Antwayn Hopper
Latest News on Antwayn Hopper:
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024 (Oct 31, 2024)
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway (Jul 31, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2024 (Jul 31, 2024)
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024 (Oct 31, 2024)
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway (Jul 31, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2024 (Jul 31, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: A Strange Loop, Hair. Select Off-Bway/NY: Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop (Playwrights Horizons), The Loophole (NY Public), Civil War Christmas (NYTW), and This Ain't No Disco (NYSF). Select Regional: A Ghost in Satin (Williamstown), Nick's Flamingo Grill (Alliance), Camino Real (Goodman), The Brothers Size (Old Globe), Rent (Syracuse Stage), Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyric Opera House), Smokey Joe's Cafe (New Theatre). Film/TV: A Thousand and One, Girl Most Likely, Citizen Zero, "The Knick," "The Blacklist," "Royal Pains," "Z: The Beginning Of Everything," "Shades of Blue," "A Gifted Man," the voice of Shadow in Tear, Suture, Scab (to be released 2022). Recordings/In Concert: The Double Threat Trio (Demo, PCLO), Muscles: The Sun God (Jim Rado, Steve Margoshes), Voices in Ohio with The Bengsons (Ars Nova), Showboat (Carnegie Hall). Trained at the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon. Obie 2020 & a Craig Noel Award (The Brothers Size).
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2018
Performer [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
Antwayn HopperA Strange Loop
Videos
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Kyle Freeman Perform 'Memory Song' From A STRANGE LOOP on SHERRI
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2022
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Michael R. Jackson Announce New A STRANGE LOOP Musical Collaboration on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Jaquel Spivey Talk Representation Onstage in A STRANGE LOOP on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2022
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Performs 'Intermission Song' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson Outlines A STRANGE LOOP's Journey to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2022
Photos & Video: Go Inside A STRANGE LOOP at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021
VIDEO: Watch James Jackson's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Antwayn Hopper's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2020
STAGE TUBE: Bloomberg, Snooki, 'The Situation' on Stage with HAIR Tribe at Inner Circle Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 29, 2010
News
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024
Frankie Grande, curated and hosted “A Night of Broadway (but make it Queer!)” #SpiritDay Gala, featuring some of Broadway’s brightest stars to shine a light on LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying. Check out an exclusive video featurette about the big day here!
Frankie Grande, curated and hosted “A Night of Broadway (but make it Queer!)” #SpiritDay Gala, featuring some of Broadway’s brightest stars to shine a light on LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying. Check out an exclusive video featurette about the big day here!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway
The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.
The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is hitting the catwalk and welcoming audience members of all stripes to witness its radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical! BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge stopped in for a chat with two of the catwalk's brightest stars, Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity and Nora Schell who plays Bustopher Jones. Watch the video!
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is hitting the catwalk and welcoming audience members of all stripes to witness its radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical! BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge stopped in for a chat with two of the catwalk's brightest stars, Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity and Nora Schell who plays Bustopher Jones. Watch the video!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight
Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness.
Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness.
Video: André De Shields Talks Collaboration Between Theatre Artists and Ballroom Community in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness
According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast
BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends Through Mid August
Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway
Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024.
Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024.
Photos: First Look at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
Video: Check Out New Rehearsal Footage of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC
Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: High-Powered Garland Tribute NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
The 12th annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub had no shortage of pow to wow its eager audience. The annual event drew a big crowd and money for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit benefitting homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The June 3rd show turned on the energy to the max.
The 12th annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub had no shortage of pow to wow its eager audience. The annual event drew a big crowd and money for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit benefitting homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The June 3rd show turned on the energy to the max.
Photos: The 12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
The 12th Annual Night Of A Thousand Judys – the all-star Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – took place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3. BroadwayWorld's Stephen Mosher called the event 'one of the most popular gala evenings in each cabaret season.' See highlights snapped by Conor Weiss.
The 12th Annual Night Of A Thousand Judys – the all-star Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – took place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3. BroadwayWorld's Stephen Mosher called the event 'one of the most popular gala evenings in each cabaret season.' See highlights snapped by Conor Weiss.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " June 3 to June 9, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
Get a first look inside rehearsals for PAC NYC's radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.
Get a first look inside rehearsals for PAC NYC's radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.
Natalie Joy Johnson Joins NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
Natalie Joy Johnson joins the cast of NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub on June 3. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Natalie Joy Johnson joins the cast of NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub on June 3. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Justin Elizabeth Sayre Hosts NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS¿ at Joe's Pub
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, a Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3 at 7 pm, honoring the iconic Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career. Read our conversation with Justin Elizabeth Sayre about the show.
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, a Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3 at 7 pm, honoring the iconic Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career. Read our conversation with Justin Elizabeth Sayre about the show.
Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Antwayn Hopper been in?
Antwayn Hopper has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Antwayn Hopper been in?
Antwayn Hopper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Antwayn Hopper been nominated for?
and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop.
What awards has Antwayn Hopper won?
Antwayn Hopper has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his performance in A Strange Loop.
Videos