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A native New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem made his Broadway debut as the swing in the ill fated, The First. He never made it on stage. The director, Martin Charnin told the cast as they were closing "If they were lucky, they would get to walk around the block again". It would take him almost 30 years to "walk around the block" again. He made his official Broadway debut as the King of Cartoons in THE PEEWEE HERMAN SHOW. Other Broadway credits include, SISTER ACT, GHOST, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and ACT ONE.Off Broadway credits include MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD, THE LIQUID PLAIN, SHOWS FOR DAYS, SONDHEIM'S SATURDAY NIGHT and THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. Other NY credits include being featured in AMERICA at RADIO CITY. Regionally, he has performed at The McCarter, GeVa, Berkshire Theater Festival, Karamu, The Old Globe, San Diego Rep, La Jolla Playhouse. His Los Angeles credits include the original LA cast of CATS, ALL NIGHT STRUT, FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD and I LOVE YOU...NOW CHANGE. Other LA theaters include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson, The Geffen, LATC, Will Geer Theatricum, Hollywood Bowl, Musical Theater West, Moonlight Amphitheater, South Bay, Cabrillo, Fullerton CLO, Sacramento Music Circus. He has toured 44 states, Asia and Africa in THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!!!, I LOVE YOU,YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE AND FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD. He spent 7 1/2 years performing Jafar in Disney Aladdin: a Musical Spectacular at California Adventure. ON television, he has appeared on SCARECROW AND MRS. KING, DALLAS, KNOTS LANDING, MY TWO DADS, ZOEY 101, STRONG MEDICINE, WILL AND GRACE, NUMB3RS, WHITE COLLAR, LAW AND ORDER:SVU etc. Film credits include THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, THE HUMBLING, FAN GIRL, I AM MICHAEL and the HBO miniseries, SHOW ME A HERO and PEEWEE HERMAN on HBO.

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Lance Roberts STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Constable Locke

Ensemble

Olin Britt (Understudy)

Mayor Shinn (Understudy)

Charlie Cowell (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Rev. J.D. Montgomery

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble [Replacement]

Mr. Henshaw [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Broadway]
2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Voice

King of Cartoons

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer


Lance Roberts Movies

Toomie: The Hungry Tumor
[ 2022 ] Bradford

Lance Roberts TV Shows

Yo Gabba Gabba!
DJ Lance Rock, DJ Lance

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Full Cast Set for MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL World Premiere


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Goodman Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Niki Haris to Present GROWN ASS WOMAN at The Green Room 42 in April


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of chanteuse Niki Haris in her show “Grown Ass Woman” for two performances on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM.

Jennifer Roberts Returns To Manhattan To Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick


Join Jennifer Roberts on April 30 for the release show of TGR 42, celebrating the works of Sheldon Harnick.

See Nicole Parker as Jillane Jenkins in SUITCASE FULL OF LIES at The Green Room 42


The Green Room 42 will present Nicole Parker, currently playing Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit Titaníque, as Jillane Jenkins in “Suitcase Full of Lies”. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Lisa Vroman to Return to The Green Room 42 With INGENUE… INGE-NOT-SO-NEW


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Vroman in “Ingénue... Ingé-not-so-new!” on Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in the next edition of “Pam Goldberg's 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Melissa Errico to Celebrate Sondheim's Birthday at The Green Room 42


The Green Room 42 will present the return of Melissa Errico in “An Acoustic Evening with Sondheim & Melissa” to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s birthday.

Brian J. Nash to Present SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB at The Green Room 42 in March


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated pianist and singer Brian J. Nash. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Green Room 42 to Present Concert of Songs From STEVEN UNIVERSE


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special concert dedicated to the songs of the beloved Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe” on Friday, February 23 at 7:00 PM.

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More


Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42


Join Joseph Thor and friends at THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a tribute to LANA DEL RAY's album 'NORMAN f**kING ROCKWELL!'.

Sally Mayes to Present NOW AND THEN: JAZZ STANDARD TIME at The Green Room 42


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in “Now and Then: Jazz Standard Time,” the second installment of her new concert series.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits TWINS Co-Star Danny DeVito at I NEED THAT


Twins stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited at I NEED THAT over the holidays. Check out a photo of the reunion here.

Video: Get a Backstage Look at I NEED THAT's 90- Second Scene Change


Get a backstage look at I Need That on Broadway's 90-second scene change!

2 Broadway Shows Close Today


Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Some Like It Hot takes its final bow at the Shubert Theatre following 43 previews and 440 regular performances; and I Need That will conclude its limited run at the American Airlines Theatre following 21 previews and 68 regular performances. The venues will soon be home to Hell's Kitchen and Doubt respectively

I NEED THAT Starring Danny DeVito Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances on Broadway


Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, is now in its final three weeks of performances off-Broadway.

Video: Watch Highlights of Danny and Lucy DeVito in I NEED THAT on Broadway


In this video, check out highlights from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck.

Photos: Rhea Perlman, Mark Ruffalo And More Turn Out As I NEED THAT Opens On Broadway!


The best of Broadway was on hand at the American Airlines Theatre last night, where Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. See the photos!

Photos: Tony Danza, Mark Ruffalo, and More Celebrate Opening Night of I NEED THAT


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. BroadwayWorld was there backstage and at the after party. Check out photos here of all the stars including a TAXI reunion!

Photos: The Cast of I NEED THAT Takes Their Opening Night Bows


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, starring Danny DeVito, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. The show officially opened last night, November 2. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

Lance Roberts FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lance Roberts been in?

Lance Roberts has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Lance Roberts been in?

Lance Roberts has not appeared in the West End.

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