Schiappa to Replace Kudisch in Assassins
by Broadway Staff • May 26, 2004
John Schiappa will take over as the Proprietor in Broadway's Assassins on June 15. He replaces original star Marc Kudisch, who is leaving to perform in the Los Angeles Opera mounting of A Little Night Music.
Schiappa was part of the original company of Take Me Out, understudying the roles of Skipper, William R. Danziger and Toddy. He has also appeared on the Great White Way as Sammy in Blood Brothers and Greaseball in Starlight Express. His other theatrical credits include West Side Story, New Year, Company and Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
Schiappa was part of the original company of Take Me Out, understudying the roles of Skipper, William R. Danziger and Toddy. He has also appeared on the Great White Way as Sammy in Blood Brothers and Greaseball in Starlight Express. His other theatrical credits include West Side Story, New Year, Company and Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
Assassins continues to star Becky Ann Baker, James Barbour, Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris, Mary Catherine Garrison, Alexander Gemignani, Neil Patrick Harris, Jeffrey Kuhn and Denis O'Hare.