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Cooper Jordan

Birth Place: South Shore, Massachusetts

BIO

is an Actor/Show Host/Producer. Cooper produced his first show on 42nd Street at the age of 19, as one of the youngest Theatrical prdducers in New York City. Soon after Cooper became the Managing Director & Producer of The Elektra Theater Off-Broadway for its final four years. where he produced and developed over 40 Off-Broadway shows from one-offs to open-ended runs including the Off-Broadway hits New York's Got Talent (currently anticipating Season July 2022) and the smash New York magic show: Miles Thorn Master Illusionist on 42nd Street Times Square for two years.


Since leaving the Elektra Theater in 2017, Cooper has opened an booking office in Atlantic City, now booking over 150 performances a year, where he has also developed a seasonal theater on the Boardwalk called Boardwalk Showroom featuring 10-12 different productions a Summer from tribute shows to Off-Broadway tour stops.

Cooper is also the Conceiver/Producer of the unauthorized parody of Showtime's Dexter: DEX! A Killer Musical, as well as the New York Halloween hit The Rat Pack Undead currently entering its 9th year.

Currently produces the New York, Atlantic City, and Touring productions of Santa's Sing-A-Long, Easter Bunny HOP!, An Evening with the Stars, Matt Roberts 42nd Street Magic, New York's Got Talent!, Atlantic City Blues Brothers, and The Rat Pack Undead. He is the Show Host for New York's Got Talent and its sister productions of Atlantic City's Got Talent and Boston's Got Talent.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The Unauthorized Parody of Saw, 2023
Lawrence Gordon

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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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Theater Resources Unlimited to Present TRU Audition Conference ACT26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited's ACT26 series will continue with actor workshops and panel discussions, leading to auditions on May 2-3 before up to 40 theater companies, producers, agents, and casting directors. Registration closes April 22.
Photos: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, & More Attend IS GOD IS Sneak Peek Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
What Broadway Leaders Don't Say - But I Learned As A Fellow
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Mar 27, 2026

Many fellowship programs help emerging leaders learn the craft and business of theater, in both nonprofit and commercial spaces. For this article, I spoke with several fellows about five things Broadway leaders don’t often say but that we learned as fellows.
Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More Make Native Son 101 List
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

Native Son, the leading organization championing Black queer men, has announced its annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, celebrating a powerful collective of creatives, media executives, designers, stylists, actors, authors, and more.
OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Theater Extends to November 9
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025

Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater by writer-director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb extended again, now running through November 9 at Martinson Hall.
The Apollo Partners With The Fire This Time Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Check out newly released production photos of Jordan E. Cooper's latest production OH HAPPY DAY! now in performances at The Public Theater.
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Additional Cast Set for Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper.
National Black Theatre Unveils 25-26 Season THE ALCHEMY OF RETURN: REMEMBERING IS A RADICAL ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

National Black Theatre has officially unveiled its upcoming season. The Alchemy of Return: Remembering is a Radical Act expands on the idea that the future acts as a north star influenced by the impact of the past.
SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW Will Close Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

The cult hit Off Broadway show SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw announces closing for Sunday September 28th after a two years Off-Broadway.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GINGER TWINSIES
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 25, 2025

You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. 
The Tony Awards Reveal 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
TCG Books to Release AIN’T NO MO’, CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, and PUBLIC OBSCENITIES on June 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the upcoming publication of three acclaimed plays: Ain’t No Mo’ by Jordan E. Cooper, Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, and Public Obscenities by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
JOSEPH & More Lead Dallas's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include JOSEPH and more!

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