Robert Stephens
Rob Stephens is a talented and versatile composer, performer and educator Christine Myers of the Billings Montana Gazette writes “Robert Stephens III is one of those rare musical birds who instincts are always right. The gifted player knows the difference between accompanying and soloing, and while he shines as an instrumentalist, he has a deft, perceptive touch as a member of the ensemble, listening for (Monroe) Kent's cues , following and enhancing, adept at pop, jazz, ballads, blues and ragtime...
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Rob Stephens is a talented and versatile composer, performer and educator
Christine Myers of the Billings Montana Gazette writes “Robert Stephens III is one of those rare musical birds who instincts are always right. The gifted player knows the difference between accompanying and soloing, and while he shines as an instrumentalist, he has a deft, perceptive touch as a member of the ensemble, listening for (Monroe) Kent's cues , following and enhancing, adept at pop, jazz, ballads, blues and ragtime...as Musical Director for the theater production of Unforgettable, The Nat King Cole Story.
Other musical theater credits include performing in the critically acclaimed musical “Low Down Dirty Blues” directed by Tony Award winner Randall Myer and featuring Tony Award nominee Felicia Fields (The Color Purple), Black to Broadway, (the directorial debut of T.C. Carson of the sitcom Living Single), and many more.
He is a respected educator and clinician, having taught general music in the Newark NJ public school system, and maintains an active private instruction schedule.
Book Rob today at bookings@robstephensmusic.com
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Robert Stephens, Henry IV (Parts 1 & 2)
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Videos
VIDEO: Watch 'Lost' Footage of Dame Maggie Smith in Early Production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-10-05 10:32:49
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring original 'Magenta' actress Patricia Quinn, with a live shadow cast, costume contest, and VIP meet-and-greet available.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024
The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 14, 2023
A still very debonair Nigel Havers as dashing Elyot, and Patricia Hodge, very much at the top of her game as sensational Amanda – aged 72 and 75 respectively – command the stage of the newly refurbished Ambassadors Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2023
On Sunday, February 26th, the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra will present Harmony from Discord Meets Mozart's Requiem, featuring contemporary composer Wu Fei's Hello Gold Mountain paired with Mozart's powerful and exalted Requiem, at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, WA.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022
The Boise Phil has announced its 2022-23 'Season of Wonder,' featuring celebrated canonical works; the Boise Phil co-commissions from Jennifer Higdon, Vijay Iyer, and Jimmy López Bellido; performances from world-renowned guest artists including violinist Timothy Chooi, pianist Fei-Fei, and cellist Inbal Segev; and a one-of-a-kind book club.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Bainbridge Chorale join forces for another extraordinary partnership on April 25 and 26. Together they perform one of Brahms' most intensely spiritual works, A German Requiem.
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 25, 2019
We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the funniest on-stage mishaps they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with mishaps from shows including Be More Chill, Spongebob Squarepants, Aladdin, and more. Get ready to laugh with all of these responses!
by Rona Kelly - Sep 6, 2019
Elliot Cowan returns to the Lyrics Hammersmith for A Doll's House. Taking us through his own history with the play, Elliot also shares an insight into the vitality and vision of Gupta's adaptation, set against the backdrop of British colonialism.
by Erica Miner - Jun 17, 2018
For the centenary of America's favorite musical son Leonard Bernstein, two of his much-loved works
by Rona Kelly - May 5, 2018
Translations is currently in rehearsals at the National Theatre, ahead of its first major revival on the London stage. This not only marks actor Dermot Crowley's fourth time appearing in the play, but also over four decades of working at the National. Catching up over a lunch break, Dermot tells us just what it is that makes him want to return both to the play and the National again, and shares his advice on playing the Olivier.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017
The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's beautiful Back Bay for its 41st year, November 10-12, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017
The annual fall gathering for booklovers, the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston's beautiful Back Bay for its 41st year, November 10-12, 2017.
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 7, 2016
With Autumn now upon us and Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to confirm the full casting for this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella starring national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents as previously announced.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2016
The BBC has shared recently restored footage of Dame Maggie Smith in the role of Beatrice in Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015
Early Music Vancouver (EMV), Vancouver Chamber Choir, and Pacific MusicWorks co-present the monumental Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, October 23, 2015 at 7:30pm.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Mar 27, 2015
Reaching from a music tradition founded near the turn of the 20th century, the All-American Blues "brings out the boogie" at Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret. Their lusty revue Low Down Dirty Blues features "Big Mama" Felicia Fields, Chic Street Man, Sugaray Rayford with the trio accompanied by jazz pianist Robert Stephens.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2015
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 206th season with Noel Coward's honeymoon of a comedy, PRIVATE LIVES. Directed by Bob Carlton, the play begins previews tonight, January 13th, opens on January 21st and runs through March 1st on the WST Mainstage.
by Anna Bencivengo - Jan 12, 2015
Artscape's 2015 Shakespeare production at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre will be the tragedy, OTHELLO, a play still as gripping today as it was when it was written 400 years ago.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2015
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 206th season with Noel Coward's honeymoon of a comedy, PRIVATE LIVES. Directed by Bob Carlton, the play begins previews on January 13th, opens on January 21st and runs through March 1st on the WST Mainstage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Robert Stephens has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Robert Stephens has not appeared in the West End.
Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Henry IV (Parts 1 & 2), Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Brand and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Epitaph for George Dillon.
Robert Stephens won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1973 for Butley. He received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album. Stephens was nominated for multiple Tony Awards throughout his Broadway career, recognizing his exceptional performances in leading roles. He also won the Evening Standard Theatre Award and received recognition from the Laurence Olivier Awards for his contributions to theatre. His accolades reflect his distinguished career as one of Broadway's most celebrated actors.
