Jay Armstrong Johnson is a Broadway fixture whose success is the result of uncompromising dedication to his work - but his choice of becoming an artist wasn't always easy. Jay explores the complexities around selfishness, when choosing his own path sometimes meant that family felt abandoned by his wider pursuits.
Jay Armstrong Johnson
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!
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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.
STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
[ 2016 ] Gareth
TV Shows
Paul
Will Olsen
[ 2024 ] Alfie
Awards and Nominations
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Scotland, PA
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jay Armstrong Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Jay Armstrong Johnson has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Jay Armstrong Johnson received an Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in Scotland, PA.
Podcasts
Ep 206- The Roundtable Live From Janice Jam! Stars of Broadway, TV, & More!
A roster of stars from the stage and screen will came together at NYC’s Haswell Green’s on Monday, May 13, for the second annual fundraising concert The Janice Jam, benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
The opening of "The Notebook" was a packed star studded house! We saw and chatted with Nicholas Sparks, himself, who wrote this Best Selling Blockbuster book & movie! Then some of Broadway's Best from Grammy Winning Superstar Vanessa Williams to Eva Noblezada to Courtney Reed, Oak, Corey Cott, and so many more.
#48 Jay Armstrong Johnson Is The Prom King
From the Broadway Revival of Parade, to starring as Raoul in the 30th Anniversary Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera, Jay Armstrong Johnson is the prom king of Broadway. U Guys, we're talking Golden Globes nominations in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com.
Ep. 68 – Jay Armstrong Johnson, Performer in PARADE
Broadway Legend Jay Armstrong Johnson stops by to talk about the impact of the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Parade on the future of Broadway, his path into performing, and figuring out the journey of a character throughout a show.
Broadway Star Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, Quantico) Weaves a Spell of Kindness
Broadway star Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, The Phantom of the Opera) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss acts of kindness on Broadway, his Hocus Pocus-inspired benefit concert I Put A Spell on You and more!
Ep160 - Jay Armstrong Johnson: Phantom of the Opera, Quantico, On The Town, Hands on a Hardbody
After realizing he “didn't just want to get up there and do a kick ball change, and sing a high C”, but also wanted his art to make change in the world, this Broadway veteran decided social justice would become a theme in his career.
Episode 291: Jay Armstrong Johnson gets Broadwaysted!
Welcome to Season 2 of Broadwaysted! "I got a little Broadwaysted one night and starting dreaming a little bigger..." Play along as Jay Armstrong Johnson (@jay_a_johnson - On The Town, Phantom of the Opera, Hands on a Hard Body) returns to join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for beer, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and wine.
#65 - Jay Armstrong Johnson, On The Town
On The Town star, Jay Armstrong Johnson, joins this week's episode to promote two upcoming events. The veteran of six Broadway shows, gives great insight into how hard this industry is. He also shares his experiences of being a writer, producer, actor, costume designer, location scout, a rights agent, and more.
Ep99 - Jay Armstrong Johnson (Part 2)
Actor/singer Jay Armstrong Johnson on his 2020 Wake-up call and how that has impacted his family. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, edited by Derek Gunther, music by Cat Dail. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Ep98 - Jay Armstrong Johnson (Part 1)
Actor/singer Jay Armstrong Johnson on his 2020 Wake-up call and how that has impacted his family. Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, edited by Derek Gunther, music by Cat Dail. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Episode 252: Jay Armstrong Johnson gets Broadwaysted, Again!
"Just don't eat the candy apples." Play along as Jay Armstrong Johnson (@Jay_A_Johnson - Hair, Catch Me If You Can, Phantom) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for wine, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and Fall beer.