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BIO

J. Harrison Ghee hopes to inspire, enlighten, and uplift someone in the journey of playing Jerry/Daphne. Hopefully, you will learn to free yourself to see yourself beyond any of your wildest dreams. Thank you, friends, family, fans, and my agents at Nicolosi & Co. for your love and support. Broadway/International Tour: Kinky Boots (Lola), Mrs. Doubtfire (Andre Mayem). Regional: The Color Purple (Ensemble), The Sting (Johnny Hooker). Television: “High Maintenance” (Charles), “Raising Dion” (Kwame). Industrial: Tokyo Disney Sea’s Big Band Beat, Norwegian Cruise Line. Proud graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NY) @jharrisonghee

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Jester

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Jerry/Daphne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Andre Mayem

[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Pre-Broadway Production, 2019
Andre Mayem

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
Johnny Hooker

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Performer

Lola [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lola [Replacement]

Lola [Replacement]

Lola [Replacement]

Lola [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like it Hot

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like It Hot


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like it Hot


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like It Hot

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News


Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
J. Harrison Ghee & More to Perform at Legacy Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Give your Valentine the gift of Broadway with tickets to Legacy Theatre's Valentine's Day Weekend Sunday Broadway Concert featuring J. Harrison Ghee. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Single Tickets on Sale for SWEENEY TODD & More at Legacy Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Single tickets are on sale now for Legacy Theatre's 5th milestone season, featuring Sweeney Todd and more. Learn more about the programming for Legacy Theatre's season and see how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway'
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024

Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
Photos: Jessica Vosk Performs With The New York Pops
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 21, 2024

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, is ringing in the holiday season with its annual concert tradition, featuring Jessica Vosk! See photos from the concert!
STAGE DOOR MEDIUM LIVE! to Return to Branford's Legacy Theatre In 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre will continue to pull back the curtain on the theatre's 5th anniversary season with the latest addition to the 2025 lineup. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wayne Brady, J. Harrison Ghee, Harvey Guillén & More Join ANYTHING GOES at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Additional cast members have been revealed for Anything Goes in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, featuring Jinkx Monsoon and more!
Photos: Laura Benanti Honored At 2024 BROADWAY DREAMS Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1500 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors, starring Nicholas Christopher and Sherie Rene Scott, celebrated its 1500th performance at the Westside Theatre in NYC. See photos from the celebration and learn more about the show!
Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Big Apple Circus and Broadway Cares Will Host Pride Night With J. Harrison Ghee
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

The Big Apple Circus and Broadway Cares hosts its inaugural ‘Pride Night.' This special evening will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the performing arts, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to Broadway Cares. 
Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Adam Pascal, and More at YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

A plethora of stage and screen came together last night at Town Hall to celebrate the You Gotta Believe (YGB), 10th Anniversary Voices: Stars for Foster Kids fundraiser event which raised over $400k.  Check out photos here!
Kate Reinders, Alysha Umphress & More Join YOU GOTTA BELIEVE at Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Sherri Saum, Kate Reinders, Jenna Leigh Green, Alysha Umphress and Anika Larsen have joined You Gotta Believe at Town Hall. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Danny Burstein, And More Turn Out for The Al Hirschfeld Theatre 100th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Last night, ATG Entertainment hosted an intimate ceremony at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, celebrating the theater’s 100th anniversary with a special piece commissioned from Broadway caricaturist Justin 'Squigs' Robertson. Check out photos from the event.
Tony Award- Winner J. Harrison Ghee And Seth Rudetsky To Perform This Saturday At Bell Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

This Saturday, November 9 – for one night only - SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky brings his Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, N.J., featuring J. Harrison Ghee, the Tony Award-winning star of Some Like It Hot. 
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Sings Happy at Miscast
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

Tony winner J. Harrison Ghee appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST22! Watch as they sing 'Sing Happy' from Flora the Red Menace in this video. 
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell  and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Photos: Inside TEETH Opening Night at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

The smash-hit musical TEETH, opened to a star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City.  Check out photos from the opening here! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has J. Harrison Ghee been in?

J. Harrison Ghee has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has J. Harrison Ghee been in?

J. Harrison Ghee has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has J. Harrison Ghee been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like it Hot and Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot.

What awards has J. Harrison Ghee won?

J. Harrison Ghee has won several awards, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Some Like it Hot, and Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Some Like it Hot.

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