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BIO

Jason was nominated for an Olivier for the role of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the original cast of Hamilton, West End. He was also nominated for an Olivier for the role of Bobby Dupree in Memphis: The Musical at the Shaftesbury. He was Olivier and WhatsOnStage-nominated for the role of Jacob in La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse. Jason has three affiliated Best New Musical Olivier nominations for shows he choreographed: Soul Sister, Porgy and Bess and The Big Life (also WhatsOnStage nominated). Theatre includes: Father Comes Home from the Wars (Royal Court), Guys and Dolls (Phoenix), Kiss Me, Kate (Chichester Festival Theatre and Old Vic), Cats (UK tour), Starlight Express (Apollo Victoria), Five Guys Named Moe (Albery), Rent (Prince of Wales/first UK tour), Soul Train (Victoria Palace), The Big Life (Apollo/Theatre Royal Stratford East), Hey, Mr Producer! (Lyceum), Stomp (Vaudeville) and The Rat Pack (Savoy/Adelphi/US tour). Films include: Rocketman and Mister Lonely. Television includes: Kiss Me, Kate for BBC Proms, The Naked Choir, Shopping, All About the McKenzies and Stay Lucky.

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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Performer
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical
[West End]
2021
Toulouse-Lautrec
Hamilton Hamilton
[West End]
West End Production, 2021
Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
Memphis Memphis
[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Bobby
The Big Life
[West End]
West End Transfer, 2005
Performer
The Big Life
[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 2004
Admiral/Eros

Productions

Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Musician
Soul SisterSoul Sister
 
[West End, 2012]
Musical Stager
Porgy and Bess
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
The Big Life
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographer
The Big Life
 
[London Fringe, 2004]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical

Jason Pennycooke, Hamilton

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Jason PennycookeMemphis The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical

Jason Pennycooke, La Cage Aux Folles

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Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week Photo
Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

Stratford East has announced an extension for the critically acclaimed new production of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East Photo
Photos: THE HARDER THEY COME in Rehearsal at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for The Harder They Come, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Check out the photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal Photo
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025

 Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, has extended for two more weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2025

Bernadette Peters sat down on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Watch the video of her bursting into a rendition of 'Broadway Baby.'
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Feb 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jason Pennycooke been in?

Jason Pennycooke has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jason Pennycooke been in?

Jason Pennycooke has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Jason Pennycooke's first West End show?

Jason Pennycooke's first West End show was The Big Life which opened in 2005

What awards has Jason Pennycooke been nominated for?

Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton , Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical and Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles.

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