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J. Harrison Ghee

J. Harrison Ghee hopes to inspire, enlighten, and uplift someone in the journey of playing Jerry/Daphne.

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BIO

J. Harrison Ghee hopes to inspire, enlighten, and uplift someone in the journey of playing Jerry/Daphne. Hopefully, you will learn to free yourself to see yourself beyond any of your wildest dreams. Thank you, friends, family, fans, and my agents at Nicolosi & Co. for your love and support. Broadway/International Tour: Kinky Boots (Lola), Mrs. Doubtfire (Andre Mayem). Regional: The Color Purple (Ensemble), The Sting (Johnny Hooker). Television: “High Maintenance” (Charles), “Raising Dion” (Kwame). Industrial: Tokyo Disney Sea’s Big Band Beat, Norwegian Cruise Line. Proud graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NY) @jharrisonghee

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STAGE CREDITS

Oh, Mary!
[US Tour]
2026
Mary's Husband
Saturday Church
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Ensemble
Once Upon a Mattress Once Upon a Mattress
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Jester
Some Like It Hot Some Like It Hot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Jerry/Daphne
Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Andre Mayem
Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire
[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Pre-Broadway Production, 2019
Andre Mayem
Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hermes [Replacement]
The Sting The Sting
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2018
Johnny Hooker
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Performer, Lola [Replacement]
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lola [Replacement]

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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Saturday Church

The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Saturday Church


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like it Hot

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like It Hot


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like it Hot


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like It Hot

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Photos: Bill Russell Memoir STILL, BILL to Arrive With Broadway Book Events Photo
Photos: Bill Russell Memoir STILL, BILL to Arrive With Broadway Book Events
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

Tony nominee Bill Russell releases a new memoir chronicling his journey from Wyoming to Broadway, with book events featuring theatre stars Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Joe DiPietro.
Photos: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Celebrates at Opening Night Par Photo
Photos: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Celebrates at Opening Night Party
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night party here!
Review: OH, MARY! at San Diego Civic Theatre Photo
Review: OH, MARY! at San Diego Civic Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - Oct 2, 2026

Tony Award-winning playwright Cole Escola’s retelling of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life has less in common with a traditional historical account and more with Gwyneth Paltrow’s rendition of the first lady in Fox’s Glee. Certain historical facts remain unavoidable, but everything in between belongs to Escola’s raunchy, fantastical imagination, brought to life under the direction of Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
Coy Middlebrook Named Artistic Director Of The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Perfor Photo
Coy Middlebrook Named Artistic Director Of The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

Coy Middlebrook has been appointed Artistic Director of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, overseeing artistic planning, programming, and education initiatives.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Hendricks and More
by - Sep 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and More Join New 42 Artist C Photo
J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and More Join New 42 Artist Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
Photo: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in OH, MARY! National Tour Photo
Photo: First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in OH, MARY! National Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2026

A first look has been released of Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the new national tour of Oh, Mary! The first look photo shows the RuPaul's Drag Race winner at the top of the show.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2026- First Look At Ariana Madix in JUST IN Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2026- First Look At Ariana Madix in JUST IN TIME and More
by - Sep 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
John-Andrew Morrison to Star as 'Mary's Husband' in OH, MARY! San Francisco Engagemen Photo
John-Andrew Morrison to Star as 'Mary's Husband' in OH, MARY! San Francisco Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026

Tony Award nominee John-Andrew Morrison will reprise his Broadway role as Mary's Husband in the national tour of OH, MARY! at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.
J. Harrison Ghee To Take Medical Leave Of Absence From OH, MARY! Tour Photo
J. Harrison Ghee To Take Medical Leave Of Absence From OH, MARY! Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026

J. Harrison Ghee will take a leave of absence from the National Tour of Oh, Mary! for upcoming performances at the recommendation of their medical team.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2026- SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS to Come to Broadway Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2026- SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS to Come to Broadway with Julia Roberts and More
by - Sep 9, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Need for a Kidney and How Broadway Is Lift Photo
Exclusive: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Need for a Kidney and How Broadway Is Lifting Them Up
by Michael Gioia - Sep 8, 2026

J. Harrison Ghee exclusively tells BroadwayWorld about the moment they learned that they need a kidney transplant and may have to prepare for dialysis.
GLEE Television Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
GLEE Television Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Sep 7, 2026

It’s been more than 17 years since the hit Fox musical series 'Glee' premiered in May 2009. BroadwayWorld looks back on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 25, 2026- First Look at PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broa Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 25, 2026- First Look at PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and More
by - Aug 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J. Harrison Ghee Advocates for Organ Donation While Awaiting Kidney Transplant Photo
J. Harrison Ghee Advocates for Organ Donation While Awaiting Kidney Transplant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winner J. Harrison Ghee is turning a personal health journey into a call to action for National Minority Donor Awareness Month, encouraging people to learn about organ donation.
OH, MARY! National Tour Begins Performances at The Bushnell In September Photo
OH, MARY! National Tour Begins Performances at The Bushnell In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

The first national tour of OH, MARY! will open at The Bushnell in Hartford, Conn., from September 19-23, 2026, with Alaska Thunderf*ck, J. Harrison Ghee, Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2026- Meet the Cast of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on B Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2026- Meet the Cast of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway and More
by - Aug 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre Photo
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be presented at the Ahmanson Theatre. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband.
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre Photo
OH, MARY! National Tour is Coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

The national tour of Oh, Mary! is coming to ATG San Francisco’s Curran Theatre this fall. The cast features Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore Complete OH, MARY! Tour Cast Photo
Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore Complete OH, MARY! Tour Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

 The full cast has been revealed for the 2026–27 National Tour of Oh, Mary!, including Wesley Taylor, Pooya Mohseni and Michael Lepore joining Alaska Thunderf*ck as “Mary Todd Lincoln” and Tony Award  winner J. Harrison Ghee as “Mary’s Husband”.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has J. Harrison Ghee been in?

J. Harrison Ghee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has J. Harrison Ghee been in?

J. Harrison Ghee has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has J. Harrison Ghee been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Saturday Church, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Saturday Church , Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like it Hot and Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot.

What awards has J. Harrison Ghee won?

J. Harrison Ghee has won the following major awards: **Drama Desk Awards** - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for Some Like It Hot **Outer Critics Circle Awards** - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical for Some Like It Hot **Tony Awards** - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Some Like It Hot

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