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BIO

Jason Forbach has been an actor in New York City for over 14 years. He made his Broadway debut in the 2014 Tony nominated revival of Les Miserables as Enjolras, where he reprised the role he played on the 25th Anniversary National Tour for 3 years. He also appeared in The Phantom of the Opera for 3 years with the Las Vegas company and is currently with the 30th Anniversary company on Broadway. He was a part of the adapted revival of The Secret Garden that played across the country as Albert Lennox, which is slated to return to Broadway next season.


Jason made his Off-Broadway debut with The New Group at Minetta Lane and appeared in the ActFrench Festival’s production of A.W.O.L at 59e59 Theater and regionally with companies such as Washington D.C. Shakespeare Theater Company, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue Theater, The Kennedy Center, North Shore Music Theater, Sacramento Music Circus, and Theater Under the Stars. He has sung on the concert stage at Carnegie Hall, Omaha Symphony, New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Abilene Philharmonic and on the opera stage with Boston Lyric Opera, Fresno Opera and Central City Opera and was a regional semi-finalist for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. He has also performed on T.V.’s “America’s Got Talent”, “Good Morning America” and “The 68th Annual Tony Awards”. He has three solo albums A New Leading Man, Revolutionary and Remembering to Dream, all available on iTunes and has appeared on original cast albums of An American Victory and Song of Solomon with Broadway Records, The Music Teacher on Bridge Records and Overture on DLC Music.
Jason Forbach graduated with his Bachelor of Music in 2000 from University of Missouri- Columbia where he was the recipient of the Chancellor’s Emerging Artist Award that year. He went on to complete his Masters with academic distinction at New England Conservatory in Boston. He currently is an instructor with Broadway Classroom and has maintained a private voice studio in Manhattan for the past ten years. Jason has taught as a voice teacher / guest lecturer for such higher education institutions as New York University, Sam Houston University, University of Texas, Westover School, Avila College, Johnson County Community College, DePaul University, University of Washington, Cornish School of the Arts, University of Missouri and University of Connecticut.
Jason is, most recently, an award winning playwright having placed in the New Works of Merit Playwriting Competition with his play Heathen Hill.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Rapunzel's Prince

Baker (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ensemble

Narrator, Mysterious Man [Replacement]

Baker (Understudy) [Replacement]

Cinderella's Prince, Wolf (Understudy) [Replacement]

Rapunzel's Prince (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
Regional Revival Production, 2017
Captain Albert Lennox

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Feuilly

Factory Foreman [Replacement]

Enjolras (Understudy)

[US Tour]
25th Anniversary Production, 2010
Ensemble

Feuilly

Enjolras [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Jim/Chronilos

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Broadway: Les Miserables. National tour: 25th Anniversary LES MIZ (“Enjolras”), Phantom (Vegas). Off-Broadway: Music Teacher (New Group), A.W.O.L. (59e59). Regional: Paper Mill, SMC, Kennedy Center, North Shore, Carnegie Hall. Three albums on iTunes. For my family, Joe. Twitter: @jtforbach



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A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.
Photo: Debbie Allen Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

See a photo of icon Debbie Allen visiting A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on SHERRI
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart, star and co-director of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited Sherri on Wednesday to perform the iconic Armstrong staple What a Wonderful World. Watch the performance now!
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
Plano Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Alli Mauzey and More To Celebrate Broadway's Best-Known Love Ballads
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Maestro Héctor Guzmán and the Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will continue its 2024/2025 Season, New Beginnings, with the concert A Broadway Valentine on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM at the Robinson Fine Arts Center.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!
Louis Armstrong Exhibit is Running in Tandem With A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

A Louis Armstrong pop-up exhibit is running in tandem with the Broadway production of A Wonderful World. The exhibit, titled The Wonderful World of Jazz, is now on at Wild Geese Gallery on Manhattan's Upper West Side. 
Renell Taylor Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments From A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Renell Taylor is appearing in A Wonderful World on Broadway. He recently took us backstage to share some of his favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
Photos: Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen Visit A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen both recently paid a visit to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. They both posed with the cast after the show, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!
Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!
A WONDERFUL WORLD Star James Monroe Iglehart Joins THE VIEW Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here! 
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2024

Check out photos of the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical taking their opening night bows on Broadway! Learn more about James Monroe Iglehart and the cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos/Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released production video and additional photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company. The production opens Monday, November 11 at Studio 54. Check out the photos and video here!
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 6, 2024

A special event was held yesterday, September 5, to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out photos here!
A WONDERFUL WORLD to Host Event to Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

A special event will take place to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Learn how to attend and see how to purchase tickets to the show!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jason Forbach been in?

Jason Forbach has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Jason Forbach has not appeared in the West End.

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