J. Alphonse Nicholson
J. Alphonse Nicholson is an American born actor and percussionist.
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BIO
J. Alphonse Nicholson is an American born actor and percussionist. Notable credits include TV/FILM: Series Regular on "P-Valley" (STARZ),"Just Mercy" (Warner Brothers) "Madam CJ Walker" (Netflix), "Blue Bloods (CBS), "Mr. Robot Season 2" (USA), "Shots Fired" (FOX), "Marvel's Luke Cage" (Netflix), "Tales" (BET) "The Blacklist" (NBC), "Chicago PD" (NBC). Other credits: BROADWAY: Roundabouts "A Soldiers Play" ,OFF-BROADWAY: Signature Theatre's PARADISE BLUE (Blue), 2nd Stage "Days of Rage" and "FREIGHT" (NFT). Love to my boy my girl and my wife Nafeesha.
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Original Broadway Production, 2020
Private C.J. Memphis
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Movies
Albany Road
[ 2024 ] Kyle Henderson
[ 2024 ] Kyle Henderson
TV Shows
Clipped
[ 2024 ] Chris Paul
[ 2024 ] Chris Paul
Videos
Video: First Look at Laura Linney in New Teaser for LANTERNS Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-18 12:10:08
VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell Talks A SOLDIER'S PLAY and the Broadway Shutdown
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-24 15:00:56
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of A SOLDIER'S PLAY with David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2020-01-22 12:15:38
VIDEO: David Alan Grier Gives Advice to the Young Cast of A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-20 12:41:14
VIDEO: Meet the Cast of A SOLDIER'S PLAY in This New Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-13 16:36:29
TV: Join the Revolution and Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-29 10:00:50
News
Sundance Film Festival to Open Ticket Sales for 2027 Edition
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Sundance Film Festival will take place in person in Boulder, Colorado, and online nationwide, with pass and ticket package sales set to begin for attendees planning their festival experience.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Sundance Film Festival will take place in person in Boulder, Colorado, and online nationwide, with pass and ticket package sales set to begin for attendees planning their festival experience.
Aaron Pierre Talks John Stewart Pressure in LANTERNS Ep 3
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
Aaron Pierre opens up about playing John Stewart in LANTERNS Episode 3, joined by Vanessa Baden Kelly and Stephen Williams on the official podcast.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
Aaron Pierre opens up about playing John Stewart in LANTERNS Episode 3, joined by Vanessa Baden Kelly and Stephen Williams on the official podcast.
IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME Poster Debuts Ahead of Theatrical Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson star in the Sundance breakout film, directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, which will open in theaters nationwide after a Los Angeles engagement.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson star in the Sundance breakout film, directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, which will open in theaters nationwide after a Los Angeles engagement.
Photos: IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME Teaser Stars Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
A new teaser for Sundance drama IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME features Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson and newcomer Bodhi Dell, with Charles D. King and James Lopez joining as executive producers.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
A new teaser for Sundance drama IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME features Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson and newcomer Bodhi Dell, with Charles D. King and James Lopez joining as executive producers.
LANTERNS Official Trailer Released by HBO Max Ahead of DC Studios Series Debut
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
HBO Max has released the official trailer for LANTERNS, the upcoming DC Studios drama series. The show follows two Green Lantern detectives uncovering a dark mystery tied to the larger DC universe.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
HBO Max has released the official trailer for LANTERNS, the upcoming DC Studios drama series. The show follows two Green Lantern detectives uncovering a dark mystery tied to the larger DC universe.
Video: First Look at Laura Linney in New Teaser for LANTERNS Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 18, 2026
A new teaser is here for the highly anticipated Lanterns series, featuring a first look at stage and screen star Laura Linney, who is newly revealed to play an unknown role in the series. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - May 18, 2026
A new teaser is here for the highly anticipated Lanterns series, featuring a first look at stage and screen star Laura Linney, who is newly revealed to play an unknown role in the series. Check it out now.
WICKED Movie, OH, MARY! & More Receive Pride Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Stars in ALBANY ROAD Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024
The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.
Signature Theatre to Host AN EVENING WITH PATRICK L. RILEY at SUNSET BABY This Thursday
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
The Signature Theatre Company, Biz Chica Media, and Patrick L. Riley will present 'An Evening with Patrick L. Riley' this Thursday, February 22nd. Learn more about the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
The Signature Theatre Company, Biz Chica Media, and Patrick L. Riley will present 'An Evening with Patrick L. Riley' this Thursday, February 22nd. Learn more about the event here!
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Review: FREIGHT at Fountain Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Nov 29, 2023
Per playwright Howard L. Craft, the spirit of the human soul has the capacity to return to earth multiple times until it successfully learns…well…whatever it is supposed to learn. Can’t speak for the soul, but the performer J. Alphonse Nicholson needs no do-overs to embody the five incarnations of Abel Green within Craft’s play FREIGHT. Simply put, Nicholson nails each Green ably, in every possible way. Completely.
by Evan Henerson - Nov 29, 2023
Per playwright Howard L. Craft, the spirit of the human soul has the capacity to return to earth multiple times until it successfully learns…well…whatever it is supposed to learn. Can’t speak for the soul, but the performer J. Alphonse Nicholson needs no do-overs to embody the five incarnations of Abel Green within Craft’s play FREIGHT. Simply put, Nicholson nails each Green ably, in every possible way. Completely.
Photos: West Coast Premiere Of FREIGHT Starring J. Alphonse Nicholson, Opens Sunday At The Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
The West Coast premiere of ‘Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green,’ starring J. Alphonse Nicholson (Broadway's Tony award-winning A Soldier's Play; P-Valley on Starz; Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone), opens this Sunday at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
The West Coast premiere of ‘Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green,’ starring J. Alphonse Nicholson (Broadway's Tony award-winning A Soldier's Play; P-Valley on Starz; Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone), opens this Sunday at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. See photos from the production.
Interview: FREIGHT: THE FIVE INCARNATIONS OF ABEL GREEN's Not A Heavy Load for J. Alphonse Nicholson
by Gil Kaan - Nov 3, 2023
The West Coast premiere of Howard L. Craft’s Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green begins November 12, 2023, at the Fountain Theatre. Joseph Megel directs this one-man outing starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. J. Alphonse made some time out of his rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Nov 3, 2023
The West Coast premiere of Howard L. Craft’s Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green begins November 12, 2023, at the Fountain Theatre. Joseph Megel directs this one-man outing starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. J. Alphonse made some time out of his rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
FREIGHT: THE FIVE INCARNATIONS OF ABEL GREEN Comes to the Fountain Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023
The Fountain Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green, a timely and timeless theatrical journey written by Howard L. Craft, directed by Joseph Megel, and starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023
The Fountain Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green, a timely and timeless theatrical journey written by Howard L. Craft, directed by Joseph Megel, and starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. Learn more about the show here!
New Federal Theatre In Association With ASP Presents A Staged-Reading Of P.J. Gibson's LONG TIME SINCE YESTERDAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
New Federal Theatre (NFT), Elizabeth Van Dyke, Producing Artistic Director, in association with ASP/Castillo Theatre, will present a reading oof Long Time Since by P.J. Gibson, to benefit the Classix Collective. The performance will take place on June 27th at 7pm at Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036).
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
New Federal Theatre (NFT), Elizabeth Van Dyke, Producing Artistic Director, in association with ASP/Castillo Theatre, will present a reading oof Long Time Since by P.J. Gibson, to benefit the Classix Collective. The performance will take place on June 27th at 7pm at Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036).
Starz Renews P-VALLEY for Third Season
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2022
Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop and Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ.
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2022
Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop and Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ.
STARZ Shares P-VALLEY Season Two Soundtrack Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022
The 15-track album features three original songs from the wildly beloved season, including “Get It On the Floor” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring series star J. Alphonse Nicholson. The soundtrack is available on all digital music platforms worldwide.
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022
The 15-track album features three original songs from the wildly beloved season, including “Get It On the Floor” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring series star J. Alphonse Nicholson. The soundtrack is available on all digital music platforms worldwide.
Photos: Megan Thee Stallion Makes Guest Appearance in P-VALLEY on Starz
by Michael Major - Aug 8, 2022
Check out photos from from Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance in last night’s penultimate episode of “P-Valley” season two. The Grammy winner, who also wrote and recorded the original song featured in the episode, entitled “Get It On The Floor,” was seen in the role of Tina Snow on the critically acclaimed STARZ drama.
by Michael Major - Aug 8, 2022
Check out photos from from Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance in last night’s penultimate episode of “P-Valley” season two. The Grammy winner, who also wrote and recorded the original song featured in the episode, entitled “Get It On The Floor,” was seen in the role of Tina Snow on the critically acclaimed STARZ drama.
Megan Thee Stallion To Guest Star on STARZ's P-VALLEY Season Two
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion is coming to STARZ’s “P-Valley” season 2! The Grammy winner will play the role of Tina Snow, who will appear later this season. Stallion’s character name pays homage to her alter ego, and is also the title of her second EP.
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion is coming to STARZ’s “P-Valley” season 2! The Grammy winner will play the role of Tina Snow, who will appear later this season. Stallion’s character name pays homage to her alter ego, and is also the title of her second EP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has J. Alphonse Nicholson been in?
J. Alphonse Nicholson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has J. Alphonse Nicholson been in?
J. Alphonse Nicholson has not appeared in the West End.
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