Joshua Henry
Joshua Henry most recently starred as Gaston in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” special and in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature Tick, Tick…. Boom!
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BIO
Joshua Henry most recently starred as Gaston in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” special and in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature Tick, Tick….Boom! He also appeared in Steven Knight’s Apple drama series “SEE,” and can be seen in a starring role in American Renegades. Theater includes Lear deBessonet’s Broadway revival of Into the Woods; ‘Dr. Pomatter’ in Waitress; ‘Billy Bigelow’ in Carousel (Tony Award nomination) directed by Jack O’Brien; ‘Noble Sissle’ in George C. Wolfe’s Tony-nominated production of Shuffle Along; Violet (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League award noms.); The Scottsboro Boys (Tony nom.) directed by Susan Stroman; and ‘Aaron Burr’ in Hamilton, in Chicago, and on the first U.S. tour. As a recording artist he has opened for Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl, performed alongside Common at The Kennedy Center, and his album GROW is streamable everywhere. He is composing an original musical called The Conversation along with Julia Harimann in development in NYC.
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Connection
Movies
[ 2008 ] Will
[ 2014 ] Gravesman
[ 2017 ] Ben Moran
[ 2020 ] Andre
[ 2021 ] Roger
[ 2024 ] Brownie McGhee
TV Shows
[ 2009 ] Soldier in Jack's Troop
[ 2010 ] Wilber
[ 2013 ] Quincy
[ 2017 ] Aaron Burr
[ 2019-2021 ] Jerlamarel
Awards and Nominations
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Joshua Henry, Ragtime
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Joshua Henry, The Wrong Man
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Joshua Henry, Carousel
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Joshua Henry, Violet
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Joshua Henry, The Scottsboro Boys
Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for THE CONVERSATION Starring Joshua Henry and Julia Harriman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-09-15 14:34:02
Video: Joshua Henry Is Living to Share His Tony Win with Caissie Levy and the RAGTIME Company
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-08 00:02:59
Video: Joshua Henry Explains Why 'Coalhouse' Was the Role of His Dreams
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-02 11:28:14
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-21 15:40:07
Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-05-20 10:29:12
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
by Michael Major - 2026-05-18 14:45:07
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-06 18:31:45
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-04-28 11:23:11
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-17 16:02:37
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 12:18:26
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - 2026-04-10 17:00:04
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-03 14:00:15
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-03 11:33:52
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 14:10:05
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Joshua Henry Sings the National Anthem at the Knicks Game
by Michael Major - 2025-11-03 14:28:26
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The monthly cabaret series spotlighting Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates will feature performers from TITANIQUE, SIX THE MUSICAL, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, and other productions.
by - Oct 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
TIME has revealed the 2026 TIME100 Next, an annual list recognizing 100 emerging leaders from around the world. Among the theater highlights of this year's list are Isa Briones, Joshua Henry and Sarah Pidgeon.
by - Sep 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
by - Sep 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
You can now get a first look at a new trailer for The Conversation, a new original musical conceived, co-written and starring Tony Award winner Joshua Henry and Julia Harriman
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by - Sep 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis will host the 199th edition of his monthly series, featuring standbys and understudies from DEATH BECOMES HER, A WALK ON THE MOON, and MONTE CRISTO: A NEW MUSICAL.
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2026
Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime, led by Tony Award winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, taking their final bows on Broadway on Sunday.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the performers and special guests for Drama at the Disco Vol. 3: A Drama League Benefit honoring 2026 Arts Ally Award honoree, Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Tom Kirdahy.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 16, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime, which concludes its limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, following 21 previews and 348 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to A Few Good Men, which begins performances on October 8.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Kean Stage in Union, New Jersey, has announced a season featuring Broadway, jazz, reggae, soul and Latin music performances alongside family programming.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026
The Laurie Beechman Theatre and York Theatre Company selected Casey Borghesi, Charlie High and Andy Saehan Shin as inaugural recipients of a new initiative supporting emerging cabaret and theater artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
Tilles Center's 2026/27 Broadway season lineup will present the National Tours of Waitress, The Wiz, and more, plus Broadway artists including Joshua Henry and others.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Ragtime has broken its own house record at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a gross of $1,625,400.00 for the week ending 7/26/26.
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 26, 2026
Tony Award winner Joshua Henry brings his electrifying performance to Dallas on August 15 at the Meyerson.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. recetly paid a visit to Ragtime on Broadway, taking photos with the company, including cast members, Lincoln Center Executive Producer Bartlett Sher and more! Check out photos!
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2026
Enter to win a copy of the Ragtime (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) 2-LP “Lady Liberty Green” vinyl record – signed by members of the cast and creative team! Enter now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joshua Henry has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Joshua Henry has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Wrong Man, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Violet, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Violet, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys.
Joshua Henry won the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Ragtime. He received the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Ragtime. Henry was honored with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Ragtime. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Wrong Man.
Joshua Henry has written 1 shows including The Conversation (Writer).
