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Most recent Broadway credits: The Phantom of the Opera (2018), Hands on a Hardbody (2013), and Catch Me if You Can (2011). Other Broadway/NY: On The Town (Chip), Most Happy Fella for Encores! (Herman); Sweeney Todd/NY Philharmonic (Anthony); 8 (Spencer), Hands on a Hardbody (Greg), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Jr. Standby), HAIR (Original Revival Cast, Claude U/S). Off-B'way: Working (Drama Desk Award, Prospect Theater Company), Wild Animals You Should Know (MCC). First National Tour: A Chorus Line (Mark). Regional: The Last Goodbye (Romeo), Old Globe; On The Town (Chip), Barrington; Pirates! Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd (Frederick), MUNY; Hands On A Hardbody, La Jolla; Pool Boy, Barrington; Hairspray (Link Larkin),Weston Playhouse. 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (on iTunes). TV/Film: Sex & the City 2, "Law & Order: SVU". Vocal Training: Jeremy Aye.

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Jay Armstrong Johnson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Britt Craig

[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Reuben

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Paul

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Banko

[Off-Broadway]
Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation, 2018
Bobby

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company World Premiere, 2018
Leonide Massine

[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Prospect Theatre Company Production, 2017
Adam

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Adapted Revival, 2017
Jack Kelly

[New York]
MasterVoices One Night Production, 2017
Tom Tom

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Candide

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Chip

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Matthew

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Standby)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer (Swing)

Claude (Understudy)

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Mark

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Raoul [Replacement]


Jay Armstrong Johnson Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Straight Outta Oz
[ 2016 ] Gareth

Jay Armstrong Johnson TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paul
Quantico
Will Olsen

Jay Armstrong Johnson Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Scotland, PA


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Scotland, PA

- 2014 - Theatre Finalists

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Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo


The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.

Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS


In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge hits the red carpet with special guests, including: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Vosk, and more!

John Gallagher Jr. and Caissie Levy Will Lead THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER


Join Tony Award-winner John Gallagher Jr. and Laurence Olivier Award Nominee Caissie Levy in THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER, an all-star cast performance raising awareness and funds for breast cancer.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK


The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month


The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.

Bonnie Milligan and J. Harrison Ghee Will Host Maestra's AMPLIFY 2024


Maestra Music will present the much-anticipated Amplify 2024, hosted by Tony Award winners Bonnie Milligan and J. Harrison Ghee. We have all the details!

Todrick Hall Launches First Black-Owned Theatrical Performance Rights Company; Releases Recordings from First 3 Musicals


Todrick Hall has launched the first black-owned theatrical performance rights company, Todrick Hall Musicals. Learn more about the company here!

Luke Bayer, Kelly Glyptis, Dan Hoy and More Join Jake Landau Concert at Crazy Coqs


Composer Jake Landau has gathered friends from Broadway and the West End to present a showcase of his work in musical theater. February 23, he is coming home to roost at Crazy Coqs.

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Jay Armstrong Johnson Is The Prom King


I am joined by Broadway star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, to talk all things Bway! Jay is a true triple threat, from singing incredible scores like Phantom, to dancing Michael Bennett's original choreography in A Chorus Line, to acting the role of Will Olsen on ABC's Quantico. A Texas native, Jay shares his experience as a young artist in the South, and his journey to New York City and working consistently on Broadway.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        

Summit Health Cares Brings Broadway's Brightest Stars To The Stage Next Month


Get ready for the holidays among a sea of Broadway's hottest stars! Summit Health Cares is proud to present Broadway Rocks Cancer, a live benefit performance raising funds to help provide comfort to patients and their families fighting cancer. This year's event is on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at 7 pm and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.

Photos: COMPANY XIV'S NUTCRACKER ROUGE Celebrates Opening Night Hosted By J. Harrison Ghee


Last night marked the official opening of Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge, hosted by TONY Award- Winner J. Harrison Ghee. See photos from the evening!

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month


AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.

I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Raises $150K For the Ali Forney Center


The Sanderson Sisters bewitched Sony Hall as part of Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era, presented by Jay Armstrong Johnson and Kampfire Films and benefiting Ali Forney Center.

Feature: Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU Is More Than A Night Of Halloween Fun


Jay Armstrong Johnson’s I Put a Spell on You is returning to Sony Hall this year on October 23, benefiting the Ali Forney Center, an organization dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ youth from homelessness. 

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Will Stream on Broadway on Demand


Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. The show returns to New York City’s Sony Hall on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 8 pm. The concert will also be available to stream on Broadway on Demand.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robyn Hurder, Taylor Iman Jones, and More Will Bring I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Sony Hall


Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Roberto Araujo to Present I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW at The Green Room 42 in November


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Roberto Araujo in his show “I Just Wanted You to Know” on Saturday, November 18 at 9:30 PM. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jay Armstrong Johnson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Jay Armstrong Johnson next theatre project?

Jay Armstrong Johnson's next show will be Parade which opens on 3/16/2023 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Jay Armstrong Johnson been in?

Jay Armstrong Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jay Armstrong Johnson been in?

Jay Armstrong Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jay Armstrong Johnson been nominated for?

Jay Armstrong Johnson has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Scotland, PA" and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Scotland, PA".

What awards has Jay Armstrong Johnson won?

Jay Armstrong Johnson won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Scotland, PA.

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