Joshua Henry
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz (May 27, 2026)
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards (May 22, 2026)
Photos: Inside the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards (May 22, 2026)
BIO
Joshua Henry most recently starred as Gaston in ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” special and in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature Tick, Tick….Boom! He also appeared in Steven Knight’s Apple drama series “SEE,” and can be seen in a starring role in American Renegades. Theater includes Lear deBessonet’s Broadway revival of Into the Woods; ‘Dr. Pomatter’ in Waitress; ‘Billy Bigelow’ in Carousel (Tony Award nomination) directed by Jack O’Brien; ‘Noble Sissle’ in George C. Wolfe’s Tony-nominated production of Shuffle Along; Violet (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League award noms.); The Scottsboro Boys (Tony nom.) directed by Susan Stroman; and ‘Aaron Burr’ in Hamilton, in Chicago, and on the first U.S. tour. As a recording artist he has opened for Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl, performed alongside Common at The Kennedy Center, and his album GROW is streamable everywhere. He is composing an original musical called The Conversation along with Julia Harimann in development in NYC.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2008 ] Will
[ 2014 ] Gravesman
[ 2017 ] Ben Moran
[ 2020 ] Andre
[ 2021 ] Roger
[ 2024 ] Brownie McGhee
TV Shows
Soldier in Jack's Troop
Wilber
Quincy
Aaron Burr
[ 2019-2021 ] Jerlamarel
Awards and Nominations
winner
Joshua Henry, Ragtime
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Joshua Henry, Ragtime
Joshua Henry, Ragtime
Joshua Henry, The Wrong Man
winner
Joshua Henry, The Wrong Man
Joshua Henry, Carousel
Joshua Henry, Carousel
Joshua Henry, Carousel
Joshua Henry, Carousel
Joshua Henry, Violet
Joshua Henry, Violet
Joshua Henry, Violet
Joshua Henry, Violet
Joshua Henry, The Scottsboro Boys
Videos
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-06 18:31:45
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-04-28 11:23:11
Video: Watch Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, & More Perform From RAGTIME at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-17 16:02:37
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 12:18:26
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - 2026-04-10 17:00:04
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-03 14:00:15
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-03 11:33:52
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 14:10:05
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Joshua Henry Sings the National Anthem at the Knicks Game
by Michael Major - 2025-11-03 14:28:26
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-10-17 13:55:04
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
Video: Joshua Henry & RAGTIME Cast Rehearse 'Gettin’ Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - 2025-09-19 10:52:52
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: Watch Raúl Esparza Sing 'Come to Your Senses' at MCC MISCAST22
by Michael Major - 2025-03-17 16:42:45
News
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and celebrated the winners of the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season at a ceremony. Check out photos here!
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater and Concord Theatricals Recordings have released new video footage of Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis performing 'Sarah Brown Eyes' from the recently released Ragtime cast recording.
by Michael Major - May 18, 2026
Watch a new video of Gabrielle Mariella's impressions of Lea Michele, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Colella, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, Mickey Mouse, and Julie Andrews singing 'Sarah Come Down to Me' from 'New Music.'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026
With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 15, 2026
It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2026-2027 season, including Cynthia Erivo with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band, touring Broadway musical Waitress, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Head into the studio with Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, two of the Tony-nominated stars of Ragtime, as they record their rendition of, 'Our Children.' Check out newly released video of the pair in the recording studio.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
Broadway's revival of RAGTIME, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night. The show's Tony Award-nominated leading man led his castmates and their fans in a rendition of 'Celebration' by Kool & the Gang. Watch the video!
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026
Watch Ragtime cast members Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, Ben Levi Ross, Nichelle Lewis, and Colin Donnell perform a series of musical numbes for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
Tony nominee Joshua Henry, currently leading Broadway's RAGTIME, has released LIVE AT LINCOLN CENTER, a live acoustic album of Broadway covers recorded with Lincoln Center Theater before an invited audience, now streaming on all platforms.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joshua Henry has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Joshua Henry has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, 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 and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys.
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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