Jordan E. Cooper
Latest News on Jordan E. Cooper:
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live (Nov 14, 2024)
Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit (Nov 9, 2024)
Discover the Exciting Degree Programs at the School of Drama at The New School (Oct 23, 2024)
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live (Nov 14, 2024)
Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit (Nov 9, 2024)
Discover the Exciting Degree Programs at the School of Drama at The New School (Oct 23, 2024)
BIO
Jordan E. Cooper is an award-winning playwright who lives in Brooklyn and is currently obtaining his BFA degree at The New School For Drama. His last play Black Boy Fly was voted 'Best New Play' by BroadwayWorld.Com. He can be seen starring in the critically acclaimed feature film WOLF, which is now available on Amazon and iTunes .His musical Alice Wonder premiered in concert previously this year at 54 Below.
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Videos
Video: Crystal Lucas-Perry Can't Stop Seeing the Beauty of AIN'T NO MO'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 9, 2023
Video: Jordan E. Cooper Talks AIN'T NO MO' Tony Nominations on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023
Video: Two-Time Nominee Jordan E. Cooper Put His Soul Into AIN'T NO MO'
by Richard Ridge - May 27, 2023
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2022
Video: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night
by Opening Night - Dec 2, 2022
Video: Jordan E.Cooper & Company Explain What AIN'T NO MO' Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 27, 2022
Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
News
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live
Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.
Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.
Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!
Discover the Exciting Degree Programs at the School of Drama at The New School
The School of Drama at The New School has helped shape the careers of Broadway changemakers and Tony Award nominees like director and artistic director Stevie Walker-Webb, actor and playwright Jordan E. Cooper, playwright Bekah Brunstetter, and projection designer and director Stefania Bulbarella.
The School of Drama at The New School has helped shape the careers of Broadway changemakers and Tony Award nominees like director and artistic director Stevie Walker-Webb, actor and playwright Jordan E. Cooper, playwright Bekah Brunstetter, and projection designer and director Stefania Bulbarella.
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
Video: First Look at Baltimore Center Stage's OH HAPPY DAY!
Get a first look at the now extended Baltimore Center Stage production of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'. The show will now run through October 20, 2024.
Get a first look at the now extended Baltimore Center Stage production of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'. The show will now run through October 20, 2024.
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at Baltimore Center Stage
Due to popular demand, Baltimore Center Stage has announced additional performances of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.
Due to popular demand, Baltimore Center Stage has announced additional performances of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.
Photos: World Premiere Of Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! At Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore Center Stage is opening its 2024/25 season with the world premiere of two-time Tony Nominee Jordan E. Cooper’s new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Baltimore Center Stage is opening its 2024/25 season with the world premiere of two-time Tony Nominee Jordan E. Cooper’s new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T NO MO' to be Presented at The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale
The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale announced performances of AIN'T NO MO' this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale announced performances of AIN'T NO MO' this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Baltimore Center Stage to Present World Premiere of Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY!
Baltimore Center Stage will present the world premiere of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY!, opening the 2024/25 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Baltimore Center Stage will present the world premiere of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY!, opening the 2024/25 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jordan E. Cooper Joins Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY 2
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jordan E. Cooper has joined the cast of Disney's upcoming Freaky Friday 2, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. He will be playing the character of 'Jett' in the movie, but specific details about his role have not been disclosed.
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jordan E. Cooper has joined the cast of Disney's upcoming Freaky Friday 2, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. He will be playing the character of 'Jett' in the movie, but specific details about his role have not been disclosed.
Baltimore Center Stage Announces Single Ticket Flash Sale
Baltimore Center Stage is offering a Flash Sale to celebrate the company's 2024/25 Season, the first programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
Baltimore Center Stage is offering a Flash Sale to celebrate the company's 2024/25 Season, the first programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Reveals 34th Season
The joyous and timely Tony-nominated play JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING; a re-imagining of the acclaimed Ahrens & Flaherty musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE; the witty, life-affirming drama PRU PAYNE; the laugh-packed, Tony–nominated satire AIN’T NO MO’; and the fiesta-fueled comedy LAUGHS IN SPANISH will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 34th Season.
The joyous and timely Tony-nominated play JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING; a re-imagining of the acclaimed Ahrens & Flaherty musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE; the witty, life-affirming drama PRU PAYNE; the laugh-packed, Tony–nominated satire AIN’T NO MO’; and the fiesta-fueled comedy LAUGHS IN SPANISH will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 34th Season.
Baltimore Center Stage Reveals Lineup For 2024/2025 Mainstage Season
Baltimore Center Stage has announced the 2024/25 Season, the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Baltimore Center Stage has announced the 2024/25 Season, the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway
The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall, Leslie Uggams, and many more!
The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall, Leslie Uggams, and many more!
Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project
Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.
Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.
The School Of Drama At The New School Expands Longstanding Partnership With Naked Angels
The School of Drama at The New School expands its decade-long partnership with Naked Angels, fostering creativity and professional growth among emerging artists. The partnership includes the esteemed '1st Mondays at The New School' series, providing a platform for emerging playwrights.
The School of Drama at The New School expands its decade-long partnership with Naked Angels, fostering creativity and professional growth among emerging artists. The partnership includes the esteemed '1st Mondays at The New School' series, providing a platform for emerging playwrights.
FRIGID New York Reveals Full Schedule For 2024 The Fire This Time Festival
FRIGID New York announces the full schedule for the 2024 The Fire This Time Festival.
FRIGID New York announces the full schedule for the 2024 The Fire This Time Festival.
Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Will Transfer to Broadway
HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!
HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!
Jordan E. Cooper, Andrew Barth Feldman, Reneé Rapp & More Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 2024
Discover the talented individuals recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 list, including Jordan E. Cooper, Andrew Barth Feldman, Reneé Rapp, and many more. Learn who made the list from the Broadway world in this article celebrating the achievements of these rising stars in the entertainment industry, highlighting their impact and contributions.
Discover the talented individuals recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 list, including Jordan E. Cooper, Andrew Barth Feldman, Reneé Rapp, and many more. Learn who made the list from the Broadway world in this article celebrating the achievements of these rising stars in the entertainment industry, highlighting their impact and contributions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jordan E. Cooper been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't No Mo' and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Ain't No Mo'.
How many Broadway shows has Jordan E. Cooper been in?
Jordan E. Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jordan E. Cooper been in?
Jordan E. Cooper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jordan E. Cooper won?
Jordan E. Cooper has won Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Ain't No Mo'.
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