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BIO

Jarrod Emick grew up in Oral, South Dakota, attended Hot Springs High School in nearby Hot Springs, South Dakota, and later attended South Dakota State University.



Emick's Broadway debut was in Miss Saigon as a replacement for Chris. However, it was his next role, in Damn Yankees, that won him acclaim - a Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and a Theatre World Award.

Subsequent roles included Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show, Greg Connell in The Boy From Oz, and a role in the musical Ring of Fire.

Apart from theatre, Emick appeared in the 1996 TV movie Andersonville.

In 2003, he played the role of F. Scott Fitzgerald in Frank Wildhorn's "Waiting For The Moon."

He was most recently seen playing Michael Wiley in Contact at the North Shore Music Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

Carousel
[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2015
Jigger Craigin
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer
DRIFT
[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Peter
Ring of Fire Ring of Fire
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Performer
Ring of Fire
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2005
Performer
All Shook Up All Shook Up
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Chad [Replacement]
The Boy From Oz The Boy From Oz
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Greg Connell
The Full Monty
[West End]
London Production, 2002
Jerry Lukowski
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Brad Majors
Damn Yankees
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Joe Hardy
Miss Saigon
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Chris [Replacement]
Muscle
[New York]
Workshop, 1995
Performer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical

Jarrod Emick, Damn Yankees


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1994 - Performance

Jarrod Emick, Damn Yankees


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jarrod Emick , Damn Yankees

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Hugh Jackman Is Open to Playing Peter Allen From THE BOY FROM OZ Again
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022

Hugh Jackman has revealed that he is open to playing Peter Allen from The Boy From Oz again. Jackman, who said that playing Peter Allen was 'the most fun [he's] ever had,' looked back on the celebrities who joined him onstage during performances, including Matt Damon, Barbara Walters, and Sarah Jessica Parker, in a new interview.
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Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company Announce the Formation of Stage Aurora NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

There’s a new Theatre company in town! Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company announced today the formation of Stage Aurora NY, with a mission “to enlighten the mind by way of diverse, faith-based and BIOP works.”
Jarrod Emick Among August 25th JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY Guests Photo
Jarrod Emick Among August 25th JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY Guests
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 25, 2021

It's day seventy-two for the Jim Caruso-created online chat program.
Tickets On Sale Now for ADAM PASCAL...SO FAR Photo
Tickets On Sale Now for ADAM PASCAL...SO FAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions have announced that tickets are on sale now for the one-of-a-kind career retrospective, Adam Pascal…So Far, which will stream exclusively on Stellar on Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 pm Eastern and 6:00 pm Pacific.
Vanessa Williams, Robert Cuccioli, Ben Vereen & More to Take Part in BROADWAY CELEBRA Photo
Vanessa Williams, Robert Cuccioli, Ben Vereen & More to Take Part in BROADWAY CELEBRATES VETERAN'S DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will be presenting 'Broadway Celebrates Veterans Day,' a virtual concert of Broadway performers celebrating our military veterans and those who have served - and are currently serving - in the Armed Forces.
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Omaha Community Playhouse is a Campy Spoof Photo
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Omaha Community Playhouse is a Campy Spoof
by Christine Swerczek - Oct 6, 2019

BWW Review: RING OF FIRE; THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Performing Artists Repertory Th Photo
BWW Review: RING OF FIRE; THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART)
by Christine Swerczek - Aug 10, 2019

Photo Flash: First Look At Reimagined 42ND STREET At The Ordway Center For The Perfor Photo
Photo Flash: First Look At Reimagined 42ND STREET At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2019

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the final casting for the Ordway Original production of “42nd Street” which begins performances on July 23 and continues for 24 performances through Aug. 11.
A Reimagined 42ND STREET Comes to The Ordway Photo
A Reimagined 42ND STREET Comes to The Ordway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2019

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the final casting for the Ordway Original production of '42nd Street' which begins performances on July 23 and continues for 24 performances through Aug. 11.
Adirondack Theatre Festival's 24th Summer Season to Include CALLING ALL KATES Photo
Adirondack Theatre Festival's 24th Summer Season to Include CALLING ALL KATES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018

The 24th season of the Adirondack Theatre Festival will feature the concert reading of the hilarious romantic comedy Calling All Kates. The show will open at the Charles R. Wood Theater, located at 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls, and run July 22nd and 23rd. Performances will start at 7:30pm. Tickets are $28 and can be purchased at the Wood Theater Box Office, online at ATFestival.org, or by calling (518) 480-4878.
Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6 Photo
Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018

Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.
Photo Flash: Remembering Dick Latessa
by Walter McBride - Dec 23, 2016

Riverside Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, starts its 43rd season with the celebrated musical featuring the music of American Icon, Johnny Cash, in Ring Of Fire. Sponsored by John & Marilyn McConnell and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group, Ring Of Fire plays the Stark Stage from October 25 through November 13, 2016.  
Riverside Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2016

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, starts its 43rd season with the celebrated musical featuring the music of American Icon, Johnny Cash, in Ring Of Fire. Sponsored by John & Marilyn McConnell and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group, Ring Of Fire plays the Stark Stage from October 25 through November 13, 2016.  
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Ogunquit's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 19, 2016

Get your glitter on and take the ride of your life with the hilarious and heartwarming Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the Oscar-winning film on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse August 10 to September 3.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Rolls Through Ogunquit
by Steve Feeney - Aug 15, 2016

You're either on the bus or you're not on the bus, so the old saying goes. Currently, audiences at the Ogunquit Playhouse are willingly climbing onboard for a wild ride.
Starry PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Starts Tonight at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2016

Get your glitter on and take the ride of your life with the hilarious and heartwarming Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the Oscar-winning film on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse tonight, August 10 to September 3.
Jarrod Emick, William Selby and Matthew Marks to Glitter in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2016

Get your glitter on and take the ride of your life with the hilarious and heartwarming Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the Oscar-winning film on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse August 10 to September 3.
BWW Review: The Gateway's Long Island Premiere Of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Melissa Giordano - Jul 27, 2016

The Gateway's exciting Long Island premiere of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert went off without a hitch this past weekend at The Patchogue Theatre. Running through August 6th, I really can't stress enough that this musical is incredibly enjoyable and the cast, directed by David Ruttura, is top-notch. There were some changes from the 2011 Broadway production, but your big, glittery heart will definitely be smiling as you leave the theatre.
PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Speeds Into the Patchogue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2016

Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical opened at Patchogue Theatre presented by The Gateway on July 20 and will run through August 6.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jarrod Emick been in?

Jarrod Emick has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jarrod Emick been in?

Jarrod Emick has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jarrod Emick's first West End show?

Jarrod Emick's first West End show was The Full Monty which opened in 2002

What awards has Jarrod Emick been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Damn Yankees, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Damn Yankees and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees.

What awards has Jarrod Emick won?

Jarrod Emick has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Damn Yankees. He also received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Damn Yankees. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, also for Damn Yankees.

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