American actor and Broadway regular
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Born | (1965-12-29) December 29, 1965 (age 58)
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Occupation | Actor |
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John Bolton (born December 29, 1965) is an
American actor and
Broadway regular. Bolton is best known for originating the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in the Broadway show
A Christmas Story: The Musical. He created the role of Vlad Popov in the Broadway musical
Anastasia.
Career
Bolton originated the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in
A Christmas Story: The Musical on Broadway, running from November 19, 2012, to December 30, 2012,
[1] and repeated this starring role in Boston, Hartford and in December 2013 at
Madison Square Garden.
[2]
He appeared in the Broadway revival of
Dames at Sea, starring as The Captain/Hennesey. The musical ran from October 22, 2015, to January 3, 2016.
[3]
His other theatre credits include many Broadway musicals that have won the
Tony Award including original productions of
Curtains with
David Hyde Pierce;
Spamalot with
Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce, and
Sara Ramirez, directed by
Mike Nichols;
Contact directed by
Susan Stroman; and
Titanic; and revivals of
Damn Yankees and
How to Succeed in Business with
Matthew Broderick, with Bolton eventually playing the role of Finch opposite
Sarah Jessica Parker.
A sought-after cabaret performer, Bolton has also appeared in many concert performances including Downton Abbey at
54 Below (2013),
[4]
Titanic reunion at
Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall (2014),
[5] and
Guys and Dolls (2014) and the Family Holiday Concert with the
New York Pops at
Carnegie Hall.
The New York Times called his performance in Guys and Dolls a "stand-out."
[6] Bolton is a regular soloist with the New York Pops, and he has headlined three sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall. He performed in the concert series "Broadway in the Boros" at the Queens' Socrates Sculpture Park on July 21, 2017.
[7]
He has performed in television shows and many TV commercials. Most recently he was seen on
Elementary,
Madam Secretary and
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He played the recurring character D.A. John Summerhill on the
soap opera
All My Children in 2006.
[8] He also appeared in "Loose Lips", a 2014 episode of
Blue Bloods, and "Vacancy", a 2006 episode of
Law & Order: Criminal Intent;
[8] and he played Bruce Caplan on the television series
Gossip Girl.
[8] Bolton has also made guest star appearances as Carl Switzer on the
HBO television series
Boardwalk Empire, and as Jason Doyle on the television series
The Good Wife. He also appeared in the third season of
Submissions Only and the short Russian Broadway Shut Down.
[8]
He is an adjunct professor at
Pace University, teaching acting.
[9]
Personal life
He was born in
Rochester,
New York and grew up in
LeRoy, New York.
Major theatre credits
Broadway
Sources: Broadwayworld
[10] IBDB
[11]
Touring
Off-Broadway
Soure: Broadwayworld
[10]
Other
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the
Kennedy Center (2018) as Mr. Bert Bratt
[16]
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Show Boat at the
San Francisco Opera directed by
Francesca Zambello with
Bill Irwin,
Harriet Harris, and
Patricia Racette (2014)
[17]
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Guys and Dolls at
Carnegie Hall (2014) as Angie the Ox
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Young Frankenstein at the Ogunquit Playhouse and Gateway Playhouse (2013) as Frederick Frankenstein
[18]
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Anywhere I Wander: The
Frank Loesser Songbook, 2012 concert debut with the
New York Philharmonic
[19]
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Same Time, Next Year with
Eve Plumb, September 2011 at the
Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, NJ
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A Christmas Story: The Musical, Seattle, 5th Avenue Theatre (2010); 5 City National Tour (2011)
[9]
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The Music Man, May - June 2011, Geva Theatre Center, Rochester, New York as Harold Hill
[20]
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Einstein's Dreams, 2009, Benefit Concert, Symphony Space, New York City
[21]
- It's Only Life, revue by
John Bucchino, Samuel Beckett Theatre, New York City, July to August 2004
[22]
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Señor Discretion Himself, April - May, 2004, Arena Stage (Washington, DC)
[23]
[24]
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The Opposite of Sex, October 2004, Magic Theatre, San Francisco
[25]
[26]
Filmography
Source: TV Guide
[27]
Awards
- 2017 Outer Critics Circle Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Anastasia) (nominee)
[29]
- 2017 Rivera Award (formerly
Astaire Award) Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show (Anastasia) (nominee)
[30]
- 2016 Astaire Award nomination, Outstanding Ensemble In A Broadway Show
Dames at Sea
[31]
- 2016 Connecticut Critics Circle nomination - Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Anastasia
[32]
- 2014
IRNE Award (Independent Reviewers of New England) nomination for Best Visiting Performer in
A Christmas Story: The Musical
- Named one of
The Boston Globe Top Ten Performance of the year for A Christmas Story: The Musical
- 58th Annual Drama Desk (2013) Nomination for Best Featured Actor in A Christmas Story: The Musical
[33]
- 2012 Footlight Award for Best Actor from the Seattle Times for A Christmas Story: The Musical
- 2008 City Spirit Award in
Rochester, New York
- 2004 BAT (Bay Area Theatre) nomination for
The Opposite of Sex
References
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A Christmas Story: The Musical Playbill (vault), retrieved 13, 2017
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^ Gordon, David.
" 'A Christmas Story, The Musical' Returns to New York at Madison Square Garden" theatermania.com, December 13, 2013
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^ Gans, Andrew.
"Broadway's 'Dames at Sea' Sails Away Today" Playbill, January 3, 2016
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^ Hetrick, Adam.
"THE SCREENING ROOM: 'Downton Abbey' Goes Broadway With Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Colin Mochrie and More (Video)" Playbill, April 23, 2013
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^ Suskin, Steven.
"Michael Cerveris, Brian d'Arcy James and More Offer a 'Titanic' Night at Lincoln Center" Playbill, February 18, 2014
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^ Tommasini, Anthony (May 19, 2010).
"Stand Up They Are Rocking The Boat Again".
New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
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^ Gans, Andrew.
" 'Anastasia' ’s John Bolton and Caroline O’Connor Are Part of Free Broadway in the Boros Concert July 21" Playbill, July 21, 2017
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"THE LEADING MEN: John Bolton Receives a Major Award on Broadway in 'A Christmas Story, The Musical' " Playbill, December 1, 2012
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^ Stewart, Zachary.
Pageant — The Musical theatermania.com, July 14, 2014
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^ Probst, Andy.
"Review. 'The Last Smoker in America'" theatermania.com, August 2, 2012
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^ Stasio, Marilyn.
"Review. 'Five Course Love' " Variety, October 16, 2005
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How to Succeed in Business at Kennedy Center
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^ Bowgen, Philippe.
"Bill Irwin, Harriet Harris, John Bolton Board a 'Show Boat' in San Francisco Tonight" Playbill, June 1, 2014
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^ Moreau, Scott.
"BWW Reviews: 'Young Frankenstein' at The Ogunquit Playhouse: Bring Your Tissues; You Will Laugh Until You Cry" broadwayworld.com, July 14, 2013
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^ Holden, Stephen.
"Overlooked Songwriter Finally Gets His Due" The New York Times, March 27, 2012
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^ Ross, Debra.
"Review of 'The Music Man' at Geva Theatre Center" rochester.kidsoutandabout.com, 2011, retrieved November 13, 2017
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^ Hetrick, Adam.
" 'Einstein's Dreams' Concert, with Bolton, Fraser, Shindle and Egan, Presented Feb. 23" Playbill, February 23, 2009
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^ Graham, Doug.
"John Bucchino... 'It's Only Life'" broadwayworld.com, July 16, 2004
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"Regional Review" Talkin' Broadway, retrieved November 13, 2017
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" 'Señor Discretion Himself' Arena Stage" arenastage.org, retrieved November 13, 2017
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^ Hernandez, Ernio.
" 'Gypsy' Star Replaces Morrison in 'The Opposite of Sex' Musical Debut" Playbill, August 26, 2004
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^ Jones, Chad.
"Review. 'The Opposite of Sex' " theatermania.com, October 8, 2004
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"John Bolton Credits" TV Guide, retrieved November 13, 2017
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^ Patterson, Richard.
"Pinot Noir, Broadway Star! Get to Know the Theatre Folk Behind 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'" Playbill, March 17, 2015
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^ Cox, Gordon.
"Outer Critics Circle Nominations: ‘Anastasia,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Lead the Pack (Full List)" Variety, April 25, 2017
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^ McPhee, Ryan.
" 'Bandstand', 'Sweet Charity', and More Earn Chita Rivera Award Nominations" Playbill, May 1, 2017
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^ Viagas, Robert; Clement, Olivia.
"Savion Glover and Jane Krakowski Among 2016 Astaire Award Winners" Playbill, May 16, 2016
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"2016 CT Critics Circle Award Winners" ctcritics.org, retrieved November 13, 2017
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"2013 Awards" dramadesk.org, retrieved November 13, 2017
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