Antwayn Hopper
Latest News on Antwayn Hopper:
Industry Reading of SOMETHING IN BETWEEN Set for January in NYC (Jan 28, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More (Nov 7, 2025)
Antwayn Hopper and More to Star in SLAP&TICKLE Reading at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (Nov 6, 2025)
Industry Reading of SOMETHING IN BETWEEN Set for January in NYC (Jan 28, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More (Nov 7, 2025)
Antwayn Hopper and More to Star in SLAP&TICKLE Reading at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (Nov 6, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: A Strange Loop, Hair. Select Off-Bway/NY: Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop (Playwrights Horizons), The Loophole (NY Public), Civil War Christmas (NYTW), and This Ain't No Disco (NYSF). Select Regional: A Ghost in Satin (Williamstown), Nick's Flamingo Grill (Alliance), Camino Real (Goodman), The Brothers Size (Old Globe), Rent (Syracuse Stage), Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyric Opera House), Smokey Joe's Cafe (New Theatre). Film/TV: A Thousand and One, Girl Most Likely, Citizen Zero, "The Knick," "The Blacklist," "Royal Pains," "Z: The Beginning Of Everything," "Shades of Blue," "A Gifted Man," the voice of Shadow in Tear, Suture, Scab (to be released 2022). Recordings/In Concert: The Double Threat Trio (Demo, PCLO), Muscles: The Sun God (Jim Rado, Steve Margoshes), Voices in Ohio with The Bengsons (Ars Nova), Showboat (Carnegie Hall). Trained at the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon. Obie 2020 & a Craig Noel Award (The Brothers Size).
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2018
Performer [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
Antwayn HopperA Strange Loop
Videos
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-10-31 12:00:40
Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell
by Joey Mervis - 2024-08-03 16:00:20
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Kyle Freeman Perform 'Memory Song' From A STRANGE LOOP on SHERRI
by Michael Major - 2022-10-14 17:03:49
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Michael R. Jackson Announce New A STRANGE LOOP Musical Collaboration on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-04 09:16:23
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Jaquel Spivey Talk Representation Onstage in A STRANGE LOOP on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-07-07 10:41:13
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Performs 'Intermission Song' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-28 06:35:18
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson Outlines A STRANGE LOOP's Journey to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-05 16:49:26
Photos & Video: Go Inside A STRANGE LOOP at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-12-15 12:17:58
VIDEO: Watch James Jackson's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-13 07:11:41
VIDEO: Watch Antwayn Hopper's Obie Award Acceptance Speech For the Creative Team of A STRANGE LOOP
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-06 05:46:33
STAGE TUBE: Bloomberg, Snooki, 'The Situation' on Stage with HAIR Tribe at Inner Circle Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-03-29 12:55:04
News
Industry Reading of SOMETHING IN BETWEEN Set for January in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
A new play by Michael Fasano, Something in Between, will receive an invite-only industry reading in New York City. Directed by Elliott Mattox, the reading features a cast of stage and screen performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
A new play by Michael Fasano, Something in Between, will receive an invite-only industry reading in New York City. Directed by Elliott Mattox, the reading features a cast of stage and screen performers.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Nov 7, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 7, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Antwayn Hopper and More to Star in SLAP&TICKLE Reading at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
SLAP&TICKLE, a new play by David James Parr, directed by Chad Austin will have an industry reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The production is slated to open Off-Broadway in Spring 2026, featuring an ensemble cast of seven actors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
SLAP&TICKLE, a new play by David James Parr, directed by Chad Austin will have an industry reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The production is slated to open Off-Broadway in Spring 2026, featuring an ensemble cast of seven actors.
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Teases Broadway Transfer
by Rialto Chatter - Mar 31, 2025
Cats might be pouncing back to Broadway! Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, has just launched a website and social media platforms that tease an imminent Broadway announcement.
by Rialto Chatter - Mar 31, 2025
Cats might be pouncing back to Broadway! Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, has just launched a website and social media platforms that tease an imminent Broadway announcement.
H-O-T-T-O-4-O Julianne B. Merrill and Friends Celebrate 40 is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present the fun celebration of H–O-T-T–O-4-O, created and organized by Julianne B. Merrill. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present the fun celebration of H–O-T-T–O-4-O, created and organized by Julianne B. Merrill. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
Exclusive: Frankie Grande and GLAAD Gather Broadway's Best to Celebrate #SpiritDay 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024
Frankie Grande, curated and hosted “A Night of Broadway (but make it Queer!)” #SpiritDay Gala, featuring some of Broadway’s brightest stars to shine a light on LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying. Check out an exclusive video featurette about the big day here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024
Frankie Grande, curated and hosted “A Night of Broadway (but make it Queer!)” #SpiritDay Gala, featuring some of Broadway’s brightest stars to shine a light on LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying. Check out an exclusive video featurette about the big day here!
Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell
by Joey Mervis - Aug 3, 2024
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is hitting the catwalk and welcoming audience members of all stripes to witness its radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical! BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge stopped in for a chat with two of the catwalk's brightest stars, Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity and Nora Schell who plays Bustopher Jones. Watch the video!
by Joey Mervis - Aug 3, 2024
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is hitting the catwalk and welcoming audience members of all stripes to witness its radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical! BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge stopped in for a chat with two of the catwalk's brightest stars, Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity and Nora Schell who plays Bustopher Jones. Watch the video!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2024
The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2024
The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2024
by - Jul 31, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 31, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024
Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024
Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness.
Video: André De Shields Talks Collaboration Between Theatre Artists and Ballroom Community in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024
Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024
Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024
According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024
According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024
BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Joshua Wright - Jul 11, 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 11, 2024
Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends Through Mid August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024
Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024
Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024
Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024
Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024.
Photos: First Look at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
Video: Check Out New Rehearsal Footage of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Antwayn Hopper been in?
Antwayn Hopper has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Antwayn Hopper been in?
Antwayn Hopper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Antwayn Hopper been nominated for?
and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop.
What awards has Antwayn Hopper won?
Antwayn Hopper won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for his work in the production A Strange Loop.
Videos