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Jonathan Bailey

Birth Place: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

BIO

ailey began his career as a child actor in Royal Shakespeare Company productions and by eight was performing as Gavroche in a West End production of Les Misérables. He starred in contemporary plays such as The York Realist in 2018 and Cock in 2022; in classical plays like Othello in 2013 and Richard II in 2025; as well as in musicals, namely the London revival of The Last Five Years in 2016 and the West End gender-swapped revival of Company for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019.



On screen, Bailey starred in the action-adventure series Leonardo (2011–2012) and the musical-comedy Groove High (2012–2013) before becoming known for the crime drama Broadchurch (2013–2015) and the comedy Crashing (2016). He gained wider recognition for his roles in the Regency romance series Bridgerton (2020–present) and the political miniseries Fellow Travelers (2023) which earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. For his role as Fiyero in the musical fantasy films Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025), he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bailey also starred in the science fiction thriller film Jurassic World Rebirth (2025).

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2027
George


[West End]
2025
Richard II ()

[West End]
2022
Performer


[West End]
West End Production, 2016
Jamie [Replacement]

[Replacement]

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INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Soundtrack Gets New Limited Pop-Up Edition
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

Just in time for the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good on Peacock, Republic Records will release a brand-new pop-up vinyl edition of the soundtrack featuring an embossed cover and a pop-up gatefold jacket depicting Elphaba, Glinda, Grimmerie pages, and more.
WICKED: FOR GOOD to Stream Exclusively on Peacock in March
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

Good news! Wicked: For Good will be available to stream on Peacock on March 20. The release will come with behind-the-scenes featurettes as well as an exclusive new director's commentary from Jon M. Chu, a sing-along edition, and more. 
WICKED: ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT Soundtrack Sets Exclusive Record Store Day Edition
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

For Record Store Day 2026, Republic Records will release a special vinyl edition of Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the live soundtrack of the 2025 NBC special.
Video: See Benedict and Sophie in Teaser for Part 2 of BRIDGERTON Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

Bridgerton fans won't have to wait long for more of the fan-favorite Netflix series. Following the release of Part 1 last week, a new teaser trailer has been released for thehighly anticipated second part of Season 4, arriving on February 26. Check it out now.
Joel Harper-Jackson to Play Frank Sinatra in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.
Del lienzo al escenario: El auge de los musicales sobre grandes pintores
by Adela González Pérez - Feb 2, 2026

Desde el regreso de los clásicos en Londres hasta el estreno de GOYA en Málaga: un recorrido por las producciones que transforman el arte estático en espectáculo musical.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Win GRAMMY for WICKED 'Defying Gravity' Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their acclaimed performance of Defying Gravity in Wicked.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2026- Jeremy Jordan Joins JUST IN TIME and More
by - Jan 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Mandy Patinkin Is 'Thrilled' for Jonathan Bailey for SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Role
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Next year, Jonathan Bailey will pick up the paintbrush as he steps into the role of George Seurat in the highly anticipated West End production of Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy Patinkin, who originated the role on Broadway, recently shared his thoughts about the new production, even offering some advice to Bailey.
WICKED Movie Tops 2025 Streaming Charts with 8.4 Billion Minutes Watched
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026

Last year, Wicked was the most-streamed title of 2025, with 8.4 billion minutes watched across Peacock and Prime Video, surpassing KPop Demon Hunters and Moana 2.
Video: Guillaume Diop and Léonore Baulac Perform BRIDGERTON Ballet at Paris Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026

During the recent Bridgerton Season 4 premiere in Paris, French dancers Guillaume Diop and Léonore Baulac enchanted attendees with a special ballet performance on the steps of the Palais Brongniart. Watch the performance now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More
by - Jan 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.
Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.
FELLOW TRAVELERS, A Gay Love Story Set During The Lavender Scare, Comes To Seattle Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

This February, Seattle Opera will present the trailblazing opera Fellow Travelers, a gay love story set during the Lavender Scare, a McCarthy-era witch hunt that ousted thousands of gay and lesbian employees from the federal government.
Videos: Music Producer Greg Wells Shares Footage From WICKED: FOR GOOD Recording Sessions
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

In a series of new Instagram posts, Wicked music producer Greg Wells has shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings of Wicked: For Good. Watch as the band plays snippets from 'Thank Goodness' and 'No Good,' with Stephen Oremus conducting the orchestra.
Ariana Grande Says 'We'll Have to See' If WICKED Songs Will Be in 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

Even as the Wicked mania begins to die down in the coming months, Ariana Grande isn't going anywhere. In June of this year, the superstar will embark on her highly anticipated 'eternal sunshine tour,' which the performer says is currently 'in a good place.'
WICKED: FOR GOOD Arrives on Roku Alongside Exclusive Musical Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

In celebration of the digital release of Wicked: For Good, Roku has upped the ante with a new exclusive experience. “Live From Roku City Celebrates Wicked: For Good,' now available on the streamer, is an all-new musical dance performance of 'Wonderful,' choreographed by the film’s Christopher Scott, and a rendition of “For Good” performed by the MUSYCA Children's Choir. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Bailey been in?

Jonathan Bailey has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jonathan Bailey been in?

Jonathan Bailey has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Jonathan Bailey's first West End show?

Jonathan Bailey's first West End show was The Last Five Years which opened in 2016

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