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James A. Rocco

Also Credited As: James A Rocco

Birth Place: Astoria, NY

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James A. Rocco BIO

James Rocco began his career as the youngest member of the (Art) Linkletter Totten Tots. On broadway he was The rum Tum Tugger in CATS and did the Musical Staging for THE WIZARD OF OZ starring Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney. He is an award-winning director, choreographer and writer with over 200 shows under his belt. For 12 years he was the producing Artistic Director of Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

James A. Rocco STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Ensemble

Chief Weasel (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Rum Tum Tugger [Replacement]

Rum Tum Tugger [Replacement]

James A. Rocco Productions

 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Director
 
[New York, 2002]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1997]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1994]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1992]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1992]
Director
 
[New York, 2006]
Choreographer

Writing

Creator

James A. Rocco News


Cast Set For BROADWAY SONGBOOK: BROADWAY IN LOVE at Park Square Theatre


This February, love takes center stage at Park Square Theatre with the announcement of the complete cast for Broadway Songbook: Broadway in Love. an exhilarating journey through the most cherished Broadway love songs, featuring a star-studded lineup of talent.

VIDEO: Watch 'I Love a Piano' from IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at 5th Avenue Theatre


Watch Phillip Attmore, Taryn Darr, and the cast of Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The 5th Avenue Theatre bring down the house with this tap number here!

VIDEO: Watch 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at 5th Avenue Theatre


Watch Cayman Ilika perform 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' from Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The 5th Avenue Theatre here!

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at The 5th Avenue Theatre


Dear Readers, you know I love a good rousing tap number as much as the rest of you. So those old musicals on stage such as “Singing in the Rain”, or “Holiday Inn” are right up my alley.

James A. Rocco Releases New EP HOLIDAYS WITH MOM on Major Streaming Platforms


Get into the holiday spirit with James A. Rocco's new EP, 'Holidays with Mom.' Available now on all major streaming platforms, this festive collection of songs will bring joy to your ears.

Thirty Saints Productions Announces Three Musicals Now Available For Licensing


THIRTY SAINTS PRODUCTIONS announces three new musicals available for licensing. Find out more about these shows here!

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Onstage Announced At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre This Holiday Season


A magical winter wonderland comes to life as The 5th Avenue Theatre welcomes Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the Seattle stage. This heartwarming holiday musical combines unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and a snowfall during every performance. Don't miss this enchanting tale from November 25 - December 24, 2023.

Createtheater & Prism Stage Company Reveal The 2023 New Works Festival Awards


New York, NY - CreateTheater, under the artistic direction of Off-Broadway producer Cate Cammarata in association with The Prism Stage Company, have announced the 2023 New Works Festival Awards from their annual New Works Festival that ran from May 23rd to June 11th at Theater Row.

Cast Announced For THE WOMEN WHO WROTE THE SONGS at Lakeshore Players Theatre


The complete cast has been announced for the new edition of Songbook Live, The Women Who Wrote the Songs, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7:30 and Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 at Lakeshore Players Theatre,  Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake, MN

SONGBOOK LIVE! Celebrates Women Songwriters In An All-New Show THE WOMEN WHO WROTE THE SONGS


Lakeshore Players is present The Women Who Wrote the Songs an all-new edition of James A. Rocco's Award-Winning Songbook Series on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:30 PM.

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, SPRING AWAKENING & More Set for The 5th Avenue Theatre 2023/24 Season


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2023/24 season, which features an eclectic collection of shows that will combine for an alluring year of theater that explores the power of dreams.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Guthrie Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; at Eagan summer Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Eagan Summer Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

SONGBOOK LIVE! to Present THE HOLIDAY SONGBOOK This Month


Songbook Live! will present The Holiday Songbook at Lakeshore Players Theatre this month. There will be two performances on Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30pm.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Eagan Summer Theatre's SPONGEBOB Leads Best Musical


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Interview: Ann Morrison of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG POST SHOW DISCUSSION WITH ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER ANN MORRISON at Ritz Theater


Theater Latte Da's production of Merrily We Roll Along is currently playing at the Ritz Theater now through November 6th.

Songbook Live Returns To Lakeshore Players With An All-New Show THE HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK


Winner of Broadway World's 2021 Best Streamed Concert, The Songbook Live Series returns to Lakeshore Players at Hanifl Performing Arts Center with The Hollywood Songbook.

The Songbook Series Returns to Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake, MN


Buy tickets now for the return of The Songbook Series this Fall.

James A. Rocco and Renee Prola Announce the Launch of Thirty Saints Music Licensing


James A. Rocco worked for a dozen years at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, producing, presenting, and administering major stage productions. He is also an Award-Winning director, writer, and singer who created Songbook Live, a series of 'edutainment' concerts that chart the evolution of popular music and its effect on contemporary culture. 

James A. Rocco FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James A Rocco been in?

James A Rocco has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James A Rocco been in?

James A Rocco has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has James A Rocco written?

James A Rocco has written 1 shows including Streakin' (Creator).

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