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Born and raised in the heart of Motown, Jawan M. Jackson is a native of Detroit. Jackson made his professional debut starring in Broadway's Motown The Musical as Melvin Franklin of The Temptations. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Jackson began his career as a radio personality for Detroit's top radio station, Hot 107.5. Upon graduation, he successfully helped instill, develop, and execute a program for high school students who had a passion for pursuing a career in acting and the arts. Film: Sparkle (2012), Love Thy Self (2014). TV: Netflix's The Get Down (2016), PBS's Doo Wop Generations (2018). Instagram: JawanJackson4. Big thanks to my agents at Carson Kolker, Barry and Oscar, and manager Arthur Massei.

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Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Blue Haven () [Replacement]
Ain't Too Proud Ain't Too Proud
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Melvin Franklin
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
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The Temptations & Four Tops Set 2026 UK Tour Photo
The Temptations & Four Tops Set 2026 UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025

Four years after their last UK appearance, soul legends The Temptations and The Four Tops will return to the UK for a short co-headlining tour in June and July. 
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week Photo
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Broadway's Jawan M. Jackson will join Norm Lewis and the company of Lonne Elder III's masterpiece Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, for the final week of its limited Off-Broadway engagement.
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show Photo
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos from inside the event below!
Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the stars as they arrive below!
Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal For N'Kenge Foundation's Inaugural Benefit Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 22, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robi Photo
N'kenge Foundation Will Host Inaugural Benefit Gala, Honoring Lachanze And Holly Robinson Peete
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation will host its inaugural benefit gala taking place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St) in New York City.
Review: THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS at McCoy Center For The Arts Photo
Review: THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS at McCoy Center For The Arts
by Paul Batterson - Jun 13, 2024

Two questions almost immediately sprang up when people were told that the Temptations and the Four Tops were performing June 11 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany. People asked, Those two groups are still around? and How many of the original members are left?
See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T TOO PROUD's Jawan M. Jackson to Join the Temptations on Tour Photo
AIN'T TOO PROUD's Jawan M. Jackson to Join the Temptations on Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

Jawan Jackson, who originated the role of Melvin Franklin in Ain't Too Proud, is now an official member of the Temptations! Jackson will be singing bass in the group, replacing Willie Green, who joined the group in 2016.
Photos: See Jawan M. Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Isabelle McCalla & More at Rosie's Photo
Photos: See Jawan M. Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Isabelle McCalla & More at Rosie's Theater Kids Passing It On Gala 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022

Rosie’s Theater Kids returned to the stage to honor CBS President and CEO George Cheeks and Broadway producers Cathy and Elliott Masie (The Prom) at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating mentorship.
Jawan M. Jackson and Amber Wright Welcome New Baby Boy Photo
Jawan M. Jackson and Amber Wright Welcome New Baby Boy
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

BroadwayWorld congratulates Jawan M. Jackson and Amber Wright on the birth of their new baby! Jackson, who last appeared on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud, took to Instagram to share the news.  Brayden Kingslee Jackson was born on April 17 at 12:43pm.
LISTEN: Kevin Chamberlin Talks TikTok & More on TAKE A BOW Photo
LISTEN: Kevin Chamberlin Talks TikTok & More on TAKE A BOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022

This episode has it all! In this episode he takes us through his career, life journey, and inside scoop from his favorite productions.
Christopher Jackson, Isabelle McCalla, Jawan M. Jackson & More to Take Part in PASSIN Photo
Christopher Jackson, Isabelle McCalla, Jawan M. Jackson & More to Take Part in PASSING IT ON Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022

Founder Rosie O’Donnell and Artistic and Executive Director Lori Klinger announced that Rosie’s Theater Kids will return to the stage to honor CBS President and CEO George Cheeks and Broadway producers Cathy and Elliott Masie (The Prom) at this year’s Passing It On Gala, an evening of performances celebrating mentorship.
BWW Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD Pairs Familiar Songs with Familiar Story Beats at Dr. Phi Photo
BWW Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD Pairs Familiar Songs with Familiar Story Beats at Dr. Phillips Center
by Aaron Wallace - Jan 26, 2022

But even if AIN’T TOO PROUD commits a few sins on its way to Motown glory, it is at least absolved to some extent by the sheer quality of that songbook. And, in the current touring production at Dr. Phillips Center, it gets some extra absolution from its incredibly talented cast...
Listen: James Monroe Iglehart Talks HAMILTON, FSL & More on TAKE A BOW Photo
Listen: James Monroe Iglehart Talks HAMILTON, FSL & More on TAKE A BOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

James Monroe Iglehart joined this past week's episode of Take A Bow. This episode has it all! From Jaw-dropping facts you never knew about shows he’s been in, to hilarious jokes, comments sprinkled in from the witty Iglehart. Listening to James reflect on his Tony Award Winning role of Genie in Aladdin is something you don’t want to miss. 
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentary Photo
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentary
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022

Reopening features behind-the-scenes access to shows including 'Wicked,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Diana,' 'Come From Away,' 'Waitress,' and more, following each production's journey as cast and crew reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-anticipated reopening nights.
Photos: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate PBS' REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Photo
Photos: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate PBS' REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 18, 2022

Great Performances – Reopening: The Broadway Revival pulls the curtain back on some of Broadway’s most popular shows, revealing how the New York theater industry undertook the monumental process of turning the lights back on after its longest hiatus in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS, ALADDIN & TINA Prepare to Reopen in New PBS Documentar Photo
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS, ALADDIN & TINA Prepare to Reopen in New PBS Documentary Clip
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022

Check out an exclusive clip of the Broadway casts of Aladdin, Waitress, and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical returning to rehearsals after the shutdown, including interviews with Michael James Scott, Sara Bareilles, and Adrienne Warren. The documentary will also feature interviews with Lea Salonga, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.
Photos: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Takes Closing Night Bows Photo
Photos: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Takes Closing Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 17, 2022

Last night, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation, played its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The musical, with a book by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau, choreography by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, and direction by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff played 488 performances.
4 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today Photo
4 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today
by Team BWW - Jan 16, 2022

Today, January 16, Broadway says goodbye to four beloved productions. Flying Over Sunset will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 28 previews and 35 regular performances; Clyde's wraps up at the Hayes Theatre following 24 previews and 61 regular performances; Ain't Too Proud finishes it's almost three-year run at the Imperial Theatre after 21 previews and 488 regular performances; and To Kill A Mockingbird pauses performances at the Shubert Theatre following 45 previews and 626 regular performances.
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Jawan M. Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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