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Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites is an actor, director, and acting instructor originally from Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the Drama Division of The Juilliard School, where he studied alongside Robin Williams, Christopher Reeve, Frances Conroy and others. His acting credits span both stage and screen, earning acclaim early on in the 1978 film “On the Yard” opposite John Heard. Waites has a long history with Al Pacino, beginning with the Norman Jewison film “…And Justice for All,” followed by Richard III on Broadway and an Off-Broadway revival of American Buffalo.

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Thomas G. Waites featuring Tony Daniels and Cedric Allen Hills live at the 11th St. Bar in New York City.

New Release

Target

Written and directed by Thomas G. Waites, TARGET is a playful sex comedy about a couple looking to spice up their sex life. Nick and Laura Gates’ marriage goes through a whirlwind as Nick approaches Laura about opening up their sex life with other partners. Hysterical laughs accompany them as they try to navigate their new marital lifestyle. TARGET is now available at the streaming services below.

Limited Engagement

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LUCKY MAN is the true story of actor Thomas G. Waites’ meteoric rise to fame, devastating fall, and powerful journey of redemption. This limited engagement at the Gene Frankel Theatre blends raw storytelling, humor, and live music in a gripping ride through pain, perseverance, and the transformative power of art.

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Rock musical memoir ‘Lucky Man’ at NYC’s Gene Frankel Theatre

By Deb Miller | DCTheaterArts.org Written and Performed by THOMAS G. WAITESDirected by JOE DANISI; Musical Direction by TONY DANIELS June 5 – June 22, 2025 with Opening night on Wednesday, June 11 at Gene Frankel Theatre in NYC For more than half a century, actor, singer, musician, director, writer, educator and founder of the

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