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Morehouse College graduate. Professional credits: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (1st National, Japan), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1st National), The Lion King (Broadway, Cheetah Tour, Mexico, Taiwan); Big River (Goodspeed; Best Actor- Connecticut Critics Circle).

Russell Joel Brown STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement]

Mufasa (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Imperial Theatre Will Stream FROM MOZART TO MOTOWN This Weekend


The Imperial Theatre will present a special limited broadcast of From Mozart to Motown this weekend.

New Non-Profit Initiative Unites Artists from THE LION KING with Detroit Community


???????This February, as the touring production of the world-renowned Disney's The Lion King performs at The Detroit Opera House (Feb.1-26), members of the cast and crew will unite to celebrate Black History Month with a series of outreach initiatives across Metro-Detroit. 

BWW Reviews: Latest Tour is LION KING Light


The national tour of THE LION KING returns to kick off the 10th Broadway In Boston season at the Boston Opera House, most fittingly as the musical reopened the venue following its historic renovation in 2004. Some of the effects have diminished over the years, but the opening night audience roared its approval.

TV: Disney's THE LION KING at the Pantages


Casting has been announced for the Los Angeles return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Los Angeles' most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Hollywood Pantages stage from November 20, 2013 - January 12, 2014. The press opening night is Friday, November 22 at 8pm. The landmark musical will return to Los Angeles for the first time since its triumphant return engagement in November 2006, where the production played a sold-out run at Hollywood Pantages.

Disney's THE LION KING to Return to Hollywood Pantages for Extended Run, 11/20-1/12


Casting has been announced for the Los Angeles return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Los Angeles' most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Hollywood Pantages stage from November 20, 2013 - January 12, 2014. The press opening night is Friday, November 22 at 8pm. The landmark musical will return to Los Angeles for the first time since its triumphant return engagement in November 2006, where the production played a sold-out run at Hollywood Pantages.

Mason Street Warehouse's THE FULL MONTY Announces 7/4 Special; Runs Thru 7/19


Declare your independence from the same old picnic and come see the show everyone is talking about...THE FULL MONTY on July 4th.

Mason Street Warehouse's THE FULL MONTY Announces 7/4 Special; Runs Thru 7/19


Declare your independence from the same old picnic and come see the show everyone is talking about...THE FULL MONTY on July 4th.

Domingo, 'RIVER' Among Connecticut Critics Circle Award Winners


Goodspeed Musicals' production of 'Big River' and its director Rob Ruggiero are big winners of the 19th annual Connecticut Critics Circle awards, announced June 15. The show received nods for best musical, for Russell Joel Brown who played Big Jim as best actor in a musical, for Michael Schweikardt's sets, and for Ruggiero's direction.

Goodspeed Musicals Presents 'Big River' Starting 9/26


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, announces the cast of Big River, a spirited musical adventure like no other. Big River will begin September 26 and run through November 30, 2008 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Big River is sponsored by Bank of America and Connecticut Light & Power / Yankee Gas.

Goodspeed Musicals to Present 'Big River' Starting 9/26


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, announces the cast of Big River, a spirited musical adventure like no other. Big River will begin September 26 and run through November 30, 2008 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Big River is sponsored by Bank of America and Connecticut Light & Power / Yankee Gas.

Goodspeed Musicals Presents 'Big River' Starting 9/26


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, announces the cast of Big River, a spirited musical adventure like no other. Big River will begin September 26 and run through November 30, 2008 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Big River is sponsored by Bank of America and Connecticut Light & Power / Yankee Gas.

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