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Off-Broadway debut! Vincent Jamal Hooper has appeared in multiple companies of Hamilton — including LA, Australia, and Puerto Rico (alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda) — playing the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, Lafayette/Jefferson, and King George III. Other favorite roles — The Youth in Passing Strange, Benny in In the Heights, and Stokely Carmichael in The Great Society. Television credits include “Chicago Med” (NBC), “Shots Fired” (FOX), and “American Crime” (ABC).

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STAGE CREDITS

White Girl in Danger White Girl in Danger
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage and Vineyard Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Tarik Blackwell
Hamilton (Los Angeles) Hamilton (Los Angeles)
[US Tour]
Los Angeles Engagement, 2021
Alexander Hamilton (Standby) [Replacement]
The Lion King The Lion King
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Simba [Replacement]

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Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Review Roundup: TAKE THE LEAD Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

What did critics think of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. Starring 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, Tam Mutu, and more, the production is now running at Paper Mill Playhouse through April 27.
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles Photo
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2025

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Watch a New Look at TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

Watch a new preview video of Take the Lead, the musical adaptation of the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. It stars Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Savy Jackson, and more.
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEA Photo
Video: Watch Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Sing 'Hold, Please' & 'My Kids' in TAKE THE LEAD
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2025

Watch former 3LW and Cheetah Girls member Adrienne Bailon-Houghton sing two songs in Take the Lead, a new musical now running at Paper Mill Playhouse. Houghton, who plays Arianna, belts out 'My Kids' in the new video, as well as 'Hold, Please.'
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Video: Rehearsal Highlights from TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out a sneak peek of 'Don't Get Too Close to Me' and 'Watch Me Move' in this video!
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal!
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere musical Take the Lead, which begins performances Saturday, March 29 ahead of a Sunday, April 6 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room here!
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Photo
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Savy Jackson, and More Will Lead TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere musical Take the Lead, beginning performances in March. Learn more here!
Videos: Megan Hilty, Jordan Fisher, and More Perform Holiday Songs on GMA Photo
Videos: Megan Hilty, Jordan Fisher, and More Perform Holiday Songs on GMA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

A host of Broadway stars recently appeared on Good Morning America as part of a segment called 'Broadway Brings the Holidays to GMA 3' to ring in the holiday season with performances. Check out the videos here!
Jessica Vosk, Megan Hilty, & More to Perform in GMA3 Broadway Holiday Episode Photo
Jessica Vosk, Megan Hilty, & More to Perform in GMA3 Broadway Holiday Episode
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

Broadway Brings the Holidays to 'GMA3' will include performances from Disney on Broadway stars, Jessica Vosk, Megan Hilty and Michelle Williams, Jordan Fisher and Tyler Hardwick.
The Broadway Cast: Leading Men, with Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper & Casey Likes Photo
The Broadway Cast: Leading Men, with Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper & Casey Likes
by The Broadway Cast - Sep 28, 2024

In this video, Ben is joined by a 'new guard' of leading men- Casey Likes (Back to the Future, Almost Famous), Kyle Selig (Water for Elephants, Mean Girls) and Vincent Jamal Hooper (The Lion King).
Videos You Missed This Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 27, 2024

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Photos/Video: 2024 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET Raises $1,421,675 Photo
Photos/Video: 2024 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET Raises $1,421,675
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Thousands of Broadway fans, countless theatrical treasures and dozens of Broadway stars lit up New York City’s Theater District - and ushered in a record-breaking fundraising total - when the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 22, 2024. Check out photos and video from the event!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024
by - Sep 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
2024 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide Photo
2024 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 22, 2024

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Jordan Fisher, Alyssa Milano & More to Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Auto Photo
Jordan Fisher, Alyssa Milano & More to Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Autograph Table & Photo Booth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024

Broadway stars are set to sign theatrical treasures and pose for photos with fans at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Learn how to attend.
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week Photo
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Review: CELEBRATING 20 SEASONS OF IMPACT ARTS at McCullough Theatre Photo
Review: CELEBRATING 20 SEASONS OF IMPACT ARTS at McCullough Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 24, 2024

A remarkable celebration of 20 seasons at Impact Arts, honoring Ginger Morris and her dedicated team. With illustrious alumni and a vibrant young company of over 100 members, it showcased Austin's talent and the close-knit bonds of our theatre community. #impactarts #summerstockaustin
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How many Broadway shows has Vincent Jamal Hooper been in?

Vincent Jamal Hooper has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Vincent Jamal Hooper has not appeared in the West End.

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