balladeer

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Peluso made his Broadway debut in the 2004 Tony-winning revival of “Assassins” as an understudy for the part of the Balladeer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Instead, a character called The Balladeer — played by the Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader — sings with an onstage country and western band.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

Even the Balladeer doubles up on roles and plays Lee Harvey Oswald in most productions.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2021

Ludwig pulls double duty in “Assassins” as the show’s narrator, the Balladeer, and as Oswald.

From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2019

Not as cool as Barry White, Frank Sinatra and Jay-Z, but Balladeer is pretty cool.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 29, 2011