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Broadway: Tina (Richard Bullock), Once On This Island (Armand); After Midnight (Standby for Dulé Hill & Babyface); Hands On A Hardbody. OFF-BROADWAY: The Secret Life Of Bees. WEST END LONDON: The Genius Of Ray Charles (Lead). NATIONAL: Ragtime (Coalhouse); Miss Saigon (John); Kinky Boots (Simon Sr.); Waitress (Ted); Freaky Friday (Mike); Dreamgirls (Curtis) with Jennifer Holliday; Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Grammy Award nominee for 30th Anniversary Recording). TELEVISION: “Blue Bloods” (CBS); “The Shield” (FX); “The Sinner” (USA); “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO).

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STAGE CREDITS

Days of Wine and Roses Days of Wine and Roses
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Others
Jim Hungerford
Days of Wine and Roses Days of Wine and Roses
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jim Hungerford
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Richard Bullock/Ensemble
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Storyteller [Replacement]
Armand
Tonton Julian (Understudy) [Replacement]
Agwe (Understudy) [Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Ensemble
After Midnight After Midnight
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Performer (Swing)
Performer (Understudy)
Dreamgirls
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2004
Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Brooklyn
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Performer
Once Upon a Mattress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Queen (Prologue)
Ensemble
Queen
Minstrel (Understudy) [Replacement]
Robert and Elizabeth
[West End]
Original London Production, 1964
Singer
A Fellow Officer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, HELEN Production

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Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

What did critics think of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. Starring 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, Tam Mutu, and more, the production is now running at Paper Mill Playhouse through April 27.
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles Photo
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2025

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

Watch a new preview video of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. It stars Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more.
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEA Photo
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEAD
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2025

Watch former 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton sing two songs in Take the Lead, a new musical now running at Paper Mill Playhouse. Houghton, who plays Arianna, belts out 'My Kids' in the new video, as well as 'Hold, Please.'
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of 'Don't Get Too Close to Me' and 'Watch Me Move' in this video!
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal!
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room here!
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Photo
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage Photo
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Richard Maltby, Jr. And David Shire's ABOUT TIME to Have Industry Concert Presentatio Photo
Richard Maltby, Jr. And David Shire's ABOUT TIME to Have Industry Concert Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

Out of the Box Theatrics will present three industry concert presentations of About Time, the final installment in the Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever song trilogy. Learn more!
Video: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Take Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Take Final Broadway Bow
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

The Broadway run of Days of Wine and Roses played its final performance last night, Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Plays Final Broadway Performance Today Photo
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Plays Final Broadway Performance Today
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2024

The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses will play its final performance Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances, plus 84 performances off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company.
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES To Play Final Broadway Performance This Month Photo
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES To Play Final Broadway Performance This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024

The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, will play its final performance later this month.
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway- A Complete Guide Photo
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 1, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway.
Photos: Company Celebrates Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Photo
Photos: Company Celebrates Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 29, 2024

Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. The cast took to the red carpet following the big show and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Photos: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 29, 2024

Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2024

In this video, watch highlights of Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
Photos: First Look at Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Photo
Photos: First Look at Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Jennings been in?

David Jennings has appeared on Broadway in 5 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 has won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Spamalot.

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