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John Reardon

voc, 1930-1988 US
Singer of Classical and Soundtrack
A.k.a. John Reardon

John Reardon (8 April 1930 – 16 April 1988) was an American baritone and actor who was noted for his performances on television, including many appearances on the PBS children's television show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Reardon was a member of the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1965 until 1977, appearing in such operas as Carmen and Jenufa. In 1967, Reardon created the role of Orin Mannon (the equivalent of Orestes in Aeschylus' Oresteia) in the world premiere of Martin David Levy's Mourning Becomes Electra. He co-starred with Phil Silvers on Broadway in the Jule Styne musical Do Re Mi introducing the standard song "Make Someone Happy." He also appeared on Broadway in New Faces of 1956 and Gian Carlo Menotti's The Saint of Bleecker Street. He performed the role of Schaunard in the famous

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • Soundtrack
  • Children's Music
  • Jazz
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Songfest: IV. To What You Said... on Bernstein: Songfest, Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Wiener Jeunesse-Chor
On the Town: Act I: Opening: New York, New York on On the Town) by Leonard Bernstein & Studio Cast of On the Town (1960)
On the Town: Act I: Lonely Town on On the Town) by Leonard Bernstein & Studio Cast of On the Town (1960)
On the Town: Act I: Lucky to Be Me on On the Town) by Leonard Bernstein & Studio Cast of On the Town (1960)
Songfest: I. To the Poem on Bernstein: Songfest, Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Wiener Jeunesse-Chor
La Bohème on Puccini: La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Jussi Björling, Victoria de los Ángeles, Robert Merrill, John Reardon, Lucine Amara, Giorgio Tozzi, Rernando Corena, William Nahr, Thomas Powell, George del Monte & Sir Thomas Beecham
La boheme: Act I: Aria (Mimi) on Puccini, G.: Opera Excerpts by Giacomo Puccini, Various Artists, Oliviero de Fabritiis, Pier Giorgio Morandi, Jonel Perlea, Alberto Erede, Alexander Rahbari, Ondrej Lenard, Sir Thomas Beecham, Renato Cellini, Herbert von Karajan, Will Humburg, Tullio Serafin & Franco Ghione
On the Town: Act II: Night Club Sequence: So Long, Baby - I'm Blue - Ya Got Me on On the Town) by Leonard Bernstein & Studio Cast of On the Town (1960)
On The Town: New York, New York on The Bernstein Songbook by Leonard Bernstein & Various Artists
Songfest: VIII. If You Can't Eat You Got To on Bernstein: Songfest, Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Wiener Jeunesse-Chor

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
On The TownLeonard Bernstein / Nancy Walker, Betty Comden And Adolph Green, John Reardon1998Album
On The TownLeonard Bernstein / Nancy Walker, Betty Comden And Adolph Green, John Reardon1988Album
The Old Maid And The Thief (A Grotesque Opera In 14 Scenes)Gian Carlo Menotti - Judith Blegen, John Reardon, Anna Reynolds, Margaret Baker1979Album
New York, New York / Come Rain Or Come ShineAdolph Green, Cris Alexander, John Reardon / Sarah Vaughan1974Single
La Pietra Di ParagoneGioacchino Rossini / Beverly Wolff / José Carreras / Elaine Bonazzi / Annabelle Elgar / John Reardon / Andrew Foldi / Raymond Murcell Orchestre Direct Newell Jenkins1973Album
Die SchöpfungJoseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Camerata Singers, Abraham Kaplan, Judith Raskin, Alexander Young, John Reardon1968Album
King Friday XIII Celebrates In The Neighborhood Of Make-BelieveFred Rogers & John Reardon1964Album
The Merry WidowLisa Della Casa, John Reardon With Laurel Hurley, Charles K.L. Davis, Paul Franke, Howard Kahl And Paul Richards, American Opera Society Orchestra And American Opera Society Chorus, Margaret Hillis, Franz Allers1962Album
On The TownLeonard Bernstein / Nancy Walker, Betty Comden And Adolph Green, John Reardon1961Album
L'Allegro ed Il PenserosoGeorg Friedrich Händel, Frederic Waldman, Adele Addison, John McCollum, John Reardon, Albert Fuller, Musica Æterna Orchestra1960Album
For Children And Sensible Parents OnlyJohn Reardon, The Ariel Quintet, Stuttgart KammermusikerAlbum
Hello Out There (Chamber Opera In One Act)Jack Beeson - William Saroyan, Leyna Gabriele, John Reardon, Marvin WordenAlbum
John Reardon Sings Contemporary Art SongsJohn ReardonAlbum
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