Jay Armstrong Johnson
Latest News on Jay Armstrong Johnson:
Photos: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY (Apr 14, 2026)
Brandon Contreras and Ann Harada to Host Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala (Apr 7, 2026)
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42 (Apr 2, 2026)
Photos: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY (Apr 14, 2026)
Brandon Contreras and Ann Harada to Host Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala (Apr 7, 2026)
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42 (Apr 2, 2026)
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
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Reuben
[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer (Swing)
Claude (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Raoul [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Movies
Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Straight Outta Oz
[ 2016 ] Gareth
[ 2016 ] Gareth
TV Shows
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paul
Paul
Quantico
Will Olsen
Will Olsen
SCRAPPY New York City
Alfie
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
Videos
Watch: Jay Armstrong Johnson and I PUT A SPELL ON YOU Team Release 'Abracadabra' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-10-03 11:32:27
Video: Watch Heath Saunders Become 'Jack Skellington' for I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-10-14 16:39:42
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson Performs 'De-Lovely' And More From ANYTHING GOES at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-08-21 20:03:04
Video: Jeanna de Waal Sings 'I Get a Kick Out of You' from ANYTHING GOES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-15 12:52:39
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Perform at BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-25 15:03:53
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs the BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK Finale in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-18 10:39:56
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-02 12:21:42
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With PARADE Stars Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and More
by Sneak Peek - 2022-10-26 23:45:12
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Bring Creepy Classic "Thriller" To I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-25 00:00:02
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson and The Sanderson Sisters Take the Stage At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-24 23:51:29
Video: Gavin Creel Does the 'Monster Mash' At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-10-24 23:44:36
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of BCEFA's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE SANDERSON VARIANT
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-10-30 12:26:03
VIDEO: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Christy Altomare, Jason Gotay & More in Highlights from New City Music Theatre's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-09-07 15:26:15
VIDEO: Watch Broadway Unite for the BROADWAY BACKWARDS Finale!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-04-01 09:38:52
VIDEO: Watch Jenn Colella Sing from DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Broadway Backwards
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-03-30 16:45:35
VIDEO: Watch Lea Salonga, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Deborah Cox in Opening Number for BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-03-29 11:22:59
News
Photos: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
You can now get a first look at the cast of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Performances will be presented this spring at The Club, starring Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
You can now get a first look at the cast of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody. Performances will be presented this spring at The Club, starring Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon.
Brandon Contreras and Ann Harada to Host Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Brandon Contreras and Ann Harada will co-host Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala, to be held Monday, May 4th at The Edison Ballroom. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and entertainment from special guests in honor of this year’s Muse Award recipients.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Brandon Contreras and Ann Harada will co-host Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala, to be held Monday, May 4th at The Edison Ballroom. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and entertainment from special guests in honor of this year’s Muse Award recipients.
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 2, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 2, 2026
GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Open Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, will have a full, staged run Off-Broadway this spring. Performances begin on Tuesday, May 12 at the 6th Floor Theater at 530 West 27th St (formerly The McKittrick Hotel).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, will have a full, staged run Off-Broadway this spring. Performances begin on Tuesday, May 12 at the 6th Floor Theater at 530 West 27th St (formerly The McKittrick Hotel).
Orfeh, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More to Perform at Rosie's Theater Kids' Passing It On Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Rosie's Theater Kids will return to the stage for this year's Passing It On Gala, honoring philanthropists and Broadway producers Stacie and Steven Weisbrot.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Rosie's Theater Kids will return to the stage for this year's Passing It On Gala, honoring philanthropists and Broadway producers Stacie and Steven Weisbrot.
Interview: Julie Reiber & Bryce Ryness of North Carolina Symphony's HOLLYWOOD HITS
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 6, 2026
On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 6, 2026
On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Feb 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, Bella Coppola And More Join LISTEN TO THE BEAT Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Broadway talents Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, and Bella Coppola will perform at the 'Listen to the Beat' benefit concert to support The American Heart Association. The event, set for February 9 at St. Luke's Theater, aims to raise awareness and funds for heart disease research.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Broadway talents Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, and Bella Coppola will perform at the 'Listen to the Beat' benefit concert to support The American Heart Association. The event, set for February 9 at St. Luke's Theater, aims to raise awareness and funds for heart disease research.
HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical to Star Jay Armstrong Johnson & Zachary Piser
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2026
The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane Hollander.
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2026
The new Heated Rivalry parody musical has found its stars! Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane Hollander.
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026
There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026
There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
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!
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
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.
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 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!
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!
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
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.
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
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.
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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 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
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.
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.
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 at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Scotland, PA.
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