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Frank Vlastnik (born May 30, 1969) is an American author and actor known for his roles in several Broadway productions.

Early life and education

Vlastnik was born in Peru, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1987.

Career

Vlastnik is best known as an original cast member in the short-lived musicals Big, Sweet Smell of Success, and A Year with Frog and Toad on Broadway, and Off-Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's musical Saturday Night. His big break came when he was cast as the original understudy for the leading role in Big. He later starred on and off-Broadway in A Year with Frog and Toad in which he played the 'Snail with the Mail', and was featured on the cast album. He also guest-starred on episodes of Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, and Elementary. He is the co-author of the books Broadway Musicals and Sitcoms, both published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.

In 2021, Vlastnik co-authored The Art of Bob Mackie, about the life and career of Bob Mackie.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

1. "Peru native and Broadway actor will appear in livestream video to recognize local entertainers". www.newstrib.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
2. "Vlastnik '87 Co-Authors Book on Illustrious Fashion Designer Bob Mackie". www.iwu.edu. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
3. Dietz, Dan (2017-04-06). The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-7801-1.
4. Times, Charles McNulty, Los Angeles (24 December 2019). "Commentary: The movie is a wreck, the musical is a joke. Why, then, will we always have 'Cats'?". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
5. Hughley, Marty; Oregonian, The (2012-10-26). "Broadway classic 'A Chorus Line' kicks into town again for one night at the Schnitzer". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
6. "Bob Mackie book looks back on sparkly costume career". AP NEWS. 2021-11-15. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2022-05-01.

External links

• Frank Vlastnik at the Internet Broadway Database
• Frank Vlastnik at IMDb
• Broadways Musicals on Amazon

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