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John Riddle was last seen on Broadway in Frozen. Previously, he was in Kander and Ebb's The Visit starring Chita Rivera. His other stage credits include Tony in West Side Story (Casa Manana), Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (St. Louis MUNY), Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees (PCLO), Evita (first national tour), Little Dancer (Kennedy Center) and My Paris (Long Wharf). Other: The Secret Garden in concert at Lincoln Center, Cincinnati Pops. Last year, John debuted his solo show, Keep It Simple, at Feinstein's/54 Below. He can be heard on John Kander's Hidden Treasures from Harbinger Records. CCM grad

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John Riddle STAGE CREDITS

Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Cal
Titanique Titanique
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Production, 2022
Cal
Frozen Frozen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Hans
Frozen Frozen
[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Hans
My Paris My Paris
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
Long Wharf Production, 2016
Grenier/Ensemble
The Secret Garden The Secret Garden
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Lieutenant Wright
The Visit The Visit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Young Anton
Evita Evita
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Ensemble
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny [Replacement]
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny [Replacement]

John Riddle Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

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Interview: Chatting With John Riddle, Star of LES MISERABLES At The Muny Photo
Interview: Chatting With John Riddle, Star of LES MISERABLES At The Muny

The Muny opens its 106th season next week with the epic musical sensation Les Misérables. John Riddle returns to play Jean Valjean following his award-winning performance as Anatoly in CHESS last season. Broadway World sat down with John Riddle during his rehearsal lunch break to talk about the upcoming production, how he got his start on The Muny stage, and his success performing on Broadway in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE VISIT, and Disney’s FROZEN.  
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LES MISERABLES at the Muny Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LES MISERABLES at the Muny

The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Les Misérables, which opens the theatre’s 106th season and runs June 17-23 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
Video: John Riddle Sings 'Bring Him Home' in Rehearsal For LES MISERABLES at The Muny Photo
Video: John Riddle Sings 'Bring Him Home' in Rehearsal For LES MISERABLES at The Muny

Go inside rehearsals for The Muny's production of Les Misérables as John Riddle sings 'Bring Him Home' in rehearsal.
John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, and More Join LES MISERABLES at The Muny Photo
John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, and More Join LES MISERABLES at The Muny

John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, Red Concepción, Jade Jones, Ken Page, Emily Bautista, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Peter Neureuther and James D. Gish will star in the Muny production of Les Misérables, which opens the theatre's 106th season.
John Riddle Will Bring Solo Show BLUE LADY to the Sultan Room Photo
John Riddle Will Bring Solo Show BLUE LADY to the Sultan Room

Brooklyn’s The Sultan Room will soon feature John Riddle in his newest solo show “Blue Lady' on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
INTO THE WOODS, CLUE, and DEATH OF A SALESMAN Win Big at The St. Louis Theater Circle Photo
INTO THE WOODS, CLUE, and DEATH OF A SALESMAN Win Big at The St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Last evening at The Loretto-Hilton Center, the St. Louis theatre community gathered for The St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards Gala. Thirty-Four awards were handed out with three productions winning big: The New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS and STAGES St. Louis production of CLUE won 5 awards each, and The Black Rep’s production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN won 4 awards. Each of the three were named the best of their category, INTO THE WOODS was named Outstanding Production of a Musical, CLUE was named Outstanding Production of a Comedy, and DEATH OF A SALESMAN was named Outstanding Production of a Drama. 
Video: Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tri Photo
Video: Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tribute

Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'
2024 Award Honorees Announced for the St. Louis Theatre Circle Photo
2024 Award Honorees Announced for the St. Louis Theatre Circle

The 11th annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards ceremony were held at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University on Monday, March 25th, 2024. Check out the complete list of the 2024 Award Honorees.
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42 Photo
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.
Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, and More Will Pay Tribute to Lucy Simon at Joe's Pub Photo
Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, and More Will Pay Tribute to Lucy Simon at Joe's Pub

Broadway stars will honor the work and life of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon next month at Joe's Pub. The performance is set for Monday, March 25th at 7:00pm. Learn more about the performance and find out who will perform here!
TITANIQUE to Welcome Back Russell Daniels & Elliott Mattox to Join the Cast Photo
TITANIQUE to Welcome Back Russell Daniels & Elliott Mattox to Join the Cast

Comedian Russell Daniels (Gutenberg! The Musical) will re-board the ship of dreams as Ruth, and Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice) will join as Victor Garber. See who else is starring in this production and learn how to purchase tickets.
CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Photo
CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each

The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.  
CENTER BAR at Columbus Circle Presents Broadway Event 1/23 Photo
CENTER BAR at Columbus Circle Presents Broadway Event 1/23

Center Bar, the piano bar and cocktail lounge in Columbus Circle, is hosting their first ever Broadway Night on January 23rd from 6-8pm. 
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! With Phillip Taratula & Kevin Zak to be Pre Photo
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! With Phillip Taratula & Kevin Zak to be Presented at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.
Nicole Parker to Replace Jackie Burns as Céline Dion in TITANIQUE in February & Marc Photo
Nicole Parker to Replace Jackie Burns as Céline Dion in TITANIQUE in February & March

Comedian and screen & stage star Nicole Parker will re-board the ship of dreams for a limited return engagement as Céline Dion, in the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespe Photo
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Frankie Grande to Return to TITANIQUE; Nathan Lee Graham to Join the Cast Photo
Frankie Grande to Return to TITANIQUE; Nathan Lee Graham to Join the Cast

Original cast member Frankie J. Grande will return to his captain’s quarters and Nathan Lee Graham will board the ship of dreams for the first time in the smash-hit run of the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique for limited engagements.
BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Music Photo
BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; CLUE Leads Be Photo
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; CLUE Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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John Riddle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Riddle been in?

John Riddle has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has John Riddle been in?

John Riddle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Riddle been nominated for?

John Riddle has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortel Awards for his role in Titanique.

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