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BIO

Broadway: The Royal Family, Say Goodnight Gracie, Taller Than a Dwarf, The Tenth Man, The Sisters Rosensweig, and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Off-Broadway: Law of Return, Iron, Comic Potential, Jewtopia, Rocket to the Moon, Under the Bed, The Secret Order, Louis Slotin Sonata, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Richard II, School for Scandal, and More Stately Mansions. Film: My Bakery in Brooklyn, Outliving Emily, It Runs in the Family, Snatched, The Sightseer, Why George?, On the Run, American Blue Note, Lbs., and His and Hers. TV: “Deadbeat,” “Copshop,” “Law & Order,” “Ed,” and “The Beat.”

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
George Burns (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Mr. Dupar (Understudy)

Mr. Enright (Understudy)

Mr. Miller (Understudy)

News


Erika Henningsen, Kristolyn Lloyd Among Initial Casting of FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2019

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces preliminary casting and additional programming for the 31st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2019 at New World Stages
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's HI, MY NAME IS BEN
by Alan Henry - Jun 5, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word. Check out photos of the production below!
Joel Rooks, Barbara Walsh, Adam Kaplan, Among Stars of Goodspeed's HI, MY NAME IS BEN
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019

Goodspeed Musicals today announces the cast of Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word.
BWW Interview: Scott Gilmour And Claire McKenzie, creators of HI, MY NAME IS BEN at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - May 13, 2019

What impact can one man who has lost the ability to speak have on those he encounters every day? If you are Ben, the central character in the new musical HI, MY NAME IS BEN, which opens this week at the Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT the impact is greater than you might imagine.  I had the chance to sit down with the duo behind the show, book writer Scott Gilmour and composer and lyricist, Claire McKenzie who shared a little about their creative process, their journey writing the show, and how they work effectively together to bring a musical like HI, MY NAME IS BEN to life.
Joel Rooks, Barbara Walsh, Adam Kaplan, Among Stars of Goodspeed's HI, MY NAME IS BEN
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019

Goodspeed Musicals today announces the cast of Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word.
InProximity Theatre Co Announces Directors & Casts for 2nd Annual Project W Theatre Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

InProximity Theatre Company (Jolie Curtsinger, Laurie Schaefer Fenton, Co-Artistic Directors) is proud to announce the cast for this year's second annual PROJECT W Theatre Festival which includes work by Darcy Parker Bruce, Mathilde Dratwa, Christina Gorman, Donna Hoke, Kara Emily Krantz and recently added Ann Marie Shea. PROJECT W Theatre Festival will take place June 4-9, 2018 with readings starting June 5, and will kick-off with an opening night, invite-only party on June 4, 2018 at Town Stages (5 White Street).
SEINFELD Star Jason Alexander Returns to Broadway in Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015

Tony Award-winning actor Jason Alexander returns to Broadway tonight, June 9 when he assumes the role of Norman Drexel in Larry David's hit comedy FISH IN THE DARK, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Mr. Alexander steps into the role created by Mr. David in the comedy about a death in the family. Larry David will play his final performance in FISH IN THE DARK on Sunday, June 7. The limited engagement run of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, is extended for six weeks through Sunday, July 19.
Meet the Full Cast of Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Mar 5, 2015

FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy written by and starring Larry David, is running for an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 7 at the Cort Theatre. Opening night is tonight, March 5. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch highlights from the play!
Joel Rooks, Ben Mehl & André Ware Lead THE LAW OF RETURN, Beginning Tonight 4th Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014

The New York premiere of THE LAW OF RETURN, playwright Martin Blank's ('Closing Time,' 'Avenue of the Americas') original spy thriller inspired by events surrounding the Jay Pollard espionage case, is directed by Elise Thoron ('County of Kings') and features Joel Rooks ('Say Goodnight Gracie'), Ben Mehl ('Habit') and Andre Ware ('Halfway There') with preview performances beginning tonight, August 1 prior to an official press opening of August 7 at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street, btw. Bowery and Second Ave). THE LAW OF RETURN is presented Off-Broadway by Newsom Zipoy Productions.
Joel Rooks, Ben Mehl & André Ware to Lead THE LAW OF RETURN at 4th Street Theatre, 8/1-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2014

Casting has been announced for the New York premiere of THE LAW OF RETURN, playwright Martin Blank's ('Closing Time,' 'Avenue of the Americas') original spy thriller inspired by events surrounding the Jay Pollard espionage case, directed by Elise Thoron ('County of Kings') and featuring Joel Rooks ('Say Goodnight Gracie'), Ben Mehl ('Habit') and Andre Ware ('Halfway There') with preview performances beginning August 1 prior to an official press opening of August 7 at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street, btw. Bowery and Second Ave). THE LAW OF RETURN is presented Off-Broadway by Newsom Zipoy Productions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joel Rooks been in?

Joel Rooks has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Joel Rooks been in?

Joel Rooks has not appeared in the West End.

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