Jawan M. Jackson
Latest News on Jawan M. Jackson:
The Temptations & Four Tops Set 2026 UK Tour (Nov 25, 2025)
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week (Jun 17, 2025)
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show (Nov 24, 2024)
The Temptations & Four Tops Set 2026 UK Tour (Nov 25, 2025)
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week (Jun 17, 2025)
Photos: Go Inside the N'Kenge Foundation Inaugural Benefit Gala Show (Nov 24, 2024)
BIO
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.
Photos
Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, and James Harkness starring in "Ain't Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations" after their first Broadway preview performance at The Imperial Theatre on February 28, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
James Harkness, Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, E. Clayton Cornelious, Jawan M. Jackson and Ephraim Sykes during the Legacy Robe honoring E. Clayton Cornelious for "Ain't Too Proud" at the Imperial Theatre on 3/20/2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Derrick Baskin, Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, E. Clayton Cornelious, James Harkness and Jawan M. Jackson during the Legacy Robe honoring E. Clayton Cornelious for "Ain't Too Proud" at the Imperial Theatre on 3/20/2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentary
by Michael Major - 2022-01-19 14:16:42
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS, ALADDIN & TINA Prepare to Reopen in New PBS Documentary Clip
by Michael Major - 2022-01-17 10:00:06
BWW Exclusive: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Honor Berry Gordy at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - 2021-12-16 11:46:06
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-10-18 12:37:50
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Gets Broadway-Ready at the Imperial Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-08-27 11:03:57
TV: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart & More Celebrate Nik Walker with Stonestreet Granite Award
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-12-08 14:06:55
TV: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Company Come Together for 'The Way You Do the Things You Do'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-15 09:01:00
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of 'My Girl' with Subway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-20 12:49:50
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Kicks Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Show Medley
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-28 09:29:32
Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Jawan M. Jackson Ain't Too Proud to Bake Sweet Donuts!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-08-02 12:01:00
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform a Medley of Temptations' Hits at the Tony Awards
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 22:14:18
VIDEO: Joshua Henry Performs 'On Broadway' A Cappella with Stars from TINA, AIN'T TOO PROUD and more!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-06-05 10:39:09
TV: AIN'T TOO PROUD Opens On Broadway! Go Inside the Big Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-03-22 14:28:27
VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs a Medley of Songs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-22 08:10:15
BWW Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of AIN'T TOO PROUD's Vogue Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-15 09:14:08
News
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jawan M. Jackson been in?
Jawan M. Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Jawan M. Jackson been in?
Jawan M. Jackson has not appeared in the West End.
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