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Seth Rudetsky

Birth Place: Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA

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BIO

Seth is the afternoon host on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s ON BROADWAY as well as the host of SETH SPEAKS on Sirius/XM Stars. As a pianist, Seth has played for more than a dozen Broadway shows including RAGTIME, LES MIZ and PHANTOM. He was the Artistic Producer/Music Director for the first five annual Actors Fund Fall Concerts including DREAMGIRLS with Audra MacDonald (recorded on Nonesuch Records) and HAIR with Jennifer Hudson (recorded on Ghostlight Records, Grammy Nomination). In 2007 he made his Broadway acting debut playing Sheldon (singing "Magic to Do" in a devastating unitard) in THE RITZ directed by Joe Mantello for The Roundabout Theater. Off-Broadway he wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed RHAPSODY IN SETH (directed by Peter Flynn) at the Actors Playhouse and has also appeared on TV on LAW AND ORDER C.I. and had a recurring role on ALL MY CHILDREN. As an author, he penned the non-fiction Q GUIDE TO BROADWAY, the novel BROADWAY NIGHTS and the recently published MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN (Random House). BROADWAY NIGHTS is available on Audible.com starring Kristin Chenoweth, Andrea Martin and Jonathan Groff and MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ana Gasteyer and Megan Hiltly. Seth played himself on Kathy Griffin; My Life on the D-List, was the vocal coach on MTV’s LEGALLYLONDE reality show and starred opposite Sutton Foster in THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG for the Actors Fund. Recently, he co-wrote and starred in DISASTER! (which the NY TIMES called a "triumph"), and he currently writes a weekly column on Playbill.com and tours the country doing master classes and performing his one-man show "DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY".

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Professor Ted Scheider


[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Ted


[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Sheldon Farenthold


Chris (Understudy)

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[Off-Broadway]
2003
Seth Rudetsky


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Creative Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Music Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Arranger
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Artistic Producer
Conductor
Piano
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Conductor
Artistic Producer
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
Keyboards
Conductor
 
[New York, 2004]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Musical Director
Artistic Producer
Conductor
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Musical Director

Writing

Conceiver

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Special Award

Seth Rudetsky

Videos

News


Cabaret Roundup: November 24-30- Seth Rudetsky, Christine Ebersole & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 24, 2025

Here are a few top picks for shows to consider this week including eclectic singer Nellie McKay, Seth Rudetsky with an all-star Broadway lineup, and more.
Darius Rose AKA Jackie Cox To Join VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY For Five Performances Only
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Darius Rose, known to many as their drag persona Jackie Cox, will join Vape! The Grease Parody for five performances from November 22–24 at Theater 555 in New York City.
Video: Zachary Noah Piser Can't Wait to Return to Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2025

An all-star lineup of Broadway performers will unite at Carnegie Hall for Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Friends. Molloy University will present an intimate evening featuring Broadway stars singing the songs that shaped their careers—from early roles in junior high and community theater to the performances that brought them to Broadway. One of them is Zachary Noah Piser. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the big night!
Robert Van Leer Steps Down as Executive Director and CEO of The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Robert van Leer will step down as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Wallis.
Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Welcomes Original GREASE Cast Members At Theatre 555
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.
Video: Taylor Louderman Is Getting Ready to Raise Her Voice at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2025

Molloy University will present Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Friends, an intimate evening featuring Broadway stars singing the songs that shaped their careers—from early roles in junior high and community theater to the performances that brought them to Broadway. One of them is Taylor Louderman. In this video, watch as she chats more about what audiences can expect from the big night!
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025

The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Announces Its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction
by Gillian Blum - Nov 10, 2025

The York Theatre announced the launch of its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction.
Photos: VAPE! The Grease Parody Off-Broadway Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody is now open Off-Broadway at Theater 555. Vape! is a new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, with Lyrics & Additional Book by Billy Recce and Danny Salles. See photos from opening night!
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!
Photos: VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody  will open Off-Broadway November 3 at Theater 555. Vape! The Grease Parody is a hilariously unhinged spoof of the iconic and timeless musical Grease. Check out photos here!
Best Cabaret in November 2025: Margaret Cho, Shoshana Bean, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2025

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points. See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret and comedy live in an intimate venue
J Harrison Ghee, Rob McClure and More Join 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City).
Tony Award-Winner Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky Come to NJPAC In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Broadway’s Seth Rudetsky and Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Beautiful, Waitress) take the stage at NJPAC on November 1, 2025, for an evening of songs, stories, and laughter.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Ari'el Stachel's OTHER
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025

OTHER, a new solo dramedy written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel, officially opened on Sunday, October 19 at the Greenwich House Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!
Cast Set for VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

VAPE IS THE WORD! …Vape! The Grease Parody, which launches a 10-week Off-Broadway engagement at Theater 555 has revealed its cast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Breaking Down Broadway's Spookiest Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 12, 2025

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...
VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Will Open Off-Broadway This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody will launch a 10-week Off-Broadway engagement this month! Performances will begin on Thursday, October 30 at Theater 555.  Learn more here!
Wilson Cruz Joins The Cast Of RIGHT BEFORE I GO. At The Tank September 21"22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery, My So-Called Life) will join the Week 3 cast of Stan Zimmerman’s acclaimed suicide awareness play Right Before I Go., running Sunday and Monday nights at 7 p.m. through September 22 at The Tank.
Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor to Join RIGHT BEFORE I GO at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Tank has added two more performances of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Seth Rudetsky and Christine Taylor will join the cast. Learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Seth Rudetsky been in?

Seth Rudetsky has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Seth Rudetsky been in?

Seth Rudetsky has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Seth Rudetsky been nominated for?

and Special Award (Drama Desk Awards).

What awards has Seth Rudetsky won?

Seth Rudetsky has won a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

How many shows has Seth Rudetsky written?

Seth Rudetsky has written 2 shows including Rhapsody in Seth (Playwright), Disaster (Conceiver).

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