John Gazzale is a New York City–based actor with an extensive background in theater and film. His Off-Broadway credits include performances at Cherry Lane Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Theatre at St. Clement's, and Theatre Row.  He is a graduate of The Actors Studio Drama School MFA program.  

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In 2025, John was awarded Best One Man Show at the United Solo Festival - the largest solo festival in the world - for the premiere of Under the Rainbow, an original solo play he both wrote and performed.

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In addition to his work on stage, John is an accomplished producer and filmmaker. In 2015, he co-founded Sideway Brothers with Devin Doyle, producing several films including two award-winning shorts.  Nuclear Knack Knacks received Best Dark Comedy Micro Short at the Portland Comedy Film Festival and Best Sketch Comedy Film at the New York Short Comedy Film Festival.  Bande de Jeunes won of an Award of Merit at the New Renaissance Film Festival in London.

 

CRITICAL ACCLAIM / REVIEWS!​

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​"John Gazzale steals the show in several scenes, but in the most welcome way, with his enactment of a Zen master/Native American shaman/Yoga instructor/ arts market speculator/you-name-it.  His “11-o’clock” number, when he brings all of these spiritual practices to bear at once, is one of the most hilarious tableaux we’ve seen this season." - Zen AM - Ronald Gross, New York Theatre Buyers Guide

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"In the cast...John Gazzale (Arthur), Kristen Cerelli (Hertha), and the veteran Carlin Glynn, as down-to-earth Aunt Lila Critchfield, impress.”  - Tennessee Williams's Spring Storm (NYC Premiere) - John Simon, NY Magazine

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"John Gazzale plays Donald’s death with no-holds barred passion." - Raft of the Medusa - Yvonne Korshak, Let's Talk Off Broadway

 

"John Gazzale's Under the Rainbow is on the list of must be seen/experienced shows." - Alice Klugherz, The Front Row Center ​​​​