Jordan E. Cooper
Latest News on Jordan E. Cooper:
Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo (Jan 7, 2026)
Video: Watch the Trailer for Season 5 of BET+ Series THE MS. PAT SHOW (Jan 6, 2026)
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More Make Native Son 101 List (Dec 15, 2025)
Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo (Jan 7, 2026)
Video: Watch the Trailer for Season 5 of BET+ Series THE MS. PAT SHOW (Jan 6, 2026)
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More Make Native Son 101 List (Dec 15, 2025)
BIO
Jordan E. Cooper is an award-winning playwright who lives in Brooklyn and is currently obtaining his BFA degree at The New School For Drama. His last play Black Boy Fly was voted 'Best New Play' by BroadwayWorld.Com. He can be seen starring in the critically acclaimed feature film WOLF, which is now available on Amazon and iTunes .His musical Alice Wonder premiered in concert previously this year at 54 Below.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
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Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations
Jordan E. Cooper, Ain't No Mo'
Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for Season 5 of BET+ Series THE MS. PAT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-06 16:04:38
Video: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Star in Teaser for FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-14 12:39:51
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-01-13 15:41:03
Video: Crystal Lucas-Perry Can't Stop Seeing the Beauty of AIN'T NO MO'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 07:43:06
Video: Jordan E. Cooper Talks AIN'T NO MO' Tony Nominations on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-06-02 10:48:14
Video: Two-Time Nominee Jordan E. Cooper Put His Soul Into AIN'T NO MO'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-05-27 15:00:20
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-12-15 22:11:24
VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - 2022-12-14 15:54:04
VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI
by Michael Major - 2022-12-06 15:49:53
Video: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night
by Opening Night - 2022-12-02 18:07:15
Video: Get a First Look at AIN'T NO MO', Now Playing on Broadway!
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-02 08:10:10
Video: Jordan E.Cooper & Company Explain What AIN'T NO MO' Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-11-27 08:00:20
Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 16:41:42
News
Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.
Video: Watch the Trailer for Season 5 of BET+ Series THE MS. PAT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
The Ms. Pat Show will return with its fifth season on BET+ on Wednesday, January 7, with three all-new episodes. Watch the trailer now, which previews the return of Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
The Ms. Pat Show will return with its fifth season on BET+ on Wednesday, January 7, with three all-new episodes. Watch the trailer now, which previews the return of Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee.
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More Make Native Son 101 List
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Native Son, the leading organization championing Black queer men, has announced its annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, celebrating a powerful collective of creatives, media executives, designers, stylists, actors, authors, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Native Son, the leading organization championing Black queer men, has announced its annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, celebrating a powerful collective of creatives, media executives, designers, stylists, actors, authors, and more.
OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Theater Extends to November 9
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025
Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater by writer-director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb extended again, now running through November 9 at Martinson Hall.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025
Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater by writer-director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb extended again, now running through November 9 at Martinson Hall.
Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Coming to Disney+ in November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on November 12, the day after it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on November 12, the day after it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025
The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025
The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
OH HAPPY DAY! opens tonight at The Public Theater. The play is a theatrical reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. Read reviews for the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
OH HAPPY DAY! opens tonight at The Public Theater. The play is a theatrical reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. Read reviews for the production!
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Check out newly released production photos of Jordan E. Cooper's latest production OH HAPPY DAY! now in performances at The Public Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Check out newly released production photos of Jordan E. Cooper's latest production OH HAPPY DAY! now in performances at The Public Theater.
Exclusive: Chloe Fineman Stars in Extended Scene From Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
Check out Chloe Fineman in this extended scene from Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY, where Anna and Eric prepare for their wedding dance!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025
Check out Chloe Fineman in this extended scene from Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY, where Anna and Eric prepare for their wedding dance!
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025
The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 22, 2025
The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
Additional Cast Set for Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper.
National Black Theatre Unveils 25-26 Season THE ALCHEMY OF RETURN: REMEMBERING IS A RADICAL ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
National Black Theatre has officially unveiled its upcoming season. The Alchemy of Return: Remembering is a Radical Act expands on the idea that the future acts as a north star influenced by the impact of the past.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
National Black Theatre has officially unveiled its upcoming season. The Alchemy of Return: Remembering is a Radical Act expands on the idea that the future acts as a north star influenced by the impact of the past.
Review Roundup: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Return in FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025
Reviews are now out for Freakier Friday, Disney's highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film. The movie, which features the return of Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released this Friday. Find out what critics think of the film!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025
Reviews are now out for Freakier Friday, Disney's highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film. The movie, which features the return of Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released this Friday. Find out what critics think of the film!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jordan E. Cooper been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't No Mo' and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Ain't No Mo'.
How many Broadway shows has Jordan E. Cooper been in?
Jordan E. Cooper has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jordan E. Cooper been in?
Jordan E. Cooper has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jordan E. Cooper won?
Jordan E. Cooper has received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for his work on Ain't No Mo'.
How many shows has Jordan E. Cooper written?
Jordan E. Cooper has written 1 shows including Oh Happy Day! (Writer).
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