Jonathan Freeman
Birth Place: Bay Village, OH, USA
Latest News on Jonathan Freeman:
Video: Relive ALADDIN's Anniversary with These Original Cast Cameos (Aug 29, 2024)
Listen to Broadway Stars in Audio Series DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY?; First Episode Out Now (Jun 17, 2024)
Michael Urie, Lea Salonga And More Join DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY? Audio Fiction Series (Jun 10, 2024)
Video: Relive ALADDIN's Anniversary with These Original Cast Cameos (Aug 29, 2024)
Listen to Broadway Stars in Audio Series DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY?; First Episode Out Now (Jun 17, 2024)
Michael Urie, Lea Salonga And More Join DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY? Audio Fiction Series (Jun 10, 2024)
BIO
Mary Poppins; The Little Mermaid; Beauty And The Beast; The Producers; 42nd Street; On The Town; How To Succeed…; She Loves Me (Tony Nomination); Platinum; Sherlock Holmes; Finian’s Rainbow (Irish Rep.); A Class Act (MTC); Lil’ Abner and Of Thee I Sing (City Center Encores); Sail Away and The Mikado (Carnegie Hall). TV/film: Elementary, Too Big To Fail, "Law And Order," "Gossip Girl," "Shining Time Station," "Remember Wenn," The Ice Storm, Life Animated. Jonathan is the voice of Jafar in Disney’s animated feature Aladdin.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bank Chairman [Replacement]
Admiral Boom [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1974
"Lightfoot" McTague [Replacement]
Jim Craigin (Understudy) [Replacement]
Movies
Forever, Lulu
[ 1986 ] Don
[ 1986 ] Don
Homeboy
[ 1988 ] Hotel Room Man
[ 1988 ] Hotel Room Man
A Shock to the System
[ 1990 ] Decorator in Bob's Office
[ 1990 ] Decorator in Bob's Office
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] Jafar
[ 1992 ] Jafar
The Associate
[ 1996 ] Hockey Game Executive
[ 1996 ] Hockey Game Executive
The Ice Storm
[ 1997 ] Ted Franklin
[ 1997 ] Ted Franklin
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Ticket Taker
[ 2005 ] Ticket Taker
The Hoax
[ 2006 ] Thick Voice
[ 2006 ] Thick Voice
The High Note
[ 2020 ] Martin
[ 2020 ] Martin
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] Jafar
[ 2022 ] Jafar
TV Shows
American Dragon: Jake Long
Eli Excelsior Pandarus, Jack Frost
Eli Excelsior Pandarus, Jack Frost
House of Mouse
Jafar
Jafar
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Wallace Thayer, Mr. Krebs
Wallace Thayer, Mr. Krebs
Remember WENN
Rollie Pruitt
Rollie Pruitt
Shining Time Station
Tito Swing, Li'l Tito
Tito Swing, Li'l Tito
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Jonathan Freeman , She Loves Me
Videos
VIDEO: Watch ALADDIN's Jonathan Freeman Give Emotional Curtain Call Speech
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2022
VIDEO: What's the Best Disney Song to Describe Quarantine? The Stars of THE LION KING and ALADDIN Answer!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 14, 2021
VIDEO: Disney on Broadway Stars Align Onstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the Original Voice of Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Receive a Surprise Serenade From ALADDIN Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020
VIDEO: James Monroe Iglehart and 4 More Genies Stop The Show At ALADDIN's 5th Broadway Anniversary
by Alan Henry - Mar 31, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, March 20- Are You Gonna Love This Guy! ALADDIN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 10, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day. March 20- Make Way for Prince Ali! ALADDIN Opens on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2018
VIDEO: Pasek and Paul Dish On Their Favorite Part of Working with Alan Menken on ALADDIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2018
Video: Get to Know Arielle Jacobs Before She Goes Beyond the Palace Walls in ALADDIN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2017
VIDEO: Pasek & Paul to Team with Menken on Live-Action ALADDIN; Miranda Confirmed for LITTLE MERMAID
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2017
News
Video: Relive ALADDIN's Anniversary with These Original Cast Cameos
Back in March, Disney celebrated the 10th anniversary of Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where the hit production has played 3,695 performances to date and has welcomed 6M guests. The show just released highlights from inside the very special performance and you can watch the videos here!
Back in March, Disney celebrated the 10th anniversary of Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre, where the hit production has played 3,695 performances to date and has welcomed 6M guests. The show just released highlights from inside the very special performance and you can watch the videos here!
Listen to Broadway Stars in Audio Series DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY?; First Episode Out Now
The show features an all-star cast including Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, Douglas Sills, Cheyenne Jackson, Jonathan Freeman, Brad Oscar, Robin de Jesús, Lea DeLaria, Sean Patrick Doyle, Seth Rudetsky, Lea Salonga, Nathan Lee Graham, and Kate McKinnon, among others.
The show features an all-star cast including Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, Douglas Sills, Cheyenne Jackson, Jonathan Freeman, Brad Oscar, Robin de Jesús, Lea DeLaria, Sean Patrick Doyle, Seth Rudetsky, Lea Salonga, Nathan Lee Graham, and Kate McKinnon, among others.
Michael Urie, Lea Salonga And More Join DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY? Audio Fiction Series
Ninth Planet Audio's new podcast 'Does This Murder Make Me Look Gay?!' premieres June 17, featuring Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, and more.
Ninth Planet Audio's new podcast 'Does This Murder Make Me Look Gay?!' premieres June 17, featuring Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, and more.
Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway
The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!
The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!
ALADDIN on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Aladdin on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Aladdin on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Pat Sajak, Linda Larkin and Jonathan Freeman Headline Give Kids The World Village's AN EVENING WITH… Speaker Series
Three of pop culture's most iconic stars will share their unique perspectives and insights in an engaging, highly interactive format this summer as part of Give Kids The World Village's popular An Evening With… speaker series. Proceeds will benefit the Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.
Three of pop culture's most iconic stars will share their unique perspectives and insights in an engaging, highly interactive format this summer as part of Give Kids The World Village's popular An Evening With… speaker series. Proceeds will benefit the Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.
Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky to Bring CLUB DADA/KABARET KAPUT to Dixon Place This Month
Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky will return with their acclaimed show Club Dada/Kabaret Kaput to Dixon Place with two shows on May 24 and 25.
Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky will return with their acclaimed show Club Dada/Kabaret Kaput to Dixon Place with two shows on May 24 and 25.
Beverley Knight and Jamie Cullum Awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Academy of Music
The Royal Academy of Music has announced the list of musicians and educators on whom honours will be conferred at its 2023 Graduation Ceremony.
The Royal Academy of Music has announced the list of musicians and educators on whom honours will be conferred at its 2023 Graduation Ceremony.
Broadway's D. Sabella to Bring AMANDA RECKONWITH
to Pangea Beginning in April
International sensation and Broadway legend in her own mind, Amanda Reckonwith will perform in concert at PANGEA, razzle-dazzling with high comedy and even higher notes.
International sensation and Broadway legend in her own mind, Amanda Reckonwith will perform in concert at PANGEA, razzle-dazzling with high comedy and even higher notes.
David Sabella to Kick Off International Tour with AMANDA RECKONWITH RETURNS at Pangea
David Sabella - who originaled the role of Mary Sunshine in the current Broadway revival of CHICAGO - will celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one person show 'Amanda Reckonwith Returns' in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
David Sabella - who originaled the role of Mary Sunshine in the current Broadway revival of CHICAGO - will celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one person show 'Amanda Reckonwith Returns' in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
Jonathan Freeman, Julia Murney, Ariel Shafir & Christopher Sieber To Star In 29-Hour Reading Of BE STILL BE SILENT
Broadway alums Jonathan Freeman (Aladdin), Julia Murney (Wicked), Ariel Shafir ('Only Murders in the Building') and Christopher Sieber (Company, Shrek the Musical) will lead an AEA 29-hour reading of Be Still Be Silent.
Broadway alums Jonathan Freeman (Aladdin), Julia Murney (Wicked), Ariel Shafir ('Only Murders in the Building') and Christopher Sieber (Company, Shrek the Musical) will lead an AEA 29-hour reading of Be Still Be Silent.
Broadway's D. Sabella Brings AMANDA RECKONWITH RETURNS to PANGEA
David Sabella (CHICAGO) celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one man/woman show “Amanda Reckonwith Returns” in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
David Sabella (CHICAGO) celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one man/woman show “Amanda Reckonwith Returns” in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
Broadway's D. Sabella Kicks Off International Tour with AMANDA RECKONWITH RETURNS at Pangea
David Sabella (CHICAGO) celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one man/woman show “Amanda Reckonwith Returns” in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
David Sabella (CHICAGO) celebrates his return to drag, after 25 years, with his critically acclaimed one man/woman show “Amanda Reckonwith Returns” in a special performance at Pangea on February 7, 2023, AT 7PM.
Andre De Shields To Receive GMHC's 2023 Howard Ashman Award
GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.
GMHC will honor Broadway legend and award-winning performer André De Shields with the 2023 Howard Ashman Award for his advocacy and activism for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as LGBTQ+ communities.
Amanda Reckonwith Returns To Pangea Next Month
International opera diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith” Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes!
International opera diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith” Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes!
Photos: BEETLEJUICE, A STRANGE LOOP, and More Turn Out for the 2022 BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market!
Enthusiastic, energized theater fans filled New York City's famed Theater District on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the 36th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. With the sense of community reverberating loudly and proudly, the day-long event raised a record-breaking $1,043,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the event!
Enthusiastic, energized theater fans filled New York City's famed Theater District on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the 36th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. With the sense of community reverberating loudly and proudly, the day-long event raised a record-breaking $1,043,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the event!
Video: Inside the 2022 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET Benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Enthusiastic, energized theater fans filled New York City’s famed Theater District on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the 36th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. With the sense of community reverberating loudly and proudly, the day-long event raised a record-breaking $1,043,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See video of the event!
Enthusiastic, energized theater fans filled New York City’s famed Theater District on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the 36th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction. With the sense of community reverberating loudly and proudly, the day-long event raised a record-breaking $1,043,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See video of the event!
Julie Andrews Will Direct Debra Monk, Howard McGillan, and More in Reading of THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL at Bay Street Theatre
Julie Andrews will direct an upcoming staged reading of The Great American Mousical, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. The reading will star Debra Monk as Adelaide; Howard McGillin as Henry/Father; and more.
Julie Andrews will direct an upcoming staged reading of The Great American Mousical, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. The reading will star Debra Monk as Adelaide; Howard McGillin as Henry/Father; and more.
AMANDA RECKONWITH RETURNS at Pangea Starting September 24th
Amanda Reckonwith has had a long rest-cure and is ready to sing once more, and Pangea is hosting her comeback.
Amanda Reckonwith has had a long rest-cure and is ready to sing once more, and Pangea is hosting her comeback.
Give Kids The World Village's DIS Con 2022 to Feature 50+ Iconic Disney Personalities
An Aladdin 30th Anniversary Reunion will headline DIS Con 2022, a one-of-a-kind expo celebrating all facets of the wonderful world of Disney – from Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia.
An Aladdin 30th Anniversary Reunion will headline DIS Con 2022, a one-of-a-kind expo celebrating all facets of the wonderful world of Disney – from Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Freeman been in?
Jonathan Freeman has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Jonathan Freeman been in?
Jonathan Freeman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jonathan Freeman been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me.
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