SAL VIVIANO

Broadway Performer
Concert and Recording Artist

About Sal

  • Official Biography
  • On / Off Broadway

    On Broadway, Viviano’s credits include: The Three Musketeers (debut), and roles in the hits Romance / Romance, City of Angels, Falsettos, The Life, and The Full Monty.

    Off-Broadway, he’s co-starred in over a dozen more shows: Closer Than Ever (Broadway World Award - Best Actor, Off-Broadway Alliance Award); The Big Time; Golf, The Musical (Backstage Award); Beau Jest; Cather County; Weird Romance; Catch Me If I Fall; Broadway Jukebox; Joseph Papp’s Hamlet, The Opera and many more.

    He also starred in the 20th Anniversary production of Maltby and Shire's Closer Than Ever, directed by Mr. Maltby; and also recently co-starred as Billy Flynn in the smash hit Chicago.

    On Tour, starring roles include Evita, Anything Goes!, The Pirates of Penzance, Pippin, Hair, and earned a Helen Hayes nomination for Sunday In The Park With George. 

  • In Concert

    In concert, Mr. Viviano has performed with well over 250 symphony orchestras (many for several return engagements) including:

    • The National Symphony 
    • The San Diego Symphony 
    • The Hartford Symphony 
    • The Delaware Symphony 
    • The Youngstown Symphony 
    • The Albany Symphony 
    • The Anchorage Symphony 
    • The Colorado Symphony 
    • The Dallas Symphony 
    • The Pittsburgh Symphony 
    • The Virginia Symphony 
    • The New Haven Symphony 
    • The Conroe Symphony 
    • The Spokane Symphony 
    • The Cape Symphony 
    • The Indianapolis Symphony 
    • The Stamford Symphony 
    • The Southwest Florida Symphony 
    • The Arkansas Symphony 
    • The Sioux City Symphony 
    • The Harkness Festival Symphony 
    • The Reading Symphony 
    • The Princeton Symphony 
    • The Alabama Symphony 
    • The Syracuse Symphony 
    • The Kansas City Symphony 
    • The Milwaukee Symphony
    • The Rhode Island Philharmonic 
    • The Florida Sunshine Pops 
    • The Reno Philharmonic 
    • The Cleveland Pops
    • The Virginia Arts Festival Big Band 
    • The Buffalo Philharmonic 
    • The Midland - Odessa Symphony 
    • The Annapolis Symphony 
    • The Farmington Valley Symphony 
    • The Gulf Coast Symphony 
    • The Rockford Symphony 
    • The Tucson Symphony 
    • The Eastern Connecticut Symphony 
    • The Pueblo Symphony 
    • The North Carolina Symphony 
    • The Minnesota Orchestra 
    • The New York Pops 
    • The Westfalen Philharmonie (Dortmund, Germany) 
    • Orchestra del Teatro Massimo (Palermo, Sicily) 
    • The Royal Philharmonic (London, UK) 
    • Orchestra di Teatro Verdi (Trieste, Italy)

    Sal has also appeared in concert at such intimate indoor and outdoor venues as: 

    • Sal has sung our National Anthem (and God Bless America) at Sports Arenas across the continent; including 40 seasons for the New York's Mets (Shea Stadium and Citi Field).
    • The Russian Tea Room 
    • 92nd Street Y (LYRICS AND LYRICISTS - 15 seasons) 
    • The White House (for the Reagans) 
    • The Inaugural Concert (Clinton / Gore) 
    • Carnegie Hall 
    • Town Hall (BROADWAY BY THE YEAR - 1955*) 
    • Arthur Ashe Stadium - U.S. Tennis Open 
    • Bryant Park, Snug Harbor 
    • Prospect Park 
    • World Trade Center Plaza 
    • Union Square 
    • Wolf's Pond Park 
    • NJ's Liberty State Park 
  • On Film
    Legally Blonde 2

    LEGALLY BLONDE 2: Red, White & Blonde
    2003

    This is the 2003 sequel to 2001's Legally Blonde. It was once again produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and again starred Reese Witherspoon as Elle, as well as Luke Wilson, Sally Field, Regina King, Bruce McGill, and Bob Newhart. In the UK, the film is titled Legally Blonde 2: Bigger, Bolder and Blonder, and the Japanese release was entitled Cutie Blonde 2: Happy Max.

    Black Roses

    BLACK ROSES 
    1988 Heavy Metal
    Starring: Sal Viviano, John Martin, Julie Adams, Ken Swofford

    The sleepy little town of Mill Basin is about to get more than it bargained for. The satanic heavy metal rock band "Black Roses" is coming through to raise hell... literally! After making a deal with the Devil himself, Damian (Sal Viviano), the band's music demonically possesses the kids in the audience, turning them into blood-thirsty demons. The blood flows as they start killing their parents and causing chaos at their local high school. Culminating in a fiery battle between man and ultimate evil, BLACK ROSES is considered a "MUST HAVE metal horror movie from the 80's" (IMDB.COM). From the director of ROCK 'N' ROLL NIGHTMARE comes the next heavy-metal horror classic re-mastered in high definition. BLACK ROSES features an early film role for Vincent (THE SOPRANOS) Pastore and classic rock fans will love seeing Carmine Appice (of VANILLA FUDGE) on-screen as one of the demonic "Black Roses" band members! The heavy metal soundtrack features original music from LIZZIE BORDEN.

    The Jitters

    THE JITTERS
    1989 Action/HorrorStarring: Sal Viviano, Marilyn Tokuda, James Hong

    I'ts a feeling You'll Never Lose...Once You Get 'Em You Just Can't Shake 'Em. When the gangs of Chinatown get tough, the dead fight back...

    The mystery of Chinatown-a community churning with modern commerce, strict tradition and ancient legend. When night falls, business is still hopping-in every form. Terrorizing gangs roam the streets, using intimidation and violence for fun and profit. It's a threat almost impossible to combat-except for a Kyonshee.  Zombie, Vampire, Un-Dead... call it what you will, a Kyonshee is the last shady character you want to run into down a dark alley. The elderly Chinese shop owner murdered by one of the gangs didn't go without a fight. His Kyonshee came back for revenge. If you don't believe, just ask the few survivors. Their tale will give you The Jitters.

    SPIKE OF BENSONHURST

    SPIKE OF BENSONHURST
    1988 Comedy-Drama

    Film directed by Paul Morrissey and starring Sasha Mitchell. The film also features Ernest Borgnine, Maria Pitillo, and Talisa Soto. In the film, the protagonist, Spike Fumo, is a young Italian man who lives in Brooklyn and aspires to be a boxer. However, he falls in love with a girl who turns out to be the daughter of a Mafia boss. As he is forced to leave, he moves to a Puerto Rican section of New York City, where he falls in love with a girl from that neighborhood, as well.

    Life With Mikey

    Life With Mikey
    1993

    Life with Mikey is a 1993 comedy film starring Michael J. Fox as Mikey Chapman, a former child star and now a talent agent for child stars, discovers Angie Vega (Christina Vidal, in her first movie), a girl who pick-pockets for money and lives with her teenage sister and her boyfriend. Together, they try to hit it big and earn her a role on a series of television commercials.

  • On Television

    Sal's Television guest appearances have included Law & Order, The Cosby Mysteries, Search for Tomorrow, Ryan's Hope, One Life to Live, All My Children; narration for The World of Film (PBS); his critically acclaimed portrayal of VanGogh on Disney's Out of the Box; serving as 'opener' for Comedy Central's Friar's Club roast of Chevy Chase; and guesting on Peter Jacobson's Unplugged (The Golf Channel). 

  • On Recordings
    ~ Learn more about Sal's professional recordings on the Recordings page of this website ~

    Sal's (over 70) recordings include:

    His newest 2-CD release entitled PERFECTLY FRANK - A CENTURY OF SINATRA. Released on FRIARecords.

    His solo CD entitled THE STANDARDS OF LOVE, a LIVE album recorded with full Orchestra on The FRIARecords Label. He has also made several other Original Cast Recordings.

    Sal has been involved in over a dozen compilations for the Varese-Sarabande Label, including:

    • LOST IN BOSTON (series)
    • UNSUNG MUSICALS (series)
    • A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS
    • UNSUNG IRVING BERLIN
    • SHAKESPEARE ON BROADWAY
    • PRIMETIME MUSICALS
    • THE PAUL SIMON ALBUM
    • Richard Simmon's BROADWAY SWEAT
    • TONE-UP ON BROADWAY 
    • BROADWAY BLAST OFF
    • PLATINUM SWEAT
    • Harbinger Record's 'TIS THE SEASON
    • FAMILY
    • WHEN I GROW UP
    • LATE NITE COMIC
    • BROADWAY BY THE YEAR - 1955
    • JAY Records' BRAVO BROADWAY II
  • Friars Club

    A longtime FRIARS CLUB member, Viviano regularly ‘opens’ the legendary Celebrity Roasts.

    Recently, he served as 'the opener' for THE FRIARS CLUB CELEBRITY ROASTs of The Smothers Brothers and Friars Club Abbot, Jerry Lewis.

    He also joined the 'infamous dais' for Celebrity Roasts of Donald Trump, Pat Cooper and Don King.

    Sal Viviano with Don King
    Sal Viviano with Don King
    Sal entertains the Friars Club
    Sal Viviano with Jerry Lewis
    Sal Viviano with Jerry Lewis
Concert Recording Artist at Major Concert Halls Worldwide

Sal has recorded numerous successful albums and has collaborated with renowned musicians and composers, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier concert recording artist.

Broadway Performer & Actor at Leading Theaters in the US and Europe

Sal's exceptional performances in leading roles on Broadway and in theaters across the US and Europe have established him as a versatile and accomplished actor.

Television and Film Appearances

Sal has appeared in a diverse range of television shows and films, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor across different mediums.

Broadway and performing arts star Sal Viviano has sung nearly 900 symphonic Pops concerts, conducted by major American and European Pops conductors at some of the most iconic concert halls and venues around the world. Having performed with well over 250 symphony orchestras, Sal's current bookings are up to 2 years in advance.


Sal Viviano Portrait

Sal's powerful voice and captivating stage presence have earned him acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His dynamic performances and versatile repertoire have made him a sought-after artist in the entertainment industry.



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"In addition, Viviano is unexpectedly facile, with a fluently comic assurance in his manner..."
--The London Sunday Times

"Sal’s been here a number of times, and probably is, hands down, the number one favorite performer among our patrons."

"A luxuriant vocalist with effortless style..."
--The New York Times

"A tuxedoed Viviano engaged the songbook with a powerful, full voice and glossy, straightforward interpretations."

...an adept song stylist with a powerfully soulful maturity... and a brilliantly colorful instrument..."
-- New York Magazine

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