Side Man Broadway Original Cast
Winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play, Warren Leight's Side Man is a tender and poignant memory play about a jazz musician struggling to save both his fading career and troubled home life during the dawn of rock 'n roll in America. In addition to winning the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play, Side Man was honored with a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (Frank Wood), and was nominated for the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Michael Mayer) and Outstanding Actress in a Play (Edie Falco). Full synopsis
Original
Replacement
Original Cast
(Understudy)
Jeff Binder, who played both Clifford and Al in Broadway's "Side Man" and reprised his role as Al for the London premiere, brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career on stage and screen. more...
(Understudy)
Jonesy
Wendy Makkena, renowned for her role as Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act and its sequel, brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of Side Man more...
Patsy (u/s)
Robert Sella, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Sylvia, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and notably Sideman, brings a wealth of experience from his diverse performances across theater, film, and television. more...
Patsy
Frank Wood's celebrated portrayal of Gene in the Broadway production of Side Man, which earned him both a Tony Award and a Drama League Award, showcased his exceptional ability to convey the emotional depth and complexity of a jazz musician facing personal and professional challenges. more...
See awards and nominations on the Side Man page
Production Team
Tom Broecker Costume Designer
Bobby H. Grayson Hair and Wig Designer
Michael Mayer Director
Neil Patel Scenic Designer
Kenneth Posner Lighting Designer
Raymond D. Schilke Sound Designer
.jpg?format=auto&width=365)
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $70
Tickets From $72
Tickets From $106
