Obie Awards for his role in The End of the Day and as co-director of Peter and the Starcatcher. Rees was posthumously inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in November 2015.

He was widely known to American television audiences for playing the characters Robin Colcord in Cheers and Lord John Marbury in The West Wing. Americans also know him as the Sheriff of Rottingham in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

Photos

2025 Roger Rees Awards nominees

Date:

05/21/2025

From: Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony

2025 Roger Rees Awards nominees

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05/21/2025

From: Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony

2025 Roger Rees Awards nominees

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05/21/2025

From: Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony

2025 Roger Rees Awards nominees

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05/21/2025

From: Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony

Roger Rees & Rick Elice attending the Opening Night Party for THE FARNSWORTH INVENTIO Photo

Roger Rees & Rick Elice attending the Opening Night Party for THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION at the Mariott Marquis Hotel in New York City.December 3, 2007

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Alessandro Nivola, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Directpor Lindsay Posner, Charlotte P Photo

Alessandro Nivola, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Directpor Lindsay Posner, Charlotte Parry, Roger Rees and Chandler Williams

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07/13/2015

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Arnie Burton, John Sanders, Rick Holmes, Adam Chandler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ro Photo

Arnie Burton, John Sanders, Rick Holmes, Adam Chandler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Roger Rees, Christian Borle, Alex Timbers, Rick Elice, Kevin Del Aguila & Carson Elrod with Ebsemble.during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''Peter

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07/13/2015

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Brooke Shields & Roger Rees

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07/13/2015

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Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees with Ensemble.at the Curtain Call for Photo

Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees with Ensemble.at the Curtain Call for her debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees with Ensemble.at the Curtain Call for her debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees with Ensemble.at the Curtain Call for her debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees with Ensemble.at the Curtain Call for her debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

David Garrison, John Kander, Chita Rivera, Mary Beth Peil, Roger Rees, George Abud, J Photo

David Garrison, John Kander, Chita Rivera, Mary Beth Peil, Roger Rees, George Abud, Jason Danieley and the ensemble cast during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

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Roger Rees & Brooke Shields attending the After Performance Reception for Brooke Shie Photo

Roger Rees & Brooke Shields attending the After Performance Reception for Brooke Shields debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Empire Hotel Roof in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees & Brooke Shields attending the After Performance Reception for Brooke Shields debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Empire Hotel Roof in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees & Rick Elice attending the opening Night After Party for ''Peter and the S Photo

Roger Rees & Rick Elice attending the opening Night After Party for ''Peter and the Starcatcher'' at Phebe''s in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees and Chita Rivera attends the Broadway Opening Night Cast Photo Call for ' Photo

Roger Rees and Chita Rivera attends the Broadway Opening Night Cast Photo Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees and Chita Rivera attends the Broadway Opening Night Cast Photo Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees and Chita Rivera during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Cal Photo

Roger Rees and Chita Rivera during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees, David Garrison and Chita Rivera during the Broadway Opening Night Perform Photo

Roger Rees, David Garrison and Chita Rivera during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Spencer Davis Milford, Roger Rees and Ryan Quigley attend the Opening Night After Par Photo

Spencer Davis Milford, Roger Rees and Ryan Quigley attend the Opening Night After Party for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the American Airlines Theatre on October 17, 2013 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Spencer Davis Milford, Roger Rees, Alessandro Nivola and Charlotte Parry during the O Photo

Spencer Davis Milford, Roger Rees, Alessandro Nivola and Charlotte Parry during the Opening Night Curtain Call for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the American Airlines Theatre on October 17, 2013 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees attends the Opening Night After Party for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the Amer Photo

Roger Rees attends the Opening Night After Party for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the American Airlines Theatre on October 17, 2013 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Alex Timbers & Roger Rees

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07/13/2015

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Alex Timbers, Rick Elice & Roger Rees

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07/13/2015

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Alex Timbers, Rick Elice & Roger Rees

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07/13/2015

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Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Pe Photo

Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Peter And The Starcatcher'' at Ballet Hispanico in New York City on 3/9/2012.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Peter And The Starcatcher'' at Ballet Hispanico in New York City on 3/9/2012.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Peter And The Starcatcher'' at Ballet Hispanico in New York City on 3/9/2012.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Peter And The Starcatcher'' at Ballet Hispanico in New York City on 3/9/2012.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees (Director).attending the Meet & Greet for the Cast & Creative Team of ''Peter And The Starcatcher'' at Ballet Hispanico in New York City on 3/9/2012.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Reese

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees attends the Opening Night After Party for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the American Airlines Theatre on October 17, 2013 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees during the Opening Night Curtain Call for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the Amer Photo

Roger Rees during the Opening Night Curtain Call for ''The Winslow Boy'' at the American Airlines Theatre on October 17, 2013 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees from ''The Visit'' attends a photo call at The Lyceum Theater on March 24, Photo

Roger Rees from ''The Visit'' attends a photo call at The Lyceum Theater on March 24, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees from ''The Visit'' attends a photo call at The Lyceum Theater on March 24, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

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Roger Rees attends the Broadway Opening Night Cast Photo Call for ''The Visit'' at t Photo

Roger Rees attends the Broadway Opening Night Cast Photo Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Visit Photo

Roger Rees during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Visit'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 23, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

John Kander, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording Photo

John Kander, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

John Kander, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

John Kander, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

David Garrison, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recordi Photo

David Garrison, Chita Rivera and Roger Rees during the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ''The Visit'' at Avatar Recording Studio on April 27, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Reese

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07/13/2015

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Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees .at the Curtain Call for her debut in Photo

Brooke Shields as Morticia Addams & Roger Rees .at the Curtain Call for her debut in ''The Addams Family'' at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City.

Date:

07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees attending the Opening Night Broadway Performance of Patrick Stewart in MAC Photo

Roger Rees attending the Opening Night Broadway Performance of Patrick Stewart in MACBETH at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City.April 8, 2008

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees performing in ''Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally'' - A Photo

Roger Rees performing in ''Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally'' - A Benefit for the Acting Company in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees performing in ''Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally'' - A Benefit for the Acting Company in New York City.

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

Roger Rees attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for MACBETH at Sardi''s R Photo

Roger Rees attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for MACBETH at Sardi''s Restaurant in New York City.April 8, 2008

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07/13/2015

From: Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two

STAGE CREDITS

The Visit

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2015

Anton Schell

The Visit

[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]

Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2014

The Winslow Boy

[Broadway]

Roundabout Revival, 2013

Arthur Winslow

What You Will

[West End]

2012

Performer

The Addams Family

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2010

Gomez Addams [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted

[Off-Broadway]

2003

Dalton Trumbo [Replacement]

[Replacement]

A Man of No Importance

[Off-Broadway]

Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002

Alfie Byrne

Uncle Vanya

[Broadway]

Roundabout Revival, 2000

Mikhail lvovich Astrov

The Uneasy Chair

[Off-Broadway]

1998

Capt. Josiah Wickett

The Rehearsal

[Broadway]

1996

Hero

Indiscretions

[Broadway]

1995

George

The Red Shoes

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 1993

Boris Lermontov [Replacement]

[Replacement]

The End of the Day

[Off-Broadway]

1992

Graydon Massey

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

[Broadway]

1981

Nicholas Nickleby

London Assurance

[Broadway]

1974

Charles Courtly

Productions

Peter and the Starcatcher

[US Tour, 2013]

Director

Peter and the Starcatcher

[Off-Broadway, 2013]

Director

Peter and the Starcatcher

[Broadway, 2012]

Director

Peter and the Starcatcher

[Off-Broadway, 2011]

Director

Anything Goes

[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2006]

Director

Treemonisha

[Off-Broadway, 2006]

Director

Here Lies Jenny

[Off-Broadway, 2004]

Director

Arms and the Man

[Off-Broadway, 2000]

Director

Mud, River, Stone

[Off-Broadway, 1997]

Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Conceiver

What You Will

Creator

Here Lies Jenny

Conceiver

Movies

Star 80
[ 1983 ] Aram Nichol

God's Outlaw
[ 1986 ] William Tyndale

Mountains of the Moon
[ 1990 ] Papworth

If Looks Could Kill
[ 1991 ] Augustus Steranko

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
[ 1992 ] Parnell

Robin Hood: Men in Tights
[ 1993 ] Sheriff of Rottingham

The Substance of Fire
[ 1996 ] Max

Sudden Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Murphy

Trouble on the Corner
[ 1997 ] Mr. McMurtry

Next Stop Wonderland
[ 1998 ] Ray Thornback

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
[ 1999 ] Dr. Croft

A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 1999 ] Peter Quince

BlackMale
[ 2000 ] Bill Fontaine

3 A.M.
[ 2001 ] Priest

Peter Pan 2: Return to Never Land
[ 2002 ] Edward

Frida
[ 2002 ] Guillermo Kahlo

The Scorpion King
[ 2002 ] King Pheron

The Emperor's Club
[ 2002 ] Mr. Ctle

Crazy Like a Fox
[ 2004 ] Nat Banks

Going Under
[ 2004 ] Peter

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper

The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea
[ 2004 ] Tulse Luper

Game 6
[ 2005 ] Jack Hkins

A Life in Suitcases
[ 2005 ] Tulse Luper

Falling for Grace
[ 2006 ] Andrew Barrington Sr.

The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Leighton Proctor

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
[ 2006 ] Mr. Hobbs

The Prestige
[ 2006 ] Owens

The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Raymond Larocque

The Invasion
[ 2007 ] Yorish

The Narrows
[ 2008 ] Professor Reyerson

Happy Tears
[ 2009 ] Antiques Dealer

Almost Perfect
[ 2011 ] Kai Lee

Affluenza
[ 2014 ] Mr. Carson

Survivor
[ 2015 ] Emil Balan

TV Shows

Cheers
Robin Colcord

Elementary
Alistair Moore

It Could Be Worse
Roger Goldstein

M.A.N.T.I.S.
John Stonebrake

Related
Bob's Dad

Singles
Malcolm

The Legend of Prince Valiant
Rathburn, Lord Theodine

The West Wing
Lord John Marbury

Warehouse 13
James MacPherson

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Roger Rees, The Visit

winner

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Roger Rees, Peter and the Starcatcher

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Roger Rees, Peter and the Starcatcher

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Roger Rees, A Man of No Importance

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Roger Rees, Indiscretions

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Roger Rees , Indiscretions

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Roger ReesLove's Labours Lost

winner

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Roger Rees, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

winner

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actor of the Year in a New Play

Roger ReesNicholas Nickleby

Videos

Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2025 Roger Rees Awards

by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-10 16:35:18

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from the 2025 Roger Rees Awards

by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-05 15:05:50

Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2024 Roger Rees Awards

by Nicole Rosky - 2024-06-05 16:10:33

Exclusive: What Are the Roger Rees Awards? Past Winners Reunite to Discuss the Progra Video

Exclusive: What Are the Roger Rees Awards? Past Winners Reunite to Discuss the Program's Huge Impact

by Joey Mervis - 2024-04-11 13:41:42

Exclusive: How Rick Elice Found the Heart of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

by Robert Bannon - 2024-04-05 13:00:20

VIDEO: Andrew Barth Feldman & Seth Rudetsky Rehearse For Tonight's Streaming Concert

by Alan Henry - 2021-12-19 14:35:50

Broadway Rewind: THE VISIT Arrives on Broadway with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees & More!

by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-01 15:01:00

YELLOW SOUND LABEL's 'Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2' Out Now

by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-27 12:16:19

VIDEO: Watch Jimmy Awards Winner Ekele Ukegbu Perform from AIDA on LIVE WITH KELLY AN Video

VIDEO: Watch Jimmy Awards Winner Ekele Ukegbu Perform from AIDA on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN

by Nicole Rosky - 2019-07-30 18:01:36

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Welcomes 2019 Jimmy Awards Nominees

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-26 18:34:07

TV: Watch HIghlights from the 2019 Jimmy Awards Ceremony!

by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-25 14:26:39

VIDEO: On This Day, May 31- Happy Birthday, Brooke Shields!

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-05-31 11:31:00

VIDEO: Alan Rickman & More Honored in the 2016 TONY AWARDS In Memoriam

by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-12 23:17:00

AUDIO: John Kander Chats Broadway Career, HIDDEN TREASURES Album & More

by BWW News Desk - 2015-11-25 16:49:11

Photos and Footage: In Memoriam... Broadway Dims Its Marquees for Roger Rees

by BWW News Desk - 2015-07-15 20:54:06

STAGE TUBE: From CHEERS to THE VISIT, Celebrate the Life of Roger Rees in Videos!

by Sally Henry - 2015-07-11 10:37:07

TV Exclusive: It's a Happy Ending- Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of TH Video

TV Exclusive: It's a Happy Ending- Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of THE VISIT!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-07-07 10:00:50

VIDEO: THE VISIT's Chita Rivera Teaches Jimmy Fallon Bob Fosse Moves on TONIGHT

by Caryn Robbins - 2015-06-05 07:52:17

AUDIO Exclusive: First Listen- Company of THE VISIT Sings 'Yellow Shoes' on Cast Albu Video

AUDIO Exclusive: First Listen- Company of THE VISIT Sings 'Yellow Shoes' on Cast Album; Hits Shelves on 6/26!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-01 16:00:44

TV: Jason Danieley Sings from THE VISIT at Stars in the Alley!

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-02 15:10:07

News

Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

Video: Meet the Jimmys-Bound Winners of the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025

Jack Ceglie and Gloria Manning were named the winners of Outstanding Performance in a Musical at the Roger Rees Awards, both moving forward to represent the Greater New York region at the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Watch in this video as we meet the winners!

Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend Photo

Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Joey Mervis - Jun 5, 2025

Talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. Watch highlights from inside the big night in this video!

Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member Photo

Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member, Dies at 60
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Matthew Silver. Learn more about Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member.

Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony Photo

Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2025

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. Check out photos from inside the big day below!

Video: Watch the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Pre-Show Arrivals Photo

Video: Watch the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Pre-Show Arrivals
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2025

Check out a list of this year's winners and watch the pre-show guest arrivals featuring BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge and Student Reporter winner Chloe Pussey here.

Winners Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

Winners Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2025

Talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. The winners of Outstanding Performance in a Musical were Jack Ceglie and Gloria Manning.

Video: Watch the Pre-Show Red Carpet for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

Video: Watch the Pre-Show Red Carpet for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2025

Tune in today, May 19, at 5:30pm ET to watch the live pre-show featuring BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge and Student Reporter winner Chloe Pussey!

The Broadway Education Alliance Reveals ROGER REES AWARDS Student Nominees Photo

The Broadway Education Alliance Reveals ROGER REES AWARDS Student Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented during the 2024-2025 academic year.

50 Student Nominees Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

50 Student Nominees Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 nominees for Outstanding Performer in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented during the 2024-2025 academic year. We have the full list of nominees here!

New York City Center to Present Second Annual YOUR COMMUNITY DAY Photo

New York City Center to Present Second Annual YOUR COMMUNITY DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the return of Your Community Day, a free annual event for all ages, as part of the 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn how to attend!

Kevin Del Aguila Will Host the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Photo

Kevin Del Aguila Will Host the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced that multi-award-winning Broadway performer Kevin Del Aguila will host the 2024-25 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. We have all of the details on the big event here!

Video: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night Photo

Video: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Apr 8, 2025

Betty Boop has arrived on Broadway at last! The best of Broadway came out to celebrate opening night of Boop! The Musical across the street from its Broadhurst Theatre home, at Sardi's. Watch as we take you inside the big night in this video.

The Roger Rees Awards Will Celebrate 15th Anniversary with BEFORE BROADWAY & BEYOND C Photo

The Roger Rees Awards Will Celebrate 15th Anniversary with BEFORE BROADWAY & BEYOND Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that Steven Telsey (Harmony, Broadway) will host Before Broadway & Beyond to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.

BEFORE BROADWAY AND BEYOND, A Roger Rees Benefit Concert Set For This Month Photo

BEFORE BROADWAY AND BEYOND, A Roger Rees Benefit Concert Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Steven Telsey (Harmony, Broadway) will host Before Broadway & Beyond to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.

55 Participating Regional Awards Programs Announced For The 16th Annual Jimmy Awards Photo

55 Participating Regional Awards Programs Announced For The 16th Annual Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Broadway League Foundation has announced 55 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 16th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:30pm at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

15th Annual Roger Rees Awards Find a New Home at Symphony Space Photo

15th Annual Roger Rees Awards Find a New Home at Symphony Space
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance will present the 15th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Monday, May 19th. We have all of the details on the 2025 ceremony!

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater Photo

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24 Photo

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Roger Rees been in?

Roger Rees has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Roger Rees been in?

Roger Rees has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Roger Rees's first West End show?

Roger Rees's first West End show was What You Will which opened in 2012

What awards has Roger Rees been nominated for?

Roger Rees has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his role in "The Visit." He was also nominated for Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for his work on "Peter and the Starcatcher." Rees received an Outstanding Actor in a Musical nomination at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Man of No Importance." Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Indiscretions" and received a Comedy Performance of the Year nomination at the Olivier Awards for "Love's Labours Lost." Rees was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both "Indiscretions" and "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." Finally, he received the Actor of the Year in a New Play award at the Olivier Awards for "Nicholas Nickleby."

What awards has Roger Rees won?

Roger Rees has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Peter and the Starcatcher," the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," and the Actor of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Nicholas Nickleby." These accolades highlight his talent and contributions to the theater industry.

How many shows has Roger Rees written?

Roger Rees has written 3 shows including Here Lies Jenny (Conceiver), Here Lies Jenny (Bookwriter), What You Will (Creator).

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