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BIO

John Dossett has been a professional actor in NYC since 1979. He has appeared in 20 Broadway productions, among them Wicked, War Paint, Newsies, Pippin, The Constant Wife, Gypsy (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Dinner At Eight, Ragtime, Democracy, Prelude to a Kiss, Fifth of July. Off-Broadway: Parade (City Center), The Heart of Rock & Roll (Old Globe), Dear Evan Hansen (Second Stage), Giant (Public Theater, Drama Desk nomination), Saved (Playwrights Horizons), The Clean House and Hello Again (LCT), Dinner with Friends, A Number (People’s Light), A Small Fire (Philadelphia Theater Company). As a Company Member of Circle Rep: Reckless, The Diviners, Childe Byron, Dalton’s Back, Sunshine, El Salvador, others. TV/film: “Madam Secretary,” “Blue Bloods,” “Elementary,” “Law & Order(s),” “Sex and the City,” and HBO’s “John Adams.”

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STAGE CREDITS

The Heart of Rock and Roll The Heart of Rock and Roll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Stone
Stone
Paradise Square Paradise Square
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Frederic Tiggens
Frederic Tiggens
The Heart of Rock & Roll The Heart of Rock & Roll
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Stone
Stone
Grand Hotel, The Musical Grand Hotel, The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer
Performer
War Paint War Paint
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Tommy Lewis
Tommy Lewis
War Paint War Paint
[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Tommy Lewis
Tommy Lewis
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Larry
Larry
Pippin Pippin
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Charles [Replacement]
Charles [Replacement]
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]
Joseph Pulitzer [Replacement]
Joseph Pulitzer
Newsies Newsies
[Regional (US)]
Paper Mill Production, 2011
Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer
Saved Saved
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Pastor Skip
Pastor Skip
Pastor Skip
Pastor Skip
The Clean House
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Matilde's Father/Charles
Matilde's Father/Charles
The Constant Wife The Constant Wife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Bernard Kersal
Bernard Kersal
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Performer
Democracy Democracy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Helmut Schmidt
Helmut Schmidt
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Herbie
Herbie
Dinner At Eight
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot
Dr. J. Wayne Talbot
A Little Night Music
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Fredrik Egerman
Fredrik Egerman
An Almost Holy Picture
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Samuel Gentle (Albania)
Samuel Gentle (Alternate)
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]
Sam Carmichael [Replacement]
Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer
Performer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Judge Thatcher
Judge Thatcher
The Visit
[New York]
Reading, 1999
Other Roles
Other Roles
Trudy Blue
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Performer
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Father [Replacement]
Father [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Applause
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Bill Sampson
Bill Sampson
Moonshot and Cosmos
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Tom
Tom
Hello Again
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
The Senator
The Senator
Paper Moon
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1993
Performer
Performer
Down the Road
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Dan Henniman
Dan Henniman
Empty Hearts
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer
Detective Dave Ennis/Hank Sweetzer
Prelude to a Kiss
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Peter [Replacement]
Taylor
Peter [Replacement]
Taylor
Peter (Understudy)
Peter (Unknown)
Peter (Unknown)
Peter (Unknown)
Peter (Unknown)
Peter (Unknown)
Peter (Unknown)
Prelude to a Kiss
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Taylor
Taylor
Sunshine
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Nelson
Nelson
Mastergate
[Broadway]
1989
Shepherd Hunter
Shepherd Hunter
Dalton's Back
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Dalton Possil
Dalton Possil
Reckless
[Off-Broadway]
Circle Repertory Company Production, 1988
Lloyd
Lloyd
El Salvador
[Off-Broadway]
1987
McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Richard II
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Duke of Aumerle
Duke of Aumerle
Francis
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Francis Bernadone
Francis Bernadone
Francis Bernadone
Francis Bernadone
Childe Byron
[Off-Broadway]
1981
Boy
Boy
Fifth of July
[Broadway]
1980
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]
Jed Jenkins [Replacement]
The Diviners
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dewey Maples
Dewey Maples
Innocents, Thoughts, Harmless Intentions
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout
Walter "Fishfoot" Fitzbout
King of Schnorrers
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1979
David Ben Yonkel
David Ben Yonkel
Curtains
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer
Performer
Ragtime
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997
Performer
Performer

Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Paul
That Night
[ 1992 ] Larry Bloom
Nick and Jane
[ 1997 ] John
The Cracker Man
[ 1999 ] Hank
Big Eden
[ 2000 ] John Bishop
Little Manhattan
[ 2005 ] Mickey Telesco
The Oranges
[ 2011 ] Shelly
Man on a Ledge
[ 2012 ] Ted Henry

TV Shows

Law & Order
Judge Martin Schnell, Father Evans, Frank Wellington
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Trainer, Tom Dayton

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

John Dossett, Giant

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical

John DossettGiant


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

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

John DossettElmer Gantry

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Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals Photo
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025

The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
Video: Kara Lindsay Surprised By Former NEWSIES For Disney World Reunion Photo
Video: Kara Lindsay Surprised By Former NEWSIES For Disney World Reunion
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Kara Lindsay was surprised by some of her former Newsies co-stars for an impromptu reunion in Disney World. Watch the video of them performing 'King of New York' and 'Something to Believe In' with Adam Kaplan.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Candlelight Theatre This Summer Photo
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Candlelight Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Set your mind to island time and ESCAPE to MARGARITAVILLE! Featuring your favorite Jimmy Buffet classics with book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley. Learn more here!
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Candlelight Theatre Next Month Photo
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Candlelight Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Bright Star is coming to the Candlelight Theatre in Delaware next month. Performances run March 15 – April 19, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her Photo
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know Photo
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Video: Corey Cott Pays Tribute To THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL In Farewell Post Photo
Video: Corey Cott Pays Tribute To THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL In Farewell Post
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll has played its final performance on Broadway. Today, one of the show's stars, Corey Cott, celebrated his run in the show with a post paying tribute to his time in the cast, along with a video of Corey belting out, 'The Only One' for the final time on Broadway. Check out the video!
3 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 23, 2024

Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Photos: Carson Kressley and Douglas Carter Beane Visit THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Photo
Photos: Carson Kressley and Douglas Carter Beane Visit THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024

Carson Kressley and Douglas Carter Beane visited the James Earl Jones Theatre to catch one of the final performances of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL. Check out photos here!
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Sets Closing Date Photo
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Sets Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm. At the time of closing, the show will have played 24 previews and 72 performances.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released June 14 Photo
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released June 14
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll will be released on Friday, June 14 and will be available on all music streaming services.  Learn more about how to pre-save the album here!
Photos: Gayle King Visits THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway Photo
Photos: Gayle King Visits THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

Gayle King rocked out on Broadway last week seeing “The Heart of Rock and Roll”. See photos!
Video: Huey Lewis Talks Bringing His Music to Broadway With THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROL Photo
Video: Huey Lewis Talks Bringing His Music to Broadway With THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024

Huey Lewis joined CBS Mornings last week to discuss his new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. On the show, he addressed the origins of the musical, and where the idea originally came from. Watch the full interview!
Video: Huey Lewis and McKenzie Kurtz Bring THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL To Good Morning Photo
Video: Huey Lewis and McKenzie Kurtz Bring THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL To Good Morning America
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

McKenzie Kurtz, one of the stars of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, joined music legend Huey Lewis for an appearance on Good Morning America. See the video!
Video: Tamika Lawrence Performs the National Anthem for the New York Liberty Photo
Video: Tamika Lawrence Performs the National Anthem for the New York Liberty
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Tamika Lawrence, one of the stars of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, stopped by the New York Liberty women's basketball game for a roof-raising rendition of the national anthem.  Check out video of her performance!
Video: Tamika Lawrence Performs 'The Power of Love' From THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL o Photo
Video: Tamika Lawrence Performs 'The Power of Love' From THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on SHERRI
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

Tamika Lawrence joined Sherri Shepherd on Friday to perform The Power of Love from the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll on the show. She was joined by Huey Lewis who, after the performance, highlighted his admiration for Lawrence and the cast. See the special performance here!
Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll is beating on Broadway as the bright new jukebox musical of the same name is now open at the James Earl Jones! Theatre. Read the reviews as the critics react!
Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELL Photo
Video: Corey Cott Talks Playing Bobby in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024

Corey Cott joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. Describing the show, Cott explained: 'This show is just this unfettered vibe of optimism and positivity. We've been using this phrase: 'It's a John Hughes rom-com; a love letter to the '80s with Huey Lewis and The News music.'' Watch the interview here!
Video: Huey Lewis Talks The HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Huey Lewis Talks The HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024

Huey Lewis joined The View on Wednesday to discuss his new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. With both this show and Back to the Future currently on Broadway, the hosts asked if this move to musical theatre was a goal of his. 'It's not something that I ever aspired to...but it's been kind of a late life gift,' the artist said. Watch the full interview here!
Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

Get a first look at the new Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, as new photos and video have been released ahead of the show's April 22nd Opening Night.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has John Dossett been in?

John Dossett has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Dossett been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Elmer Gantry.

What awards has John Dossett won?

John Dossett has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Gypsy.

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