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BIO

Actor/Singer/Dancer/Songwriter. Last seen in NYC revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Chita Award winner, Lucille Lortel nominee). Broadway and 1st National Tour of Jersey Boys (Hal Miller/Barry Belson/others). National/International tour of Hairspray (Seaweed J. Stubbs) and In the Heights at The Kennedy Center (Domingo). And more.

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STAGE CREDITS

Jelly's Last Jam Jelly's Last Jam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Ensemble
MJ the Musical MJ the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Jackie Jackson / Ensemble
Love Life Love Life
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Hobo
Because of Winn Dixie Because of Winn Dixie
[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Musicals Original Production, 2019
Carl Wilkinson
Smokey Joe's Cafe Smokey Joe's Cafe
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Performer
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Barry Belson [Replacement]
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Hal Miller [Replacement]
Barry Belson [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]

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Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell Photo
Video: In Rehearsals for Encores! LOVE LIFE with Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell
by Joey Mervis - Mar 19, 2025

Victoria Clark directs Love Life as a part of the 2025 New York City Center Encores! season. Watch in this video as the whole team chats more about the exciting new project and catch a sneak peek of the cast in action!
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores! Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! The company invited the press earlier today to capture Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues'. Check out photos from inside the big day below!
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Enc Photo
Video: Watch Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Rehearse For LOVE LIFE at Encores!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center Photo
Video: LOVE LIFE In Rehearsal At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center Photo
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra rehearsing the music of Kurt Weill’s Love Life, which has not been heard in New York for over 75 years. Love Life’s original Broadway production never recorded a cast recording. See the video!
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores! Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins the Cast of LOVE LIFE at City Center Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. Learn more about who is starring in the City Center Encores! production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GMHC Benefit Is Terrific, Tuneful & Touching at Joe's Pub Photo
Review: GMHC Benefit Is Terrific, Tuneful & Touching at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - Feb 19, 2025

Songwriters of Smash, Some Like It Hot & Hairspray, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman get the annual Howard Ashman Award at a starry fundraiser that also raised awareness and spirits for the GMHC.
CM Performing Arts Announces Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Photo
CM Performing Arts Announces Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

CM Performing Arts Center has announced the cast for A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, running December 7-22.
Video: Broadway Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Beat It' Photo
Video: Broadway Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Beat It'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024

The Broadway cast of MJ the Musical stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic song 'Beat It' from the show. Watch it now!
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Cast of MJ, Lucie Arnaz, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo
The Cast of MJ, Lucie Arnaz, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Photo: Mariah Carey Visits MJ on Broadway Photo
Photo: Mariah Carey Visits MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Check out a photo of Mariah Carey visiting MJ on Broadway! Learn more about her visit to the show and see her with the cast.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
MJ Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway and Releases New Block Of Tickets Photo
MJ Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway and Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

MJ the Musical is celebrating 1,000 performances on Broadway. In celebration of the milestone, the production has released a new block of tickets, now on sale for performances through April 27, 2025.
Photos: Jackie Jackson Visits MJ on Broadway Photo
Photos: Jackie Jackson Visits MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

See photos of Jackie Jackson visiting MJ on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Limited Tickets Remain for This Sunday's BROADWAY BARES: HIT THE STRIP Photo
Limited Tickets Remain for This Sunday's BROADWAY BARES: HIT THE STRIP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Limited tickets remain for Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, the spectacular, burlesque-infused trip down the Las Vegas strip. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Ariana DeBose, Amber Iman, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jelani Remy, and More Join BROADWAY Photo
Ariana DeBose, Amber Iman, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jelani Remy, and More Join BROADWAY BARES Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The lineup has been revealed for Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, which will take place on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Find out who's performing here!
Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASH Photo
Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 19, 2024

For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support. Their annual cabaret fundraiser has become a tradition, and this year they’re back with guest honoree Alan Menken and a star-studded lineup.
Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of JELLY'S LAST JAM at City Center Encores! Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 16, 2024

Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!
Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait Photo
Photos: Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM Cast Poses for Portrait
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2024

Rehearsals are now underway for Encores! next show- Jelly’s Last Jam, led by director Robert O’Hara. Check out a new photo as the cast paused from rehearsals here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Edwards been in?

John Edwards has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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John Edwards has not appeared in the West End.

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