James Harkness
Latest News on James Harkness:
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC After Decade-Long Hiatus (May 20, 2026)
Tickets on Sale Now for the Midtown International Theatre Festival (May 20, 2026)
James Harkness Stars as Beethoven in BEETHOVEN'S WRONG NOTE at MITF (May 18, 2026)
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC After Decade-Long Hiatus (May 20, 2026)
Tickets on Sale Now for the Midtown International Theatre Festival (May 20, 2026)
James Harkness Stars as Beethoven in BEETHOVEN'S WRONG NOTE at MITF (May 18, 2026)
BIO
James Harkness is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as Craig Myers in the BBC crime drama The Victim (2019), as James in BBC drama The Nest (2020) and footballer Jimmy Love in the Netflix drama The English Game (2020) and the Sky Original Gangs of London.
James Harkness was most recently seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud the Life and Times of the Temptations. Additional credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Aida, The Color Purple, and Chicago. He also has a best director nominee, is an award-winning choreographer, and a songwriter. His debut show, Fragments of Me, performed at the Metropolitan Room in New York, is available on YouTube.
Photos
(L-R) Derrick Baskin Jawan M Jackson, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, and Ephraim Sykes front in the National Touring Company of Ain't Too Proud.
Photo Credits: © 2021 Emilio Madrid.
Date:
05/14/2022
From: Broadway in Indianapolis Announces 2022-2023 Series Featuring ALADDIN, ANASTASIA, HAMILTON & More
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Drifter [Replacement], Ensemble
Movies
Macbeth
[ 2015 ] Angus
[ 2015 ] Angus
The Program
[ 2015 ] Wayne
[ 2015 ] Wayne
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
[ 2016 ] Private Bteren
[ 2016 ] Private Bteren
Darkest Hour
[ 2017 ] AD Nicholl Secretary #1
[ 2017 ] AD Nicholl Secretary #1
Wild Rose
[ 2018 ] Elliot
[ 2018 ] Elliot
Spencer
[ 2021 ] Footman Paul
[ 2021 ] Footman Paul
Poison Arrows
[ 2022 ] Terry McLean
[ 2022 ] Terry McLean
TV Shows
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
[ 2025-2025 ] Sandy Gay
[ 2025-2025 ] Sandy Gay
A Thousand Blows
[ 2024-2025 ] Brenner
[ 2024-2025 ] Brenner
Videos
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Ridge
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-03-11 17:31:31
BWW Exclusive: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Honor Berry Gordy at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - 2021-12-16 11:46:06
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-10-18 12:37:50
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Gets Broadway-Ready at the Imperial Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-08-27 11:03:57
VIDEO: Watch Bette Midler, Patti LuPone & More Sing with Fran Drescher for Cancer Benefit!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-06-22 11:26:02
TV: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Company Come Together for 'The Way You Do the Things You Do'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-15 09:01:00
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2020-01-12 16:18:18
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of 'My Girl' with Subway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-20 12:49:50
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Kicks Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Show Medley
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-28 09:29:32
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform a Medley of Temptations' Hits at the Tony Awards
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 22:14:18
TV: AIN'T TOO PROUD Opens On Broadway! Go Inside the Big Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-03-22 14:28:27
VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs a Medley of Songs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-22 08:10:15
BWW Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of AIN'T TOO PROUD's Vogue Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-15 09:14:08
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ahmanson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-04 21:27:49
News
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC After Decade-Long Hiatus
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return in 2026 after nearly a decade-long hiatus. The festival will take place June 15 through July 26 at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return in 2026 after nearly a decade-long hiatus. The festival will take place June 15 through July 26 at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City.
Tickets on Sale Now for the Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival is returning to New York City after nearly a decade away, taking over all theatres in the American Theatre of Actors complex for a multi-week season of new works.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival is returning to New York City after nearly a decade away, taking over all theatres in the American Theatre of Actors complex for a multi-week season of new works.
James Harkness Stars as Beethoven in BEETHOVEN'S WRONG NOTE at MITF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Broadway veteran James Harkness will star as Ludwig van Beethoven in Beethoven's Wrong Note, the 2024 Perry Award winner for Outstanding Original Musical, at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's American Theatre of Actors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Broadway veteran James Harkness will star as Ludwig van Beethoven in Beethoven's Wrong Note, the 2024 Perry Award winner for Outstanding Original Musical, at the Midtown International Theatre Festival's American Theatre of Actors.
Midtown International Theatre Festival to Return to NYC for 2026 Season at ATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION To Play Queens Theatre In One-Day Motown Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION, a concert revue celebrating Motown's 60th anniversary, will present Broadway veterans at Queens Theatre before a nationwide tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION, a concert revue celebrating Motown's 60th anniversary, will present Broadway veterans at Queens Theatre before a nationwide tour.
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION Will Debut at Queens Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION will premiere at Queens Theatre as a new concert series celebrating Motown. The production will feature Broadway performers interpreting songs by The Temptations and The Supremes.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION will premiere at Queens Theatre as a new concert series celebrating Motown. The production will feature Broadway performers interpreting songs by The Temptations and The Supremes.
Michael Colby’s CAST OF CHARACTERS Will Be Performed as Part of the 2025 Winter Rhythms Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Winter Rhythms will present Michael Colby’s CAST OF CHARACTERS as part of its “2025 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Winter Rhythms will present Michael Colby’s CAST OF CHARACTERS as part of its “2025 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater.
THE BEAT OF A WANDERNG HEART at The Beechman to be Livestreamed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will present a special livestream option. This will give audiences that can’t get to New York a chance to enjoy the show’s world premiere production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will present a special livestream option. This will give audiences that can’t get to New York a chance to enjoy the show’s world premiere production.
Review: Breathtaking BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART Bows at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 13, 2025
It's a long time coming but there is finally a revue made up of the works of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins, and it's the revue they deserve.
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 13, 2025
It's a long time coming but there is finally a revue made up of the works of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins, and it's the revue they deserve.
Christine Andreas and More to Star in THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART at The Laurie Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will celebrate its world premiere production at New York’s Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will celebrate its world premiere production at New York’s Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Interview: Marty Silvestri & Joel Higgins on THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART at The Laurie Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025
The songwriters present a revue of their 40-plus-year partnership to the Beechman 11/11 to 11/16, with Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness & Casey Borghesi. We spoke with Silvestri and Higgins about the new show, their career, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025
The songwriters present a revue of their 40-plus-year partnership to the Beechman 11/11 to 11/16, with Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness & Casey Borghesi. We spoke with Silvestri and Higgins about the new show, their career, and more.
Cabaret Roundup: November 10-16- Marilu Henner, Margaret Cho & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025
Here are a few top picks in NYC to consider this week including a new work by the late Broadway songwriter William Finn, Taxi star Marilu Henner in a new solo show, New York Comedy Festival performances and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025
Here are a few top picks in NYC to consider this week including a new work by the late Broadway songwriter William Finn, Taxi star Marilu Henner in a new solo show, New York Comedy Festival performances and more.
George Dvorsky to Join Christine Andreas and More in THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will welcome Broadway’s George Dvorsky to complete its cast when the new musical revue makes its world premiere this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will welcome Broadway’s George Dvorsky to complete its cast when the new musical revue makes its world premiere this fall.
THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART to be Presented at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will have its world premiere production this fall at New York’s Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart – The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins will have its world premiere production this fall at New York’s Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024
Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024
A by-invitation-only industry presentation of the new musical, Angel of Arkansas, will be held in New York. See who is starring, and learn more about the show.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024
A by-invitation-only industry presentation of the new musical, Angel of Arkansas, will be held in New York. See who is starring, and learn more about the show.
Jackie Burns, Kevin Cahoon, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SILK
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
'SILK' A New Musical receives an industry reading. Press release announces the upcoming presentation of the musical.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
'SILK' A New Musical receives an industry reading. Press release announces the upcoming presentation of the musical.
Frank Ferrante Extends Run In Chicago's CABARET ZAZOU; Dates Announced For 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023
Actor/comedian and London Olivier nominee Frank Ferrante who plays the comic lead in Chicago's critically acclaimed cirque/cabaret sensation, Cabaret ZaZou, will extend beyond his contracted spring commitment and continue through summer.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023
Actor/comedian and London Olivier nominee Frank Ferrante who plays the comic lead in Chicago's critically acclaimed cirque/cabaret sensation, Cabaret ZaZou, will extend beyond his contracted spring commitment and continue through summer.
Cabaret Zazou Celebrates Their 100th Chicago Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11th, Cabaret ZaZou will be performing their 100th show in Chicago. The immersive variety dinner show, which plays to sold-out houses, continues to delight audience members in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11th, Cabaret ZaZou will be performing their 100th show in Chicago. The immersive variety dinner show, which plays to sold-out houses, continues to delight audience members in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Harkness been in?
James Harkness has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has James Harkness been in?
James Harkness has not appeared in the West End.
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