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BIO

Most recent Broadway credits: The Phantom of the Opera (2018), Hands on a Hardbody (2013), and Catch Me if You Can (2011). Other Broadway/NY: On The Town (Chip), Most Happy Fella for Encores! (Herman); Sweeney Todd/NY Philharmonic (Anthony); 8 (Spencer), Hands on a Hardbody (Greg), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Jr. Standby), HAIR (Original Revival Cast, Claude U/S). Off-B'way: Working (Drama Desk Award, Prospect Theater Company), Wild Animals You Should Know (MCC). First National Tour: A Chorus Line (Mark). Regional: The Last Goodbye (Romeo), Old Globe; On The Town (Chip), Barrington; Pirates! Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd (Frederick), MUNY; Hands On A Hardbody, La Jolla; Pool Boy, Barrington; Hairspray (Link Larkin),Weston Playhouse. 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (on iTunes). TV/Film: Sex & the City 2, "Law & Order: SVU". Vocal Training: Jeremy Aye.


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STAGE CREDITS

Parade Parade
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Britt Craig
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2022
Christian () [Replacement]
To My Girls
[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Reuben
Darling Grenadine Darling Grenadine
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Paul
Scotland, PA Scotland, PA
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Banko
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[Off-Broadway]
Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation, 2018
Bobby
Fire and Air Fire and Air
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company World Premiere, 2018
Leonide Massine
A Woman of No Importance A Woman of No Importance
[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer
The Mad Ones The Mad Ones
[Off-Broadway]
Prospect Theatre Company Production, 2017
Adam
Newsies Newsies
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Adapted Revival, 2017
Jack Kelly
Babes in Toyland Babes in Toyland
[New York]
MasterVoices One Night Production, 2017
Tom Tom
Candide Candide
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Candide
On The Town On The Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Chip
The Most Happy Fella The Most Happy Fella
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer
Hands on a Hardbody Hands on a Hardbody
[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Wild Animals You Should Know Wild Animals You Should Know
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Matthew
Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Hair Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer (Swing)
Claude (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Mark
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Raoul [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Straight Outta Oz
[ 2016 ] Gareth

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paul
Quantico
Will Olsen
SCRAPPY New York City
Alfie

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Scotland, PA


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Scotland, PA

- 2014 - Theatre Finalists

Jay Armstrong Johnson

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MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Edmonton in January Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Edmonton in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will run at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from Jan. 13 through Jan. 18, 2026. The production is a stage adaptation of the 2001 film Moulin Rouge!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - Dec 19, 2025

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre? The appeal, based on the audience, is the acknowledgment of the song snippets – an “I know that song” reward. But the conceit grows thin and becomes one big cheat.
Review: Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love! MOULIN ROUGE Brings All That, And More, To The Photo
Review: Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love! MOULIN ROUGE Brings All That, And More, To The McCallum
by David Green - Dec 11, 2025

The Tony Winning Best Musical MOULIN ROUGE was the highly anticipated opener to the McCallum's Broadway Season and it brought an enthusiastic audience all the promised spectacle, glitz, excess, bawdiness and More, More, More!!! There is much to love about this thrill ride of a production -- but the real headliners of this jukebox musical are Justin Townsend's lighting, Derek McLane's scenic design and Sonya Teyah's Tony Winning choreography. They stole the show, even from the superbly talented cast! 
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Hobby Center to go on Sale in December Photo
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Hobby Center to go on Sale in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Single tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will go on sale at Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center.
MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November Photo
MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

More than 400 people braved the odds at Masquerade’s Lotto 666! Masquerade cast member Charles Osborne hosted the live in-person lottery. Lotto 666 will return, bigger and better in November.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026 Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Hollywood Pantages Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Hollywood Pantages
by Amanda Callas - Nov 12, 2025

Moulin Rouge! is an immersive, kinetic wild ride, lavishly sexy, unabashedly romantic, and breathtaking to look at. There is a determined garishness, a gaudy and deliberate trashiness, an extravagance to Moulin Rogue! that feels triumphantly tasteless and rather wonderfully liberating.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Oct 30, 2025

After making a splash when it first visited the OC back in 2022, MOULIN ROUGE! - THE MUSICAL—the dazzling, Tony Award-winning 2019 Broadway stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking 2001 movie musical—is back full throttle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a limited week-long engagement that continues through November 2, 2025 (the show then travels an hour north to Los Angeles' Hollywood Pantages Theatre for performances running November 4-16, 2025). More impressive than before, this vibrant, high-octane, gorgeous-looking musical extravaganza continues to be an overwhelming spectacle for the senses.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour at Proctors on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour at Proctors on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Schenectady at Proctors. Tickeets are on sale now!
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream Production for a Limited Time Photo
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream Production for a Limited Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

I Put a Spell On You: The 10th Anniversary, raised $310,000 for the Ali Forney Center. A film of the performance will stream via Stellar Tickets. All proceeds from tickets also benefiting the Ali Forney Center. Learn more!
Ariana DeBose, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join I PUT A SPELL ON YOU Photo
Ariana DeBose, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the tenth anniversary celebration of “I Put a Spell on You,” a fundraiser for the Ali Forney Center. Learn more and see how to attend.
Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL Photo
Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Principal casting has been announced for Jay Armstrong Johnson's tenth anniversary celebration of “I Put a Spell on You,” a fundraiser for the Ali Forney Center, set for next month
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Premiere in Vancouver January 2026 Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Premiere in Vancouver January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Broadway Across Canada has announced that Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from January 20–25, 2026.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall Now on Sale Photo
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jay Armstrong Johnson been in?

Jay Armstrong Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jay Armstrong Johnson been in?

Jay Armstrong Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jay Armstrong Johnson been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Scotland, PA and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Scotland, PA.

What awards has Jay Armstrong Johnson won?

Jay Armstrong Johnson won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Scotland, PA.

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