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Fred Applegate

Date of Birth: February 20, 1953 (73)

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Broadway: Wicked, The Last Ship, Sister Act, La Cage, Young Frankenstein, The Producers (NY/London), Sound of Music. Tours: Anything Goes, The Producers, Beauty and the Beast. Happiness (Lincoln Center), Fanny! (Encores). Regional: Long Wharf, Mark Taper (4 plays), St Louis Rep, Oregon Contemporary Theater, The Guthrie (Artist in Residence, 11 plays). Television: 11 pilots, 5 series, 3 recurring roles, over 150 episodes. Married to Cherie Sprosty, a Catholic liturgist: children Ben, Meredith and Ethan. www.fredapplegate.com

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STAGE CREDITS

The Ferryman The Ferryman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Uncle Patrick Carney [Replacement]
Of Thee I Sing Of Thee I Sing
[New York]
MasterVoices Production, 2017
Francis X. Gilhooley
Tuck Everlasting Tuck Everlasting
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Constable Joe
The Last Ship The Last Ship
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Father James O'Brien
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[US Tour]
Roundabout Theatre Company National Tour, 2012
Moonface Martin
Sister Act Sister Act
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Monsignor
La Cage aux Folles La Cage aux Folles
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
M. Renaud, Edouard Dindon
Happiness
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Kevin
Wicked Wicked
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2009
The Wizard [Replacement]
Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Hermit, Inspector Kemp
The Producers
[West End]
London Production, 2004
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wizard [Replacement]
The Producers
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2002
Franz Liebkind
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
The Sound of Music
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Max Detweiler

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Movies

Spaced Invaders
[ 1990 ] Russell
Stuart Saves His Family
[ 1995 ] Carl
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Officer O Toole
Georgia Rule
[ 2007 ] Townie #1

TV Shows

Crashing
Tom Holmes
Empty Nest
Mr. Hackler
Evening Shade
Skip
FM
Harrison Green
Newhart
J.J. Wall
Night Court
Tommy Gamble, Ted Boswell, Bob Marks
Nine to Five
E. Nelson Felb

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Fred Applegate, Producers

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Photos: Sting and The LAST SHIP Celebrate 10th Anniversary at 54 Below Photo
Photos: Sting and The LAST SHIP Celebrate 10th Anniversary at 54 Below
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2024

Sting returned to 54 Below with members of the original Broadway cast and orchestra of his Tony-nominated musical The Last Ship to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Sting's THE LAST SHIP Reunion at 54 Below Adds Livestream Photo
Sting's THE LAST SHIP Reunion at 54 Below Adds Livestream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

54 BELOW has added a livestream for the 10th anniversary reunion of the Tony Award nominated musical The Last Ship on November 4 at 7pm ET. Learn how to watch!
Music Icon Sting To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of THE LAST SHIP At 54 Below Photo
Music Icon Sting To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of THE LAST SHIP At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024

Sting returns to 54 Below to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE LAST SHIP, featuring performances and stories from the acclaimed musical.
Jennifer Allen, Fred Applegate, Alan H Green, Shannon O'Boyle Will Lead Reading of Ne Photo
Jennifer Allen, Fred Applegate, Alan H Green, Shannon O'Boyle Will Lead Reading of New Musical, DIDN'T YOU USED TO BE?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

Jennifer Allen, Fred Applegate, Alan H. Green, and Shannon O'Boyle will star in an industry reading of new musical, 'Didn't You Used To Be?'
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Do Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2023

Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2 Photo
Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.
Santino Fontana, Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn & More to Join Classic Stage Company 2023 Gal Photo
Santino Fontana, Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn & More to Join Classic Stage Company 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman (CSC’s I Can Get It For You Wholesale) will be honored at CSC’s 2023 Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Highlights From GUYS AND DOLLS at the Kennedy Center, Starring Phillipa Soo, J Photo
Video: Highlights From GUYS AND DOLLS at the Kennedy Center, Starring Phillipa Soo, James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023

An all new highlights video has been released from Guys and Dolls at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The new production ran October 7–16, 2022 in the Eisenhower Theater.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Eisenhower Theatre At The Kennedy Center Photo
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Eisenhower Theatre At The Kennedy Center
by Ken Kemp - Oct 13, 2022

Broadway Center Stage brings one of the greatest shows of the Golden Age of Musicals to the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre for a limited engagement.
Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS Opens at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS Opens at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Broadway Center Stage production of Guys and Dolls, is running now through October 16. The cast features Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale,and Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Phillipa Soo. Read the reviews here!
Photos: First Look at Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Jessie Mueller, and James Monroe Photo
Photos: First Look at Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Jessie Mueller, and James Monroe Iglehart in GUYS AND DOLLS
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has released production photos for its star-studded Broadway Center Stage production of Guys and Dolls, running now through October 16. Check out the photos here!
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Kennedy Center's GUYS AND DOLLS, Starring James Monroe I Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Kennedy Center's GUYS AND DOLLS, Starring James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2022

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will soon present its Broadway Center Stage production of Guys and Dolls. Helmed by Marc Bruni, the all-star cast will be led by Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart as Nathan Detroit, Tony Award® winner Jessie Mueller as Miss Adelaide, Steven Pasquale as Sky Masterson, and Tony Award® nominee and Grammy Award® winner Phillipa Soo as Sarah Brown. Watch video highlights of the cast in rehearsals!
Wake Up With BWW 9/21: BEETLEJUICE Sets Closing, GUYS & DOLLS Casting, and More! Photo
Wake Up With BWW 9/21: BEETLEJUICE Sets Closing, GUYS & DOLLS Casting, and More!
by - Sep 21, 2022

Top stories include Beetlejuice setting its closing date for January 2023. Plus, additional casting has been announced for Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center, and more.
Kevin Chamberlin, Rachel Dratch, Fred Applegate, and More Join GUYS AND DOLLS at the Photo
Kevin Chamberlin, Rachel Dratch, Fred Applegate, and More Join GUYS AND DOLLS at the Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Complete casting has been announced for the Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage production of Guys and Dolls.
Theater Stories: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK & M Photo
Theater Stories: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK & More About The Lyric Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2021

Today's Theater Stories features the Lyric Theatre! Learn about the history of the Lyric Theatre, and the shows to have graced its stage including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pirate Queen, Young Frankenstein, Spiderman: Turn off the Dark, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more.
14 of the Best Broadway Tweets This Week Photo
14 of the Best Broadway Tweets This Week
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 19, 2021

We're rounding up 14 tweets from the week of 3/15/2021 to 3/19/2021 from Broadway stars and theater fans!
Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & M Photo
Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & More About The Broadway Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!
Encore Performance of DANCING FOR DEMOCRACY Featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benant Photo
Encore Performance of DANCING FOR DEMOCRACY Featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti and More to Take Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

On Monday October 5th, MONDAYS For BIDEN, a group created by Broadway Veteran Jeffrey Schecter, held DANCING For DEMOCRACY, a virtual fundraiser to benefit the Biden Victory Fund. The event was held on the Broadway Sessions YouTube Channel and was hosted by Schecter and fellow A Chorus Line Alum, J. Elaine Marcos.
Broadway Rewind: Patina Miller Raises Her Voice in SISTER ACT in 2011 Photo
Broadway Rewind: Patina Miller Raises Her Voice in SISTER ACT in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2020

Today we rewind to 2011, when Sister Act was preparing for Broadway. The musical, which first premiered in California in 2006 and then London in 2009, featured music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.
Broadway Rewind: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Returns to Broadway in 2010! Photo
Broadway Rewind: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Returns to Broadway in 2010!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2020

Today we rewind back to 2010, when the second revival of La Cage Aux Folles celebrated its eleven Tony nominations. La Cage Aux Folles played for 433 performances at the Longacre Theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Fred Applegate been in?

Fred Applegate has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Fred Applegate been in?

Fred Applegate has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Fred Applegate's first West End show?

Fred Applegate's first West End show was The Producers which opened in 2004

What awards has Fred Applegate been nominated for?

and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Producers.

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