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New York-based soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway actress Morgan James.



Part of Morgan's creative trajectory has become centered around her full album cover projects. She covered D'Angelo's Black Messiah one month after its release, Jeff Buckley's Grace and a critically acclaimed full cover of Joni Mitchell's Blue.


Her latest studio album, Reckless Abandon, is her first as an independent artist, and it is her most personal outing yet, prompting the Huffington Post to call MJ the "Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year". Morgan assumed co-writing duties on all twelve tracks and sang all her own background vocals.


In addition to her studio albums Reckless Abandon and Hunter, Morgan has released a live tribute to her idol, Nina Simone, Morgan James Live, as well as an EP featuring some of her fan's favorite covers, YouTube Sessions. (She can also be heard on countless theatre and concept soundtracks). Morgan is proud to note that no vocal tuning of any kind has been used on any of her albums.

Morgan's videos on YouTube have accumulated more than 150 million views (and climbing). With viral sensation Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Morgan toured the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She is currently on the road touring with her band!

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STAGE CREDITS

Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Jesus
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Godspell Godspell
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Performer
Wonderland Wonderland
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ensemble
The Addams Family The Addams Family
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Addams Ancestor
Alice Beineke (Understudy)
Wednesday Addams (Understudy)
Godspell
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2008
Performer
Pirates!
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2007
Ensemble
The Chocolate Soldier
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2005
Nadina
Primrose
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2003
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert Photo
The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert

The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.
Spotlight: OSCAR MEETS TONY at LA Arboretum Photo
Spotlight: OSCAR MEETS TONY at LA Arboretum

Award-winning Broadway and Film Music Closes the Pasadena POPS Season!
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week Photo
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
Photos: NOW HERE COMES THE FUN PART Opening Night at York Theatre Company Photo
Photos: NOW HERE COMES THE FUN PART Opening Night at York Theatre Company

Check out opening night photos from York Theatre Company's Now Comes the Fun Part, running now through September 1st, here!
BWW Q&A: Morgan James of Oscar Meets Tony at Pasadena POPS Photo
BWW Q&A: Morgan James of Oscar Meets Tony at Pasadena POPS

Morgan will appear alongside Norm Lewis and Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein for the Pasadena POPS Season Closing Concert, Oscar Meets Tony (see below for show details). Morgan will be singing “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “On A Clear Day” and she will duet with Norm on “Anything You Can Do' by Irving Berlin. 
Photos: Meet the Cast of NOW COMES THE FUN PART at York Theatre Company Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of NOW COMES THE FUN PART at York Theatre Company

See photos of the company of York Theatre Company's Fall 2024 New2NY Series is Now Comes the Fun Part (The How-the-f*#k- did-I-get-this-old Musical). Learn more about the show!
NEW YORK PERCUSSION SERIES Returns With New Concert At Players Theatre  Photo
NEW YORK PERCUSSION SERIES Returns With New Concert At Players Theatre 

Experience an evening of Latin jazz, funk, and contemporary music with the New York Percussion Series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC on August 26. Special guest Damon Grant will perform.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala Photo
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
DESPERATION: OR THE RETURN OF THE BLACK CROOK! Will Have a Developmental Reading This Photo
DESPERATION: OR THE RETURN OF THE BLACK CROOK! Will Have a Developmental Reading This Month

The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Desperation, or The Return of the Black Crook!: A Musical Comedy Fantasy with book and lyrics by Bryan Leys and music by Clare Cooper, with music direction by Frank Lindquist and directed by Bryan Leys.
New Musical Revue THREE LITTLE MAIDS To Have York Developmental Reading Photo
New Musical Revue THREE LITTLE MAIDS To Have York Developmental Reading

A new musical revue, THREE LITTLE MAIDS, will have a developmental reading at York Theatre on July 24, directed by Christine Pedi.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
TRU to Present Duet: A Conversation About Musical Theater Development, For Two Voices Photo
TRU to Present Duet: A Conversation About Musical Theater Development, For Two Voices

Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering valuable conversations about musical theater development with industry leaders like James Morgan and Michael Unger.
Brighton Fringe Review: A CIRCUS SIZED GAME SHOW, The Vault @ Fool's Paradise Photo
Brighton Fringe Review: A CIRCUS SIZED GAME SHOW, The Vault @ Fool's Paradise

'A Circus Sized Game Show is exactly what it says it is - a giant game show. But, there’s a twist - the audience members are the ones determining how it will go! We are introduced to Morgan James, who is going to be performing his one-man circus - with a little help from us!'
TRU Community Gathering to Feature Social Media Strategies Photo
TRU Community Gathering to Feature Social Media Strategies

Join Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Community Gatherings on Zoom, featuring discussions on social media strategies with experts.
Pop Musical VERONA'S ROMEO & JULIET, Starring Ledisi and Rebel Wilson, Coming in 2025 Photo
Pop Musical VERONA'S ROMEO & JULIET, Starring Ledisi and Rebel Wilson, Coming in 2025

According to reports, the previously announced pop musical Verona's Romeo & Juliet will be distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment on Valentine's Day 2025. The new movie musical will be the first in a trilogy of pop musical movies that tell the real 1301 story that inspired William Shakespeare's classic play. The film is led by Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as Juliet and Romeo, respectively. 
Photos: Inside Amas Musical Theatre's 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert Photo
Photos: Inside Amas Musical Theatre's 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert

Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
WILLY WONKA Comes to Valley Youth Theatre Next Month Photo
WILLY WONKA Comes to Valley Youth Theatre Next Month

Valley Youth Theatre's production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, is set to be a musical hit this summer with a talented cast from around the Valley.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Morgan James been in?

Morgan James has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Morgan James been in?

Morgan James has not appeared in the West End.

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