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BIO

Joshua Henry is best known for portraying Haywood Patterson in Kander and Ebb's 2010 musical The Scottsboro Boys, for which he received a Tony Award nomination. He portrayed the lead role of Aaron Burr in the first U.S. tour of Hamilton, previously playing the role in the Chicago production that began performances in late September 2016. After Hamilton, Henry portrayed the lead role of Billy Bigelow in a Broadway revival of Carousel.

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STAGE CREDITS

Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Coalhouse Walker, Jr.
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Rapunzel's Prince
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Dr. Pomatter [Replacement]
The Wrong Man The Wrong Man
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2019
Performer
Carousel Carousel
[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Billy Bigelow
Hamilton (Philip Company) Hamilton (Philip Company)
[US Tour]
Second National Tour, 2018
Aaron Burr
Hamilton (Eliza Company) Hamilton (Eliza Company)
[US Tour]
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production, 2016
Aaron Burr
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Noble Sissle
Parade Parade
[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Jim Conley
Violet Violet
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Flick
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Jake
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Haywood Patterson
American Idiot American Idiot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Favorite Son [Replacement]
Ensemble
Godspell
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2008
Judas
In the Heights In the Heights
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Ensemble
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Benny (Understudy)
In the Heights
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble
Ensemble
Benny (Understudy)
Benny (Understudy) [Replacement]
Godspell
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2006
Performer

Productions

Shafrika, The White Girl
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Composer

Movies

Sex and the City
[ 2008 ] Will
Winter's Tale
[ 2014 ] Gravesman
American Renegades
[ 2017 ] Ben Moran
Virtue
[ 2020 ] Andre
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Roger

TV Shows

Kings
Soldier in Jack's Troop
Nip/Tuck
Wilber
Army Wives
Quincy
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Aaron Burr
See
[ 2019-2021 ] Jerlamarel

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, The Wrong Man


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, The Wrong Man

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Carousel

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Joshua Henry, Carousel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Violet

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Joshua Henry, Violet

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Violet

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Joshua Henry, Violet

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Joshua Henry, The Scottsboro Boys

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News


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Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Tony and Olivier Award Winner Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48 Photo
Tony and Olivier Award Winner Gavin Creel Passes Away at 48

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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 23, 2024.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Full WARRIORS Album Tracklist

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the complete tracklist for his upcoming WARRIORS album with Eisa Davis. The tracklist reveal follows the announcement that Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joining the album as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Busta Rhymes, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nas, Billy Porter, and more.
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Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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Phillipa Soo, Lauryn Hill, & More Join Final Group of Voices for WARRIORS Album

The final group of voices has been unveiled for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS including Ms. Lauryn Hill as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs and the vocal cast of THE WARRIORS. 
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Teases Announcement

A new video has been posted to the official Instagram account for Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' upcoming concept album for their Warriors musical. The video teases an announcement coming on Wednesday, September 18- one month before the release of the album itself.
Busta Rhymes, Joshua Henry and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and E Photo
Busta Rhymes, Joshua Henry and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled the fifth group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. Busta Rhymes joins the cast as the voice of Brooklyn as well as THE BIZZIES: featuring Stephen Sanchez as Cal, Joshua Henry as Wanya, Timothy Hughes as Lance, and Daniel Jikal as Joon. 
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Photos: Jenn Colella, James Monroe Iglehart, and More at American Theatre Wing's 2024 Gala

 Yesterday, September 9, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual fall gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event honored “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry. Check out photos from the event here!
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August

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Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, Joy Woods & Colin Donnell Join RAGTIME at New York City Center

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Sierra Boggess, Nathaniel Hackmann & More Featured on New CAROUSEL Cast Recording

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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joshua Henry been in?

Joshua Henry has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Joshua Henry been in?

Joshua Henry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joshua Henry been nominated for?

Joshua Henry has received several nominations for his performances, including: - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Wrong Man - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Carousel - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Carousel - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Violet - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Violet - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys

What awards has Joshua Henry won?

Joshua Henry has won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in The Wrong Man.

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