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BIO

JUSTIN COOLEY will be making his Broadway debut with Kimberly Akimbo, after originating the role of Seth in the off-Broadway world premiere. A musical theatre student at Texas Christian University from Kansas City, he was a part of the 2021 Jimmy Awards and was featured as a finalist. He has starred in several shows around the Kansas City Metro area and his high school Olathe East. Recent credits include Dmitry in Anastasia, Dennis in All Shook Up, and Terk in Tarzan.

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Original Broadway Production, 2022
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo


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Theatre World Awards - 2021 - Theatre World Awards

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

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James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley & Derek Johnson Join Reading Of JACKSO Photo
James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley & Derek Johnson Join Reading Of JACKSON'S ISLAND

James Scully, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Justin Cooley, and Derek Johnson will participate in a reading of JACKSON'S ISLAND, showcasing their talents in this new theatrical piece.
Photos: LIFE AND TRUST Opening Night Photo
Photos: LIFE AND TRUST Opening Night

Check out photos from opening night of Life and Trust!
Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards Photo
Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. As BroadwayWorld reported, Damson Chola Jr. (Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards) and Gretchen Shope (Sutton Foster Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards Photo
Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards

Who won at the 2024 Jimmy Awards? We have the full list of finalists and winners!
Winners Announced For Colorado Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards Photo
Winners Announced For Colorado Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards

Discover the winners of the 2024 Colorado Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in high school musical theatre across the state.
Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners Photo
Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners

American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Takes Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Takes Final Broadway Bow

Last night, April 28, the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo played its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Plays Final Broadway Performance

Bye-bye, Kimmy! The Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo plays its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre.
Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Photo
Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.
Video: New Jersey Students Perform 'Better' At KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Final Show Choir Nig Photo
Video: New Jersey Students Perform 'Better' At KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Final Show Choir Night On Broadway

Kimberly Akimbo hosted its final show choir night as the students of High Tech High School took the stage at the Booth Theater for an amazing rendition of 'Better'. See the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 8, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Photo
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

The cast of Kimberly Akimbo appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform the act one closing number, 'This Time.' The performance, filmed at the Booth Theatre, features Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, Steven Boyer, Alli Mauzey, Bonnie Milligan, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander, and Nina White. Watch the video!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Announces Closing Date Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Announces Closing Date

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, has announced its final Broadway performance and we have all the details.
Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOL Photo
Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES

Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Will Stream on Broadway Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Will Stream on Broadway on Demand

Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. The show returns to New York City’s Sony Hall on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 8 pm. The concert will also be available to stream on Broadway on Demand.
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the The Photo
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater

Watch Kimberly Akimbo cast members Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey show audiences where to eat when they come to see the show on Broadway!
Kimberly Akimbo 2-LP Vinyl Edition to be Released in January Photo
Kimberly Akimbo 2-LP Vinyl Edition to be Released in January

Get ready to experience the acclaimed 'KIMBERLY AKIMBO' Broadway cast album in a brand new way with the upcoming 2-LP vinyl edition. Find out more about this special release and relive the magic of this Tony Award-winning musical.
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robyn Hurder, Taylor Iman Jones, and More Will Bring I PUT A S Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robyn Hurder, Taylor Iman Jones, and More Will Bring I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Sony Hall

Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and find out how to get tickets here!
Robyn Hurder & Kerry Butler to Lead SMASH Musical Industry Readings Photo
Robyn Hurder & Kerry Butler to Lead SMASH Musical Industry Readings

Tony nominees Robyn Hurder and Kerry Butler will lead industry readings of the stage musical adaptation of the TV show Smash. Find out who else is in the cast, and everything else we know.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Partners with Hear Your Song for One-Night Concert at The Green Room Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Partners with Hear Your Song for One-Night Concert at The Green Room 42

Join the Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and nonprofit organization Hear Your Song for a special concert at The Green Room 42. Experience the powerful voices of young songwriters facing serious illnesses and complex health needs. Get your tickets now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Justin Cooley been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo.

How many Broadway shows has Justin Cooley been in?

Justin Cooley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Justin Cooley been in?

Justin Cooley has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Justin Cooley won?

Justin Cooley won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Kimberly Akimbo.

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