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David Cantor appeared on Broadway as Bobinet in La Vie Parisienne and covered the role of Che in Evita, later playing Che with the First National Tour on the West Coast. He appeared Off-Broadway for a year and a half as both Amshel and Nathan Rothschild in the critically acclaimed revival of The Rothschilds at Circle in the Square Downtown. Other credits include Vernon Gersch in They're Playing Our Song; Benny, the comic lead, in a national tour of The Desert Song; Stanley Jerome in both Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound; Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors; Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing; Tony Lumpkin in She Stoops to Conquer; Matt in The Fantasticks in a special production directed by the show's creators, Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt; John Adams in 1776; and Charlie in Tintypes. Recent regional appearances include Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Fagin in Oliver!, Ricky Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross, The Old Actor in The Fantasticks, Buddy Fidler in City of Angels, and Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps. In addition, David has performed principal roles in all thirteen Gilbert and Sullivan operas in the USA, Great Britain, and Italy. He has been seen in both industrial and commercial films including Man in Progress, Working Girl, Prince of the City, and So Fine, and television appearances include Redrum, I’d Kill for You, Celebrity Ghost Stories, All My Children, Loving, Another World, and Ryan's Hope.

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[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1990
Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1981
Performer


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Review: JUMPING THE SHARK, Upstairs at the Gatehouse


A comedy that certainly does not jump the shark, instead offering finely drawn characters, poignant moments and, most precious of all, big laughs.

JUMPING THE SHARK Comes to Upstairs at The Gatehouse in March


The world premiere of 'Jumping The Shark', a new comedy by David Cantor and Michael Kingsbury (who also directs) about the perils of sitcom writing, will play Upstairs at the Gatehouse 7 - 12 March.

David Schaal, Harry Visinoni, Sarah Moyle & More to Star in JUMPING THE SHARK 2023 UK Tour


Jumping The Shark is by a new comedy writing partnership -  David Cantor and Michael Kingsbury, who also directs. The production will tour the UK in 2023.

FST's 22-23 Winter Mainstage Series Opens With Hit Broadway Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN!


Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its 49th Winter Mainstage Series with Something Rotten!, a hit musical comedy that was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Review Roundup: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Maltz Jupiter Theatre - Read the Reviews!


Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents the hit Broadway musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, onstage December 3 through 19 at the nonprofit regional theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre


Maltz Jupiter Theatre presents the hit Broadway musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, onstage December 3 through 19 at the nonprofit regional theatre.

Sharon Playhouse And The Salisbury Sinfonietta Set Sail With Gilbert & Sulillivan's HMS PINAFORE


The Sharon Playhouse and the Salisbury Sinfonietta will join forces to produce a semi staged concert of HMS Pinafore on October 5 at 8:00pm and October 6 at 3:00pm on the stage of the historic Sharon Playhouse.

Photo Flash: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Centenary Stage Company


Critics and audiences are raving about Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People at Centenary Stage Company, which continues its run now through March 3 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  "The complicated plot is expertly brought to life by a superb cast... the translation by John Alan Wyatt, the rhetoric is eloquent and fast-paced." (Jane Primerano, NJ Arts Maven) Adapted by John Alan Wyatt and directed by Anne Occhiogrosso, the production stars Randall Duk Kim as Doctor Thomas Stockmann. The full-scale production marks the culmination of the 2018 Gates Ferry Lecture Series: "What is Truth?"

BWW Review: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Centenary Stage is a Powerful and Important Show for Our Times


Henrik Ibsen's 'Enemy of the People' is now being presented by Centenary Stage Company (CSC) through March 3. The play is adapted by John Alan Wyatt and splendidly directed by Anne Occhiogrosso. The CSC production of Ibsen's classic, yet timeless tale is praiseworthy for its excellent staging and outstanding cast.

Sharon Playhouse Hosts One Night Only Concert of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


Continuing their pledge to offer the audiences in the Northwest region of Connecticut and it's environs year-round entertainment, the historic Sharon Playhouse in Sharon CT is collaborating for the first time with the Salisbury Sinfonietta to present a semi-staged concert event on the mainstage of the venerable Connecticut playhouse on Saturday October 6th at 8:00pm.

BWW Review: THE LEARNED LADIES at Centenary Stage is Wonderfully Engaging


The Centenary Stage Company opens their exciting theatre season with 'The Learned Ladies' now through October 22nd. Moliere's classic comedy has never looked so good. Wonderfully adapted by playwright, Freyda Thomas, the show features the finest direction by Carl Wallnau and an outstanding cast of thespians.

Centenary Stage Company's THE LEARNED LADIES Continues Run


Audiences and critics alike are raving over Centenary Stage Company's The Learned Ladies which continues its run in the Lackland Performing Arts Center now through October 22. Remaining performances areThursday, October 12 and 19 at 7:30PM; Friday, October 13 and 20 at 8PM; Saturday, October 14 and 21 at 8PM;Sunday, October 15 and 22 at 2pm and Wednesday, October 18 at 2PM.

Photo Flash: Centenary Stage Company presents LEARNED LADIES


Centenary Stage Company announces cast for upcoming production of Freyda Thomas' hilarious contemporary re-imagining of Moliere's penultimate play The Learned Ladies. Presented in the Lackland Performing Arts Center the production will run from October 6 through October 22 in the over 500 seat state of the art Sitnik Theatre.

Centenary Stage Company Announces the Cast of THE LEARNED LADIES


Centenary Stage Company announces cast for upcoming production of Freyda Thomas' hilarious contemporary re-imagining of Moliere's penultimate play The Learned Ladies. Presented in the Lackland Performing Arts Center the production will run from October 6 through October 22 in the over 500 seat state of the art Sitnik Theatre.

West End's Gary Milner Completes Cast of THE FIX: IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the timely rock musical The Fix: In Concert for one night only, featuring an all-star cast, today, August 9th at 9:30pm. 

David Cantor, Kristen Gehling and More Join THE FIX in Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the timely rock musical The Fix: In Concert for one night only, featuring an all-star cast, today, August 9th at 9:30pm. 

Michael Feinstein, BANDSTAND, Tovah Feldshuh and More Coming Up This August at Feinstein's/54 Below


This August, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!

West End's Gary Milner Completes Cast of THE FIX: IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the timely rock musical The Fix: In Concert for one night only, featuring an all-star cast, on Wednesday, August 9th at 9:30pm. 

JAW: A Playwrights Festival Full Schedule Announced


The 19th annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival is Portland's chance to preview spanking new scripts while they're still in development, enjoy a host of Press Play performances and dig deeper with Community Artist Labs presented by JAW featured artists. The JAW Big Weekend is July 28-30 in various locations at The Armory. JAW is always FREE and open to the public. More information about JAW is available at www.pcs.org/jaw.

David Cantor, Kristen Gehling and More Join THE FIX in Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below


As previously announced, Feinstein's/54 Below will present the timely rock musical The Fix: In Concert for one night only, featuring an all-star cast, on Wednesday, August 9th at 9:30pm. 

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