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BIO

Broadway: The Inheritance (OBC, Tony Award - Best Play); Choir Boy (OBC); Tuck Everlasting (OBC). Off-Broadway: Patience (Second Stage Theater); Toni Stone (Roundabout Theatre Company); Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (The Public Theater); Langston in Harlem (Urban Stages). Tours: Mary Poppins; A Christmas Story; Joseph...; Cats. Regional: Choir Boy (Studio Theatre); Head of Passes (Berkeley Rep); Amazing Grace (Goodspeed Musicals); Mary Poppins (Syracuse Stage, SALT Award); Meet Me in St. Louis (Muny); Rent (Hangar Theatre); Hairspray (MGR Playhouse); Born for This (The Broad Stage). TV: "Harlem" (Amazon); "New Amsterdam" (NBC); "Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu); "Bridge and Tunnel" (EPIX). BFA, Ithaca College. Facebook: Jonathan Burke. Co-creator of @nolookingtheseries. Twitter: @itsjondbburke. Instagram: @itsjonathanburke.

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STAGE CREDITS

CATS: The Jellicle Ball CATS: The Jellicle Ball
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Mungojerrie
Patience Patience
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Jordan
The Inheritance The Inheritance
[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2019
Young Man 5
Agent
Young Man 5
Agent
Toni Stone Toni Stone
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company World Premiere Production, 2019
Elzie
Choir Boy Choir Boy
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2019
Pharus Jonathan Young [Replacement]
Ensemble
Pharus Jonathan Young [Replacement]
Ensemble
Pharus (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Meet Me In St. Louis
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2018
Lon Smith
Joan of Arc: Into the Fire Joan of Arc: Into the Fire
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Judge
Priest
Judge
Priest
Tuck Everlasting Tuck Everlasting
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2014
A Christmas Story, The Musical A Christmas Story, The Musical
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Gardener [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Gardener [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Valentine (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Cats
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1983
Mungojerrie [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Productions

Chasing Mem'riesChasing Mem'ries
 
[Los Angeles, 2017]
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Josh Gad and Phillipa Soo Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl Photo
Josh Gad and Phillipa Soo Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the Hollywood Bowl’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring Cynthia Erivo and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Milo Manheim and Raul Esparza Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl Photo
Milo Manheim and Raul Esparza Join JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the Hollywood Bowl's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. See who is starring and learn more!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Teases Broadway Transfer Photo
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Teases Broadway Transfer
by Rialto Chatter - Mar 31, 2025

Cats might be pouncing back to Broadway! Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, has just launched a website and social media platforms that tease an imminent Broadway announcement.
Video: Shanice & TJ Wilkins Perform 'The One' From 44 THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Shanice & TJ Wilkins Perform 'The One' From 44 THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Shanice & TJ Wilkins recently visited Sherri to perform 'The One' from 44 The Musical, now playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The duo star as Michelle and Barack Obama in the musical, which is a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama. Watch the performance!
Photos: 44 THE MUSICAL Opens at the Kirk Douglas  Theatre Photo
Photos: 44 THE MUSICAL Opens at the Kirk Douglas  Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

44 The Musical is now playing at the Kirk Douglas  Theatre. The production officially opened on Thursday, February 27th and performances will run through  March 23rd, 2025. Check out photos from opening night here! 
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
Video: Survival Jobs Panel with Emily Bergl, Krysta Rodriguez, and Jonathan Burke Photo
Video: Survival Jobs Panel with Emily Bergl, Krysta Rodriguez, and Jonathan Burke
by Survival Jobs - Feb 14, 2025

In this video, the Survival Jobs panel delves into their careers spanning Broadway, film, and television, offering candid reflections on the industry and invaluable advice for performers looking to make the leap between mediums.
T.J. Wilkins, Shanice & More to Star in Obama Musical 44 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre Photo
T.J. Wilkins, Shanice & More to Star in Obama Musical 44 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

The cast has been revealed for 44, the Obama musical, which will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade Photo
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2024

The 51st Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade was off the charts with Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway legend André De Shields as Grand Marshal, riding on a custom designed float by Richard W. Prouse. Check out exclusive photos here!
44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Makes Philadelphia Premiere This Mont Photo
44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Makes Philadelphia Premiere This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

The acclaimed musical comedy 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), premieres in Philadelphia starting October 29th, bringing humor to politics in the thick of election season.
Santino Fontana Will Lead Reading of WITCH at Westport Country Playhouse Photo
Santino Fontana Will Lead Reading of WITCH at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Witch,” offering a new take on bargaining with the devil, written by Jen Silverman, on Monday, October 7, at 7 p.m.  Playwright Silverman is currently represented on Broadway with their new comedy, “The Roommate,” starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow.
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada The Photo
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Photo
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Welcome Rodrick Covington, Jenny Mollet, And More Photo
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Welcome Rodrick Covington, Jenny Mollet, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL will welcome new cats to its catwalk for the remainder of its run.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway Photo
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2024

The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight Photo
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024

Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness. 
Video: André De Shields Talks Collaboration Between Theatre Artists and Ballroom Com Photo
Video: André De Shields Talks Collaboration Between Theatre Artists and Ballroom Community in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024

Tony Award winner André De Shields stopped by CBS New York on Tuesday to discuss the current reimagining of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway. Shields says the new production is a 'magical collaboration between those of us who consider ourselves legitimate performers and the Ballroom community.' Watch the interview!
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness Photo
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled Due to Cast Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

According to their official website, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, has canceled matinee performance due to illness in the cast.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast Photo
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Photo
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Joshua Wright - Jul 11, 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
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How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Burke been in?

Jonathan Burke has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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