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John Dossett has been a professional actor in NYC since 1979. He has appeared in 20 Broadway productions, among them Wicked, War Paint, Newsies, Pippin, The Constant Wife, Gypsy (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Dinner At Eight, Ragtime, Democracy, Prelude to a Kiss, Fifth of July. Off-Broadway: Parade (City Center), The Heart of Rock & Roll (Old Globe), Dear Evan Hansen (Second Stage), Giant (Public Theater, Drama Desk nomination), Saved (Playwrights Horizons), The Clean House and Hello Again (LCT), Dinner with Friends, A Number (People’s Light), A Small Fire (Philadelphia Theater Company). As a Company Member of Circle Rep: Reckless, The Diviners, Childe Byron, Dalton’s Back, Sunshine, El Salvador, others. TV/film: “Madam Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Elementary,” “Law & Order(s),” “Sex and the City,” and HBO’s “John Adams.”

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John Dossett STAGE CREDITS

The Heart of Rock and Roll The Heart of Rock and Roll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Stone
Paradise Square Paradise Square
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Frederic Tiggens
The Heart of Rock & Roll The Heart of Rock & Roll
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Stone
Grand Hotel, The Musical Grand Hotel, The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer
War Paint War Paint
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tommy Lewis
War Paint War Paint
[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Tommy Lewis
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Larry
Pippin Pippin
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Charles [Replacement]
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]
Joseph Pulitzer
Newsies Newsies
[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Joseph Pulitzer
Saved Saved
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Pastor Skip
Pastor Skip
The Clean House
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Matilde's Father/Charles
The Constant Wife The Constant Wife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Bernard Kersal
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Democracy Democracy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Helmut Schmidt
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Herbie
Dinner At Eight
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot
A Little Night Music
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fredrik Egerman
An Almost Holy Picture
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Samuel Gentle (Alternate)
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]
Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Thatcher
The Visit
[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles
Trudy Blue
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Applause
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Bill Sampson
Moonshot and Cosmos
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tom
Hello Again
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Senator
Paper Moon
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer
Down the Road
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Dan Henniman
Empty Hearts
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer
Prelude to a Kiss
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Peter [Replacement]
Taylor
Peter (Understudy)
Prelude to a Kiss
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Taylor
Sunshine
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Nelson
Mastergate
[Broadway]
1989
Shepherd Hunter
Dalton's Back
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalton Possil
Reckless
[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Lloyd
El Salvador
[Off-Broadway]
1987
McCutcheon
Richard II
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Duke of Aumerle
Francis
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Francis Bernadone
Francis Bernadone
Childe Byron
[Off-Broadway]
1981
Boy
Fifth of July
[Broadway]
1980
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]
The Diviners
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dewey Maples
Innocents, Thoughts, Harmless Intentions
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout
King of Schnorrers
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1979
David Ben Yonkel
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer
Ragtime
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997
Performer

John Dossett Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Paul
That Night
[ 1992 ] Larry Bloom
Nick and Jane
[ 1997 ] John
The Cracker Man
[ 1999 ] Hank
Big Eden
[ 2000 ] John Bishop
Little Manhattan
[ 2005 ] Mickey Telesco
The Oranges
[ 2011 ] Shelly
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Ted Henry

John Dossett TV Shows

Law & Order
Judge Martin Schnell, Father Evans, Frank Wellington
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Trainer, Tom Dayton

John Dossett Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

John Dossett, Giant

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettGiant


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway


The Heart of Rock and Roll is beating on Broadway as the bright new jukebox musical of the same name opens at the James Earl Jones! Theatre. Read the reviews as the critics react!

Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELL Photo
Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK


Corey Cott joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. Describing the show, Cott explained: 'This show is just this unfettered vibe of optimism and positivity. We've been using this phrase: 'It's a John Hughes rom-com; a love letter to the '80s with Huey Lewis and The News music.'' Watch the interview here!

Video: Huey Lewis Talks The HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Huey Lewis Talks The HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on THE VIEW


Huey Lewis joined The View on Wednesday to discuss his new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. With both this show and Back to the Future currently on Broadway, the hosts asked if this move to musical theatre was a goal of his. 'It's not something that I ever aspired to...but it's been kind of a late life gift,' the artist said. Watch the full interview here!

Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway


Get a first look at the new Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, as new photos and video have been released ahead of the show's April 22nd Opening Night.

Video: Watch THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Cast Perform Title Number on GMA Photo
Video: Watch THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Cast Perform Title Number on GMA


Huey Lewis and the cast of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform a number from the show. Even though he can no longer perform himself due to hearing loss, Lewis talked about the experience working on the show. See the special performance here!

Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Starts Previews on Broadway Photo
Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Starts Previews on Broadway


The Heart of Rock & Roll is beating on Broadway! Watch highlights from the first preview, with a special appearance by Huey Lewis himself!

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies Photo
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies


Ahead of its first preview this Friday, The Heart of Rock and Roll has announced its digital lottery and rush policies. Learn how to get discounted tickets for The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical  will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK Photo
Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL


McKenzie Kurtz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Kimmel to perform 'It Hit Me Like A Hammer' from The Heart of Rock & Roll. Kimmel sat down with Huey Lewis to discuss how the musical is 'significantly' different from it's pre-Broadway run. The televised Broadway performance is a rarity for Kimmel's LA-based talk show. Watch the video now!

Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Moves Into the James Earl Jones Theatre Photo
Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Moves Into the James Earl Jones Theatre


Check out the latest video as THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL takes center stage at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

Up on the Marquee: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Photo
Up on the Marquee: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL


Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL in Rehearsals Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL in Rehearsals


The heart of rock and roll is beating on Broadway this Spring as the new musical, featuring the music of Huey Lewis, arrives at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team give a special sneak peek of 'The Heart of Rock and Roll,' 'The Power of Love,' 'Workin' For a Livin,' and 'The Only One.'

Photos: The Cast and Creatives of THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast and Creatives of THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Meet the Press


The Heart of Rock and Roll is headed to Broadway this month! The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: First Look at Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha & Donna McKechnie in WICKE Photo
Photos: First Look at Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha & Donna McKechnie in WICKED


Get your first look at Wicked on Broadway's wonderful new cast! See character photos of Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie, Natalie Ortega and and Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar!

Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video Photo
Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video


Check out a brand-new music video from the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway!

Photos: Inside First Rehearsal For THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside First Rehearsal For THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway


Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out all new photos from the show's first rehearsal here! 

Photos: Huey Lewis Greets Fans at THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Box Office Opening Photo
Photos: Huey Lewis Greets Fans at THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Box Office Opening


Huey Lewis was on hand for the opening of the box office for the upcoming new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. BroadwayWorld was there for the box office opening and appearance. Check out photos here!

Huey Lewis Will Open the Box Office at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL With Valentine's Da Photo
Huey Lewis Will Open the Box Office at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL With Valentine's Day Ticket Discounts


Grammy® Award winner and rock and roll icon, Huey Lewis will appear live in person on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30pm at the James Earl Jones Theatre, as he celebrates the box office opening of The Heart of Rock and Roll.

Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie and More Will Take Over in WICK Photo
Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie and More Will Take Over in WICKED on Broadway


WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Check out which five actors will step into Oz soon!

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John Dossett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Dossett been nominated for?

John Dossett has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Giant," Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Giant," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Gypsy," and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Elmer Gantry."

What awards has John Dossett won?

John Dossett won the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Gypsy.

What is John Dossett next theatre project?

John Dossett's next show will be The Heart of Rock and Roll which opens on 4/22/2024 on Broadway.

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