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BIO

Jake Epstein originated the part of Gerry Goffin and is delighted to reprise his role. Broadway and Off-Broadway: Spider-Man (Spider-Man/Peter Parker), Straight (Theater Row). National Tours: Spring Awakening (Melchior), American Idiot (Will), Billy Elliot (Tony). Recently, Jake co-wrote and starred in the play Therefore Choose Life in Toronto. Selected Film/TV: Degrassi (Gemini Award), Designated Survivor, Ransom, Remedy, Full Out and Fourth Man Out. This performance is dedicated to his ever supportive parents, Ian and Kathy.

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STAGE CREDITS

Straight Straight
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Ben
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gerry Goffin
[Replacement]
American Idiot American Idiot
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Will
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Alternate) [Replacement]

Movies

Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
[ 2000 ] Duffy
Quints
[ 2000 ] Brad
Crown Heights
[ 2004 ] Aron Kraemer
Charlie Bartlett
[ 2007 ] Dustin Lauderbach
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
[ 2008 ] Craig Manning
Degrassi Goes Hollywood
[ 2009 ] Craig Manning
Blood Pressure
[ 2012 ] Josh Trestman
Joey Dakota
[ 2012 ] Neil
Borealis
[ 2015 ] Fergus
Charming Christmas
[ 2015 ] Woody
Fourth Man Out
[ 2015 ] Marc the Artist
Full Out
[ 2015 ] Coach Pierce
FANatic
[ 2017 ] James Douglas
Mouthpiece
[ 2018 ] Danny
A Merry Holiday
[ 2019 ] Jonathan Silver
A Storybook Christmas
[ 2019 ] Taylor Haldway
Christmas at Maple Creek
[ 2020 ] Carter
Candy Cane Candidate
[ 2021 ] Parker
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah
[ 2021 ] Daniel
The Danger Next Door
[ 2021 ] Ben

TV Shows

Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
[ 2025-0 ] Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
[ 2025-0 ] Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
[ 2025-0 ] Josh Adler
Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
[ 2025-0 ] Josh Adler
Real Kids, Real Adventures
Chris Gilmore
Ricky's Room
Bradley
The Zack Files
[ 2000-2002 ] Cam Dunleavey, Tybalt
Bury the Lead
Jacob McGibbon
Girls v. Boys
Contestant Hawaii
Radio Free Roscoe
Jackson Torrance
Angela's Eyes
Brad
Degrassi: Minis
[ 2005-2008 ] Craig Manning
Paradise Falls
Jim
Being Erica
Malcolm Abrams
Degrassi: The Next Generation
[ 2002-2009 ] Craig Manning
My Babysitter's a Vampire
David Stachowski
Remedy
Jake Ruben
Backstage
Clive Richie
Degrassi: Next Class
[ 2016-2017 ] Craig Manning
Gone
Stephen
Good Witch
Brad
Murdoch Mysteries
[ 2012-2017 ] Charles Ponzi, Eddie Driscol
Ransom
Jasper Edwards
Designated Survivor
[ 2016-2018 ] Chuck Russink
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Bruce Fordham
Holly Hobbie
Jason Ryan Reeves
Suits
[ 2017-2019 ] Brian Altman
Star Trek: Discovery
Dr. Attis
Private Eyes
Harrison Kent
The Hardy Boys
Mr. Munder
The Umbrella Academy
Alphonso Hargreeves
Mistletoe Murders
Noah Johnson
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
Benjamin Hall
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
Benjamin Hall
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle
Benjamin Hall
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
[ 2024-2025 ] Andrew

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EUREKA DAY and More Set for Coal Mine Theatre 2025-26 Season Photo
EUREKA DAY and More Set for Coal Mine Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Toronto's COAL MINE THEATRE has unveiled its 2025/26 season.  The season gets underway in September with Samuel Beckett's absurdist masterpiece, WAITING FOR GODOT. See the full lineup here!
COLLEEN & AKIVA: IN CONCERT is Coming to the Randolph Theatre Photo
COLLEEN & AKIVA: IN CONCERT is Coming to the Randolph Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Celebrate the music of songwriting team Colleen & Akiva, with the help of Broadway stars and Canadian theatre icons Jake Epstein, Sara Farb and more at the Randolph Theatre.
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Photo
Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Toronto Run of LIFE AFTER at the Ed Mirvish Thea Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Toronto Run of LIFE AFTER at the Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 29, 2025

What did critics think of Yonge Street Theatricals's LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre? With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, the limited engagement has been extended and runs through May 10.
Video: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre Photo
Video: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 28, 2025

Get a first look at a new trailer for Yonge Street Theatricals's LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, the limited engagement has been extended and runs through May 10 only as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. 
Review: LIFE AFTER at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre is a Poignant and Powerful Explorati Photo
Review: LIFE AFTER at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre is a Poignant and Powerful Exploration of Grief
by Lauren Gienow - Apr 25, 2025

LIFE AFTER opened to wet eyes and thunderous applause at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre on Tuesday night, making its grand return to Toronto after previous iterations debuted at Toronto Fringe and at the Musical Stage Company several years ago. Now taking up residence on its biggest stage yet, this breathtakingly beautiful original musical by Canadian Composer/Lyricist/Writer Britta Johnson, has the opportunity to reach an even broader audience.
Photos: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre Photo
Photos: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Yonge Street Theatricals is presenting LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production.
New Musical LIFE AFTER Extends for an Additional Week of Performances at CAA Ed Mirvi Photo
New Musical LIFE AFTER Extends for an Additional Week of Performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Yonge Street Theatricals has added a week of performances for the most anticipated show of 2025 – LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to attend.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in To Photo
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Review: THE LAST TIMBIT at Elgin Theatre Photo
Review: THE LAST TIMBIT at Elgin Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 29, 2024

THE LAST TIMBIT isn’t here for a long time; after all, doughnuts go stale quickly. It’s here to be an Experience, and an Experience it is.
Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by M Photo
Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by Michael Rubinoff
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

'Come From Away' originating producer Michael Rubinoff will produce the new musical 'The Last Timbit' starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green.
Music Fills The Segal Centre This Fall With Two Shows About Showbiz Dreams Photo
Music Fills The Segal Centre This Fall With Two Shows About Showbiz Dreams
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will start the first half of the season with Tony and Grammy- winning musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a co-production with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, which brings the songbook of the incomparable singer-songwriter to life from October 15 to November 5. It is followed from November 19 to December 10 by a presentation of a Talk Is Free Theatre production of Boy Falls From The Sky, an insider's unflinching true story of what it takes to make it on Broadway starring Degrassi's Jake Epstein, who, coincidentally, originated the role of Carole King's husband in Beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL, POTUS, and More Set For The Segal Centre's 2023-2024 Theatre Season Photo
BEAUTIFUL, POTUS, and More Set For The Segal Centre's 2023-2024 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts launched their 2023-2024 Theatre season earlier today with a celebratory toast in their Lobby surrounded by Montreal theatre lovers. This stellar season of theatre brings two prestige shows that wowed audiences on Broadway and two groundswell Canadian hits that point to our country's vibrant future in the arts. These premium shows are happening in your own backyard at accessible prices.
TIFT Announces 2023/24 Season Photo
TIFT Announces 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

Talk Is Free Theatre Producer & CEO Arkady Spivak and Artistic Director Michael Torontow announced their 2023/24 season, which leaps into new territory (sometimes literally) and challenges the boundaries that exist to be pushed, dismantled, or destroyed–a season full of new works and past favourites on stages (and in forests) not just at home in Barrie, Ontario, but across the far reaches of the planet to South America, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Photo
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 23, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Le Photo
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; at Assembly Theatre Photo
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; at Assembly Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festiv Photo
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford's CHICAGO Leads Photo
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford's CHICAGO Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
TIFT Announces Upcoming Season of Theatre in Argentina Photo
TIFT Announces Upcoming Season of Theatre in Argentina
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022

Artistic Director Michael Torontow has announced further programming plans for a concurrent fall/winter 2022/23 season in Barrie and in Argentina.
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How many Broadway shows has Jake Epstein been in?

Jake Epstein has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Jake Epstein has not appeared in the West End.

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