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Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Annie Get Your Gun. National Tours: Sweeney Todd, The Bridges of Madison County, Ragtime. Carnegie Hall: Kristina. Lincoln Center: Dessa Rose. Off-Broadway: Prodigal. Regional theater: Shenandoah (Jefferson Award), Jane Eyre (San Francisco Critics Award). TV: "Madam Secretary", "The Americans", "Elementary", "The Good Wife", "Royal Pains". www.DavidHess.info

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STAGE CREDITS

Clue Clue
[US Tour]
US Tour, 2024
Colonel Mustard [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Annie Annie
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Revival, 2017
Performer
Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble
Cecil B. DeMille (Understudy)
Max von Mayerling (Understudy) [Replacement]
Cecil B. DeMille (Unknown)
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Max von Mayerling (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
The Ark
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Noah [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
The Beadle (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Jonas Fogg (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Judge Turpin (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Sweeney Todd (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Judge Turpin (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Jonas Fogg (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Sweeney Todd (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
The Beadle (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Judge Turpin (Standby) [Replacement]
Sweeney Todd (Standby) [Replacement]
Jonas Fogg (Standby) [Replacement]
The Beadle (Standby) [Replacement]
Ragtime
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2005
Father
Dessa Rose
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Sheriff Hughes, et al.
She Loves Me
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Steven Kodaly
Call Me Madam
[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2004
Cosmo Constantine
Prodigal
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Harry Flannery
Annie Get Your Gun
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Frank Butler (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Foster Wilson (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Col. Wm. F. Cody (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Frank Butler (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Foster Wilson (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Col. Wm. F. Cody (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Frank Butler (Standby) [Replacement]
Foster Wilson (Standby) [Replacement]
Col. Wm. F. Cody (Standby) [Replacement]

Movies

Yung chun ta hsiung
[ 1975 ] voice
The Swiss Conspiracy
[ 1976 ] Sando
Montana Trap
[ 1976 ] Sleeve
Hitch-Hike
[ 1977 ] Adam Konitz
Avalanche Express
[ 1979 ] Geiger
To All a Goodnight
[ 1980 ] director
Swamp Thing
[ 1982 ] Ferret
White Star
[ 1983 ] Frank
Armed and Dangerous
[ 1986 ] Gunman #4
Let's Get Harry
[ 1986 ] Mercenary
Body Count
[ 1986 ] Robert Ritchie
Sindrome veneziana
[ 1989 ] Walter
Buck ai confini del cielo
[ 1991 ] Dan David A. Hess
Omicidio a luci blu
[ 1992 ] Sergeant Flanagan
Jonathan degli orsi
[ 1995 ] Maddock
Nutcracker
[ 2001 ] John Gard, Clyde Fairfax
Zombie Nation
[ 2004 ] Aaron Singer III
Fallen Angels
[ 2006 ] Kajal
The Absence of Light
[ 2006 ] Whiplh
Go Together
[ 2007 ] Aldo Modisco
Used
[ 2007 ] Aldo Modisco
Smash Cut
[ 2009 ] Able Whitman
The Steppes
[ 2011 ] Oleg
The House That Wept Blood
[ 2016 ] Detective Marsh

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CLUE National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This Spring Photo
CLUE National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Wharton Center in the spring. Tickets to the engagement are on sale now.
CLUE Comes to the Wharton Center Photo
CLUE Comes to the Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will come to Wharton Center from Tuesday, April 7, to Sunday, April 12, 2026. 
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at Royal Alexandra Theatre Photo
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Samantha Wu - May 26, 2025

The much beloved childhood Hasbro board game Clue became a big screen hit in 1985 with the film directed by Jonathan Lynn starring Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn. Now, Toronto audiences get to play along with this laugh out loud lightning paced romp as Clue Live on Stage! takes to the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Review: Madison Gets A CLUE at The Overture Photo
Review: Madison Gets A CLUE at The Overture
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2025

Clue is based off of the 1985 black comedy film of the same name, based on the Hasbro game also of the same name. Reimagined by Sandy Rustin, with the help of Hunter Foster and Eric Prince, Clue provided roughly an hour and twenty-five minutes of continuous entertainment. It was a joy to watch.
CLUE Comes To Overture Center in May Photo
CLUE Comes To Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

“Clue,” the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Overture Hall in May. Learn more here!
Broadway Touring Production Of CLUE Takes The Stranahan Theater Stage In May Photo
Broadway Touring Production Of CLUE Takes The Stranahan Theater Stage In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances May 6–11, 2025. 
CLUE Comes to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in May Photo
CLUE Comes to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Toronto's historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.
CLUE Playing Now At CIBC Theatre Photo
CLUE Playing Now At CIBC Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is now playing at the CIBC Theatre for a limited two—week engagement through March 2 only.
CLUE Comes to Madison's Overture Center in May Photo
CLUE Comes to Madison's Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will come to Overture Center for the Arts in May.
CLUE Live On Stage! Coming To The Kravis Center Photo
CLUE Live On Stage! Coming To The Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center from April 15 to 19, 2025 as an addition to the Kravis On Broadway line-up.
Tickets to CLUE in Chicago on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to CLUE in Chicago on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Individual tickets for CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, in Chicago are now on sale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kravis Center Announces: CLUE Coming In April Photo
Kravis Center Announces: CLUE Coming In April
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center from April 15 to 19, 2025 as an addition to the Kravis On Broadway line-up.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time Photo
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on Photo
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Th Photo
Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
Review: CLUE at STAGES St. Louis In The Ross Family Theater At The Kirkwood Performin Photo
Review: CLUE at STAGES St. Louis In The Ross Family Theater At The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by James Lindhorst - Jul 29, 2023

St. Louis Stages is producing their first play in decades with their astonishing, brilliant and comical production of CLUE. The dictionary doesn’t hold enough superlatives to describe the superb quality of this production. This review is going to sound cliché in its description but be assured that a hysterical and entertaining 90-minutes awaits anyone who buys a ticket to witness murder, see whodunnit and experience theatrical excellence.
Full Cast Of CLUE Set at STAGES St. Louis Photo
Full Cast Of CLUE Set at STAGES St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2023

STAGES St. Louis has revealed the full cast of the farcical murder-mystery, Clue - performing July 21 - August 20 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Was Filmed According To Lyricist Lynn Ahrens Photo
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Was Filmed According To Lyricist Lynn Ahrens
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023

In a new interview with the Observer, Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty reflected on the recent gala concert presentation of their beloved musical, Ragtime. As a part of their profile, acclaimed lyricist Ahrens revealed that the starry, one night only event was filmed!
Photos & Video: See Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More in RAGTIME 25th Anni Photo
Photos & Video: See Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More in RAGTIME 25th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

See photos and video of Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman and more in the Ragtime 25th anniversary concert!
Shop RAGTIME Reunion Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop Photo
Shop RAGTIME Reunion Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2023

Get your official merchandise from the Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime! Take home items like the Ragtime In-Concert Hoodie, and the Logo Tee, below.
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How many Broadway shows has David Hess been in?

David Hess has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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David Hess has not appeared in the West End.

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