John Gallagher, Jr.

John Gallagher, Jr.

Biography

John returns to Swept Away after starring in premiere productions at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022 and Arena Stage in 2023. He won a 2007 Tony Award® for his breakout performance in the groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening. Other Broadway credits include Long Day’s Journey into Night, Jerusalem, Green Day’s American Idiot, and Rabbit Hole. Off-Broadway credits include Farragut North, Port Authority, and Kimberly Akimbo. He starred in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO drama series “The Newsroom”, as well as the acclaimed miniseries “Olive Kitteridge”. Other TV/streaming credits include “Westworld,” “High Maintenance,” “Love Life,” “Easy,” “Modern Love,” and “The West Wing.” He has appeared in such films as Underwater, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Hush, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Short Term 12, Margaret, and Pieces of April. John is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. His third record Goodbye or Something was released in June of 2024.

Credits

Swept Away

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