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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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STAGE CREDITS

Oh Happy Day!
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Keyshawn
Ain't No Mo' Ain't No Mo'
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Peaches
Ain't No Mo' Ain't No Mo'
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019

Productions

Oh Happy Day!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Writer
Director

Writing

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'

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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.
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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.
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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.
OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Theater Extends to November 9 Photo
OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Theater Extends to November 9
by Gillian Blum - Nov 3, 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 Photo
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.
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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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night Photo
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!
Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater Photo
Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 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 Photo
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.
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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!
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Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Sets Digital Release for October
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will arrive October 7 on digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD November 11. 
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public Photo
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!
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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!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters and More Portraits from the 2025 Americ Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters and More Portraits from the 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out the star-studded photo portrait gallery from the event here!
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public Photo
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.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT Photo
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!
Additional Cast Set for Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Photo
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.
National Black Theatre Unveils 25-26 Season THE ALCHEMY OF RETURN: REMEMBERING IS A R Photo
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.
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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!
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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 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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