Walter Bobbie
Latest News on Walter Bobbie:
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month (Nov 26, 2025)
Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit Playhouse (Nov 17, 2025)
Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway (Nov 13, 2025)
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month (Nov 26, 2025)
Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit Playhouse (Nov 17, 2025)
Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway (Nov 13, 2025)
BIO
Walter Bobbie won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards as director of the international hit Chicago which and has become the longest-running revival in Broadway history. Recent directing includes David Ives's New Jerusalem, Venus in Fur, and The School for Lies, all at Classic Stage Company, Ives' The Other Woman at EST, as well as Jeff Talbott's The Submission at MCC, Evan Smith's The Savannah Disputation at Playwrights Horizons, Christopher Durang's The Marriage of Bette & Boo at the Roundabout, and Terrence McNally's Golden Age at the Kennedy Center. Broadway credits include White Christmas, High Fidelity, Sweet Charity, Twentieth Century, Footloose, and A Grand Night for Singing. Bobbie is also an actor who appeared in a range of plays and musicals from the original cast of Grease to Shaw's Getting Married at Circle in the Square, Assassins at Playwrights Horizons, I Love My Wife, Going Up, A History of the American Film, Driving Miss Daisy, Café Crown, and Lincoln Center's Anything Goes, among others. He received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance as Nicely-Nicely in 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls, and Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for his performance in David Ives's Polish Joke at Manhattan Theatre Club. Bobbie was Artistic Director for City Center's acclaimed Encores!, and serves on the Executive Board of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Tim Kaine
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Lamar Alexander
Senator Tim Kaine
Senator Lamar Alexander
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Wally (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Alvin (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Wally (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Alvin (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Wally (Standby) [Replacement]
Alvin (Standby) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Collin Talbo (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Writing
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Bright Star
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director
Walter Bobbie, Venus in Fur
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Sweet Charity
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Footloose
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, A Grand Night for Singing
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Walter Bobbie , Crazy for You
Videos
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-09 11:37:00
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-16 11:38:09
Video: CHICAGO'S New Stars Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable And More Take Their First Bows!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-04-10 23:39:16
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing CHICAGO's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' and More with ELLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-25 13:09:45
Video: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Speaks Out Against Anti-Drag Laws in MSNBC Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-18 15:49:34
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-19 09:35:19
Video: Isaac Mizrahi Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-11-07 22:29:09
VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - 2022-09-13 06:35:14
VIDEO: Pamela Anderson Talks CHICAGO Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-03-23 09:31:40
News
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Welcomes Original GREASE Cast Members At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025
The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025
The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: Alex Newell & Kate Baldwin Get Ready to Join CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars to the Ambassador Theatre this fall. Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin steps into the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, November 10, 2025. One week later, Tony Award winner Alex Newell joins the cast as Matron “Mama” Morton on Monday, November 17. They just met the press ahead of their Chicago debuts and you can check out photos below.
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars to the Ambassador Theatre this fall. Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin steps into the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, November 10, 2025. One week later, Tony Award winner Alex Newell joins the cast as Matron “Mama” Morton on Monday, November 17. They just met the press ahead of their Chicago debuts and you can check out photos below.
Interview: Gregory Butler of CHICAGO at Broadway In Thousand Oaks
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Nov 4, 2025
When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Nov 4, 2025
When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.
Video: Goodspeed's WHITE CHRISTMAS in Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - Oct 30, 2025
Watch Omar Lopez-Cepero and Clyde Alves, along with the cast of White Christmas, rehearse 'Let Yourself Go' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, running at Goodspeed November 14th through Dec 28th, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 30, 2025
Watch Omar Lopez-Cepero and Clyde Alves, along with the cast of White Christmas, rehearse 'Let Yourself Go' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas, running at Goodspeed November 14th through Dec 28th, 2025.
Photos: Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and More in the National Tour of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The National Tour of CHICAGO The Musical has released a first look at all new photos from the production. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The National Tour of CHICAGO The Musical has released a first look at all new photos from the production. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Tony-Winner Alex Newell and Tony-Nominee Kate Baldwin to Join the Cast of CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Broadway’s Chicago welcomes two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart beginning November 10, 2025, and Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron “Mama” Morton beginning November 17 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Broadway’s Chicago welcomes two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart beginning November 10, 2025, and Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron “Mama” Morton beginning November 17 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Cast Set for WHITE CHRISTMAS at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals is ready to ring in the holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals is ready to ring in the holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
CHICAGO is Coming to The 5th Avenue Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. Learn how to purchase tickets to the Seattle engagement here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. Learn how to purchase tickets to the Seattle engagement here!
CHICAGO Will Kick Off 25"26 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will soon present CHICAGO, the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. This production will kick off the 25–26 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Nov. 7–9, 2025.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will soon present CHICAGO, the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. This production will kick off the 25–26 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Nov. 7–9, 2025.
Sophie Carmen-Jones Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025
Sophie Carmen-Jones will return to Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, September 29 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025
Sophie Carmen-Jones will return to Chicago the Musical on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Monday, September 29 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
Photos: Mira Sorvino, Bianca Marroquín and More in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
You can now get a first look at Mira Sorvino in Chicago on Broadway! See photos here and learn more about the production, including who else is starring and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
You can now get a first look at Mira Sorvino in Chicago on Broadway! See photos here and learn more about the production, including who else is starring and how to purchase tickets!
Tickets to CHICAGO at The North Charleston PAC to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
CHICAGO will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in winter 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the national tour here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
CHICAGO will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in winter 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the national tour here!
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Artscape, Opera House
by Michelle B Lewis - Sep 2, 2025
Chicago isn’t just a show, it’s a full throttle experience, sharp satire, irresistible music and performances that demand your attention. It’s bold, cheeky and undeniably sexy. Truly, a classic that keeps getting better with time.
by Michelle B Lewis - Sep 2, 2025
Chicago isn’t just a show, it’s a full throttle experience, sharp satire, irresistible music and performances that demand your attention. It’s bold, cheeky and undeniably sexy. Truly, a classic that keeps getting better with time.
Interview: Theatre Life with Ana Villafañe
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 29, 2025
Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 29, 2025
Today’s subject Ana Villafañe is currently living her theatre life at Arena Stage preparing to begin performances of the newly revised version of Damn Yankees. She will be playing the iconic role of Lola made famous by Gwen Verdon. The show will run from September 9th to November 9th in Arena Stage’s Fichandler Stage space.
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2025
Chicago has released new footage of Jacqueline B. Arnold performing 'When You're Good to Mama' as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Watch the new video from the hit Broadway musical now!
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2025
Chicago has released new footage of Jacqueline B. Arnold performing 'When You're Good to Mama' as Matron 'Mama' Morton. Watch the new video from the hit Broadway musical now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Walter Bobbie been in?
Walter Bobbie has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Walter Bobbie been in?
Walter Bobbie has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Walter Bobbie been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Venus in Fur, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweet Charity , Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Polish Joke, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Polish Joke , Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Polish Joke, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Footloose, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Grand Night for Singing and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Crazy for You.
What awards has Walter Bobbie won?
Walter Bobbie has won several awards, including the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Polish Joke, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Chicago, and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago.
How many shows has Walter Bobbie written?
Walter Bobbie has written 2 shows including A Grand Night for Singing (Conceiver), Footloose (Bookwriter).
Videos