Walter Bobbie
Latest News on Walter Bobbie:
CHICAGO Comes to Canberra in September (Apr 16, 2024)
CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June (Apr 8, 2024)
CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August (Apr 5, 2024)
CHICAGO Comes to Canberra in September (Apr 16, 2024)
CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June (Apr 8, 2024)
CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August (Apr 5, 2024)
Walter Bobbie BIO
Walter Bobbie won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards as director of the international hit Chicago which and has become the longest-running revival in Broadway history. Recent directing includes David Ives's New Jerusalem, Venus in Fur, and The School for Lies, all at Classic Stage Company, Ives' The Other Woman at EST, as well as Jeff Talbott's The Submission at MCC, Evan Smith's The Savannah Disputation at Playwrights Horizons, Christopher Durang's The Marriage of Bette & Boo at the Roundabout, and Terrence McNally's Golden Age at the Kennedy Center. Broadway credits include White Christmas, High Fidelity, Sweet Charity, Twentieth Century, Footloose, and A Grand Night for Singing. Bobbie is also an actor who appeared in a range of plays and musicals from the original cast of Grease to Shaw's Getting Married at Circle in the Square, Assassins at Playwrights Horizons, I Love My Wife, Going Up, A History of the American Film, Driving Miss Daisy, Café Crown, and Lincoln Center's Anything Goes, among others. He received a Drama Desk nomination for his performance as Nicely-Nicely in 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls, and Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for his performance in David Ives's Polish Joke at Manhattan Theatre Club. Bobbie was Artistic Director for City Center's acclaimed Encores!, and serves on the Executive Board of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
Walter Bobbie Photos
Barry Grove with Daniel Sunjata, Mandi Masden, Walter Bobbie, Lou Sumrall, John Davenport, Matthew Saldivar, John Glover, Condola Rashad, Patrick Page, Max Gordon Moore, Adam Chanler-Berat, Robert Stanton and Russell G. Jones and cast
Date:
04/26/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Condola Rashad & Company Celebrate Opening Night of SAINT JOAN
Daniel Sunjata, Mandi Masden, Walter Bobbie, Lou Sumrall, John Davenport, Matthew Saldivar, John Glover, Condola Rashad, Patrick Page, Max Gordon Moore, Adam Chanler-Berat, Robert Stanton and Russell G. Jones
Date:
04/26/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Condola Rashad & Company Celebrate Opening Night of SAINT JOAN
Maurice Jones, Daniel Sunjata, Max Gordon Moore, Matthew Saldivar, John Glover, Adam Chanler-Berat, Condola Rashad, Walter Bobbie, Jack Davenport, Russell G. Jones, Patrick Page, Lou Sumrall, Robert Stanton
Date:
03/14/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Condola Rashad and the Cast of SAINT JOAN Meet the Press!
Co-creators Edie Brickell and Steve Martin (seated) and (from left) choreographer Josh Rhodes, director Walter Bobbie, musical supervisor Peter Asher, and musical director and vocal arranger Rob Berman
Date:
08/21/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Steve Martin's BRIGHT STAR at The Old Globe
The cast and creators of Bright Star: (standing in back, from left) cast members Sarah Jane Shanks, Greg Roderick, Leah Horowitz, Max Chernin, Stephen Bogardus, Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, co-creator Edie Brickell, director Walter Bobbie,
Date:
08/21/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Steve Martin's BRIGHT STAR at The Old Globe
Walter Bobbie STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Lamar Alexander
Senator Tim Kaine
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Wally (Standby) [Replacement]
Alvin (Standby) [Replacement]
Walter Bobbie Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Writing
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Walter Bobbie Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Bright Star
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director
Walter Bobbie, Venus in Fur
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Sweet Charity
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Walter Bobbie, Polish Joke
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Footloose
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Walter Bobbie, Chicago
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical
Walter Bobbie, A Grand Night for Singing
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Walter Bobbie , Crazy for You
Walter Bobbie Videos
Video: CHICAGO'S New Stars Olivia Holt, Kimberly Marable And More Take Their First Bows!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing CHICAGO's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' and More with ELLE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 25, 2023
Video: CHICAGO's Jinkx Monsoon Speaks Out Against Anti-Drag Laws in MSNBC Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023
VIDEO: Sea Lion and Trainer Dance to 'Cell Block Tango' from CHICAGO
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 19, 2023
VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
VIDEO: Watch an All New Trailer For 42nd Street Moon's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022
VIDEO: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man' From A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING At Goodspeed
by Alan Henry - Oct 12, 2021
VIDEO: Goodspeed Presents A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Featuring Mamie Parris, Mauricio Martínez, Diane Phelan & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021
Walter Bobbie News
CHICAGO Comes to Canberra in September
The acclaimed production of one of Australia’s favourite musicals,CHICAGO, will open in Canberra in September this year, the first time a professional production of this Broadway favourite has played in Australia’s capital city. Presales begin today and general public tickets are on sale from Friday 19 April.
CHICAGO Returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre This June
Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will visit Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 June 2025.
CHICAGO Comes to The King's Theater in Glasgow in August
The King’s Theatre in Glasgow has announced the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be coming to the venue from 18-23 August 2025 and tickets are on sale now.
Further Dates Set for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO
Further dates have been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on 12 October 2024.
Photos: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly in Chicago
Get a first look at photos of Robyn Hurder as Velma Kelly in Chicago.
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award
Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Beth Hyland as the recipient of the 2024 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for her play SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Learn more about Hyland!
Bianca Marroquin and Natasha Yvette Williams Will Return to CHICAGO on Broadway
Chicago on Broadway will welcome back Bianca Marroquín in the role of “Roxie Hart” and Tony nominee Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of “Matron Mama Morton.' Both will return beginning Monday, April 8 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Cast Set For Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre's FOOTLOOSE
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre are heading back to the 1980s this summer to stage a spectacular new production of the explosive musical Footloose. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma in CHICAGO
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder has returned to Chicago on Broadway in the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out a video clip of her here!
TAKE THE LEAD World Premiere & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse 2024-25 Season
Paper Mill Playhouse has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
New Tickets On Sale For Sydney Season Of CHICAGO
Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.
CHICAGO se despide de Madrid
El próximo 28 de abril la temporada limitada de CHICAGO bajará el telón una última vez en Madrid antes de embarcarse en una gira por España que culminará en julio de 2025.
Spotlight: FOOTLOOSE at Macklanburg Playhouse
Join Us for Footloose the Musical
Robyn Hurder to Return to CHICAGO as Velma This Month
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder will return to Chicago on Broadway in the role of “Velma Kelly” beginning Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, June 16.
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Red Concepcion Looks on 'Mr. Cellophane's' Bright Side
Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised her a shot at being a local celebrity.
Photos: First Look at FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre
Footloose is currently running at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA through March 17th. Check out photos from the production here!
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT
See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
Ariana Madix Out of CHICAGO February 27 Performance
TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will miss tonight's performance of Chicago.
Video: Red Concepción Performs 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway
You can see right through him, walk right by him, and never know he's there! Here's an exclusive video sneak peek of Red Concepción performing 'Mister Cellophane' in CHICAGO on Broadway.
Walter Bobbie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Walter Bobbie been in?
Walter Bobbie has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Walter Bobbie been in?
Walter Bobbie has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Walter Bobbie been nominated for?
Walter Bobbie has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bright Star," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Venus in Fur," and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Irving Berlin's White Christmas." He was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sweet Charity," Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Polish Joke," and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Polish Joke." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Footloose" and "A Grand Night for Singing," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "Chicago," Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Chicago," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Chicago," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chicago." He was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Crazy for You."
What awards has Walter Bobbie won?
Walter Bobbie has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Polish Joke," Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Chicago," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Chicago," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chicago."
How many shows has Walter Bobbie written?
Walter Bobbie has written 2 shows including A Grand Night for Singing (Conceiver), Footloose (Bookwriter).
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