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Jonathan Bailey

Birth Place: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

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BIO

Jonathan Bailey is a British actor, known for his roles as Tim Laughlin in Showtime's Fellow Travellers, Anthony Bidgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton, and Fiyero in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical WICKED. He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his portrayal of Jamie in the 2018 gender-flipped West End revival of Company. Other theatre credits include: The York Realist (2018, Donmar); King Lear (2017, Chichester Festival Theatre); The Last Five Years (2016, London); and Othello (2013, Royal National Theatre). Additional film and television credits include: Heartstopper, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Mercy, W1A, Chewing Gum, Crashing, Broadchurch, Groove High, Leonardo, and more.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2022
Performer

[West End]
West End Production, 2016
Jamie [Replacement]


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Video: Sing-Along to 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Promo

Sing along with Elphaba in a new promo for Wicked! Beginning on December 25, audiences are invited to sing along with the movie musical in interactive screenings. Check out the new clip of The Wizard and I from the movie now.
Ariana Grande Would 'Love' to Perform With Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars

With all eyes on Wicked this award season, buzz is circulating about what's in store for the film at the 2025 Oscars. Ariana Grande shared that she would be open to performing with co-star Cynthia Erivo at the ceremony.
WICKED Movie Screenplay Now Available for Free Online

Fans of Wicked can now experience the new film in a whole new way. The full script has been released online and is available to read for free. Readers of the screenplay will be able to discover some content that didn't make it into the final cut.
WICKED: PART TWO Receives New Title

Wicked: Part Two has a title! Rather than opting for a 'Part Two' subtitle, the filmmakers have decided to call the movie Wicked: For Good, an obvious reference to Elphaba and Glinda's musical number in Act 2 of the stage show.
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero

WICKED, la adaptación cinematográfica del fenómeno teatral que ya se ha convertido en uno de los grandes éxitos del año, ofrecerá en algunos cines de España sesiones Sing-Along de la versión original subtitulado en español el 1 de enero de 2025 para que el público pueda cantar las canciones junto con sus personajes favoritos de la película.
Video: WICKED Dolls Star in New Stop-Motion 'Popular' Video

When someone needs a makeover, she simply has to take over! Glinda's 'Popular' is taking on a whole new life with a new reimagining of the iconic Wicked number featuring the Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Watch it now!
WICKED Surpasses $500 Million Worldwide

The Wicked film has officially surpassed $500 million worldwide. As of this past weekend, the musical adaptation has generated $359 million domestically and more than $524 million worldwide to date. 
Kristin Chenoweth Calls Out One Million Moms for 'Hate' Following Petition Against WICKED Film

Kristin Chenoweth has called out hate group One Million Moms for starting a petition against the Wicked film for 'pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.'
Cynthia Erivo Addresses Rumors of Limited Run in WICKED on Broadway

In an interview with Deadline, Cynthia Erivo addressed the rumor that she and Ariana Grande would reprise their roles in Wicked on Broadway for a limited run next year.
Video: A WICKED Adon Olam at Park Avenue Synagogue

With the success of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, Park Avenue Synagogue recently presented an Adam Olam to the tune of 'Popular.' Watch the performance here!
WICKED Outpacing MOANA 2 in Weekday Showings

As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED Stars Dish on Cut Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater

A cut Wicked scene featured a shirtless Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater as Fiyero and Boq. Watch a video of Bowen Yang telling Trisha Paytas' about the scene, with Marissa Bode later elaborating on what audiences missed out on.
Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks

In a new featurette, Wicked cinematographer Alice Brooks takes viewers behind the lens as she discusses the choices behind the lighting for Glinda and Elphaba in Part One. Watch the video now!
WICKED Part One- All of the Nominations and Awards

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of the major national and international award nominations and wins for part one of the major movie musical. The list includes Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the Critics' Choice Awards, and more. 
Review: WICKED THE MOVIE at Cinemas

It's the most anticipated movie of the year. We have been waiting for a long time to experience the transfer from the stage version to the silver screen. With all the social media buzz, it's hard to escape WICKED THE MOVIE (Part 1). Still, apart from the Cynthia  Erivo/Ariana Grande exhibit friendship, the movie has a lot to offer. Directed by Jon M. Chu (who from now on should direct musical movie versions firsthand), you will find dozens of familiar faces, former  WICKED cast members, as well as hidden easter eggs, both in motion and music (if you want to get spoilers, check youtube).
Video: WICKED Holiday Light Show Illuminates Utah With 'Defying Gravity' & More

A new video shows a Utah home's holiday lights display synchronized to songs from the Wicked movie, including 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' 'Dancing Through Life,' 'What Is This Feeling?,' 'Popular,' and 'Defying Gravity.'
WICKED Author Gregory Maguire Says Lesbian Subtext is 'Intentional'

WICKED author Gregory Maguire has confirmed that lesbian subtext between Glinda and Elphaba is an intentional feature of their relationship.
Video: SPONGEBOB's Ethan Slater & Stephanie Hsu Reunite on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

It's a Spongebob musical reunion! Ethan Slater and Stephanie Hsu, who starred in the original Broadway production of the musical, both visited The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss their latest projects, Wicked and Laid. Watch the appearance now!
Video: WICKED Movie Singalong Tickets Available Now

Get ready to sing along with Wicked! Select movie theaters will host special sing-a-long screenings of the new Wicked movie starting on December 25. Watch a video announcement encouraging Wicked fans to buy tickets, on sale now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Bailey been in?

Jonathan Bailey has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jonathan Bailey been in?

Jonathan Bailey has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Jonathan Bailey's first West End show?

Jonathan Bailey's first West End show was The Last Five Years which opened in 2016

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