J. Fred Shiffman

J. Fred Shiffman is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Camelot and Animal Crackers. Awards include Helen Hayes Awards for Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins (2008).

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Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Backstage with Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE'

J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

J. Fred Shiffman

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08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

Hugh Nees, Emily Skinner and J. Fred Shiffman

Date:

08/24/2009

From: Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre's 'DIRTY BLONDE' - Curtain Call

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STAGE CREDITS

Camelot

[Regional (US)]

Regional Revival, 2003

Merlin/Pellinore

Animal Crackers

[Regional (US)]

Regional Revival, 1982

Performer

Awards and Nominations

winner

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Vigils

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffman, She Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffman, Cabaret

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffman, Privates on Parade!

winner

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Lovers and Executioners

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Sylvia

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, The Miser

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

J. Fred Shiffman, Wanted

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Rhinoceros

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

J. Fred Shiffman, Rhinoceros

winner

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffman, 0ttoland

Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor, Resident Musical

J. Fred Shiffman, March of the 0ttos

News

Theater J Announces Annual Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2017

Theater J's 2017 Annual Benefit celebrates the artistry of Rick Foucheux and honors the leadership of Mita M. Schaffer. This party to benefit the nation's most distinctive and progressive Jewish theater treats supporters to an elegant and entertaining evening. The Annual Benefit will take place on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the Washington Hebrew Congregation and will include a cocktail hour, followed by dinner (sponsored by Provisions Catering), live performances and dessert.

Forum Theatre Presents Special Engagement of THE NORMAL HEART
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011

Forum Theatre presents a Special Engagement of the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play.

Forum Theatre Presents Special Engagement of THE NORMAL HEART
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2011

Forum Theatre presents a Special Engagement of the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - September 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Sep 1, 2011

The new DC area theatre season begins in September. Over 50 shows are opening in our professional and community theatres. But before we move on to the new season and what's opening in September, let's look back at my personal favorite musicals, plays, and performances in both musicals and plays in the DC area - from August 2010 to August 2011.

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 1/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011

Signature Theatre will be wasting no time ringing in the new year. The Tony Award-winning Theatre will be hosting "Pride Night" on Friday, January 7, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

TV: Sneak Peek at SUNSET BOULEVARD at Signature!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 22, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011 and BWW is very excited to present a video sneak peek at the production!

Signature Theatre Hosts Pride Night Celebration 1/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010

Signature Theatre will be wasting no time ringing in the new year. The Tony Award-winning Theatre will be hosting "Pride Night" on Friday, January 7, 2011 - a special event for members of the GLBT community.

Photo Flash: Signature Theater Presents Sunset Boulevard
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011.

Signature Theatre Celebrates the Holiday Season by Hosting Pentagon Night 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is embracing the spirit of the holiday season by hosting "Pentagon Night" on Wednesday, December 22nd.

Signature Theatre Celebrates the Holiday Season by Hosting Pentagon Night 12/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is embracing the spirit of the holiday season by hosting "Pentagon Night" on Wednesday, December 22nd.

Photo Flash: New SUNSET BLVD. Production Stills from Signature!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 17, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit as Joe, Susan Derry Wonderful Town as Betty, and Ed Dixon The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre's SUNSET BLVD.
by BWW Photo Special - Dec 14, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit as Joe, Susan Derry Wonderful Town as Betty, and Ed Dixon The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

Photo Flash: Florence Lacey Opens Signature's SUNSET BLVD. Tonight, 12/7
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre begins its run of the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard this evening, December 7th - and runs through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production - the area's first staging of the Tony Award-winning musical - is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond. Ms. Lacey is complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Opens at Signature Theatre, 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond, complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres – December 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Nov 30, 2010

Happy Holidays everyone! Come visit our Nation's Capital during the holiday season. It's such a beautiful time of the year here, with so many lights shimmering on the monuments, The Mall, and on The White House. As we await the first snow flakes, DC area theatres are chocked full of productions for the whole family filled with elves, reindeers, Santas, and Scrooges.

STAGE TUBE: Florence Lacey Talks Norma Desmond
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond [as previously announced], complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille. In the video below below, hear from the production's leading lady, Florence Lacey.

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres – October 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Sep 26, 2010

Full Cast Announced for Lacey-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD at Signature
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre today announced the full casting for its new production of the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011.

THE ODD COUPLE, THE CHOSEN, PHOTOGRAPH 51 et al. Play Theatre J in 2010-2011
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 9, 2010

Theatre J has announced its upcoming 2010- 2011 season including THE ODD COUPLE, THE CHOSEN, and the new play PHOTOGRAPH 51.

McNally, Cleary, Currin, Diaz & More Present at Helen Hayes Awards; Albee to Receive Tribute, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2010

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has J. Fred Shiffman been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins , Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Vigils, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Privates on Parade! , Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Lovers and Executioners, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sylvia, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Miser, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wanted, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Rhinoceros, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Rhinoceros, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 0ttoland and Outstanding Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for March of the 0ttos.

What awards has J. Fred Shiffman won?

Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins. Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Lovers and Executioners. Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 0ttoland.

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