Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
James Clifford McLaughlin Headshot

BIO

James attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, studying Design and Technology from the School of Theatre and Dance. His emphasis is in Costume Design, but has also worked in many different areas of theatre such as stage management, scenic, and lighting. While in his undergrad, he worked on many shows such as "Desdimona: a Play about a Handkerchief", "Yellow Wallpaper", and "Middletown". He graduated with his Bachelors of Fine Arts in the Spring of 2018.

​ Since graduating, He has moved to Berwick, ME with his husband and 2 dogs. While living there, he has worked for the Ogunquit Playhouse for their 2018 Winter Production "Elf the Musical" and is now working with the Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse for their 2026 Summer Season as Costume Designer.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1950
Citizen
[Broadway]
1929
Finnegan

Additional Credits

Costume Designer: Middletown (NIU School of Theatre) - February 2018, The Good Person of Szechwan (NIU School of Theatre) - April 2017, The Yellow Wallpaper (NIU School of Theatre) - November 2016, Desdemona: a Play about a Handkerchief (NIU School of Theatre) - October 2016

First Hand/Stitcher: Cabaret (The Ogunquit Playhouse) - Summer 2019, 42nd Street (The Ogunquit Playhouse) - Summer 2019, Elf the Musical (The Ogunquit Playhouse) - November 2018, King Ubu (The Organic Theatre Company) - Summer 2017, Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight (The Organic Theatre Company) - Summer 2017, Blue Stockings (NIU School of Theatre) - October 2015.

Awards and Nominations

none

News

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Open at Hackmatack Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, directed by Boston-based A. Nora Long, whose modern framing reimagines the Hollywood classic on the Berwick, Maine stage.
James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin) Shares Solo Country Debut 'Human Overboard'
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2022

HUMAN OVERBOARD was recorded with Derek Furhmann (Andrew McMahon, Grace VanderWaal). In addition to recording all lead vocals, he also provides acoustic guitar while enlisting Gunnar Olsen (Bruce Springsteen, Gavin Degraw, Liam Gallagher) on drums, Alex Strahle on acoustic, electric guitars & pedal steel guitar and Derek Fuhrmann on bass.
James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin) Shares Single 'Where We're Going'
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2022

RHETT JAMES MCLAUGHLIN--internet personality and co-host/creator of the popular daily YouTube show “Good Mythical Morning”--recently revealed his latest endeavor: a solo alt-country project entitled JAMES AND THE SHAME. Watch the music video for the single now!
Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) Announces Solo Country Project 'James and the Shame'
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022

YouTuber & musician RHETT JAMES MCLAUGHLIN--one-half of the comedy duo Rhett & Link from their popular daily show “Good Mythical Morning”—has announced plans to release his first solo music project, JAMES AND THE SHAME. The first single “Believe Me” is out now across all digital platforms. Watch the new lyric video for the single now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James McLaughlin been in?

James McLaughlin has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James McLaughlin been in?

James McLaughlin has not appeared in the West End.

News Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $95