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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD Now; Vinyl Due March 2024 Photo
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD Now; Vinyl Due March 2024

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) is now available as a 2-CD set.
Heartstopper's Joe Locke Will Make Broadway Debut in SWEENEY TODD Photo
Heartstopper's Joe Locke Will Make Broadway Debut in SWEENEY TODD

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” will make his Broadway debut this in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Photo: Get a First Look at Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in New Art for SWEENEY TODD Photo
Photo: Get a First Look at Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in New Art for SWEENEY TODD

Check out new photos for Sweeney Todd on Broadway starring Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording to be Released On CD & Vinyl Photo
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording to be Released On CD & Vinyl

Get ready for the release of the 2023 Broadway cast recording of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.' This Grammy Award-nominated album will be available on CD on December 15 and on vinyl in March 2024.
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway Photo
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Aaron Tveit will star as Sweeney Todd, and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will star as Mrs. Lovett, in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd.
Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in Ja Photo
Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in January

Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performance of the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway Photo
Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway

Just last week, the cast of Sweeney Todd celebrated its 200th performance with some treats from MilkBar (red velvet, of course!). Check out photos from inside the special day!
ROCK 'N ROLL DOO WOP SPECTACULAR Comes to State Theatre New Jersey This Month Photo
ROCK 'N ROLL DOO WOP SPECTACULAR Comes to State Theatre New Jersey This Month

State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock ‘N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular featuring Chubby Checker, The Doo Wop Project, The Duprees, and Vinnie Medugo. Learn more about the performance here!
Listen: SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available to Stream Photo
Listen: SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available to Stream

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) has been released on streaming and digital platforms. Listen to the full album here, and find out where you can stream or download it now!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Wait' From the 2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording of SWEENEY Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Wait' From the 2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

An all new track has been released from the upcoming 2023 Broadway revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In the video here, listen to 'Wait,' performed by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford!
Josh Groban Sets Return To SWEENEY TODD Following Bout With Covid-19 Photo
Josh Groban Sets Return To SWEENEY TODD Following Bout With Covid-19

Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sondheim's musical classic this week following a brief bout with Covid-19. 
Annaleigh Ashford Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid Photo
Annaleigh Ashford Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid

Sweeney Todd star Annaleigh Ashford has tested positive for Covid-19. 
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Releases Track List Photo
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Releases Track List

Check out the track list for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording), which will be released on streaming and digital platforms on Friday, September 8.
Josh Groban Sidelined From SWEENEY TODD Due To Covid Photo
Josh Groban Sidelined From SWEENEY TODD Due To Covid

Tony-nominated Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban has tested positive for Covid-19.
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How many Broadway shows has Dwayne Cooper been in?

Dwayne Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Dwayne Cooper been in?

Dwayne Cooper has not appeared in the West End.

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