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Joseph Anthony Foronda

Also Credited As: Joseph Foronda

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Joseph Anthony Foronda BIO

Chicago credits include productions at Goodman Theatre, Ravinia Festival, Silk Road Rising, American Theater Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Victory Gardens Theater. Regional credits include productions at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, A Contemporary Theatre, Studio Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Weston Playhouse, San Jose Repertory Theatre, and East West Players. Additionally, Joseph appeared in Miss Saigon at Theatre Under The Stars, Casa Manaña Theatre, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook, Paramount Theatre, and in the first and second national tours. Broadway credits include Pacific Overtures (2004 Revival), Miss Saigon and James Clavell's Shogun: The Musical. West End credits include Pacific Overtures (Donmar Warehouse, UK).

Joseph Anthony Foronda STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Samurai

Soothsayer

Storyteller

Thief

Reciter (Understudy)

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 2003
Reciter

Shogun

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2001
Reciter

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
The Engineer [Replacement]


Joseph Anthony Foronda Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Direction of a Play

Joseph Anthony , Rhinoceros

Joseph Anthony Foronda News


Casting Announced for the Midwest Premiere AMERICAN HWANGAP


Halcyon Theatre and A-Squared Theatre are proud to announce casting for the Midwest Premiere of Lloyd Suh's American Hwangap-led by Jeff Award-winner Joseph Anthony Foronda. Helen Young is set to direct the co-production that runsFebruary 24 through April 1 at Halcyon Theatre located in residence at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3253 W. Wilson Avenue, on Chicago's north side.  

OSF to Open 2016 Season with TWELFTH NIGHT


The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch its 81st year with preview performances beginning on February 19, and the season officially kicking off Friday night, February 26 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (director, Christopher Liam Moore).

Photo Flash: First Look at Bailiwick Chicago's MAHAL, Running thru Aug 2


Bailiwick Chicago Theater concludes its 2012/13 season with the world premiere of the family drama MAHAL by Resident Playwright Danny Bernardo, directed by Erica Weiss, playing June 26 - August 2, 2013 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The cast of MAHAL includes F. Karmann Bajuyo, Patrick Byrnes, Joseph Anthony Foronda, Collective Member Kate Garassino, Jillian Jocson, Kevin Matthew Reyes and Blair Robertson. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

BWW Reviews: La Mirada Presents Impressive MISS SAIGON Revival


If you're looking for a good example of what great hidden gems are being produced at Southern California regional theaters these days, then look (and listen) no further than the enjoyable revival of the smash musical MISS SAIGON currently playing at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 6 (with three additional shows at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, CA starting May 11). Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this surprisingly full-scale production of the West End/Broadway hit is not only a feast for those with a penchant for big, grandiose theatrics, it will also please those seeking to hear a lovely, euphoric score performed by a talented ensemble.

Silk Road Rising Presents Motti Lerner’s New Play Paulus


Silk Road Rising will present Motti Lerner's new play Paulus, translated by Hillel Harkin, directed by Daniella Topol, and featuring: Joseph Anthony Foronda*, Adam Poss*, Diana Simonzadeh*, Brent Barnes, Lacy Katherine Campbell, Bryson Engelen, Justin James Farley, Christopher Meister, and Chris Popio.

Silk Road Rising Presents Motti Lerner’s New Play Paulus


Silk Road Rising will present Motti Lerner's new play Paulus, translated by Hillel Harkin, directed by Daniella Topol, and featuring: Joseph Anthony Foronda*, Adam Poss*, Diana Simonzadeh*, Brent Barnes, Lacy Katherine Campbell, Bryson Engelen, Justin James Farley, Christopher Meister, and Chris Popio.

Catalyst Ranch to Host Cabaret Fundraiser for Japan Relief Fund, 3/27


In light of recent tragedies in Japan, Catalyst Ranch (Chicago's premiere unique meeting and event space) in association with Porchlight Music Theatre (Chicago's premiere music theatre) brings together some of the best talent from the Chicago theatre scene for a ONE NIGHT ONLY cabaret to benefit Japanese disaster relief funds. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago in their efforts to support Japan in this time of need.

Catalyst Ranch to Host Cabaret Fundraiser for Japan Relief Fund, 3/27


In light of recent tragedies in Japan, Catalyst Ranch (Chicago's premiere unique meeting and event space) in association with Porchlight Music Theatre (Chicago's premiere music theatre) brings together some of the best talent from the Chicago theatre scene for a ONE NIGHT ONLY cabaret to benefit Japanese disaster relief funds. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago in their efforts to support Japan in this time of need.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 21st, 2009


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award results, 'Ragtime' auditions, 'Young Frankenstein' and Broadway in Chicago tours, Zachary James, and more....

Silk Road's CABARET: BROADWAY SINGS THE SILK ROAD Features Popular Broadway Tunes, Runs 10/21-11/1


Silk Road Theatre Project completes its 2009 season with the World Premiere of Silk Road Cabaret: Broadway Sings the Silk Road, conceived and curated by Silk Road Theatre Project's Artistic Director Jamil Khoury, directed by Elizabeth Margolius, with musical direction by Gary Powell.

Silk Road's CABARET: BROADWAY SINGS THE SILK ROAD Features Popular Broadway Tunes, Runs 10/21-11/1


Silk Road Theatre Project completes its 2009 season with the World Premiere of Silk Road Cabaret: Broadway Sings the Silk Road, conceived and curated by Silk Road Theatre Project's Artistic Director Jamil Khoury, directed by Elizabeth Margolius, with musical direction by Gary Powell.

Hop Over To The Goodman To Catch 'Frog and Toad'


The Chicago Children's Theatre is making a big splash at the Goodman's Owen Theatre with their inaugural production of Robert and Willie Reale's Tony Award-nominated musical, A Year With Frog and Toad.

Pacific Overtures cast recording on PS Classics


PS Classics will record the cast album of the new Broadway production of PACIFIC OVERTURES on February 1, and anticipates a May release. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with Gorgeous Entertainment (Kumiko Yoshii & Michael Wolk, Producers), began performances at Studio 54 on November 12, 2004, and plays through January 30, 2005.

Joseph Anthony Foronda FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joseph Anthony Foronda been in?

Joseph Anthony Foronda has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Joseph Anthony Foronda been in?

Joseph Anthony Foronda has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Joseph Anthony Foronda's first West End show?

Joseph Anthony Foronda's first West End show was Pacific Overtures which opened in 2003

What awards has Joseph Anthony Foronda been nominated for?

Joseph Anthony Foronda has been nominated for the Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Rhinoceros."

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