James Patterson
Latest News on James Patterson:
L Morgan Lee Will Narrate THE LISTENING at East Village Basement (Feb 19, 2026)
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY Coming to Nashville Symphony (Feb 3, 2026)
Video: Dolly Parton Celebrates 80th Birthday with Star-Studded Rendition of 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' (Jan 16, 2026)
L Morgan Lee Will Narrate THE LISTENING at East Village Basement (Feb 19, 2026)
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY Coming to Nashville Symphony (Feb 3, 2026)
Video: Dolly Parton Celebrates 80th Birthday with Star-Studded Rendition of 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' (Jan 16, 2026)
BIO
James has been seen on Broadway and in National Tours including Gigi, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, State Fair and Off-Broadway in The Chocolate Show!, Sail Away, Stairway to Paradise and The Iron Curtain. Other recent favorites include Ragtime (Henry Ford/Milwaukee Rep), Chamberlain (Joshua Chamberlain/ MSMT), Le Comte Ory (The Metropolitan Opera), the tour of Backwards in High Heels, What a Glorious Feeling (Gene Kelly), 42nd Street (Sacramento), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson/North Shore) and Mame (Kennedy Center). Thanks to the great folks at Henderson/Hogan and my family, especially BJH...you are my heaven.
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Don Attilio
Passarino
Don Attilio
Passarino
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
James Patterson, The Birthday Party
winner
Obie Awards - 1963 - Performance
James Patterson The Collection
Videos
Video: New Trailer for SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-11 15:49:12
Video: Get A First Look At SOUTH PACIFIC at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-06 12:20:27
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for SOUTH PACIFIC at Fulton Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-12 12:10:33
Video: Dolly Parton Drops 'We Are the Champions' Music Video to Celebrate One Year Before the Olympics
by Michael Major - 2023-07-26 12:12:15
VIDEO: Bill Clinton and James Patterson Talk #MeToo and North Korea on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-06 05:22:03
VIDEO: Watch A Sneak Peek of Sutton Foster Opposite Alan Cumming on CBS' INSTINCT
by Macon Prickett - 2018-06-01 09:01:28
VIDEO: Preview HARPER LEE: AMERICAN MASTERS Airing Tonight on PBS
by Tess Reynolds - 2015-07-10 12:05:12
VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of Broadway-Bound GIGI Share Their Excitement on Instagram!
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-15 12:03:34
STAGE TUBE: Carmen Cusak, Gavin Gregory, David Hess and More in Highlights of Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-10-07 13:12:14
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME - Carmen Cusak, Gavin Gregory, David Hess & More!
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-09-17 13:48:30
STAGE TUBE: James Patterson Donates $1 Million to Promote Literacy for Kids
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-09-16 12:24:04
News
L Morgan Lee Will Narrate THE LISTENING at East Village Basement
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Experience the electrifying world of THE LISTENING, the world premiere of an intimate, live, sonic, supernatural storytelling production from AKS Immersive. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Experience the electrifying world of THE LISTENING, the world premiere of an intimate, live, sonic, supernatural storytelling production from AKS Immersive. Learn more here!
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY Coming to Nashville Symphony
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
This summer, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony will join the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton. The exclusive seven-week engagement kicks off June 16 and runs through July 31 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
This summer, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony will join the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton. The exclusive seven-week engagement kicks off June 16 and runs through July 31 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Video: Dolly Parton Celebrates 80th Birthday with Star-Studded Rendition of 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
In celebration of her 80th birthday, Dolly Parton just released a new rendition of her hit song, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire. Check out the music video.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
In celebration of her 80th birthday, Dolly Parton just released a new rendition of her hit song, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire. Check out the music video.
LUCKY STIFF to Present Final Extension at Florida Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended for a final time. Lucky Stiff features Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended for a final time. Lucky Stiff features Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.
Mainstage Production LUCKY STIFF Extended at Florida Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended. The musical features book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended. The musical features book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.
LUCKY STIFF Comes to the Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre will kick off its 2025-26 Winter Mainstage Season with Lucky Stiff, a delightfully madcap musical comedy created by the Tony-winning duo behind Ragtime and Seussical.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre will kick off its 2025-26 Winter Mainstage Season with Lucky Stiff, a delightfully madcap musical comedy created by the Tony-winning duo behind Ragtime and Seussical.
Bucks County Playhouse Reveals New Book Club Selection for August 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse is continuing the new book club series with “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse is continuing the new book club series with “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Learn more!
Dolly Parton to Play Limited Engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Global superstar and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton is headed to the Las Vegas Strip with a brand-new limited-run engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Global superstar and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton is headed to the Las Vegas Strip with a brand-new limited-run engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Video: First Look at Immersive CATS at the Fulton Theatre
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
The Fulton Theatre has released a preview video of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Even if you think you know this iconic musical, the Fulton promises a vision you've never encountered before.
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
The Fulton Theatre has released a preview video of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Even if you think you know this iconic musical, the Fulton promises a vision you've never encountered before.
Review: CATS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 15, 2025
Cats serves as Fulton Theatre’s final production for the 2024-25 season. They are fully committed to highlighting what works, and sidestepping some of its shortcomings.
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jun 15, 2025
Cats serves as Fulton Theatre’s final production for the 2024-25 season. They are fully committed to highlighting what works, and sidestepping some of its shortcomings.
L Morgan Lee & Jason Veasey Star In The Season One Finale of DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Step into a world of the supernatural, the paranormal, and the delightfully mysterious with DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE - Season 1: Anthology, a cinematic audio drama series sonically crafted for headphones and designed to transport listeners through spine-tingling soundscapes and richly layered short-form storytelling.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Step into a world of the supernatural, the paranormal, and the delightfully mysterious with DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE - Season 1: Anthology, a cinematic audio drama series sonically crafted for headphones and designed to transport listeners through spine-tingling soundscapes and richly layered short-form storytelling.
Immersive CATS to be Presented at Fulton Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
The Fulton Theatre will conclude its 24/25 Mainstage season with a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
The Fulton Theatre will conclude its 24/25 Mainstage season with a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Dolly Parton to Release New Book 'STAR OF THE SHOW: My Life on Stage'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025
Dolly Parton has announced the release of her upcoming book, STAR OF THE SHOW: My Life on Stage. A celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, the book features entertaining personal stories alongside 350 full-color photographs.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025
Dolly Parton has announced the release of her upcoming book, STAR OF THE SHOW: My Life on Stage. A celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, the book features entertaining personal stories alongside 350 full-color photographs.
Bucks County Playhouse Launches Book Club Series Inspired by 2025 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will continue its new book club series, “Playhouse Books in the Barn,” with five additional meetings scheduled throughout 2025. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will continue its new book club series, “Playhouse Books in the Barn,” with five additional meetings scheduled throughout 2025. Learn more!
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
The Knocks & Dragonette Reveal Second Single 'The Hero'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025
The NYC electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop diva Dragonette have revealed the second installment of their collaborative journey entitled “The Hero” after releasing 'Revelation' last month. Listen to it here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025
The NYC electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop diva Dragonette have revealed the second installment of their collaborative journey entitled “The Hero” after releasing 'Revelation' last month. Listen to it here.
Video: The Knocks & Dragonette Combine Forces on 'Revelation'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
The NYC electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop diva Dragonette reveal the first installment of their collaboration journey entitled 'Revelation.' Watch the visualizer, starring RuPaul's Drag Race winner Aquaria.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
The NYC electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop diva Dragonette reveal the first installment of their collaboration journey entitled 'Revelation.' Watch the visualizer, starring RuPaul's Drag Race winner Aquaria.
Jon Hamm, Ana De La Reguera, and John Slattery Star In Audible's THE BIG FIX: A JACK BERGIN MYSTERY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
The cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. The new season debuts exclusively from Audible on Thursday, April 24.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
The cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. The new season debuts exclusively from Audible on Thursday, April 24.
Jon Hamm, Ana De La Reguera, & More Return for New Installment of Audible's THE BIG LIE
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
Audible Inc. and Fresh Produce Media have announced the return of the cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. This eight-part series brings Jon Hamm back as Jack Bergin, a former FBI agent turned private investigator.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
Audible Inc. and Fresh Produce Media have announced the return of the cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. This eight-part series brings Jon Hamm back as Jack Bergin, a former FBI agent turned private investigator.
Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024
Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Patterson been in?
James Patterson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has James Patterson been in?
James Patterson has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was James Patterson's first West End show?
James Patterson's first West End show was The Phantom of the Opera which opened in 2021
What awards has James Patterson been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Birthday Party and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Collection.
What awards has James Patterson won?
James Patterson has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for The Birthday Party. He also received an Obie Award for Performance for The Collection.
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