Tim Realbuto News

Award winning film star Tim Realbuto, most known for his record breaking and award winning performance in the indie hit “Bobcat Moretti” opposite Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, and Academy Award nominee Sally Kirkland, is returning to the stage for the first time since 2019.

Matt Peters (“Orange Is The New Black”) took home Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his work as Charlie Moretti, Bobby’s tough brother. And Sheria Irving (FX’s “Kindred”; BET’s “Twenties”; and Broadway’s “Romeo and Juliet”) took home the 2023 honor for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for her performance as Lacey Harris, Bobby’s love interest.

After his award-winning success in the Indie films YES and BOBCAT MORETTI (opposite Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, and Academy Award nominee Sally Kirkland - set to hit cinemas in June), Tim Realbuto has been tapped to play Hollywood royalty.

Newly LA-Based actor, also known for his countless New York stage and concert work, Tim Realbuto was nominated for Best Leading Actor In A Motion Picture for his gripping, brave, transformative performance as the title character in ‘BOBCAT MORETTI’ at the Chandler International Film Festival Awards.

‘Bobcat Moretti’, the new boxing drama from Different Duck Films, has been in the press quite a bit recently. Deadline recently reported that star (and New York stage actor) Tim Realbuto (Yes; Lost In Yonkers) lost 154 pounds to play the title character, the most any actor has for a role in cinema history.

The Reading Series, a virtual play reading group created in January 2021, just announced their second live and in-person cabaret at Chelsea Table + Stage, The Reading Series: In Concert on November 6th at 7:00 PM.

Award winning stage and screen actor, Tim Realbuto (Yes; Bobcat Moretti), will be the head judge for an actor demo reel and audition competition, hosted by the 2nd annual First Frame International Film Festival.

The Hollywood Museum has announced its 2022 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry, it will once again present its ninth (due to the pandemic) annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+ in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell (CD-13).

Tim Realbuto (Lost In Yonkers) will be joined by his “Bobcat Moretti” co-stars Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day; Kill Bill; Set It Off), and Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black; 8 Mile; Karen) to promote their latest film, which deals with a protagonist suffering from MS, and to present an award at this evening’s Race To Erase MS benefit.

Hollywood icons Tony Todd (the original “Candyman”), Bai Ling (“The Crow”), and Robert Picardo (“Star Trek: Voyager”) will star in the upcoming social media themed horror film “WEREWOLF GAME.” Joining them are the also previously announced Lydia Hearst (“Z Nation”) and Teala Dunn (“Are We There Yet?”). 

The Reading Series, a virtual play reading group created in January 2021, just announced their first live and in-person cabaret at The Green Room 42, The Reading Series: In Concert on February 6th at 9:30 PM.

The Green Room 42 has announced their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their 5th Anniversary, five $5 tickets will be available for every show from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023.

The Reading Series, a virtual play reading group created in January 2021, just announced their first live and in-person cabaret at Green Room 42, The Reading Series: In Concert on February 6th at 9:30 PM.

“Fabulous Fanny Brice” has been touring in theatres and venues across the U.S. for the past 9 years and live-streamed during the pandemic on the STELLAR platform where it was named 'Best To Stream' by Time Out NY, American Theatre Magazine and more. In July The Green Room 42 presented FABULOUS FANNY's first live, in-person performance since the pandemic began.

In order to successfully complete the film, Mr. Realbuto had to lose over 100 pounds while filming as stated in his contract. After losing 154 pounds, he broke the world record for most weight lost for a movie role in cinema history. The record was most recently held by Christian Bale, who reportedly lost 63 pounds for 2004’s ‘The Machinist.’

IF I NEEDED SOMEONE is the real-time story of two people who meet at a party and end up going home together--after their initial hook-up, we watch them spend the next few hours together negotiating the minefield of modern expectations as they try to see if there is any future in their present situation.

IF I NEEDED SOMEONE is the real-time story of two people who meet at a party and end up going home together--after their initial hook-up, we watch them spend the next few hours together negotiating the minefield of modern expectations as they try to see if there is any future in their present situation.

The free stream will take place on Wednesday, July 14th at 8:00pm, benefiting The Actors Fund.  Learn more about how to watch here!

The live stream is free to watch, but a donation to The Actors Fund is suggested. Learn more about the production, and how to watch, here!

The Reading Series has announced their next production, Neil LaBute's acclaimed drama THE MERCY SEAT, which will take place on Tuesday, June 15th at 8:00pm, benefiting The Actors Fund.