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Jewelle Blackman made her Broadway debut in Hadestown. This actor, singer-songwriter, playwright, and violinist is a native of Toronto, Canada. Favorite credits include the Canadian companies of Hadestown; The Lion King; We Will Rock You; Caroline, or Change; Dreamgirls; and three seasons at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Television: “Kim's Convenience,” “Frankie Drake,” “Private Eyes,” and “Shadowhunters.” Film: Nine Lives and Crossword Mysteries. Her first musical you know my name, not my story will soon be receiving its first fully staged reading in Toronto. Much love and thanks to my family. For Zion. Follow her on social media: @jewelleblackman.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Fate
Persephone [Replacement]
Fate
Persephone [Replacement]
Hadestown Hadestown
[Canada]
Canadian Premiere, 2017
Performer
Sousatzka Sousatzka
[Toronto]
World Premiere Production, 2017
Ensemble

Movies

In the Hands of an Angry God
[ 2009 ] Bessie
Nine Lives
[ 2016 ] Doctor Cole

TV Shows

Hemingway: That Summer in Paris
Jazz Singer
The Border
Agnes Youla
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Adoption Agent
Awakening
Dr. Kabila
Copper
Bessie Longfield
Wingin' It
DJ Jewel
Rogue
[ 2015-2016 ] Evelina
Lost & Found Music Studios
Isaac's Mom
Shoot the Messenger
Terry Michel
Shadowhunters
Nurse
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Cora
Private Eyes
Dr. Lisa
The Crossword Mysteries
M. Rappaport
Coroner
[ 2021-2022 ] Shirley Brownstown, Shirley Brownstone

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Khaila Wilcoxon, Kay Trinidad and More to Star in ROOTED: A MUSICAL POEM at Open Jar Photo
Khaila Wilcoxon, Kay Trinidad and More to Star in ROOTED: A MUSICAL POEM at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for Rooted: A Musical Poem. Casting for ROOTED includes Khaila Wilcoxon (Redwood), Kay Trinidad (Hadestown) and more. See who else is starring and learn more about the event!
Bad Hats Theatre Launches NEW BAD IDEAS LIVE: An Evening Of New Ideas, New Music, and Photo
Bad Hats Theatre Launches NEW BAD IDEAS LIVE: An Evening Of New Ideas, New Music, and New Stories
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Building on the acclaimed success of their development incubator New Bad Ideas, Bad Hats Theatre has announced the launch of a vibrant new concert-style showcase: New Bad Ideas Live.
Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025 Photo
Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
Stunning Photos: Disney's The Lion King Captivates Audiences at Toronto's Princess of Photo
Stunning Photos: Disney's The Lion King Captivates Audiences at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King began performances on Saturday, November 2 at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Discover breathtaking photos from Disney's The Lion King in Toronto, featuring standout performances and stunning visuals at the Princess of Wales Theatre
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Photo
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
Erick D. Patrick to Star as Simba for First Six Weeks of THE LION KING in Toronto Photo
Erick D. Patrick to Star as Simba for First Six Weeks of THE LION KING in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

After eight weeks of rehearsals, the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will begin performances in November, with a new change to the cast. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell Photo
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical. 
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsals for Disney's THE LION KING in Toronto Photo
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsals for Disney's THE LION KING in Toronto
by Joshua Wright - Sep 11, 2024

Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King is so huge that it has taken over an entire school during rehearsals. On the first day of rehearsals, watch how the school has been transformed to become a rehearsal hall, and check in on the cast being welcomed by producer David Mirvish, executive producer Anne Quart, and director Anthony Lyn.
THE LION KING in Toronto Extends Performances Through Late April 2025 Photo
THE LION KING in Toronto Extends Performances Through Late April 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

The Toronto production of Disney's THE LION KING has extended its performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe Photo
Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 29, 2024

The Toronto Fringe’s 12-day extravaganza has concluded! Over 40,000 tickets were sold to 76 different shows around the city, from companies both local and international. With plenty of free arts programming at the Fringe Tent behind the Tranzac Club, the Fringe is a thrilling glimpse into the future of Toronto theatre.
Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING Photo
Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

Casting has been announced for the new Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King. 
Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 8 Photo
Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 8
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 13, 2024

Reviews of Madame Winifred's Circus of Wonders, Rooted: A Musical Poem, Girls' Night Cabin Fever, How Lucky Are We, The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale, and Are You Lovin' It?
Guild Festival Theatre Presents THREE MEN ON A BIKE Photo
Guild Festival Theatre Presents THREE MEN ON A BIKE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

Guild Festival Theatre announces the production of THREE MEN ON A BIKE, a new comedy exploring friendship and adventure.
Interview: 'You're Committed to Something Special Every Day': Actor Melanie La Barrie Photo
Interview: 'You're Committed to Something Special Every Day': Actor Melanie La Barrie on HADESTOWN, Gender and Her Amazing Career Path
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 19, 2024

Hadestown is a show that has taken the West End by storm. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie La Barrie, who plays Hermes. We discussed how La Barrie first got into theatre and decided to move to London, how she changed the role of Hermes by removing references to the character’s gender and why Hadestown such a special show.
ROOTED: A MUSICAL POEM by Jewelle Blackman & More Set for The Broadway Workroom Serie Photo
ROOTED: A MUSICAL POEM by Jewelle Blackman & More Set for The Broadway Workroom Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024

The Stage Door Foundation and Open Jar Studios will debut of The Broadway Workroom Series. Scheduled to begin on April 18th, 2024. Learn more about the Series!
Student Blog: How to Have a Broadway Holiday Photo
Student Blog: How to Have a Broadway Holiday
by Student Blogger: Kimberly Wilkinson - Dec 18, 2023

As a Broadway fan, I have come up with many little touches to the holiday season that encapsulate my love for the holidays as well as my love for musicals. I thought it’d be fun to compile them into a list for any fellow theater nerd to take inspiration from!
Review: The Hadestown Band Stretched Their Wings at Birdland's UNDERWORLD ORCHESTRA Photo
Review: The Hadestown Band Stretched Their Wings at Birdland's UNDERWORLD ORCHESTRA
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 20, 2023

On November 13th at 7 pm, members of the Hadestown orchestra took their one night off to dazzle Birdland with a selection of songs performed by current and former cast members.
Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month Photo
Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.
SIX THE MUSICAL Extends in Toronto Until February 11, 2024 Photo
SIX THE MUSICAL Extends in Toronto Until February 11, 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The Canadian production of SIX The Musical will extend its run until February 11, 2024. Get more event and ticket information here!
Interview: Jewelle Blackman Reflects on Her Six-Year Journey With HADESTOWN Photo
Interview: Jewelle Blackman Reflects on Her Six-Year Journey With HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2023

In this interview, Jewelle Blackman discusses her six-year journey in the hit musical Hadestown. Discover how Blackman embraced different characters and perspectives, and the impact the show has had on her life.
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How many Broadway shows has Jewelle Blackman been in?

Jewelle Blackman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Jewelle Blackman has not appeared in the West End.

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