Theater

2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 1999 | 1970


Frank O'Donnell as Santa Claus at the Providence Performing Arts Center
Frank makes an annual appearance as Santa at the Providence Performing Art Center's Open House.

Frank O'Donnell as Santa Claus at the Providence Performing Arts Center

Frank O'Donnell as Santa with P.J. Prokop at the Performing Arts Center
"You are a great Santa, Frank. The kids really love you!"  
P.J. Prokop, Marketing Director, Providence Performing Arts Center, on Frank's appearance as Santa Claus



September 2007

"Little Shop of Horors"
Theatre Works


Frank O'Donnell and the cast of Theatre Works' Little Shop of Horrors
Frank "appeared" as the Voice of Audrey II
(pictured here with the entire cast in and around Audrey II)

January 2007

"Murder, Las Vegas Style"
North End Players


Frank O'Donnell in Murder, Las Vegas Style (North End Players)
Frank appears as Manny Bergman

 

"Frank O'Donnell is very funny as Manny, the comedian that everyone
thinks is dead. His quick and witty responses and ad libs kept the
show moving along at a break neck pace with his not being able to tel
l dirty jokes during the competition as one of the highlights of the night."

Tony Annicone, www.littlerhodytheater.com, on "Murder, Las Vegas Style"


November 2006

"Greg Bonin's Simply Christmas CD Release Concert"
Theatre Works

Frank O'Donnell as Santa Claus at the Simply Christmas CD Release Concert
Frank O'Donnell (as Santa Claus) with Greg Bonin
 
Frank (as Santa Claus) with Greg Bonin

Nunsense, Theatre Works, September 2006
With Karen Adams

September 2006

"Nunsense"
Theatre Works


No, he didn't play a nun. But, Frank wrote some special material for a Karen Adams cameo, and did a little bit of warm up before the show, dressed as a priest.
Nunsense, Theatre Works, September 2006
With Carol Varden and Connie
Anderson
Nunsense, Theatre Works, September 2006
With Diane Pincince, Connie Anderson,
Karen Adams, Frank, Carol Varden,
Emily Luther, and Danielle DeRotta
Nunsense, Theatre Works, September 2006
With Connie Anderson



Frank O'Donnell as Horton in Seussical

April 2006

Horton the Elephant
"Seussical the Musical"
The Club Players

Frank O'Donnell with his daughter Kayla in Seussical



Frank O'Donnell as Santa

December 2005

Santa Claus
Valley Breeze Christmas Sampler





Frank O'Donnell's Motif Award
September 2005

Herod
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
North End Players
Winner: Motif Magazine Theatre Award – Best Supporting Actor

"A comic turn in the show is delivered by real life comic, Frank O'Donnell, who plays Herod. He proves he has a great voice with his witty delivery while clad in a black tux."  Tony Annicone, www.theatermirror.com, on Frank's performance as Herod in the North End Players production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," Fall 2005 (Complete review)

Frank O'Donnell as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar


May 2005

Satan (and others)
"Monky Business"
Theatre Works

"The man behind the many voices is the talented comic, Frank O'Donnell, who changes his voice constantly so you would never know it is him. He is hilarious as he wanders through the audience at the start of the show warning them about the plight of the monastery while dressed as a priest."  Tony Annicone, www.theatermirror.com, on Frank's performance as Satan and others in the Theater Works production of "Monky Business," Spring 2005 (Complete review)


September 2004

Lieutenant Brannigan
"Guys & Dolls"
North End Players


April 2004

George Banks
"Mary Poppins"
The Wanskuck Players


December 2003

Yukon Cornelius
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
The Wanskuck Players



Summer 2003

Host, Late Night Cabaret
Seahorse Grille at Theater-by-the-Sea
(its final season – not Frank's fault!) See "Theatre-by-the-Sea welcomes new cabaret host," June 12, 2003 (press release)

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April 2003

Long John Silver
"Treasure Island"
The Wanskuck Players

Frank O'Donnell in Treasure Island Frank O'Donnell in Treasure Island
Frank O'Donnell in Treasure Island Frank O'Donnell in Treasure Island


December 2002

Whoville's Assistant Mayor
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
The Wanskuck Players


October 1999

Mr. Nort Prov
"Y2Kabaret"
Special show commissioned by the Town of North Providence – "An Hysterical Historical Look at North Providence" – part of its Millenium Celebration (written & co-directed by Frank as well)


May 1970

Mr. Bumble
"Oliver!"
Blessed Sacrament School