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BIO

James Harkness was most recently seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud the Life and Times of the Temptations. Additional credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Aida, The Color Purple, and Chicago. He also has a best director nominee, is an award-winning choreographer, and a songwriter. His debut show, Fragments of Me, performed at the Metropolitan Room in New York, is available on YouTube. Harkness is proud and humbled to stand with this company to tell this story of the legendary group that is a firm part of American culture. YouTube: jklh37.

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STAGE CREDITS

Ain't Too Proud Ain't Too Proud
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Paul Williams
Ain't Too Proud Ain't Too Proud
[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production, 2017
Paul Williams
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
Drifter [Replacement]
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Ensemble
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Ensemble
Society Max
Applause
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Ensemble
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble
Can-Can
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Ensemble
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble
Aida Aida
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amonasro (Understudy) [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Fred Casely [Replacement]

Movies

Macbeth
[ 2015 ] Angus
The Program
[ 2015 ] Wayne
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
[ 2016 ] Private Bteren
Darkest Hour
[ 2017 ] AD Nicholl Secretary #1
Wild Rose
[ 2018 ] Elliot
Spencer
[ 2021 ] Footman Paul
Poison Arrows
[ 2022 ] Terry McLean

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ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation I Photo
ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.
Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation Photo
Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

A by-invitation-only industry presentation of the new musical, Angel of Arkansas, will be held in New York. See who is starring, and learn more about the show.
Jackie Burns, Kevin Cahoon, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SILK Photo
Jackie Burns, Kevin Cahoon, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SILK
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

'SILK' A New Musical receives an industry reading. Press release announces the upcoming presentation of the musical.
Frank Ferrante Extends Run In Chicago's CABARET ZAZOU; Dates Announced For 2023-24 S Photo
Frank Ferrante Extends Run In Chicago's CABARET ZAZOU; Dates Announced For 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Actor/comedian and London Olivier nominee Frank Ferrante who plays the comic lead in Chicago's critically acclaimed cirque/cabaret sensation, Cabaret ZaZou, will extend beyond his contracted spring commitment and continue through summer.
Cabaret Zazou Celebrates Their 100th Chicago Performance Photo
Cabaret Zazou Celebrates Their 100th Chicago Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

On Wednesday, January 11th, Cabaret ZaZou will be performing their 100th show in Chicago. The immersive variety dinner show, which plays to sold-out houses, continues to delight audience members in a vintage Belgian Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
Cabaret Zazou's Inaugural Production LUMINAIRE Comes to Chicago This Fall Photo
Cabaret Zazou's Inaugural Production LUMINAIRE Comes to Chicago This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2022

CABARET ZAZOU’s premier production, Luminaire will open on September 7, 2022. The new, groundbreaking, immersive variety dinner show, will make its worldwide debut in a vintage Spiegeltent on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Theatre District.
One Singular Sensation: A CHORUS LINE Opens At Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Photo
One Singular Sensation: A CHORUS LINE Opens At Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2022

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival opens the iconic Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line. The show previews June 22 & 23, opens June 24 and will run through July 10 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University.
Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday Stops By THE ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT BANNON Photo
Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday Stops By THE ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT BANNON
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2022

Tony/Grammy Winning Superstar Jennifer Holliday joins 'The Roundtable with Robert Bannon' Thursday May 12th at 7pm EST on 'The Roundtable' YouTube Channel. Holliday, famous for her portrayal of Effie in 'Dreamgirls' recently released a brand new single 'So In Love' now streaming on all streaming platforms.
Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Jason Gotay & More to Star in 7th Annual BROADWAY FOR SEL Photo
Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Jason Gotay & More to Star in 7th Annual BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Madison Wells Forward, the philanthropic division of Madison Wells, is partnering with the organization Self Help Africa to present the seventh annual concert event: Broadway for Self Help Africa on Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm at The Cutting Room in NYC (44 E. 32nd Street). 
Photos: Robert Bannon Presents REWIND at Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: Robert Bannon Presents REWIND at Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022

Robert Bannon presents 'Rewind' Live at Greenroom 42. The show was directed by Robbie Rozelle & Music Directed by Yasuhiko Fukuoka. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

Abingdon Theatre Company has released opening night images of their Off-Broadway production of Queens Girl in the World. The one woman play, written by Caleen Sinette Jennings, stars Felicia Curry as protagonist, Jacqueline Marie Butler.
Photos: Silber-Silver Sings Silvery Songs W/The Singing Set In I WISH: THE ROLES THAT Photo
Photos: Silber-Silver Sings Silvery Songs W/The Singing Set In I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - Mar 28, 2022

Birthed from a brain tweet by Alexandra Silber - I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN - brought Al and her pals back to Feinstein’s/54 Below to celebrate the dawn of a new age of theatre where all roles are open to all people with the power to wish it so… even in their showers.
Liz Callaway, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week Photo
Liz Callaway, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Jelani Remy, James Harkness & More to Star in THE OSCAR MICHEAUX SUITE Photo
Jelani Remy, James Harkness & More to Star in THE OSCAR MICHEAUX SUITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

Prospect Theater Company announced today the complete casting for their upcoming work-in-process concert presentation of The Oscar Micheaux Suite. The concert performances of The Oscar Micheaux Suite will take place on Saturday, March 26th at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday, March 27th at 2pm at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street).
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Photo
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Ridge
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2022

Today Tony Award-winning stage icon Betty Buckley sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to for a chat about the release of her latest album, Betty Buckley Sings Stephen Sondheim!
Presley Ryan, Mauricio Martínez & More to Star in I WISH at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo
Presley Ryan, Mauricio Martínez & More to Star in I WISH at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2022

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will again present I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been on March 27, 2022, at 9:45pm.
Amy Spanger, Lee Roy Reams, 54 SINGS SARA BAREILLES and More Coming Up This Month At Photo
Amy Spanger, Lee Roy Reams, 54 SINGS SARA BAREILLES and More Coming Up This Month At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
New Album BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS SONDHEIM To Be Released Friday, March 11 Photo
New Album BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS SONDHEIM To Be Released Friday, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2022

Tony Award-winning stage icon Betty Buckley honors the legacy of the greatest theatrical composer of our time with Betty Buckley Sings Stephen Sondheim.
VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for LAUNCH AT PARADISE Photo
VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for LAUNCH AT PARADISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022

The trailer for Launch at Paradise, a new science-fiction thriller short film by Carrie Ann Quinn(“Defending Jacob”), has been released. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SKELETON CREW on Broadway Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SKELETON CREW on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 27, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is now presenting the Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The show opened last night at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Harkness been in?

James Harkness has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has James Harkness been in?

James Harkness has not appeared in the West End.

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