Mario Cantone, the celebrated New York stage actor and stand-up comedian gained critical acclaim with his Tony-nominated one-man show LAUGH WHORE, from its appearance at the Cort Theatre on Broadway to the Showtime special. The previous theater season saw Cantone starring in the Tony-winning ASSASINS by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. Both of these hit shows were directed by four-time Tony-winner Joe Mantello.
He starred in the release of Sony’s animated film, SURF’S UP, and appeared in the hilarious film on filthy jokes: THE ARISTOCRATS. On television, Cantone was seen as “Anthony”, Charlotte’s wedding-planner-with-attitude, now that HBO’s SEX AND THE CITY, which is in syndication on various TV networks, as well as the SEX AND THE CITY movie franchise. On Comedy Central, Cantone’s performances have been featured on The USO Comedy Tour, Chappelle’s Show, and various other network specials.
Cantone has performed his irreverent stand-up comedy at a wide range of venues, including Carnegie Hall, where he warmed up jazz great Shirley Bassey, to performances at Atlantic City resorts and Caroline’s on Broadway. Over the years his routines have included musical parodies of Judy Garland, Jim Morrison, Peggy Lee, Bruce Springsteen and Liza Minnelli.
Cantone got his start hosting the local New York children’s show STEAMPIPE ALLEY, where the comic slipped in sly pop culture innuendo that adults could enjoy. His other television credits include Late Night with David Letterman, Oprah, Martha, Today and multiple appearances on ABC’s The View. Cantone has also appeared on Broadway in the role of “Buzz” in Terrence McNally’s award-winning dramatic comedy LOVE! VALOR! COMPASSION! and “Stephano” in Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST at the Public Theater.
Mario Cantone will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday October 11, 2012.
Mario Cantone will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday October 11, 2012.
