John Bolton
Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA
Latest News on John Bolton:
Jerry Mitchell to Direct DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Industry Presentations (Jan 26, 2026)
Andy Karl, Marc Kudisch and More to Star in CEASE AND DESIST: A SUPER META-MUSICAL Reading (Jan 21, 2026)
Video: First Look At ELF THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 27, 2025)
Jerry Mitchell to Direct DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Industry Presentations (Jan 26, 2026)
Andy Karl, Marc Kudisch and More to Star in CEASE AND DESIST: A SUPER META-MUSICAL Reading (Jan 21, 2026)
Video: First Look At ELF THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse (Nov 27, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Dames at Sea (Astaire nomination); A Christmas Story (Drama Desk nomination); Curtains; Monty Python's Spamalot; Contact; Titanic; How to Succeed...; Damn Yankees. Guys & Dolls (Carnegie Hall), NY Pops and NY Philharmonic headliner, host of Off-Broadway's Pageant. TV: "Madam Secretary," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "The Good Wife," "Boardwalk Empire," "Gossip Girl," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," "Ed," "Show Boat," "The Savages," "All My Children," "As the World Turns." BA in Journalism. @ItsJohnBolton
Photos
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Jason Graae, Klea Blackhurst, Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Leslie Uggams, Jeremy Jordan, Harvey Fierstein, Kristin Chenoweth, Alice Borden, Lee Roy Reams, Jane Dorian, Michael Feinstein, Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, Betty Buckley, Ron Raines, Tyne Daly, Debbie Gravitte and John Bolton
Date:
02/04/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites to Honor the Late, Great Jerry Herman
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STAGE CREDITS
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi/Christopher Belling (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
King Arthur [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sir Dennis Galahad (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Bedevere (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
King Arthur (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Robin (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Sir Lancelot (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
King Arthur (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Bedevere (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Dennis Galahad (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Robin (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Sir Bedevere (Standby)
King Arthur (Standby)
Sir Dennis Galahad (Standby)
Sir Robin (Standby)
Sir Lancelot (Standby)
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Director
Ensemble/Other Roles
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[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Michael Wiley [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Bartender (Understudy)
Frenchman (Understudy)
Husband (Understudy)
Bartender (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Charles Clarke [Replacement]
2nd Officer Charles Lightoller
2nd Class Passenger
2nd Officer Charles Lightoller
Charles Clarke [Replacement]
2nd Class Passenger
Harold Bride (Understudy)
1st Officer William Murdoch (Understudy)
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Harold Bride (Unknown)
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
TV Announcer [Replacement]
Ovington [Replacement]
Office Boy [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]
[Replacement]
TV Announcer [Replacement]
Ovington [Replacement]
Office Boy [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Bud Frump (Understudy) [Replacement]
J. Pierrepont Finch (Understudy) [Replacement]
Bud Frump (Unknown) [Replacement]
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J. Pierrepont Finch (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Bud Frump (Unknown) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Lo-Tone [Replacement]
Ozzie [Replacement]
Play-by-Play Announcer [Replacement]
Stadium P.A. Announcer [Replacement]
Lo-Tone [Replacement]
Ozzie [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, Anastasia
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Bolton, A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Videos
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-28 09:18:36
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Me And The Sky' in Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-23 14:47:42
Video: John Bolton Sings 'Someday, Baby' from PAPER MOON at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2025-03-19 12:32:06
Video: Christy Altomare, John Bolton, Alex Joseph Greyson & More Are Bringing Back ANASTASIA
by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-05 13:05:38
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-10-30 17:20:45
Broadway Rewind: A CHRISTMAS STORY Arrives on Broadway!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-12-23 14:01:00
Broadway Rewind: Journey to the Past with ANASTASIA at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-09 17:01:00
TV: Watch Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley & More Tribute Jerry Herman!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-04 11:26:13
TV: Celebrate A CHRISTMAS STORY's Anniversary With a Look Back at Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-19 17:00:00
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The German Cast of ANASTASIA Singing 'In A Crowd of Thousands'
by Alan Henry - 2019-02-11 12:03:33
VIDEO: Watch ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson Duet on Acoustic 'Once Upon a December'
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-17 12:46:42
TV: It's His Petersburg Now! Cody Simpson Talks Stepping In as ANASTASIA's New Dmitry
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-11 11:38:36
VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-01 17:34:01
VIDEO: Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Perform 'Journey to the Past' at ANASTASIA
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-08 19:00:09
Must Watch: Screen and Stage Anyas Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare Perform 'Journey to the Past'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-27 07:39:30
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and More in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-18 10:11:10
News
Jerry Mitchell to Direct DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Industry Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Dirty Little Secret, a new musical based on a true story, will receive industry presentations in New York City, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Dirty Little Secret, a new musical based on a true story, will receive industry presentations in New York City, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
Andy Karl, Marc Kudisch and More to Star in CEASE AND DESIST: A SUPER META-MUSICAL Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.
Video: First Look At ELF THE MUSICAL At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released video highlights of its new staging of ELF: THE MUSICAL from November 21 through January 4 in New Hope. Based on the film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City, discovering his identity while attempting to bring holiday spirit to the city.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released video highlights of its new staging of ELF: THE MUSICAL from November 21 through January 4 in New Hope. Based on the film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf as he travels from the North Pole to New York City, discovering his identity while attempting to bring holiday spirit to the city.
John Tartaglia to Direct ELF: THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse will ring in the holiday season with a sparkling new production of “Elf: The Musical,” playing at the historic New Hope venue, and directed by John Tartaglia.
Photos: ROMERO & JULIET Gets Concert Premiere at The Cutting Room
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET had its New York City concert premiere on November 2 (The Day of the Dead) at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
The new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET had its New York City concert premiere on November 2 (The Day of the Dead) at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the event!
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
John Bolton Joins Cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
John Bolton, a Tony Award nominee for A CHRISTMAS STORY, has joined the cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert as Uncle Larry (aka Friar Lawrence.)
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
John Bolton, a Tony Award nominee for A CHRISTMAS STORY, has joined the cast of ROMERO & JULIET in Concert as Uncle Larry (aka Friar Lawrence.)
Marilu Henner, Luba Mason and More to Join 54 SINGS WILDCAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!
Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Muny is a Soul-Stirring Piece of Musical Storytelling
by James Lindhorst - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.
by James Lindhorst - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny’s emotionally impactful Come From Away captures the humanity, heart, and soul of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s poignant book and beautifully soaring score. This elite cast of actors transports the audience back to Gander, Newfoundland with lived-in and emotionally truthful performances. Director Seth Skylar-Heyn did the near impossible shrinking the colossal Muny’s stage into an intimate storytelling space. Scenic designer Edward E. Haynes’ revolving stage is genius.
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
The Muny is now presenting Come From Away. The star-studded cast includes Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and more. See footage from the show here and learn more!
Interview: Chatting with Heidi Blickenstaff of COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jun 23, 2025
On Thursday when The Muny opens their production of Come From Away, actor Heidi Blickenstaff will take center stage in her dual roles as American Airlines Captain Beverley Bass and Gander resident Annette. The uber talented Blickenstaff has originated roles on Broadway in Something Rotten, [title of show], and Jagged Little Pill.
by James Lindhorst - Jun 23, 2025
On Thursday when The Muny opens their production of Come From Away, actor Heidi Blickenstaff will take center stage in her dual roles as American Airlines Captain Beverley Bass and Gander resident Annette. The uber talented Blickenstaff has originated roles on Broadway in Something Rotten, [title of show], and Jagged Little Pill.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Bolton been in?
John Bolton has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has John Bolton been in?
John Bolton has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Bolton been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical! and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Story, The Musical!.
Videos