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BIO

Josh Young (John Newton). John Newton in the world premiere of Amazing Grace at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre (Broadway World Award). Broadway/National Tour: Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Tony® Award Nomination & Theatre World Award); Che in Evita (Broadway World Award); Marius in Les Miserables; and Tony in The 50th Anniversary International Tour of West Side Story. Two seasons at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival including Connie Rivers in Grapes of Wrath (Broadway World Award). BFA Syracuse University. Solo albums available at Amazing Grace’s merchandise stand / iTunes. www.josh-young.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
Regional Revival Production, 2017
Dr. Neville Craven


[Regional (US)]
5th Avenue Theatre Revival, 2017


[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2016
Captain Albert Lennox


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
John Newton


[Chicago]
World Premiere Production, 2014


[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Che


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Judas Iscariot


[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Marius [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Canada]
Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production, 2010
Che


[Canada]
Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production, 2011
Judas Iscariot


[Canada]
Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production, 2011
Connie Rivers


[UK Tour]
International Tour, 2005
Tony [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Debut Performance

Josh Young, Jesus Christ Superstar

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Josh Young, Jesus Christ Superstar

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News


Cast Announced for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Starring Buffalo
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025

Casting has been announced and tickets are on sale for Starring Buffalo’s Young Frankenstein, October 2-4 at Shea’s 710 Theatre in downtown Buffalo, NY.
Starring Buffalo to Present BROADWAY AT THE BREWERY Cabaret at Wayland Brewing Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Starring Buffalo will present Broadway at the Brewery, a summer cabaret featuring Broadway and Buffalo talent at Wayland Brewing Company on July 23. The intimate concert will take place in the private event room at Wayland Brewing Company (3740 N Buffalo Road), with doors opening at 6:30pm.
Upper Darby Summer Stage Celebrates 50th Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Upper Darby Summer Stage has announced its 50th Season Gala Weekend, taking place at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Drexelbrook Event Center.
Josh Young & Emily Padgett-Young to Lead CAROUSEL in Concert With the Springfield Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

In a collaboration that aims to redefine the staged concert experience, Missouri State University’s acclaimed Theatre and Dance Department is teaming up with the Springfield Symphony for a concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony-Award Nominee Josh Young to Mentor Students at Union for Reform Judaism Camp This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Tony-award Nominee Josh Young will serve as the Musical Theater Arts Mentor at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy for Session 1 & 2 this summer.
Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023

After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Previews: Alyssa Wray in SISTER ACT at Starring Buffalo at Shea's 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Oct 25, 2023

STARRING BUFFALO returns for it's 5th season and has programmed the outrageously fun musical, SISTER ACT. The unique concert style production has a found a perfect home at Shea's 710 Theatre, and the stars are in town for a short three-show run  on November 3 and 4, 2023
Alyssa Wray And Sidney DuPont to Lead SISTER ACT at Starring Buffalo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Get ready for a powerful and hilarious performance as Alyssa Wray and Sidney DuPont take the stage in Starring Buffalo's production of Sister Act at Shea's 710 Theater. Don't miss this sparkling tribute to friendship, filled with gospel music and outrageous comedy.
BICA And Starring Buffalo Present Sondheim-Inspired COLOR AND LIGHT Art Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022

The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art and Starring Buffalo are excited to present Color and Light, an exhibition in the lobby of Sheas 710 Theater that will accompany Starring Buffalo's production of Sunday in the Park with George. The exhibition takes the characters, songs, and script of the acclaimed musical as a point of departure and connection between works by contemporary artists.
World Premiere Musical TIME STOPS is Coming to the Kravis Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

A poignant and powerful story of love and loss will make its theatrical debut this summer when TIME STOPS – A World Premiere New Musical comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on July 15 – 17, 2022.
BWW Review: Josh Young and Emily Padgett Invigorate VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 13, 2022

For one special night the married Broadway stars present the Broadway music of the Eighties.
Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More This April at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their April line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.
Josh Young And Emily Padgett to Lead Starring Buffalo's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Tony Award Nominee Josh Young and five-time Broadway actress Emily Padgett will lead Starring Buffalo's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, presented in Starring Buffalo's signature staged concert format June 10 at 7:30pm and June 11 at 2pm and 7:30pm at Shea's 710 Theatre.
Broadway Veteran Emily Padgett-Young Joins the Faculty at Oakland University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

Emily Padgett-Young, a veteran of six Broadway shows, recently joined the faculty in the Department of Dance and Department of Theatre in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josh Young been in?

Josh Young has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Josh Young been in?

Josh Young has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Josh Young been nominated for?

Outstanding Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar .

What awards has Josh Young won?

Josh Young won the Outstanding Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Jesus Christ Superstar.

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