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James Brown III BIO

Training: Brown University. Theatre includes Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Original Broadway Company, Frozen, Rocky, Wicked, Ghost, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Memphis, The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple, The Frogs, The Lion King, The Producers. Regional: Joan of Arc: Into The Fire (Public Theater), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (St. Michael’s Playhouse), The Last Goodbye (Old Globe), The C.A. Lyons Project (Alliance Theater). Television includes “The Wendy Williams Show” (Barbados Billy), “The Wiz Live!” (NBC), “Peter Pan Live!” (NBC), “The Mysteries of Laura” (NBC), “Forever” (ABC), “Mr. Robot” (USA), “The Get Down” (Netflix). Film includes Monogamish, Love For Passion, Ori Inu, The Producers.

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James Brown III STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
King Agnarr

Ensemble

[Regional (US)]
Denver Center Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2017
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Judge

Priest

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Ensemble

[Regional (US)]
Hartford Stage World Premiere Production, 2016
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Performer

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Islander

Pirate

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Sugar Jackson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Jimmy

[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Jimmy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Performer (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

Bobby

Harpo (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Performer (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]

James Brown III Productions

 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Dance Captain
Fight Captain
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Fight Captain
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Dance Captain

James Brown III Videos

James Brown III News


Listen: Ramin Karimloo's THE HANG Podcast Returns With Andrew Kober

Ramin Karimloo’s hit podcast “The Hang” has returned with a brand new season of conversations with his showbiz friends on the Broadway Podcast Network. The first episode, featuring Andrew Kober is now available.

George Salazar, Austin Scott, and James Brown III Featured On Theatre Podcast DRAMA

Lucille Lortel Award winner George Salazar (Be More Chill, The Lightning Thief), Austin Scott (Girl From the North Country, Hamilton), and James Brown III (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) are the latest stars to chat with Connor & Dylan MacDowell on their podcast DRAMA.

VIDEO: Laura Osnes, Patti Murin, and More on What TDF Means to Them

TDF Giving Day is June 26, 2020. TDF supporters who you know and love are shouting out what TDF means to them in a new video. The video includes Jelani Alladin, Fred Berman, James Brown III, Kimberly Marable, Patti Murin, and Laura Osnes.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance

On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. James Brown iii took over TDF's Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the cast's excitement, the magic of his transformation into Hagrid, and more.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Nathan Lee Graham

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor and singer Nathan Lee Graham about Lena Horne's 1981 live album 'Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.' They also discuss André De Shields, Billy Porter, 'Mame,' Robin de Jesús, 'Showboat,' Angela Lansbury, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Judy Garland, Jenifer Lewis, James Brown III, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, and Eartha Kitt. Nathan talks about social activism through art and how performers like Lena and Eartha have influenced his career. Nathan has starred on Broadway in beloved shows such as 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' and Michael John LaChiusa's 'The Wild Party.' He's appeared in the hit films 'Zoolander,' 'Sweet Home Alabama,' and 'Hitch,' and on TV shows such as 'The Comeback,' 'Absolutely Fabulous,' and 'Katy Keene.'

Breaking: Brady Dalton Richards, James Romney, Paul Thornley & More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have just announced the third Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York on March 18, 2020 following the final performance from the current cast on March 15, 2020. A new block of tickets has just been put on sale through September 6, 2020.

Celebrate Your Hogwarts House at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD House Pride Nights on Broadway

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets Records in Both New York and San Francisco

The two US productions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are celebrating the New Year with record-breaking milestones on both coasts with unprecedented sales for a play.

Photo Coverage: Thomas Schumacher and Friends Celebrate Release of HOW DOES THE SHOW GO ON?

On November 19, 2019, friends and industry colleagues gathered at Sardi's to celebrate the release of the new edition of Thomas Schumacher's book, 'HOW DOES THE SHOW GO ON?' BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the special day below!

Photo/Video: James Snyder, Jenny Jules, and More Lead Magical New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome a new Broadway cast currently in rehearsals to begin performances on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Lyric Theatre (214 West 43rd Street, NYC) following the final performance of the current cast on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Breaking: FROZEN Fridays! Four New Songs to Drop Every Friday Beginning 2/23!

Just this evening at BroadwayCon in midtown Manhattan, the Oscar-winning songwriting team behind Frozen – and newly-Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song for “Remember Me” from Coco – Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez announced that four brand new songs written for the Broadway musical will be released on consecutive Fridays beginning February 23, 2018, the day after Frozen's first Broadway performance at the historic St. James Theatre.

Check Out a First Look at Two Costume Designs for FROZEN's Princess Anna!

As fans eagerly await the arrival of Disney's stage adaptation to their hit animated film, check out a first look at Tony Award winning designer Christopher Oram's (WOLF HALL, HUGHIE) new costumes for Anna.

Revised HADESTOWN Will Get NYC Workshop; Is Broadway Next?

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a a revised version of Hadestown, which ran off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop last year, will get a New York City Workshop later this week. The cast will be led by Reeve Carney, Gizel Jimenez, Patrick Page, Amber Gray, and Andre De Shields with James Brown III, Marcus Choi, LuLu Fall, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Adam Perry, and Rocky Vega.

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Has a Sweet Night with SWEET CHARITY

The night was 'sweet' indeed recently as Broadway Sessions welcomed cast members from The New Group's hit revival of Sweet Charity. Cast members Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Joel Perez, Donald Jones Jr., James Brown III and Cody Williams performed, told stories and delighted the audience. The evening also featured performance by vocalist Leeanna Rubin. Enjoy highlights here!

Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARITY Extended Again through January 8

Following previews last week, The New Group just announced that SWEET CHARITY has been extended again through January 8! This is now the third time the show has been extended.

Sutton Foster-Led SWEET CHARITY Extends Off-Broadway

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a two-week extension for Sweet Charity, the production launching the company's 2016-2017 Season.

Shuler Hensley, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Emily Padgett & More Join Sutton Foster in New Group's SWEET CHARITY

The New Group has announced additional casting for Sweet Charity, the production launching the company's 2016-2017 Season.  Choreographed by Joshua Bergasse and directed by Leigh Silverman, this production features Yesenia Ayala, Darius Barnes, James Brown III, Asmeret Ghebremichael, Shuler Hensley, Sasha Hutchings, Donald Jones, Jr., Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Emily Padgett and Joel Perez, and as previously announced, two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as Charity Hope Valentine.  A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays November 2 - December 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street), with Official Opening Night set for Sunday, November 20.

Christy Altomare and Derek Klena Will Reunite for Hartford Stage's World Premiere of ANASTASIA- Full Cast Announced!

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak has officially announced an electrifying cast of Broadway veterans for the premiere of the new musical ANASTASIA, which is inspired by the real life of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov and the enduring mystery of her true identity. ANASTASIA plays May 12 through June 12, 2016.

See Shanice Williams' Standing Ovation from THE WIZ LIVE! Cast & Crew Following the Finale!

As BWW reported earlier today, NBC's live broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE! brought in a whopping 11.5 million viewers - a reason to celebrate for the network. Another reason? The introduction of the unforgettable Shanice Williams. Cast member James Brown III caught Williams' re-entry backstage following her powerful performance of the show's finale, 'Home,' last night. Check out a quick video of the cast and crew's standing ovation for 'Dorothy' actress below!

Review Roundup: Encores! Off-Center's THE WILD PARTY

Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, THE WILD PARTY opened last night, July 15, at New York City Center. FUN HOME Tony winner Jeanine Tesori is the Artistic Director of Encores! Off-Center and Chris Fenwick is Music Director. Let's see what the critics had to say...

James Brown III FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Brown III been in?

James Brown III has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has James Brown III been in?

James Brown III has not appeared in the West End.

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