Birthday: 1 September 1984, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birth Name: Timothy Charles Realbuto
Height: 175 cm
Tim Realbuto was born in Brooklyn, New York. From an early age he began performing on stage. His long list of New York theatrical credits include: Oliver Twist in "Oliver!", Edmund in "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" (alongside actress Monica Keena); Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar"; The Minstrel in "Once U...
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Tim Realbuto was born in Brooklyn, New York. From an early age he began performing on stage. His long list of New York theatrical credits include: Oliver Twist in "Oliver!", Edmund in "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" (alongside actress Monica Keena); Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar"; The Minstrel in "Once Upon A Mattress"; Tom Wrench in "Trelawny of the Wells"; Napthali in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"; Billy Crocker in "Anything Goes"; Oscar Lindquist in "Sweet Charity"; The Baker in "Into the Woods"; Louis Ironson in "Angels in America: Millenium Approaches" (directed by Academy Award winner Milton Justice) and the acclaimed Shakspeare in the Park production of "Romeo and Juliet" in which Tim starred as Romeo Montague.Tim is a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and Actor's Equity Association and is the proud recipient of the 2002 Rotary Club Award for Best Teen Vocalist in Brooklyn.His appearances include performances at Carnegie Hall, New York City Opera at Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, and singing the National Anthem for the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team (which aired on Fox sports network).Tim is also a successful writer and director, having just co-wrote and directed the hit musical 'Ghostlight', which premiered at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre starring Rachel York, Michael Hayden, and Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan.Tim is still acting in various stage productions, but is heavily pursing other writing and directing projects as well.Tim graduated with honors from Five Towns College where he received his B.F.A. in Acting. Show less «
[on 'Ghostlight'] If even one person leaves the theatre affected by the piece or moved by her story,...Show more »
[on 'Ghostlight'] If even one person leaves the theatre affected by the piece or moved by her story, then we've done our job. (Excerpt from interview with Emerging Artists) Show less «
[when asked what songs from other musicals he wish he'd written] Stephen Sondheim's 'Moments in the ...Show more »
[when asked what songs from other musicals he wish he'd written] Stephen Sondheim's 'Moments in the Woods' from 'Into the Woods' and 'Around the World' from 'Grey Gardens,' by Scott Frankel and Michael Korie. Both have such vivid lyrics, with whimsical and original rhyme schemes, which are paramount. (Excerpt from interview with The New York Times - September 2011) Show less «
"I actually almost turned down my role in The Emperor's Club. It was between the film and a play tha...Show more »
"I actually almost turned down my role in The Emperor's Club. It was between the film and a play that I wanted to do. Ultimately, I definitely made the right decision. Working with Kevin Kline was like a master class in acting. He is the most amazing actor and person, truly one of the smartest people I've ever met. I cherish every moment that I spent on that set." (Excerpt from interview with The Bay News 2002) Show less «
[on the music of 'Ghostlight'] The Act I closer, "The Shepherd," is very much a musical nervous brea...Show more »
[on the music of 'Ghostlight'] The Act I closer, "The Shepherd," is very much a musical nervous breakdown, which - let's face it - is just a lot of fun to write. We encompassed many melodies that the audience has already heard throughout the first act. Our lead character, Olive, is dealing with an affair, an unfulfilled marriage and a downward spiral into drugs and alcohol. She is confused and we believe the music really reflects that. (Excerpt from interview with The New York Times - September 2011) Show less «