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BIO

James Cusati-Moyer is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. In 2020 he received a Tony Nomination for Best Featured Actor In A Play for his performance in Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. He made his Broadway debut in Six Degrees of Separation. He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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STAGE CREDITS

Messy White Gays
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Brecken
Slave Play Slave Play
[West End]
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Slave Play Slave Play
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Dustin
Slave Play Slave Play
[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2018
Fire and Air Fire and Air
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company World Premiere, 2018
Vaslav Nijinsky
Six Degrees of Separation Six Degrees of Separation
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Hustler

Movies

False Positive
[ 2021 ] Waiter
Black Adam
[ 2022 ] Samir
The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick
[ 2025 ] A.J
Sacred Creatures
[ 2025 ] Ray

TV Shows

Sistas
[ 2024-2025 ] Hudson
Sistas
[ 2019-2025 ] Hudson

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

James Cusati-Moyer, Slave Play

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Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup Photo
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Photos: Hillary Clinton and More at MESSY WHITE GAYS Closing Night Photo
Photos: Hillary Clinton and More at MESSY WHITE GAYS Closing Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 12, 2026

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, played its final performance at The Duke on 42nd Street. Alaska Thunderf*ck, Adam Lambert, and special guest Hillary Clintonjoined in for the closing night celebration. See photos here!
Photos: Tony Kushner Visits MESSY WHITE GAYS Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Tony Kushner Visits MESSY WHITE GAYS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

At a recent performance of Messy White Gays off-Broadway, Tony Kushner and his husband Mark Harris paid a visit. The pair posed with members of the cast after the performance. Check out photos here.
Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Enters Final Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway Photo
Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Enters Final Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is entering the final weeks of its limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgivin Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by - Nov 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS Photo
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. In Messy White Gays, Drew Droege—the sharp-penned and quick-witted diarist of the contemporary homosexual—shines a harsh overhead light on the pores of White Gaydom.
The Actors Center Welcomes 32 New Members To Its Resident Company Photo
The Actors Center Welcomes 32 New Members To Its Resident Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

The Actors Center, a national leader in the creative development of actors, has announced the addition of 32 new members to its Resident Company, a one-of-a-kind program that supports over 300 artists working across theater, film, and television.
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS Photo
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos for Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. See photos here and learn more!
Caitlin Frazier Revealed as Abingdon Theatre Company's 33rd Season Artist-in-Residenc Photo
Caitlin Frazier Revealed as Abingdon Theatre Company's 33rd Season Artist-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce their 33rd Season Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence will be playwright Caitlin Frazier.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
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!
Photos: Derek Chadwick Joins MESSY WHITE GAYS; See Rehearsal Photos Photo
Photos: Derek Chadwick Joins MESSY WHITE GAYS; See Rehearsal Photos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

You can now get a first look inside the first rehearsal for Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. See photos here and learn more!
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday Photo
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Debuts Off-Broadway This Fall Photo
Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Debuts Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Experience Drew Droege's Messy White Gays, a sharp satire exploring White Gay culture. Performances start October 6, 2025, at The Duke on 42nd Street.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Kicks Off 71st Season with CAMINO REAL, NOT ABOUT NIGHT Photo
Williamstown Theatre Festival Kicks Off 71st Season with CAMINO REAL, NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival returns July 17–August 3 for its 71st season, featuring Pamela Anderson in Camino Real, new work by Jeremy O. Harris, a world premiere on ice, and late-night comedy from Julio Torres and Sydnee Washington.
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festiva Photo
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Abingdon Theatre Company Reveals that Cris Eli Blak Will Write First Play Commission Photo
Abingdon Theatre Company Reveals that Cris Eli Blak Will Write First Play Commission Surrounding The Life Of Bobby Short
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the playwright attached to their first-ever full-length new play commission is previous Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence, Cris Eli Blak.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming Photo
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
Tony Danza and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season Photo
Tony Danza and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Additional cast members have been unveiled for the Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. The season will feature Tony Danza and more. See the lineup here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Cusati-Moyer been in?

James Cusati-Moyer has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James Cusati-Moyer been in?

James Cusati-Moyer has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has James Cusati-Moyer been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Slave Play.

What was James Cusati-Moyer's first West End show?

James Cusati-Moyer's first West End show was Slave Play which opened in 2024

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