Jay Copeland
Latest News on Jay Copeland:
Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week (Jun 12, 2026)
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June (May 29, 2026)
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May (May 11, 2026)
Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week (Jun 12, 2026)
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June (May 29, 2026)
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May (May 11, 2026)
BIO
Jay Copeland (Ensemble) is excited to be part of the original revival cast for The Wiz! Recent stage credits include: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre) Geva and Westport Theatres, Hairspray (Seaweed), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and the opening act for Patti LaBelle in Concert 2022. In 2022, Jay was a contestant on ABC’s American Idol and was the first ever contestant to receive a Platinum Ticket (awarded to the top contestant in each of the 3 cities where American Idol held auditions). Jay appeared in over 20 episodes and finished Top 7. IG: @theejaycopeland and TikTok: theejaycopeland.
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Video: Brady, Williams, & More Discuss THE WIZ on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-07 11:38:58
Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-02 10:27:10
Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZ on Broadway Ahead of its First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-28 08:18:51
Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-05 05:53:40
Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK
by Michael Major - 2024-02-26 12:55:23
Video: Watch THE WIZ's Dorothy, Nichelle Lewis, Sing 'Wonder, Wonder Why'
by Michael Major - 2023-11-01 16:08:23
Video: Deborah Cox Performs 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on TAMRON HALL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-31 09:25:56
Video: Deborah Cox Unveils Her THE WIZ Costume Sketch on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - 2023-09-19 14:17:35
News
Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Next week, 54 Below, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Next week, 54 Below, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Norm Lewis, Robert Bannon and more.
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
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.
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.
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.
Video: Jill Paice Sings 'Stars & the Moon' From York Theatre's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
Watch a video of Jill Paice rehearsing 'Stars and the Moon' from York Theatre's upcoming production of Songs For A New World. The The Woman in White and Curtains will star in the company's one night only production of the musical.
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
Watch a video of Jill Paice rehearsing 'Stars and the Moon' from York Theatre's upcoming production of Songs For A New World. The The Woman in White and Curtains will star in the company's one night only production of the musical.
Video: Jason Gotay Sings 'The New World' From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026
Watch a video of Jason Gotay rehearsing 'The New World' from Songs For A New World. Gotay will take part in The York Theatre's one night only production of the musical, also starring Jay Copeland, Nikki Renee Daniels, and Jill Paice.
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026
Watch a video of Jason Gotay rehearsing 'The New World' from Songs For A New World. Gotay will take part in The York Theatre's one night only production of the musical, also starring Jay Copeland, Nikki Renee Daniels, and Jill Paice.
Jay Copeland, Nikki Renée Daniels, Jason Gotay And Jill Paice To Lead York Theatre SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Spring Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The York Theatre will present its Spring Benefit 2026 featuring Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown. The one-night event stars Jay Copeland, Nikki Renée Daniels, Jason Gotay, and Jill Paice, and is directed by Jessica McRoberts.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The York Theatre will present its Spring Benefit 2026 featuring Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown. The one-night event stars Jay Copeland, Nikki Renée Daniels, Jason Gotay, and Jill Paice, and is directed by Jessica McRoberts.
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.
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.
Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…
See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Green Room 42 Presents Melody A. Betts In HAIL TO THE QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024
Melody A. Betts, currently starring in THE WIZ on Broadway, will perform her solo show HAIL TO THE QUEENS at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on August 12.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024
Melody A. Betts, currently starring in THE WIZ on Broadway, will perform her solo show HAIL TO THE QUEENS at THE GREEN ROOM 42 on August 12.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
Video: The WIZ Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024
The Broadway revival of The Wiz took part in a Tiny Desk concert, featuring the cast from the current production. Vocalists included Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024
The Broadway revival of The Wiz took part in a Tiny Desk concert, featuring the cast from the current production. Vocalists included Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Watch it now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jay Copeland been in?
Jay Copeland has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jay Copeland been in?
Jay Copeland has not appeared in the West End.
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