SEAN McDERMOTT
He is recognized as one of Broadway’s leading performers starring as Chris in MISS SAIGON (opposite Jonathan Price and Lea Salonga), Whizzer in FALSETTOS (opposite Mandy Patinkin), Rusty in STARLIGHT EXPRESS (opposite Jane Krakowski) and Danny Zuko in GREASE (opposite Lucy Lawless). Other leading roles include Billy Flynn in CHICAGO, Lawrence in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Sam in MAMMA MIA, Vittorio Vidal in SWEET CHARITY, the title roles in JEKYLL AND HYDE, Jesus in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Billy Bigelow in CAROUSEL, and Gaylord Ravenal in SHOWBOAT.
He played the role of Larry in the critically acclaimed (Very 1st) revival of THE BOYS IN THE BAND (opposite David Drake) and “Down Under” Sean was showered with praises for his portrayal of Tony in WEST SIDE STORY in Sydney, Australia.
Sean was thrilled to play the famed role of Hannibal Lecter in the award winning off-Broadway hit SILENCE! THE MUSICAL. Sean created the role of Mike Brady in the hysterical new comedy “The Bardy Bunch” A New Musical Situation Comedy of Errors!
On television, Sean starred as Hart Jessup in the long running CBS daytime drama GUIDING LIGHT. His guest star appearances include LAW & ORDER SVU, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, MEDIUM, CHARMED and FREDDIE. He has also appeared on NBC’S THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jay Leno and Johnny Carson and performed on the Plaza for THE TODAY SHOW.
In 2007, Sean was honored to be hand-picked by Barbra Streisand to sing alongside her on her European tour. He has traveled the world performing with some of the most celebrated Symphony Orchestras and has shared the stage with such legendary entertainers as Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, Elaine Stritch, Hal Holbrook, Johnny Mathis and Robert Goulet.
He sang for the President of the United States at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on three separate occasions and gave a command performance for Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Sean made his solo debut garnering glowing reviews at New York’s prestigious JOE’S PUB, at the Public Theater and is also proud to have performed opposite Bernadette Peters at CARNEGIE HALL and appeared in The Tony Awards at RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL in New York City.
His solo recordings include NEW YORK NIGHTS, MY BROADWAY, PIECE OF SKY and his latest recording YOU’RE NOT ALONE, all available on iTunes.
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