Dwayne Cooper

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Photos: Jeremy Jordan and the Cast of FLOYD COLLINS Meet the Press (Mar 12, 2025)

Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number (Mar 7, 2025)

Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More (Feb 28, 2025)

BIO

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".

Photos

Dwayne Cooper, Hennessy Winkler, Maria Bilbao, and John Rapson c

Date:

10/16/2023

From: Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway

Dwayne Cooper

Date:

04/25/2023

From: Photos: Josh Groban Hosts the Find Your Light Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

Dwayne Cooper

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Josh Groban Hosts the Find Your Light Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Dwayne Cooper

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04/11/2023

From: Photos: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Visits SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Dwayne Cooper, Mia Pinero, Kyrie Couter, Hennessy Winkler, Megan Ort and Michael Kuhn

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03/27/2023

From: Photos: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Dwayne Cooper

Date:

03/27/2023

From: Photos: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Dwayne Cooper

Date:

03/27/2023

From: Photos: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Dwayne Cooper

Date:

03/27/2023

From: Photos: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Victor Sosa joins Dwayne Cooper, John Edwards, Dionne D. Figgins, Kyle Taylor Parker, Photo

Victor Sosa joins Dwayne Cooper, John Edwards, Dionne D. Figgins, Kyle Taylor Parker, Emma Degerstedt, Alysha Umphress, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jelani Remy

Date:

08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

Dwayne Cooper, John Edwards, Dionne D. Figgins, Kyle Taylor Parker, Emma Degerstedt, Photo

Dwayne Cooper, John Edwards, Dionne D. Figgins, Kyle Taylor Parker, Emma Degerstedt, Alysha Umphress, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jelani Remy

Date:

08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

From Smokey Joe's Cafe-John Edwards, Jelani Remy, Dwayne Cooper and Kyle Taylor Parke Photo

From Smokey Joe's Cafe-John Edwards, Jelani Remy, Dwayne Cooper and Kyle Taylor Parker

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08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

Jelani Remy, Kyle Taylor Parker, John Edwards and Dwayne Cooper

Date:

08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper and Jelani Remy

Date:

08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper, Kyle Taylor Parker and Jelani Remy

Date:

08/09/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SUMMER, ANASTASIA & More Take Over Broadway In Bryant Park!

Dwayne Cooper and Joshua Bergasse

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07/23/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Celebrates Opening Night!

Dwayne Cooper

Date:

07/23/2018

From: Photo Coverage: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Celebrates Opening Night!

Kyle Taylor Parker, Dwayne Cooper, Emma Degerstedt, Joshua Bergasse, Nicole Vanessa O Photo

Kyle Taylor Parker, Dwayne Cooper, Emma Degerstedt, Joshua Bergasse, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Jelani Remy, Dionne D. Figgins, Max Sangerman, John Edwards and Alysha Umphrees

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Kyle Taylor Parker, Dwayne Cooper, Emma Degerstedt, Joshua Bergasse, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Jelani Remy, Dionne D. Figgins, Max Sangerman, John Edwards and Alysha Umphrees

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Kyle Taylor Parker, Dwayne Cooper and Jelani Remy

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Dwayne Cooper, Alysha Umphrees, Kyle Taylor Parker, Dionne D. Figgins, John Edwards, Photo

Dwayne Cooper, Alysha Umphrees, Kyle Taylor Parker, Dionne D. Figgins, John Edwards, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Jelani Remy, Emma Degerstedt and Max Sangerman

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Dwayne Cooper, Alysha Umphrees, Kyle Taylor Parker, Dionne D. Figgins, John Edwards, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Jelani Remy, Emma Degerstedt and Max Sangerman

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Dwayne Cooper, Alysha Umphrees, Kyle Taylor Parker, Dionne D. Figgins, John Edwards, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Jelani Remy, Emma Degerstedt and Max Sangerman

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Jelani Remy, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Max Sangerman, Alysha Umphress, Dionne D. Figgins, Photo

Jelani Remy, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Max Sangerman, Alysha Umphress, Dionne D. Figgins, Dwayne Cooper, Emma Degetstedt, John Edwards and Kyle Taylor Parker

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Jelani Remy, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz, Max Sangerman, Alysha Umphress, Dionne D. Figgins, Dwayne Cooper, Emma Degetstedt, John Edwards and Kyle Taylor Parker

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Kyle Taylor Parker, Jelani Remy and Dwayne Cooper

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper, Jelani Remy and Kyle Taylor Parker

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Taylor Parker

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06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Taylor Parker

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Taylor Parker

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Taylor Parker

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Joshua Bergasse, Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Tayl Photo

John Edwards, Dwayne Cooper,Joshua Bergasse, Jelani Remy, Max Sangerman and Kyle Taylor Parker

Date:

06/27/2018

From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Meets the Press at Feinstein's/54 Below!

Dwayne Cooper, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Constantine Rousouli during the final performan Photo

Dwayne Cooper, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Constantine Rousouli during the final performance curtain call for HAIRSPRAY ( The winner of Eight Tony Awards, finishing it's run of 2.641 performances as the 19th Longest-running show in Broadway History ) at the Ne

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01/02/2010

From: Photos: 2009 Curtain Call Flashback

Dwayne Cooper

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01/06/2009

From: Photo Coverage: 'HAIRSPRAY' Closing Night Party

Steven Cutts, Todd Michel Smith, Dwayne Cooper and Kasey Marino

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01/05/2009

From: Photo Coverage: 'HAIRSPRAY' The Final Curtain-Goodbye To Baltimore!

Final cast member Dwayne Cooper looked snazzy for the show

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01/05/2009

From: Photo Essay: January 4th, 2009 'Closing Day on Broadway'

rear, from left: Tevin Cambell, Terry Lavell, Jackie Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey, Dwa Photo

rear, from left: Tevin Cambell, Terry Lavell, Jackie Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey, Dwayne Cooper, Katie Smith; front: Beth Frank, Niki Scalera

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10/29/2007

From: Photo Flash: Anastacia McCleskey in 'I Got Love'

STAGE CREDITS

Sweeney Todd

[Broadway]

Broadway Revival, 2023

Ensemble

Smokey Joe's Cafe

[Off-Broadway]

Off-Broadway Revival, 2018

Performer

Motown the Musical

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2013

Ensemble [Replacement]

Hairspray

[Las Vegas]

Las Vegas Production, 2006

Ensemble

Hairspray

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2002

Thad [Replacement]

Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]

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Video: Jeremy Jordan on FLOYD COLLINS' Genre-Bending Opening Number

by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 14:52:35

Exclusive: Inside FLOYD COLLINS' First Rehearsal with Jeremy Jordan and More

by Nicole Rosky - 2025-02-28 11:59:01

Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Call' From FLOYD COLLINS

by Michael Major - 2025-02-21 11:33:10

Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'

by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-07 06:12:02

VIDEO: Rock Out with the Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Performing 'Ruby Baby!'

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-08-30 21:05:28

VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson Guitar

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-08-29 21:48:38

TV: Yakety Yak, SMOKEY JOE's Is Back! Meet the Company and Catch a Sneak Peek

by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-01 13:00:47

TV: The Neon Lights Are Bright Off-Broadway! Watch Sneak Peek of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE!

by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-27 14:55:10

VIDEO: Catch A Sneak Peek of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-12 21:17:01

Video: Mike Stoller Chats About The Return Of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-06 20:00:32

VIDEO: Mike Stoller Appears at Opening Night of Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY Video

VIDEO: Mike Stoller Appears at Opening Night of Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-24 22:25:21

VIDEO: First Look at Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE

by Alan Henry - 2018-05-24 15:28:32

TV: MOTOWN Cast Takes Bryant Park Back in Time!

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-08-15 18:00:42

VIDEO: Check Out New TV Spot for Broadway's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

by Caryn Robbins - 2014-07-29 12:39:33

News

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!

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

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
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

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
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

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
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2023

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!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dwayne Cooper been in?

Dwayne Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Dwayne Cooper been in?

Dwayne Cooper has not appeared in the West End.

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