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Dave & Carole - John McGivern



JOHN MCGIVERN

John has been stopping by to visit with Dave and Carole since 1994. He was 13 when he first visited the studio which means he is now 25 1/2. He just looks like shit.

Many remember him from the play SHEAR MADNESS.
He has played the lead role of Tony Whitcomb in Chicago, St. Paul, Tampa, Washington D C, San Francisco and Milwaukee.

Many know John from his Milwaukee performances in SANTALAND DIARIES, FULLY COMMITTED, TAKE ME OUT and THE ODD COUPLE.

He is the writer and performer of four critically acclaimed one-man-shows, MIDWEST SIDE STORIES, ONE OF THE BOYS-STORIES FROM THE MIDWEST and JOHN MCGIVERN LIVE. He was seen in an all-new show, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT MCGIVERN…SUMMER STORIES which premiered in 2006.

He can be seen on Milwaukee’s WTMJ-4 with his entertainment segment called THE DAILY DISH MCGIVERN STYLE.

Many know John from WE’RE FUNNY THAT WAY on HBO and OUT THERE II on Comedy Central. He was seen sitting next to Sally Field on POLITICALLY INCORRECT and knighted by Julie Andrews in the hit film PRINCESS DIARIES.

John released his first full-length DVD, JOHN MCGIVERN LIVE AT THE PABST. It can be purchased on his website johnmcgivern.com.



John McGivern in American Fiesta

When: Friday, April 23rd -  Sunday, May 23rd
Where: The Studio Theatre - 158 N. Broadway

An obsessive collector deals with his Oklahoma parents' opposition to his same-sex marriage, as he travels across America to find the “perfect piece” of vintage Fiestaware. His comical journey reveals a fresh, hopeful look at our country's cultural/political divide and the many ways we can find common ground.

Milwaukee's own John McGivern will tickle your funny-bone and touch your heart as he plays over 20 different characters in this tour de-force role.

Tickets are on sale now online or and the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office at 414-291-7800