Peter Jay Fernandez
Latest News on Peter Jay Fernandez:
The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows (Sep 13, 2023)
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship (Apr 10, 2023)
Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway (Jan 30, 2023)
The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows (Sep 13, 2023)
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship (Apr 10, 2023)
Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway (Jan 30, 2023)
BIO
Peter has enjoyed a long and multi-faceted career as an actor and educator. Broadway : ‘All the Way’, ‘Cyrano DeBergerac’, ‘Henry IV’, ‘Julius Caesar’, ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ , ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Off Broadway : ‘Socrates’, ‘Red Speedo’, ‘Father Comes Home from the Wars’ ‘Seven Spots on the Sun’, ‘Othello’, ‘The Pain and the Itch’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘Thunder Knocking on the Door’, ‘The Winter’s Tale’, ‘Checkmates’, ‘As you like it’ and many more. TV/Film : ‘The Equalizer’, ‘New Amsterdam’, ‘For Life’, ‘Luke Cage’, ‘Shades of Blue’, ‘Elementary’,’Blue Bloods’, ‘Law and Order(s)’, ‘Royal Pains’ , ‘House of Cards’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘The Irishman’, ‘Brawl on Cellblock 99’, ‘Gotham’ and much more. Other August Wilson: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ ( Audelco Award), ‘Gem of the Ocean’ (Original cast, Black Theatre Alliance Nomination) Peter currently serves as Co Head of Acting in Columbia University’s School of the Arts, Graduate Division. God is Good.
Photos
Sharina Martin, Rosalyn Coleman, Doron JePaul Mitchell, Jurnee Swan, Nadia Daniel, Michael Potts, April Matthis, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Trai Byers, Peter Jay Fernandez, Warner J. Miller, LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Date:
01/29/2023
From: Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway
Sharina Martin, Rosalyn Coleman, Doron JePaul Mitchell, Jurnee Swan, Nadia Daniel, Michael Potts, April Matthis, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Trai Byers, Peter Jay Fernandez, Warner J. Miller, LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Date:
01/29/2023
From: Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Ensemble
Lucilius
Metellus Cimber
Marcus Brutus (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Sir Richard Vernon
Earl of Northumberland (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Marvell Thunder
Marvell Thunder
[Off-Broadway]
1992
#1 (The P.C. Laundromat)/ Joe (Taking Control)
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Peter Jay FernandezThunder Knocking on the Door
Videos
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News
The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, has revealed that Maxwell Beer has received The Prince Fellowship and Amy Marie Haven has received the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, has revealed that Maxwell Beer has received The Prince Fellowship and Amy Marie Haven has received the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway
The Piano Lesson played its final Broadway performance on January 29, 2023. BroadwayWorld was there to see the cast take their final bows, and you can check out photos here!
The Piano Lesson played its final Broadway performance on January 29, 2023. BroadwayWorld was there to see the cast take their final bows, and you can check out photos here!
Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Company Celebrates Opening Night
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos of the company on the red carpet below!
The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos of the company on the red carpet below!
Meet the Cast of THE PIANO LESSON, Beginning Previews Tonight!
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!
Front Row Productions Names Lamar Richardson 2022 Fellow
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, named Lamar Richardson as the 2022 Front Row Productions Fellow.
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, named Lamar Richardson as the 2022 Front Row Productions Fellow.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE PIANO LESSON, Starring Samuel L Jackson, Danielle Brooks and More
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Joining the cast are Nadia Daniel and Jurnee Elizabeth Swan. Rounding out the company are Shirine Babb, Charles Browning, Peter Jay Fernandez, Sharina Martin, Warner Miller, Doron JePaul Mitchell and Kim Sullivan.
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Joining the cast are Nadia Daniel and Jurnee Elizabeth Swan. Rounding out the company are Shirine Babb, Charles Browning, Peter Jay Fernandez, Sharina Martin, Warner Miller, Doron JePaul Mitchell and Kim Sullivan.
The Prince Fellowship Announces 2022 Fellows
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that Jamila Ponton Bragg has been awarded The Prince Fellowship and Cynthia L. Dorsey has been awarded the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that Jamila Ponton Bragg has been awarded The Prince Fellowship and Cynthia L. Dorsey has been awarded the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.
Applications Now Open for Front Row Productions Annual Fellowship
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, is now accepting applications for its 2022 Fellowship program. The submission deadline is July 20.
Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones-Harvey’s Front Row Productions Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, is now accepting applications for its 2022 Fellowship program. The submission deadline is July 20.
Industry Editor Exclusive: Who Are the 2022 Tony Nominators?
As we focus on the Tony nominations announcement on Monday, you may be wondering – who does the nominating? This year over 50% of the announced nominators will not in fact be nominating anyone. There are now only 29 essential players in the Tony nominator pool.
As we focus on the Tony nominations announcement on Monday, you may be wondering – who does the nominating? This year over 50% of the announced nominators will not in fact be nominating anyone. There are now only 29 essential players in the Tony nominator pool.
Applications are now open for Columbia University's MFA in Theatre
Special Offer - Applications are now open for Columbia University’s MFA in Theatre
Special Offer - Applications are now open for Columbia University’s MFA in Theatre
Ma-Yi Theater Company Announces 2021-2022 Season
Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced its 2021–2022 season which includes a return to in-person events as well as four digital premieres. The season, running September 2, 2021 – March 31, 2022, illustrates how theatrical innovation and powerful storytelling can thrive as the industry finds a safe way back to in-person events.
Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced its 2021–2022 season which includes a return to in-person events as well as four digital premieres. The season, running September 2, 2021 – March 31, 2022, illustrates how theatrical innovation and powerful storytelling can thrive as the industry finds a safe way back to in-person events.
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, February 22- with Santino Fontana, Lynn Nottage and More!
Today (February 22) in live streaming: Santino Fontana sings with Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Page takes on Shakespeare's villains, and more!
Today (February 22) in live streaming: Santino Fontana sings with Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Page takes on Shakespeare's villains, and more!
Lilli Cooper and Santino Fontana to Star in Benefit Reading of THE BELLE'S STRATAGEM
RED BULL THEATER today announced that its 2020-21 offerings will continue later this month with a FREE benefit reading of Hannah Cowley’s The Belle’s Stratagem, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The event will star Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper and Tony Award winner Santino Fontana.
RED BULL THEATER today announced that its 2020-21 offerings will continue later this month with a FREE benefit reading of Hannah Cowley’s The Belle’s Stratagem, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The event will star Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper and Tony Award winner Santino Fontana.
New Federal Theatre Presents Virtual Play Reading of FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
On October 16 - 18, Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present the acclaimed 'From the Mississippi Delta,' the biographical journey of a Black woman's rise from poverty and prostitution to become a Civil Rights activist and historian by late scholar-poet Endesha Ida Mae Holland, PhD.
On October 16 - 18, Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present the acclaimed 'From the Mississippi Delta,' the biographical journey of a Black woman's rise from poverty and prostitution to become a Civil Rights activist and historian by late scholar-poet Endesha Ida Mae Holland, PhD.
Peter Jay Fernandez and Kathleen Chalfant Reunite for New Federal Theatre's DR. DUBOIS AND AND MISS OVINGTON
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present 'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington,' the acclaimed 2014 drama about the beginnings of the NAACP with original stars Peter Jay Fernandez and Kathleen Chalfant.'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington' are 7:00pm on Friday, October 9 and 7:00pm on Saturday, Oct 10.
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre's Octoberfest virtual revival play reading series will present 'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington,' the acclaimed 2014 drama about the beginnings of the NAACP with original stars Peter Jay Fernandez and Kathleen Chalfant.'Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington' are 7:00pm on Friday, October 9 and 7:00pm on Saturday, Oct 10.
New Federal Theatre Presents OCTOBERFEST, a Retrospective Reading Series
On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.
On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.
New Federal Theatre Presents OCTOBERFEST, Featuring DO LORD REMEMBER ME, STORIES OF THE OLD DAYS and More
On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.
On Fridays from October 2 to 20, New Federal Theatre will present 'Octoberfest,' a retrospective readings series in which five rarely-done yet noteworthy plays, all previously produced by NFT, will be recreated by accomplished actors.
Andre De Shields, Jelani Alladin and More Make An Impact With THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues collaborated with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee.
Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues collaborated with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee.
Andre De Shields, Lynn Nottage & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues is collaborating with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee - to feature real stories from those currently and previously incarcerated
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues is collaborating with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for Institutional and Social Change at Columbia Law School and American Friends Service Committee - to feature real stories from those currently and previously incarcerated
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Jay Fernandez been in?
Peter Jay Fernandez has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Jay Fernandez been in?
Peter Jay Fernandez has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Peter Jay Fernandez been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Thunder Knocking on the Door.
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