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Dwayne Cooper is a Broadway actor, singer/songwriter and dancer from Florence, South Carolina. His Broadway credits include cast of Hairspray (2009) and Motown The Musical (2015) As an actor, he has been seen as the Black Jerry Seinfeld in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) the 2012 New Now Next Awards, and as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) under the alias "Milan".

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STAGE CREDITS

Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Ensemble
Smokey Joe's Cafe Smokey Joe's Cafe
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble [Replacement]
Hairspray
[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2006
Ensemble
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Thad [Replacement]
Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]

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Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July Photo
Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

FLOYD COLLINS star Jeremy Jordan surprised the audience at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater tonight following the performance, announcing exclusively from the stage that the highly anticipated musical will release an Original Broadway Cast Recording.  
Video: Go Inside FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Score Photo
Video: Go Inside FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Score
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Check out a new look at Floyd Collins on Broadway as the cast and creative team digs deep into the glorious folk and bluegrass-inspired music of Floyd Collins. Watch the video!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine and More in FLOYD COLLINS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is presenting FLOYD COLLINS, starring Jeremy Jordan and more. Get a first look at photos of the production here and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Doo Wop Project Returns for One Afternoon Only Photo
The Doo Wop Project Returns for One Afternoon Only
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

The Doo Wop Project is performing live at Popejoy Hall on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 3:00pm. This talented vocal ensemble delivers a nostalgic musical journey, singing timeless doo-wop classics and reimagining modern hits with a vintage twist they call being “doowopified.” 
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Meet the cast!
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery Photo
FLOYD COLLINS to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview Photo
FLOYD COLLINS Delays First Broadway Preview
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater's FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau, has delayed its first preview. Learn more!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 12, 2025

Jeremy Jordan will soon lead the Lincoln Center Theater production of Floyd Collins. Previews begin this month at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number Photo
Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch Jeremy Jordan dig deeper into the opening number of Floyd Collins, 'The Call.' After the music video for the song was recently released by Lincoln Center, Jordan is diving into the song and its meaning in a new behind-the-scenes video.
Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More Photo
Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2025

The cast, creative team, and members of the Lincoln Center Theater staff attended the first rehearsal of the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book, additional lyrics and direction by Tina Landau and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Watch highlights from the big day in this video!
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLIN Photo
Exclusive Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Lizzy McAlpine, and an All-Star Cast in FLOYD COLLINS Rehearsals at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Discover exclusive rehearsal photos of Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS starring Jeremy Jordan and Lizzy McAlpine. Uncover the excitement as this musical masterpiece prepares for its Lincoln Center debut! Click to see the full gallery.
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLI Photo
Watch: Jeremy Jordan's Stunning Performance of 'The Call' from Broadway's FLOYD COLLINS
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Floyd Collins is calling! Lincoln Center has released a new video of Jeremy Jordan performing 'The Call' from the upcoming Broadway production. Listen to the former Great Gatsby star's sweeping vocals in the new video now and dive into the excitement as previews launch at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Everything You Don't Know About FLOYD COLLINS
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater is preparing for the Broadway premiere of Floyd Collins- the first major revival since the show's off Broadway premiere in 1996. Since then, the musical has gained a loyal fanbase, but remains largely unknown by musical theatre-loving audiences. What do you need to know...?
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS Photo
Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay & Lizzy McAlpine Will Lead FLOYD COLLINS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has found it's cast for the Broadway premiere of FLOYD COLLINS, a musical with book by Tina Landau, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, additional lyrics by Tina Landau and direction by Tina Landau. Check out who will join Jeremy Jordan as the title character.
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Photo
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to view it here!
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now Photo
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD Photo
Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Depart SWEENEY TODD On Broadway Photo
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Depart SWEENEY TODD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the original stars of Sweeney Todd on Broadway, have said their goodbyes to Fleet Street. Check out footage from last Sunday's performance as Groban took his final ride on the lift for his first entrance. See the video!
SWEENEY TODD Reveals Cast Schedule Ahead of New Leads Taking Over in February Photo
SWEENEY TODD Reveals Cast Schedule Ahead of New Leads Taking Over in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Sweeney Todd has revealed the interim schedule of cast members taking on lead roles prior to Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster taking over next month.
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Take Final Bows in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway Photo
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Take Final Bows in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford took their final bows in Sweeney Todd on Broadway on January 14. Following their last curtain call, the stars gave a speech on stage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Check out the video here!
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Dwayne Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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