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    Actor Spotlight

    Former Dallas actor makes a grand theatrical debut in weepy musical tour

    Lindsey Wilson
    Feb 1, 2016 | 12:55 pm

    Even though he's now a New York City resident, John Campione can't seem to stay away from Texas. The Dallas actor starred in musicals at just about every theater before he left and has already returned to town once in Dallas Theater Center's Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical.

     

    Now he's joining the national touring company of The Bridges of Madison County as Michael, the son of lonely housewife Francesca. Campione joins the tour in Houston at the Hobby Center on January 25, then stops at the Music Hall at Fair Park February 2-14 courtesy of Dallas Summer Musicals. He will then continue touring the country with the show.

     

    As he preps to make his grand entrance, Campione took the time to fill out our survey of serious, fun, and sometimes ridiculous questions.

     

     Name: John Campione

     

     Role in The Bridges of Madison County: Michael (Bud and Francesca's son)

     

     Previous work in the DFW area: Multiple roles/shows with Dallas Theater Center, Uptown Players, WaterTower Theatre, Theatre Three, Lyric Stage, Stage West, and others.

     

     Hometown: Mesquite, Texas

     

     Where you currently reside: NYC. Washington Heights to be specific.

     

     First theater role: Motel the tailor in Fiddler on the Roof, sporting the most awful, fake, glued-on red beard you ever saw (important note: I am most definitely not a redhead).

     

     First stage show you ever saw: The first show I recall was a junior college production of Camelot, and I remember thinking, "Well, that looks fun, maybe I'll try it."

     

     Moment you decided to pursue a career in theater: I had a recital to give at the end of my classical music degree in voice, and the pieces that seemed to resonate the most, both with me as well as with my audience, were the two theater selections. Something clicked in my head that opera was never going to be my strongest suit, and it was then I started to realize my passion for theater, acting, and digging into a character.

     

     Most challenging role you’ve played: Valentin in Kiss of the Spiderwoman. It was equally challenging dramatically and vocally, and sort of marks a turning point for me in terms of how I look at prep and character development. I learned a lot from that experience and would really love a crack at that role again in a few years.

     

     Special skills: I play guitar, piano, and a couple others with varying levels of skill. I like to write and arrange music from time to time, and I love anything physical (i.e., obstacle course racing, cycling, climbing, archery, and I just tried trapeze for the first time a few days ago and LOVED it!).

     

     Something you’re REALLY bad at: Keeping a straight face. Sometimes in the worst of situations.

     

     Current pop culture obsession: All these FANTASTIC Marvel films! And in theater, the new Hamilton musical.

     

     Last book you read: The Bridges of Madison County in prep for this tour. Currently reading Ron Chernow's fascinating, massive, and incredibly well researched biography of Alexander Hamilton (which inspired the show).

     

     Favorite movie(s): I'm so terrible at picking favorites. Favorite film I've seen most recently was Spotlight (Oscar nom this year).

     

     Favorite musician(s): Mumford and Sons, Jason Mraz, Brad Paisley, and Journey, just to name a few.

     

     Favorite song: "Back in Black," "Let It Be," "She's Got a Way," "Soldier" by Gavin DeGraw.

     

     Dream role: Guy in Once, Tom Joad, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins.

     

     Favorite play(s): A recent favorite read was Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher.

     

     Favorite musical(s): Company and Hello Dolly!

     

     Favorite actors/actresses: Oh these impossible choices ... Steve Carell, Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender.

     

     Favorite food: Tex-Mex.

     

     Must-see TV show(s): American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother.

     

     Something most people don’t know about you: All 10 of my fingers are double jointed and I'm always happy to provide a demonstration.

     

     Place in the world you’d most like to visit: Italy.

     

     Pre-show warm-up: Various stretches from head to toe, quiet reading, and some pacing and emotional prep.

     

     Favorite part about your current role: The way he kind of whips onstage, says his bit, and gets out of there (very much like a typical 16-year-old).

     

     Most challenging part about your current project: With a longterm project like this one, I think the biggest challenge is always maintaining the quality and spontaneity of the work from start to finish, as well as staying healthy and consistent.

     

     Most embarrassing onstage mishap: I can't think of anything I've been embarrassed by ONstage. It's live theater: Things happen, actors adapt, and I think that's what makes it so great. My most embarrassing moment is when I have missed an entrance because of a lack of focus. There is no excuse for it and you only have yourself to blame for letting your colleagues down. It's also not something I ever look back and laugh about; it always bugs me.

     

     Career you’d have if you weren’t in theater: Stunt driver.

     

     Favorite post-show spot: The Old Monk! Nice to be back in Dallas so I can have some more of those fries. Also, Whataburger is never more life-changing than at midnight after a two-show day...

     

     Favorite thing about Dallas-Forth Worth: The friends I've made here over the years.

     

     Most memorable theater moment: I consider myself lucky that there have been too many to count in the last few years, but the first that comes to mind is performing "Don't Rain on My Parade," as part of Broadway Our Way at Uptown Players. Singing that song and the audience response was as thrilling and empowering as any single moment I have ever experienced onstage.

    Campione, upper right, in Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical at Dallas Theater Center.

    Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical at Dallas Theater Center
      
    Photo by Karen Almond
    Campione, upper right, in Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical at Dallas Theater Center.
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    Theater Critic Picks

    From Wilde to 'The Wiz': 8 unmissable July shows in North Texas

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jul 2, 2025 | 10:18 am
    Second Thought Theatre presents Your Wife’s Dead Body
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    Your instinct during the summer might be to hide out in an air-conditioned theater, and there are plenty of options to do exactly this month. But we would be remiss if we didn't remind you about a North Texas tradition: Shakespeare under the stars. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and watch The Bard (and this year Oscar Wilde) at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater with Shakespeare Dallas. Both shows opened in June, but continue through most of July.

    Here are eight shows local shows, listed in order of start date:

    The Importance of Being Earnest
    Shakespeare Dallas, through July 18
    This witty romantic comedy by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895, tells the story of two men who assume the identities of a fictional man named Ernest. This leads them to each fall in love and encounter an assortment of comical problems along the way.

    Othello
    Shakespeare Dallas, through July 20
    In this Shakespearean tragedy, Othello is at the peak of his powers: not only Venice's greatest general but also husband to the noble and beautiful Desdemona. But he does not know that in passing over his servant Iago for promotion, he has created a deadly but brilliant enemy. This production is set in an alternate-history version of the 1990s in which the Venetian empire is the predominant political, military, and economic power.

    King Kirby
    American Chronicle Theatre Co., July 4-12
    This is the story of Jack "King of Comics" Kirby. The play follows him from the tough Jewish ghetto of Hell’s Kitchen in New York, to the harrowing battlefields of Normandy during WWII, to tense Senate hearings in the 1950s. Watch as he creates some of the most iconic heroes in pop culture: Captain America, Thor, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the New Gods, and countless others.

    Your Wife’s Dead Body
    Second Thought Theatre, July 9-26
    Written by Second Though Theatre artistic associate Jenny Ledel in her playwriting premiere, the play takes place in the near future, as Jane takes advantage of a new AI technology that would extend her lifespan ... even if she's not around to see it for herself.

    The Wiz
    Broadway at the Bass, July 15-20
    This all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical returns “home” in an all-new pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. The groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping '70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

    Noises Off
    Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas, July 18-August 2
    This play-within-a-play captures a touring theater troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Playwright Michael Frayn gives a window into the inner workings of theatre behind-the-scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance.

    Everybody's Talking About Jamie
    Uptown Players, July 18-August 3
    Inspired by true events, this musical tells the inspiring story of Jamie New, a 16-year-old boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. His loving mom showers him with endless support but it's not all rainbows for Jamie as his deadbeat dad and some ignorant school kids attempt to rain on his sensational aspirations.

    Shucked
    Broadway at the Bass, July 29-August 3
    This Tony Award-winning musical comedy features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, a score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. The corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy an appetite for great musical theater.

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