Phillip Boykin Headshot

Phillip Boykin

Also Credited As: Phillip Lamar Boykin

Get Phillip Boykin Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Phillip Boykin BIO

Phillip Boykin is a 2019 Grammy Award nominee for the Tony Award–winning CD Once on This Island. He’s a Tony Award, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee for his work as Crown in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. He received the 2012 Theatre World Award. Phillip is a native of Greenville, SC, who now resides in NJ. Other performances include the Broadway revivals On the Town and Sunday in the Park With George; National Tours of Showboat; several other Regional Theaters and performances including Sondheim on Sondheim with the LA Philharmonic and Boston Pops, the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance with the NY City Center, Ain’t Misbehavin’, the opera Porgy and Bess, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Phillip performed as Booker T. Washington in the Anniversary Concert of Ragtime at Lincoln Center. He also made his Carnegie Hall debut in Broadway Classics. Film: Freedom starring Cuba Gooding Jr.; Top Five starring Chris Rock; Caiaphas in Easter Mysteries. He was featured as the cover story in Classical Singer Magazine. He’s a graduate of the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music in CT; he also studied Jazz and Vocal Performance at SC State University, Howard University, and the NC School of the Arts. Phillip has toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Russia, Poland, and North America. Mr. Boykin is the founder, director, and manager of “The New York Gospel Brothers.” For more information or a CD/DVD, please visit his website.

Phillip Boykin Photos

Phillip Boykin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Olin Britt, Barbershop Quartet

[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2019
Tonton Julian

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hades [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Tonton Julian

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Boatman/Lee

[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Boatman

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ensemble

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2013
Crown

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Crown

[Beverly, MA (Regional)]
North Shore Music Theatre Production, 2006
Caiaphas


Phillip Boykin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Phillip Boykin, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Phillip Boykin, Porgy and Bess


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Debut Performance

Phillip Boykin, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Phillip Boykin, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Phillip Boykin Videos

Phillip Boykin News


Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway


The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall,  Leslie Uggams, and many more!

Photos: Inside HADESTOWN's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration


Check out photos from Hadestown's 5 year anniversary celebration! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page Parody FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at HADESTOWN'S 5th Anniversary Event


During the Hadestown 5-Year Celebration at The Racket NYC, the show's former stars Solea Pfeiffer & Patrick Page performed a Fiddler on the Roof parody! Watch in this video!

SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More


The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.  

HADESTOWN Launches Singing Sweepstakes for 5th Anniversary Celebration!


Celebrate HADESTOWN's 5th anniversary with a special fan celebration and sweepstakes. Join the festivities and honor the journey of this award-winning Broadway show.

Photos: First Look at Father/Daughter Duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in HADESTOWN


Get a first look at father/daughter duo Jon Jon and Isa Briones in Hadestown on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Jordan Fisher Extends Run As 'Orpheus' In HADESTOWN


Jordan Fisher has extended his acclaimed run as ‘Orpheus' in Hadestown on Broadway! Find out how long he'll be in the show, and how to get tickets.

Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way


In this video, watch as Lempicka's Beth Leavel welcomes both casts to Chavkin Way as Rachel unveils the new sign!

Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin


Last night, the city of New York renamed 48th Street “Chavkin Way” to celebrate Tony Award-winning director, Rachel Chavkin, helming two Broadway productions right across from one another on that street. Check out photos from the event here!

Video: Lillias White and Lola Tung Take Final Bows in HADESTOWN


Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung played their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since. Watch as they take their final bows in this video.

Lillias White and Lola Tung Play Final HADESTOWN Performance Today


Hadestown stars Lilias White and Lola Tung will play their final performance on Sunday, March 17th. Tung stepped into the role of Eurydice on February 9 for a limited run. White became the first woman to play Hermes on September 13, 2022, and has been with the production since.

Father/Daughter Jon Jon Briones and Isa Briones Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway


Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Hermes’ and ‘Eurydice,’ We have all of the details!

Tickets Now on Sale For HADESTOWN Performances Through December 1


A new block of tickets is now on sale for Hadestown on Broadway, for performances thorugh December 1, 2024. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL


Grammy-Award winner Ani DiFranco and Broadway sensation Jordan Fisher joined “Tamron Hall” to discuss starring in the hit Broadway musical, “Hadestown.”  The duo also performed stripped-back versions of 'Flowers' and 'Our Lady of the Underground' with the Hadestown band. Watch videos from the episode now!

Photos: HADESTOWN's Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher and Ani DiFranco Meet the Press


See photos of Hadestwon's newest cast members Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, and Ani DiFranco meeting the press!

New HADESTOWN Cast Members to Perform on TAMRON HALL This Friday


Jordan Fisher, Ani DiFranco, and the cast of Hadestown will be performing on Tamron Hall this Friday. DiFranco recently joined the Broadway cast of Hadestown as Persephone, alongside Lola Tung as Eurydice, earlier this month. Fisher joined as Orpheus later last year.

Video: Watch Ani DiFranco Sing 'Our Lady of the Underground' in HADESTOWN


Watch Ani DiFranco sing 'Our Lady of the Underground' in Hadestown on Broadway!

Video: Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher Sing 'All I've Ever Known' in HADESTOWN


Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher sing 'All I've Ever Known' as Eurydice and Orpheus in Hadestown on Broadway!

Photos: Get a First Look at Lola Tung and Ani DiFranco in HADESTOWN


“The Summer I Turned Pretty” star Lola Tung and Grammy Award winner Ani DiFranco are currently starring in Hadestown on Broadway. Get a first look at photos!

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda & David Iacono Visit HADESTOWN


Lin-Manuel Miranda, and David Iacono, star of Amazon’s hit series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” visisted Hadestown. Check out photos!

Phillip Boykin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Phillip Boykin been in?

Phillip Boykin has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Phillip Boykin been in?

Phillip Boykin has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Phillip Boykin been nominated for?

Phillip Boykin has been nominated for several awards for his roles in "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess." These include Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Phillip Boykin won?

Phillip Boykin won the Outstanding Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.

Get Phillip Boykin Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos