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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

Heated Rivalry
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Ilya Rozanov
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
Performer
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)
Hair Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer (Swing), Claude (Understudy)
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]

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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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
Cast Set For HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY at Soulpepper Theatre Photo
Cast Set For HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY at Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Casting has been announced for the Toronto presentation of HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY at Soulpepper Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Extends For Second Time Off-Broadway Photo
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Extends For Second Time Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody extends Off-Broadway a second time, now playing at The Culture Club through November 1. Tickets on sale now!
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Make Canadian Debut at Soulpepper Photo
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Make Canadian Debut at Soulpepper
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre Company will present a limited concert run of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical parody, the off-Broadway hit, at its Distillery District venue in Toronto.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 15, 2026- ROMEO & JULIET Opens At Shakespeare in the Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 15, 2026- ROMEO & JULIET Opens At Shakespeare in the Park
by - Jun 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Exclusive Video: J. Harrison Ghee Sings 'Wider Spectrum' From ERNXST, OR THE IMPORTAN Photo
Exclusive Video: J. Harrison Ghee Sings 'Wider Spectrum' From ERNXST, OR THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to J. Harrison Ghee singing 'Wider Spectrum' from the studio cast recording of Ernxst, Or The Importance Of Being. Listen now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 11, 2026- 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Winners An Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 11, 2026- 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Winners Announced
by - Jun 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical Debuts Trailer Photo
Exclusive: HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical Debuts Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has released a first look video trailer for its Off-Broadway run! The cast features Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Ilya Rozanov’ and Jimin Moon as Shane Hollander.
Review: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honors An Icon at Joe's Pub Photo
Review: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honors An Icon at Joe's Pub
by Gregory Fletcher - Jun 9, 2026

The 6/1 show featured a host of talent honoring Judy Garland, to benefit The Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter and services for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth
Sherz Aletaha and Danielle Grabianowski Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo
Sherz Aletaha and Danielle Grabianowski Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Sherz Aletaha and Danielle Grabianowski have joined the cat of the 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center at Joe’s Pub.
Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody officially opened Off-Broadway at the 6th Floor Theater at The Culture Club (formerly The McKittrick Hotel). See photos from opening night here!
Video: HEATED RIVALRY Parody Cast Opens Up About Joining the Show Photo
Video: HEATED RIVALRY Parody Cast Opens Up About Joining the Show
by Luka Vonier - May 27, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody officially opened Off-Broadway to at the 6th Floor Theater at The Culture Club. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for opening night to speak with the cast and company. Watch in this video.
Review Roundup: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

See what the critics are saying about Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, written by Dylan MarcAurele and directed by Alan Kliffer. The musical is playing now at 6th Floor Theater at The Culture Club.
Interview: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honoree Steven Tartick on the LGBT+ Benefit C Photo
Interview: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honoree Steven Tartick on the LGBT+ Benefit Concert
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 21, 2026

We chatted with this year’s Good Judy Award honoree, Steven Tartick. The 6/1 show is a benefit for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit which supports homeless LGBT+ youth
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 15, 2026

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2026- OH, MARY! To Welcome Meg Stalter and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2026- OH, MARY! To Welcome Meg Stalter and More
by - May 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photo: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY, Now Extended Photo
Photo: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY, Now Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has been extended. You can now get a first look at Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Ilya Rozanov’ and Jimin Moon as ‘Shane Hollander’.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
Photos: LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, and More Honored At Gala & Muse Awar Photo
Photos: LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, and More Honored At Gala & Muse Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Prospect Musicals held its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards on May 4 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas. See photos from the evening.
Nathan Lee Graham, Claybourne Elder and More to Headline 14th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUS Photo
Nathan Lee Graham, Claybourne Elder and More to Headline 14th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026

Nathan Lee Graham, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Claybourne Elder, and more will headline 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center at Joe’s Pub.
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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 has received several awards throughout his career. He won the 2023 BroadwayWorld Theatre Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical for his role in the 2022 production of On the Town. Additionally, he received the 2014 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for his work in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. Johnson has also been nominated for other prestigious awards, including the 2018 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show for his performance in the cast of Wicked. His contributions to theater continue to be recognized and celebrated.

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