Recent Projects
"The Ferryman" Broadway, 2019
NY Times:
"Mr. James, Mr. Applegate and... Shuler Hensley step into their roles as if they were old bathrobes."
"Tuck, Everlasting" Alliance Theater, Atlanta, Winter 2015
NY Times:
"A comic song in the second act, performed by Fred Applegate...and Michael Wartella, almost qualifies as a showstopper."
"The Last Ship" Broadway, Fall 2014
AMNewYork:
"The standout of the cast is Broadway veteran Fred Applegate, who imbues the local priest with a wicked sense of humor and fighting spirit."
Deadline: Hollywood:
"...Father O’Brien (the terrific Fred Applegate)..."
USAToday:
"...offering potent vehicles for performers such as the wonderful Fred Applegate, cast as Father O'Brien..."
"Anything Goes" Roundabout Tour, 2013-2014
"Sister Act" Broadway, 2012-2014
"La Cage aux Folles" Broadway, 2011-2012
Winner of Three 2010 Tony Awards for: Best Musical Revival, Best Director (Terry Johnson) and Best Actor (Douglas Hodge)
Variey:
"Supporting cast is almost uniformly excellent, led by fine comedians Fred Applegate... and Veanne Cox..."
Associated Press:
"The supporting cast offers delirious comic support — from Robin De Jesus as a Googie Gomez-inspired domestic who attends Albins' every whim to Fred Applegate and Veanne Cox as the girl's bewildered parents."
"Fanny" Encores! at City Center, Winter, 2010
Variety:
"Applegate takes acting honors with his charming performance..."
The New York Post:
"Applegate and George Hearn... make equally impressive contributions."
NY Times:
"... Mr. Applegate... gives a touching performance..."
For more information:
http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionNew.aspx?performanceNumber=4377
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW_TV_Encores_FANNY_in_Rehearsals_20100130
http://www1.playbill.com/multimedia/gallery/988
"Happiness" Lincoln Center, 2009
The NY Times:
"The most affecting of these is... the baseball song, delivered with disarming gentleness by Fred Applegate."