David Jennings
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on David Jennings:
Allison Blackwell Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves at RAGTIME (Mar 10, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag' (Mar 3, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW (Feb 16, 2026)
Allison Blackwell Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves at RAGTIME (Mar 10, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag' (Mar 3, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW (Feb 16, 2026)
BIO
David Jennings returns to Ragtime after joining the original 1998 American company of the show (Los Angeles), appearing as ‘Coalhouse,’ ‘Booker T. Washington,’ and others. His decades-long career includes a multitude of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, television, commercial, and film credits.
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Angelisa Gillyard, Craig Lucas, Adam Guettel,
Olivia Hernandez, Byron Jennings, Nicole Ferguson,
Kelcey Watson, Sharon Catherine Brown, Ella Dane Morgan,
Kelli O’Hara, Scarlett Unger, Brian d’Arcy James, Ted Koch,
Bill English, David Jennings, and Steven Booth,
Michael Grief, Connor Schwantes, and Karla Puno Garcia
Date:
04/18/2023
From: Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
Olivia Hernandez, Byron Jennings,
Nicole Ferguson, Kelcey Watson, Sharon Catherine Brown, Ella Dane Morgan, Kelli O’Hara, Scarlett Unger,
Brian d’Arcy James, Ted Koch, Bill English, David Jennings,
and Steven Booth
Date:
04/18/2023
From: Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Others
Jim Hungerford
Others
Jim Hungerford
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Richard Bullock/Ensemble
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Armand
Storyteller [Replacement]
Armand
Storyteller [Replacement]
Agwe (Understudy) [Replacement]
Tonton Julian (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Performer (Swing)
(Understudy)
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Queen (Prologue)
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Ensemble
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Ensemble
Minstrel (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[West End]
Original London Production, 1964
Singer
A Fellow Officer
Singer
A Fellow Officer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, HELEN Production
David JenningsSpamalot
Videos
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
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
Video: Joshua Henry & RAGTIME Cast Rehearse 'Gettin’ Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - 2025-09-19 10:52:52
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-04-07 12:46:05
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEAD
by Michael Major - 2025-04-01 16:15:40
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-18 12:03:58
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-22 14:40:57
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin Sings 'I Only Have Eyes For You' in the Goodspeed's 42ND STREET
by Stephi Wild - 2022-10-17 10:40:33
VIDEO: First Look at Lisa Howard and the Cast of Goodspeed's 42ND STREET Singing 'Go Into Your Dance'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-10-14 07:39:49
VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Sing 'I Only Have Eyes For You' from Goodspeed's 42ND STREET
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-10-09 09:29:05
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes With TINA's Hair & Makeup Supervisor Geo Brian Hennings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-01-19 15:41:25
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep / Mountain High' on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-14 08:49:46
News
Allison Blackwell Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves at RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Allison Blackwell who is appearing in Ragtime on Broadway who took us backstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Allison Blackwell who is appearing in Ragtime on Broadway who took us backstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
During Monday's special Broadway-themed episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, P!nk's daughter Willow went behind the scenes of Broadway's Ragtime to chat with the cast and crew about the production and share a musical number from the show. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
During Monday's special Broadway-themed episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, P!nk's daughter Willow went behind the scenes of Broadway's Ragtime to chat with the cast and crew about the production and share a musical number from the show. Check it out now.
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry took over The View stage on Monday to perform a powerful rendition of Make Them Hear You from the musical revival of Ragtime. Check out his performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry took over The View stage on Monday to perform a powerful rendition of Make Them Hear You from the musical revival of Ragtime. Check out his performance now.
Broadway Cast of RAGTIME Set for Monday Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
On Presidents Day, the cast of Broadway's Ragtime will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit revival. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
On Presidents Day, the cast of Broadway's Ragtime will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit revival. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
Photos: Sterling K. Brown Visits RAGTIME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2026
Ragtime is now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of Sterling K. Brown visiting the company here! The cast features Joshua Henry and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2026
Ragtime is now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of Sterling K. Brown visiting the company here! The cast features Joshua Henry and more.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Video: RAGTIME's Caissie Levy Performs ‘Back to Before’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026
Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026
Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The new Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The new Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
Photos: Inside the RAGTIME Cast Recording Listening Party
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2026
The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2026
The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event here!
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
Video: RAGTIME Cast Performs Opening Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
To celebrate the hit revival of Broadway's Ragtime, Good Morning America visited the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for an exclusive performance of the musical's opening number. Watch as the company, including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, and Caissie Levy, takes the stage for the rousing number.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
To celebrate the hit revival of Broadway's Ragtime, Good Morning America visited the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for an exclusive performance of the musical's opening number. Watch as the company, including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, and Caissie Levy, takes the stage for the rousing number.
RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released digitally on January 9, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released digitally on January 9, 2026.
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
Video: RAGTIME Cast Discusses Show’s Modern Relevance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday morning, Ragtime stars Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry, and Brandon Uranowitz joined Good Morning America to discuss the new revival of the beloved Broadway musical. Watch their conversation now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
On Thursday morning, Ragtime stars Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry, and Brandon Uranowitz joined Good Morning America to discuss the new revival of the beloved Broadway musical. Watch their conversation now.
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
Photos: RAGTIME Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 17, 2025
Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here and learn more about the production.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 17, 2025
Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here and learn more about the production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Jennings been in?
David Jennings has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has David Jennings been in?
David Jennings has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was David Jennings's first West End show?
David Jennings's first West End show was Robert and Elizabeth which opened in 1964
What awards has David Jennings been nominated for?
and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Spamalot .
What awards has David Jennings won?
David Jennings won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical award from the HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for his performance in Spamalot.
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