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BIO

Jaquel is grateful to be making his professional debut in this iconic production. He recently graduated from Point Park University with a degree in Musical Theatre. He sends all of his love to Michael, Stephen, this stunning cast, Telsey+Co, Barbara, and Woolly Mammoth. For my family. God is good, y’all!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Usher


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Jaquel Spivey, A Strange Loop

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Jaquel Spivey, A Strange Loop

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Jaquel Spivey, A Strange Loop

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jaquel Spivey, A Strange Loop


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Theatre World Awards - 2021 - Theatre World Awards

Jaquel Spivey, A Strange Loop

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News


Interview: Malachi McCaskil's Bursting on the Ahmanson Stage as Usher in A STRANGE LOOP

Michael R. Jackson’s 2020 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning A Strange Loop opens June 5, 2024; at the Ahmanson. A co-production of Center Theatrer Gtoup and American Conservatory Theatre, Stephen Brackett  directs the cast led by  Malachi McCaskil as Usher with Dave J. Abrams, Angela Alise, Jordan Barbour, J. Cameron Barnett, Carlis Shane Clark, Alvis Green Jr., Albert Hodge, Avionce Hoyles, Tarra Conner Jones, Jamari Johnson Williams and John-Andrew Morrison. I was able to chat Malachi after he finished his West Coast premiere at A.C.T.
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge hits the red carpet with special guests, including: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Vosk, and more!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, INTO THE WOODS, And More Win 2024 Artios Awards for Casting

Winners have been announced for the Casting Society 39th Artios Awards!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Scenes From the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Including Reneé Rapp Singing 'Meet the Plastics'

'Meet the Plastics' of Mean Girls by watching eight minutes of the new movie musical! After the film was released on digital platforms yesterday, Paramount has dropped a video of Reneé Rapp singing 'Meet the Plastics,' as well as other footage from the film. Also watch the lead-in to 'Stupid With Love,' featuring Tina Fey and Christopher Briney.
Video: Tina Fey Talks MEAN GIRLS on 'Las Culturistas' with Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers

Tina Fey sat down with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers on their 'Las Culturistas' podcast this week to discuss the Mean Girls movie musical, her tour with Amy Poehler, and more. The 30 Rock star praised Reneé Rapp's performance in the new movie and joked about TikTok criticism. Watch the video!
MEAN GIRLS Tops Box Office for Third Week in a Row

According to Variety, Mean Girls is projected to remain at the top box office spot for the third week in a row and bring in $6.7 million over the next three days.
MEAN GIRLS Tops Box Office Again, Despite Weak Numbers in Second Weekend

Mean Girls is holding the top spot at the box office, despite weak numbers during the second weekend.
MEAN GIRLS Broadway Album Streams Increase After Movie Musical Release

Since the release of the Mean Girls movie musical, the original Broadway cast recording has seen a streaming increase on Spotify. The film verison cuts nine of the songs that were performed in the Broadway production, leading fans to re-visit the cast recording after seeing the new film. Find out how Spotify streams increased on the cast recording!
Why MEAN GIRLS Was Not Marketed as a Musical: 'You Have the Potential to Turn Off Audiences'

After two trailers not featuring music from the film, the new film adaptation of Mean Girls was not explicitly sold to general audiences as a musical. After its triumphant opening at the box office, Variety reports that Paramount elected not to market the film as a musical, in an effort to not 'turn off audiences.'
MEAN GIRLS Tops Weekend Box Office With $32 Million; Surpasses Original Film

Mean Girls led the long weekend box office with a 'grool' $32 million opening. The film seemingly over-performed at cinemas, surpassing its originally predicted opening gross of $30 million. It cost $36 million to make. The movie musical also surpassed the original 2004 film's opening weekend gross. In 2004.
MEAN GIRLS Gets $3.3 Million Opening; Projected to Dominate Weekend Box Office

Mean Girls opened with a fetch $3.3 million in previews at the North American box office on Thursday. Their box office score from the Thursday night showings put them on par with Wonka's initial screenings. The Timothee Chalamet-led movie musical has gone on to dominate the box office for multiple weeks.
Video: Reneé Rapp Says She Feels 'Lucky' to Be in the MEAN GIRLS Universe For Five Years

Reneé Rapp is looking back on her five year journey with Mean Girls. Rapp appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss stepping back into Regina George's heels after playing the role on Broadway. The Jimmy Award winner went on to discuss how she never thought she'd find success in acting. watch the video!
Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More

Get a first listen to the Mean Girls movie musical soundtrack featuring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Tim Meadows, and more. The soundtrack includes music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Rapp also contributed to 'What Ifs' and 'Not My Fault' featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Hoy se estrena la versión musical de CHICAS MALAS en cines

De la mente cómica de Tina Fey llega una nueva vuelta de tuerca del hit CHICAS MALAS con su versión musical en cine.
Busy Philipps Almost Starred in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway Before the Movie Musical

'Cool Mom' Busy Philipps almost starred in Mean Girls on Broadway before appearing in the upcoming movie musical. Philipps revealed that Tina Fey thought she looked so much like Reneé Rapp, she offered her the role on Broadway prior to the 2020 shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video of the interview now!
Interview: How Jaquel Spivey Made Damian His Own in MEAN GIRLS

One month after his Tony-nominated run in A Strange Loop on Broadway, Jaquel Spivey jumped into the shoes of Damian Hubbard in the Mean Girls movie musical. BroadwayWorld caught up with Spivey to discuss taking the leap from stage to screen, what it was like filming the movie musical, and more.
Video: MEAN GIRLS Directors Explain Why the Movie Musical is Not a Remake: 'It's Like a Rediscovery'

Go behind-the-scenes of the Mean Girls movie musical in a new featurette with Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., the film's directors. The video also features commentary from Tina Fey, Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Avantika, Bebe Wood, and Christopher Briney, detailing their experiences shooting the film.
Teens Can Get a Free Ride to MEAN GIRLS Through Uber

Celebrating the upcoming release of the new Mean Girls movie, Uber will be offering teens free rides to go see the new highly anticipated film in theaters. With a stacked cast of Gen Z favorites, including Reneé Rapp, Chris Briney and Angourie Rice, teens can take their movie-going experience to the next level by riding with Uber.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jaquel Spivey been in?

Jaquel Spivey has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jaquel Spivey been in?

Jaquel Spivey has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jaquel Spivey been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for A Strange Loop.

What awards has Jaquel Spivey won?

Jaquel Spivey won the Theatre World Award for A Strange Loop.

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