When John Ortiz stepped onto the stage of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, it marked the end of a long absence from theater. “It's been 13 years since I've been on stage,” he explains, “and like 15 in New York.” His return wasn't something he had been actively pursuing. In fact, Ortiz thought much of his theatrical exploration had already happened earlier in his career. “In those 13 years, I thought I had done it all …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM on May 29, 2026