Theater

Zach Braff, Theater Star

And five other thespians better known for their TV work

by Josh Kurp   |   Aug 4, 2010

Zach Braff, Theater Star

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The Off-Broadway play Trust, a dark comedy written by Paul Weitz and directed by Peter DuBois, is currently running in previews, and officially opens Thursday, August 12 at the Second Stage Theatre (305 W. 43rd St.). It stars Bobby Cannavale, Sutton Foster, Ari Graynor and Zach Braff, best known for playing J.D. on NBC’s Scrubs.

Although Braff has previously performed in the theater, including a role in Godspell at the world-famous Stagedoor Manor, no one would think of his thespian career before remembering “Guy Love” or World’s Tallest Doctor. Here are five other actors and actresses who have worked extensively in theater, but are better known for their TV roles.

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Kelsey Grammer

TV: Cheers, Frasier, The Simpsons

Theater: La Cage aux Folles

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Mary Louise-Parker

TV: Weeds

Theater: Proof, Reckless, Hedda Gabler

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Michael C. Hall

TV: Six Feet Under, Dexter

Theater: Cabaret, Chicago

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Edie Falco

TV: The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie

Theater: Side Man, ‘night Mother and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune

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Jason Alexander

TV: Seinfeld

Theater: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, The Producers and Broadway Bound

Trust will be performed through Sunday, September 12 on the following schedule: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $70 and may be purchased by calling 212-246-4422 or online here.