Actor with the most Broadway shows
Actor with the most Broadway shows
HRman
Swing Joined: 3/28/08
#1Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/6/08 at 10:08pmWhich actor or actress has the most broadway shows under their belt? My friend and I are trying to figure it out. I know it's not Joyce Chittick.
#2re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/6/08 at 10:21pm
I know it's not Joyce Chittick.
...what? That was kinda out of left field.
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KrissySim
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/08
meredithchandler73
Stand-by Joined: 11/18/06
#3re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 8:00am
Interesting question. It makes me wonder whether you shouldn't separate into categories, though. I mean, perhaps one person has lots of credits on their resume because they get cast over and over...in shows that don't run. More likely, you're finding people that have replaced in lots of shows. I'd be more interested to know about actors who have a lot of credits but have been in long runs or stayed with their shows a good chunk of time, you know?
Sorry - rambling cuz I'm not really awake.
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#4re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 8:12amPhilip Bosco and George S. Irving could be two strong candidates. Both have lots of Broadway credits stretching back for decades.
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#5re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 8:26am
Jerry Orback (RIP) has sung and played in more musical performances than any other male musical comedy star...at least to this point. He originated "Try to Remember" way back when The Fantastiks opened, as well as 1981's 42nd Street with those classics.
Updated On: 8/7/08 at 08:26 AM
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#6re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 9:45am
I am sure there are others with more credits, but starring roles it may be hard to beat Alfred Drake.
His total 30. Starring/named roles: 24
Starring Roles: 15
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#7re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 10:01am
I'll put forth Marian Seldes (in the still-living category). IBDB lists 25 shows.
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Updated On: 8/7/08 at 10:01 AM
keen on kean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/06
#8re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 10:53amI would second the mention of Alfred Drake. He was the go-to guy for decades!
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#9re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 2:16pm
Philip Bosco has 52 credits. With at least 15 starring roles.
I saw him in CCBB.
Anyone with more than that?
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#10re: Actor with the most Broadway shows
Posted: 8/7/08 at 2:18pmI know it's not Jonathan Groff.
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