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John has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years, starting when he made his Broadway debut in Foxy, starring Burt Lahr. He would later win a Theatre Guild Award for playing Curly in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma! and would also star as Able Frake in State Fair. He has toured the US in multiple Broadway musicals (more than he can remember!) most recently playing The Wizard in Wicked and Captain Hook in Finding Neverland. In between musicals, his performances in the major showrooms of Las Vegas solidified him as one of America's foremost entertainers.
John made his TV debut playing The Boy in The Fantasticks and co-starred with Sally Field in the TV series The Girl With Something Extra. From there he went on to host The Hollywood Squares, That's Incredible! and served as guest host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (80 evenings, more than any other singer). In the movies, audiences remember him from the Disney films The Happiest Millionaire and The One And Only Genuine Original Family Band. He also appeared in Airport 80, Edward Scissorhands and The Squeeze.
Along the way John wrote a book, a play and with his wife Rhonda created the geography card game BORDERLINE USA. Most recently, John travels America as a traveling troubadour, singer, songwriter and storyteller with his stories, his original songs and his guitar. His intimate, up close performances are one-of-a-kind. CRT Downtown's in-the-round, cabaret-style venue is the perfect environment to seeing this legendary performer live.
Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown presents a "one night only" evening with Hollywood and Broadway legend John Davidson, on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 PM.

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John Davidson STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First US National Tour, 2016
Charles Frohman [Replacement]

Captain Hook [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
Bellomy [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
The Wizard [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1965
Curly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Clergyman

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1963
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1961
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1960
Train Man

Ensemble

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1984
Performer


John Davidson Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1966 - Performance

John Davidson, Oklahoma!

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Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading


Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

World Premiere of MARILYN, MOM & ME to Open International City Theatre 2024 Season


International City Theatre will open its 2024 season with the world premiere of Yankee’s deeply personal comic drama, Marilyn, Mom & Me.

WATCHER IN THE WOODS Musical Will Get Workshop in 2024


Producer Douglas Thompson announced development of the musical WATCHER IN THE WOODS, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall, with music by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and directed by Saki Kawamura.

GRUMPY OLD MEN is Now Playing at Surflight Theatre


Surflight Theatre will be continuing their 2023 Season with the romantic musical comedy, Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics Nick Meglin. Performances are already underway, find out more here!

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June


This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: AMANDA McBROOM IN CONCERT in May


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the first event in the company's May Concert series on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – “AMANDA McBROOM: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.” The legendary singer-songwriter and actress will captivate audiences with her stunning voice and masterful songwriting in an intimate and unforgettable performance.

THE STAR-SPANGLED GIRL Comes to Judson Theatre Company Next Month


Neil Simon's The Star-Spangled Girl is a hilarious romantic comedy that has been making audiences laugh for decades. Originally premiering on Broadway in 1966, the play has remained a popular choice for theatres around the world.

John Davidson's CLUB SANDWICH Season Three Set To Open June 2!


Club Sandwich, the brainchild of celebrity and New Hampshire resident John Davidson, is set to open for its third season on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Sing'theatre Launches Third Edition of SINGATHON in December


In the frame of Giving Week organized by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre – NVPC, Sing'theatre will launch its third edition of SINGATHON on Sunday, 4th December 2022 after 2 very successful editions in 2020 and 2021.

Ashley Blanchet, Graham Rowat, Analise Scarpaci, Gavin Lee & More to Star in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paper Mill Playhouse


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for The Sound of Music, directed by Mark S. Hoebee. The production will feature Ashley Blanchet (Paper Mill’s Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Broadway’s Waitress) as Maria Rainer, and Graham Rowat (Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, Sunset Boulevard) as Captain Georg von Trapp.

Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings Announce New Studio Album 'Love Is The Only Thing'


A self-proclaimed anti-fascist record, Love Is The Only Thing keeps kindness and compassion in the foreground, following a similar musical path to Mulvey and SistaStrings’ Live at the Café Carpe, which was released in late 2020 and, like the new album, includes drummer Nathan Kilen rounding out the ensemble. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

John Davidson's Club Sandwich Season Two Set to Open This Month


Club Sandwich, the brainchild of veteran TV/movie/Broadway star John Davidson, is set to open for season two on Friday, June 24, 2022, and will run through October 2.

Magician BJ Hickman Will Be a Guest Performer at John Davidson's Club Sandwich


New Hampshire magician BJ Hickman will be opening this summer's guest series of performers Thursday night, June 30 at veteran TV host, movie actor, and recording artist John Davidson's New Hampshire performance venue, “Club Sandwich”, in Sandwich, NH.

Arts Garage Launches New Comedy Series with Jimmie 'JJ' Walker


On Thursday, January 6, Arts Garage launches an hysterical new comedy series The Art of Laughter, kicking off with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmie “JJ” Walker. The new series will run quarterly on First Thursdays and will feature some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond.

Arts Garage to Launch THE ART OF LAUGHTER Comedy Series


Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced an hysterical new comedy series, The Art of Laughter, launching on January 6 with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmie “JJ” Walker. The new series will run quarterly on First Thursdays and will feature some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond.

Arts Garage To Launch 'Art Of Laughter' Comedy Series With Jimmy 'JJ' Walker Next Month


Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today announced an hysterical new comedy series, The Art of Laughter, launching on January 6 with TV, Film and Comedy Club superstar Jimmy “JJ” Walker.

Sharon Playhouse Welcomes Broadway Star Hugh Panaro for One Night Only Cabaret


Broadway leading man Hugh Panaro (Phantom Of The Opera, Show Boat, Lestat, Side Show) will appear on Friday night August 4th in a one performance only concert on the Patio Cabaret Stage at the Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.

BWW Interview: Donelle Dadigan Re-Opening Her Hollywood Museum TO THE FUTURE


Hollywood Museum founder Donelle Dadigan headed a re-opening ceremony of her Hollywood Museum August 4, 2021; commemorating the donated additional props from Bill and Patrick Shea to the Back to the Future Part I, II, III exhibit. On behalf of the Museum and the Shea father and son, Donelle presented a $5,000 check to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which Michael accepted via video.

Writer, Producer, Director and Actor, Ernest Thompson, Signs With Roth & Associates East Inc.


His work has been nominated for a Tony, an Emmy and a British Academy Award. His more than 35 plays have been seen in theatres around the world.

John Davidson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Davidson been in?

John Davidson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Davidson been in?

John Davidson has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was John Davidson's first West End show?

John Davidson's first West End show was Follow That Girl which opened in 1960

What awards has John Davidson been nominated for?

John Davidson has been nominated for a Theatre World Award for his performance in Oklahoma!

What awards has John Davidson won?

John Davidson won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Oklahoma!.

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