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J.R. is an award winning American Singer and Actor born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the prestigious Tisch School of The Arts at New York University where he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre/Screen Acting and a Producing Minor.



J.R. has produced 2 benefit concerts for Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation for underserved arts education. He was a National Jimmy Award Finalist and three time nominee in addition to being a three time Cleveland Playhouse Square Dazzle Award Recipient for Best Actor. He is a proud member of Actors Equity and SAG-AFTRA.

In his spare time J.R. enjoys spending time with his family, friends, his dog Murphy and anything Disney. J.R. is passionate about inspiring others and creating a better tomorrow through his music.



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Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!
J.R. Heckman Celebrates New Album TIMELESS At 54 Below In August

J.R. Heckman will perform his concert TIMELESS at 54 Below on August 28th at 9:30pm, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary songs that showcase his vocal versatility and stage presence.
J.R. Heckman Will Bring Solo Show to The Green Room 42

On September 2, award Winning Vocalist and Actor J.R. Heckman makes his debut at The Green Room 42 as he presents: An Evening of Music with J.R. Heckman. The concert will delight with a variety of music from recent Broadway hits to the classics. J.R. and some of Broadway's finest invite you to sit back and relax as they take you on a musical journey you won’t forget. 
Catching Up with the Jimmy Awards Alumni- Part 5

Before we get to know this year's Jimmy Awards nominees, BroadwayWorld is catching up with some of the program's alumni! Below, get to know just a few, including: Travis Anderson, Anna Ascheman, Laurel Bollard, Anna Gassett, Matt Gurniak, Lauren Harkness, J.R. Heckman, Morgan Higgins Pereira, Bethany Menjivar, Shauni Ruetz, and Jeremy VandenHout.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 24-25- with Mandy Gonzalez, Andrea McArdle and More!

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 24-25, 2021.
Annaleigh Ashford, Teal Wicks, Telly Leung & More Will Take Part in SONGS OF HOPE 2021

On Saturday, April 24 (7:30pm ET), Jimmy Awards finalist and NYU Tisch School of the Arts student J.R. Heckman will host Songs of Hope 2021, a benefit concert supporting underserved arts education.
J.R. Heckman’s Latest Single, 'Reimagine' Is Now Available On All Streaming Platforms!

J.R. Heckman releases his latest single, 'Reimagine' this Friday, June 26, 2020 on all streaming platforms! 
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, June 12- with THE WIZ, Linda Lavin and More!

Today (June 12) in live streaming: The Wiz Live is back, the newest Broadway's Next on Stage and so much more!
Telly Leung, Michael McElroy & More Will Raise Their Voices for Find Your Light Foundation in SONGS OF HOPE

This Friday, June 12 (7pm EDT), Jimmy Awards veteran and NYU Tisch School of the Arts student J.R. Heckman will present Songs Of Hope- A Benefit Concert For Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation.
Michael McElroy, Telly Leung, and More Set For SONGS OF HOPE Concert to Benefit Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation

Songs of Hope, a benefit concert for Josh Groban's 'Find Your Light Foundation', will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 a 7:00pm EST (4:00pm PST) and streamed LIVE on the Find Your Light Foundation's YouTube and Facebook channels.
THE DAZZLE AWARDS Honor High School Musical Theater Programs At Playhouse Square

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly held the fourth annual Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman on Saturday, May 18. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with The Jimmy Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Playhouse Square Announces Nominees For Fourth Annual Dazzle Awards Presented By Pat And John Chapman

With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly hosts the Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman, affiliated with The Jimmy Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Photo Flash: 10 Years of Jimmy Awards Alumni Reunite and Sing Duets!

Jimmy Awards® alumni from the previous 10 years reunited for the first ever Jimmy Awards Reunion event yesterday, January 14. Former Jimmy Awards nominees, representing every year of the program, reunited for the celebration which included special duet performances from alumni currently on Broadway and in Touring Broadway shows. Joining the festivities was special guest Patti Murin, currently starring in Broadway's Frozen.
Renee Rapp and Andrew Barth Feldman Win Big at the Jimmy Awards!

The 2018 Jimmy® Awards took place on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Laura Benanti hosted.
Playhouse Square Announces 2018 Dazzle Award Recipients!

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly held the third annual Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia & John Chapman on Saturday, May 19. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (“The Jimmy Awards”) presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Student Winners Announced for Northeast Ohio's Dazzle Awards!

With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square held the third annual Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia & John Chapman on Saturday, May 19. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
Playhouse Square Announces Nominees For Third Annual Dazzle Awards

With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square proudly hosts the Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia and John Chapman, affiliated with the Broadway League Foundation's National High School Musical Theatre Awards ("The Jimmy Awards").
Photo Flash: First Look - Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Makes a Splash at Beck Center

Join us under the sea again for Beck Center's critically acclaimed production of The Little Mermaid. Last year, this production was winner of Cleveland Critics Circle 2016 Theater Awards for Best Musical Direction, Best Projection Design, and the Rising Star Award, and recognized for Best Musical Production, Best Lighting Design, and Best Choreographer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Under the Sea! First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Beck Center

Beck Center for the Arts presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, today, December 2, through December 31, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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