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Jim Newman is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, he lives in São Paulo, Brazil. He has written animation scripts for Casper, Toonsylvania, and Mega Babies. Jim was also the director and producer of the live stage version of What's My Line? in Hollywood.

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Jim Newman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
G.C. Wright

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Randy Dexter

Bobby Pepper (Understudy)

Johnny Harmon (Understudy)

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2006
Randy Weinstein

Johnny Harmon/Bobby Pepper (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Performer

Performer

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2001
Jigger Craigin

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2000
Leading Player

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Millard

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1999
Henry Antrobus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Happy McGuire

Couple #4

Bill Kelly (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Cliff [Replacement]

Young Guard [Replacement]

Salesman [Replacement]

Salesman (Understudy) [Replacement]

Artie Green (Understudy) [Replacement]

Young Guard (Understudy) [Replacement]

Cliff (Understudy) [Replacement]

Joe Gillis (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Security Guard [Replacement]

Officer #2 [Replacement]

Local Lad [Replacement]

Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Captain Walker (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Performer


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Full Cast Set For 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!

The cast has been set for the upcoming 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA! Find out who is starring in the production and how to get tickets here!

Photos: Rockin' Good Time Had At HANDS ON A HARDBODY 10TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION at 54 Below

Love was in the air when the cast (old and new) and the fans of HANDS ON A HARDBODY gathered together for two special reunion concerts at 54 Below

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast to Reunite for 10th Anniversary at 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome the original cast of Hands on A Hardbody on June 6th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm, as they reunite for the musical’s 10th anniversary.

Photos: Morgan James, Lauren Molina, and More Honor Diane Warren at ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS was presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Morgan James, Lauren Molina, & More in ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS was presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Check out photos from inside the performance below!

Photos: Inside the ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Soundcheck

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS was presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Check out photos from the soundcheck below!

Photos: Inside Day 2 of Rehearsals for Rockers on Broadway with Alexa Ray Joel, Morgan James, and More

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS will be presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Check out photos from day 2 of rehearsal here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ROCKERS ON BROADWAY

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS will be presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

Morgan James, Lauren Molina & More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS Honoring Diane Warren

ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: SHE ROCKS will be presented by The PATH Fund, Inc on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Le Poisson Rouge. Performers include Amanda Green - Tony Award Nominee* (Mr. Saturday Night, Hands On A Hardbody); Morgan James - (Motown The Musical; Godspell), and more.

Photos: Robert Bannon Presents REWIND at Green Room 42

Robert Bannon presents 'Rewind' Live at Greenroom 42. The show was directed by Robbie Rozelle & Music Directed by Yasuhiko Fukuoka. 

Photos: Karen Mason Razzle Dazzles At Birdland

Karen Mason returned to Birdland for one night only to share her love of songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb in this new show.  As one of the original stars of the off-Broadway production of And The World Goes ‘Round, Mason has a personal connection to these legends and their music.

Full Cast Announced for BROADWAY BARES: TWERK FROM HOME

A company of Broadway Bares favorites and newcomers more than 170 strong will combine forces to light up screens for Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home in its online premiere Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Digital Drama Series Returns For Season 2 On Amazon

Season 2 of After Forever picks up 6 months after Season 1 ended. Brian (2019 Emmy Award winner, Kevin Spirtas) is dating David (Mike McGowan) with whom he was set up at the end of Season 1 by his late husband's parents, Frannie and Carl (2019 Emmy Award nominee Anita Gillette, and Lenny Wolpe).

VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2013, the new musical Hands On A Hardbody opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Five-Time Emmy Winning AFTER FOREVER Premieres Season Two

A standing room crowd gathered for a Season 2 Premiere launch last week at The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre including Sam Harris, Bill Brochtrup, Lawrence Zarian, Gregory Zarian, Todd Sherry, Christopher J Hanke, Nick Adams, and Tony Award winning producer for Dear Evan Hansen, Scott Mauro.

Badiene Magaziner Will Host A Benefit For the AJ Project at Feinstein's/54 Below

Badiene Magaziner will present and host a Benefit on November 25, 2019 at Feinstein's/54Below for the AJ Project. The AJ Project was founded by Christine Perrelli in memory of her son, AJ Perrelli. AJ, a professional dancer, singer, and actor, passed away from an unexpected head injury at the age of 26. AJ toured with The Village People, performing the role of The Cowboy throughout the country. He had just completed his run and trained Jim Newman to take over, while he stepped in as stand-by for The Construction Worker and The Cowboy. a?oeI was teaching Nick Perrelli, AJ's brother, at the time. Nick was also a gifted singer who had performed on 'THE X FACTOR.' We were all devastated when we heard the tragic news.a??

Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis Headlines The New York Pops Underground Show

The New York Pops just hosted its annual cabaret fundraiser at Feinstein's/54 Below last night, September 23, starring Tony and Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis. The event is hosted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke.

Broadway's Judy McLane to Attend Cannes with Short Film HIDING IN DAYLIGHT

WOW FILMS and ASD Media & Entertainment are pleased to announce that their short film, HIDING IN DAYLIGHT, has been selected to screen at the prestigious American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the world renowned Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2019. The New York theater scene is well represented in this film with stars Judy McLane (Mamma Mia!), Jim Newman (Hands on a Hard Body), Julee Cerda (Children of a Lesser God), and Gary Hilborn (Sweet, Sweet Spirit).

#TBT: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway!

Six years ago today, the uplifting musical Hands on a Hardbody, based on a documentary of the same name, opened on Broadway featuring Broadway favorites like Keala Settle, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Alison Case! To celebrate the occasion, we're throwing it back to the show's opening night with the show's cast and their real life counterparts! Check out the footage below!

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Jim Newman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

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