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A Strange Loop Broadway Original Cast


A Strange Loop Broadway

Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize-winning, blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher wrestles with the thoughts in his head, brought to life on stage by more...

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Edwin Bates, making his Broadway debut in "A Strange Loop," was previously seen on the National Tour of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical." more...

Antwayn Hopper, who starred in the Broadway production of "A Strange Loop" and its Pulitzer Prize-winning Off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons, has an extensive career spanning theater, film, and television. more...

James Jackson, Jr., an Obie Award winner for his performance in "A Strange Loop" during its Off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons, is a versatile actor, musician, and cabaret artist known for his dynamic presence on stage. more...

L Morgan Lee made history with her groundbreaking performance in A Strange Loop on Broadway, becoming the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for a Tony Award in 2022 for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical. more...

John-Michael Lyles, an Obie-winning actor, made his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed and award-winning musical A Strange Loop, showcasing his diverse talents that have also been praised in productions such as The Flick and Sweeney Todd at NYC’s Barrow Street. more...

John-Andrew Morrison, who won a Lucille Lortel and an Obie Award for his role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning *A Strange Loop* at Playwrights Horizons and Page 73, and later reprised his role at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, makes his Broadway debut dedicated to his family and especially his mom. more...
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Jon-Michael Reese made his Broadway debut in A Strange Loop, bringing his acclaimed talent to the production after standout performances in shows like This Bitter Earth and My Heart Is the Drum. more...
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Mars Rucker, a multi-artist and genderqueer performer, was part of the original Broadway cast of "Tina" and also featured in the original cast of "Black No More" at the Signature Theatre. more...

Jaquel Spivey made his professional debut in "A Strange Loop," shortly after graduating from Point Park University with a degree in Musical Theatre. more...

Jason Veasey, who won an Obie Award for his performance in the original Playwrights Horizons production of A Strange Loop, was also featured in both the Broadway and Woolly Mammoth productions of the show. more...

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Awards and Nominations


2022 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Jaquel Spivey was nominated but did not win.

2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Jaquel Spivey was nominated but did not win.

2022 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: John-Andrew Morrison was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jaquel Spivey was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: L Morgan Lee was nominated but did not win.
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