Dominick LaRuffa Jr. became a familiar face at Joe Allen back when he was tending bar at Bourbon Street on 46th and just launching his career as an actor and producer. Seven years, six Tony nominations, and one pandemic later, he joined us for a spirited hour of cocktails. We discussed the incredible challenges of this past year and the unexpected artistic growth that has come about because of it. We learned about Dom’s hopes for a more accessible Broadway post-COVID, how he managed to break into producing by raising big money from his bar regulars, and how it truly is “an honor just to be nominated” (for a Joey, of course.)
Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is a Brooklyn native who has established himself in recent years as an in-demand actor with roots across multiple disciplines. His film credits include Lazy Susan opposite Sean Hayes, Matthew Broderick and Allison Janney, the critically acclaimed coming of age drama Sarah Q, opposite Burt Young and Sally Kirkland, and Martin Scorsese's Academy Award nominated The Irishman. Selected off-Broadway credits include How Alfio Learned to Love and My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Mr. LaRuffa is also an accomplished theatrical producer whose credits include Deaf West Theatre's Tony nominated remounting of Spring Awakening, the Tony nominated original Broadway production of An American in Paris, and the Tony Award winning All the Way. He is also currently Tony nominated for 2019's critically lauded revival of Betrayal.
Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.