Jordan E. Cooper
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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 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
Black Joy Takes Center Stage at the Inaugural Black Broadway Nominee Soirée
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Lincoln Center Theater's Gala Presentation of MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Jennifer Broski - May 19, 2026
The best of Broadway was on 65th Street for Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - May 19, 2026
The best of Broadway was on 65th Street for Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
Photos: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, & More Attend IS GOD IS Sneak Peek Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026
On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026
On Monday, April 6th, a special sneak peek screening and post-reception were held for Aleshea Harris's new film, Is God Is, with stars Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
What Broadway Leaders Don't Say - But I Learned As A Fellow
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Mar 27, 2026
Many fellowship programs help emerging leaders learn the craft and business of theater, in both nonprofit and commercial spaces. For this article, I spoke with several fellows about five things Broadway leaders don’t often say but that we learned as fellows.
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Mar 27, 2026
Many fellowship programs help emerging leaders learn the craft and business of theater, in both nonprofit and commercial spaces. For this article, I spoke with several fellows about five things Broadway leaders don’t often say but that we learned as fellows.
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.
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.
The Apollo Partners With The Fire This Time Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.
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!
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.
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.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GINGER TWINSIES
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 25, 2025
You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 25, 2025
You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.
The Tony Awards Reveal 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
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 won several prestigious awards for his work in theater. He is a winner of the 2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. He has also received a nomination for the 2021 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for his work on the same show. Additionally, Cooper was honored with the 2020 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance and was nominated for the 2020 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. These accolades showcase his significant contributions and talent in the theater industry.
How many shows has Jordan E. Cooper written?
Jordan E. Cooper has written 1 shows including Oh Happy Day! (Writer).
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