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John Edwards

BIO

Actor/Singer/Dancer/Songwriter. Last seen in NYC revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Chita Award winner, Lucille Lortel nominee). Broadway and 1st National Tour of Jersey Boys (Hal Miller/Barry Belson/others). National/International tour of Hairspray (Seaweed J. Stubbs) and In the Heights at The Kennedy Center (Domingo). And more.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Jackie Jackson / Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Hobo

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Musicals Original Production, 2019
Carl Wilkinson

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Barry Belson [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble [Replacement], Barry Belson [Replacement], Hal Miller [Replacement]

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THE CAST OF MJ THE MUSICAL PRESENTS: THE JAM and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the cast of MJ, Norm Lewis, and many more. 
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 
Broadway-Bound BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE to Hold NYC Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Because of Winn-Dixie, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the Newbery Medal-winning and best-selling children’s novel by Kate DiCamillo, will hold a private reading in New York City.
Listen: WE SHALL SOMEDAY: World Premiere Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

We Shall Someday: World Premiere Recording, the new musical with book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, is available now. Listen here!
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
Exclusive First Listen: Danyel Fulton Performs 'Forward' From WE SHALL SOMEDAY World Premiere Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

We have an exclusive first listen to a track from the upcoming recording of We Shall Someday. In the video here, check out the song “Forward,” performed by Danyel Fulton.
WE SHALL SOMEDAY Will Release World Premiere Recording in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026

Joy Machine Records announced the world premiere cast recording of WE SHALL SOMEDAY, a new musical spanning three generations of a Black family confronting racial injustice, featuring orchestrations by two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin.
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Headline TADA! Youth Theater's 41st Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform at TADA! Youth Theater's 41st Anniversary Gala at the Edison Ballroom, joined by Amber Iman, Adam Kantor, and other Broadway performers. Jason Kravits will host.
Wavestage Theatre Company to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Wavestage Theatre Company will present an upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. The musical blends tender romance with razor-sharp humor in a weekend of tangled loves and laughter.
FIMAV Unveils 42nd Edition Program For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

The Festival international de musique actuelle de Victoriaville has announced its 2026 lineup, taking place May 11–17 in Victoriaville, Quebec. The 42nd edition features international and Canadian artists including Darius Jones and Ahmed, along with expanded free programming and reduced ticket prices.
Staged Reading of New Musical About Johnny Maestro Comes to The Vogel
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

A new theatrical event is coming to The Vogel Theater on Monday, January 12th at 6:00 PM.  It is an invitation only reading The Last Carol, a new musical about the life and music of the legendary Johnny Maestro.
Roman Banks to Join the Broadway Cast of MJ as 'MJ' Alternate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The CM Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, featuring beloved performers from CM's Past, Present, and Future!
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Open on Broadway in the 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A New Orleans Gumbo, the new  musical conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel, is head to Broadway! Learn more here.
Listen: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Concept Album Feat. J. Harrison Ghee, Lauren Patten, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025

In celebration of the first preview of this world premiere of Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, Joy Machine Records has released a concept album of the show, featuring performances by John Edwards, Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, and more. Listen to it now.
Broadway Streaming Guide August 2025 - Where to Watch the New PEANUTS Musical & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: A NEW ORLEANS GUMBO to Make World Premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo, a new musical conceived by Tony winner Jack Viertel, premieres August 6–31, 2025 at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Directed by Sara Edwards with music by Sonny Paladino. Tickets now available.
New Musical LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Debut This Summer and Release Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer
Jasmine Amy Rogers, Kecia Lewis & More Set for Juneteenth Concert in Times Square
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative has announced the performers for the 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth, a FREE outdoor concert in Times Square next week.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Edwards been in?

John Edwards has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has John Edwards been in?

John Edwards has not appeared in the West End.

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