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Sydney James Harcourt

Sydney James Harcourt was born and raised in Detroit, the unexpected outcome from the chance meeting of a touring jazz pianist and a public school English teacher. Music is in his blood, and eventually his passion and studies in music, dance, and theater led him from Detroit to New York to turn his learning into a living.

Birth Place: Detroit

BIO

Sydney James Harcourt was born and raised in Detroit, the unexpected outcome from the chance meeting of a touring jazz pianist and a public school English teacher. Music is in his blood, and eventually his passion and studies in music, dance, and theater led him from Detroit to New York to turn his learning into a living.


Since then he has performed on some of the world’s finest concert stages including Radio City Music Hall, Avery Fischer Hall (with the New York Philharmonic), and Carnegie Hall. He has appeared on and off Broadway starring in productions like the cultural phenomenon HAMILTON (original Broadway company and 1st replacement for Aaron Burr), Disney's THE LION KING (Simba), rocking hard in others like Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, and was most recently seen as Joe Scott in the critically acclaimed original American cast of Bob Dylan’s GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at the Public Theater.

You've seen him in films and on TV series - Blue Bloods, NCIS, Elementary, Younger, The Good Wife, Law and Order, and Disney's Enchanted are a few. He's toured across North America from coast to coast, and played sold out stadiums from Australia, to Indonesia, to Puerto Rico.

A Grammy award winner and sought after New York vocalist, he was the featured artist at the US Open Finals live broadcast honoring the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's Triple Crown, rocked Carmello Anthony's star studded wedding, opened for Donna Summer, and has worked across the aisle as the entertainment at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. He opened the Museum of the American Revolution (introducing Vice President Joe Biden), was invited to perform at the White House at their Children's Educational initiative, and is a go to for corporate and charitable organizations like The Robin Hood Foundation, AFRMC, MCHF's Diamond Ball, the CF Foundation, and HJTEP, tailoring unique theatrical/concert performances at galas and events around the country. For the better part of the last decade Sydney has been a fixture at most of the legendary ballrooms in New York City including the Rainbow Room, the Plaza Hotel, Gotham Hall, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Metropolitan, Yale, Harvard, and Lamb's Clubs

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Rum Tum Tugger
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Rum Tum Tugger
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater North American Premiere, 2018
Joe Scott
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble, Aaron Burr (Understudy) [Replacement], George Washington (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Ensemble

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Movies

Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Philip Schuyler, James Reynolds, Doctor
I'm Not Gay
[ 2022 ] Misha

TV Shows

Castlevania: Nocturne
[ 2023-2025 ] Edouard (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Sydney James Harcourt, Girl from the North Country

Videos

News

Jenn Colella, Zachary Noah Piser and More to Join SING OUT FOR FREEDOM Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

The NYCLU and ACLU will present the 24th annual SING OUT FOR FREEDOM benefit concert featuring performances by Shaina Taub, Sydney James Harcourt, Jenn Colella, and others at NYU Skirball Center.
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 4th Annual Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2026

On Monday, October 5, 2026 Black Theatre United (BTU) hosted its fourth annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. This year’s theme was “Work to Do.” The evening honored Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks with the Accountability Award, Academy Award-nominated actor Delroy Lindo with the Advocacy Award and Tony and Academy Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Todrick Hall, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More Join Black Theatre United Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026

Black Theatre United has added presenters, performers and co-chairs for its fourth annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The evening will now include performances by Todrick Hall and Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus more.
Sydney James Harcourt, Lindsey Heather Pearce & More Set for Broadway Cares East Hampton Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Sydney James Harcourt, Lindsey Heather Pearce and Michael Williams will perform at an East Hampton salon hosted by Broadway Cares top solo fundraiser Mark MacKillop on September 19.
Rosie O'Donnell Closes Guest-Hosting Week on KIMMEL With a Song for Trump
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell wrapped her stint as JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE guest host with a farewell monologue touching on Ireland, COVID concerns, Barbra Streisand and a closing song aimed at Donald Trump.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 24, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway Firsy Look and More
by - Aug 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: Sydney James Harcourt Talks CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Closing and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Sydney James Harcourt reflected on the closing of CATS: The Jellicle Ball during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which was guest hosted by Rosie O'Donnell. Watch the full interview here.
Video: Sydney James Harcourt Releases New Single 'DEVIANT' With FēRL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Sydney James Harcourt, who most recently played the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats: The Jellicle Ball, has released a new single! Learn more about the song and listen to it here.
Rosie O'Donnell to Guest Host JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE With Star-Studded Lineup
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

ABC's press bundle details upcoming guest lineups, including Rosie O'Donnell hosting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE with Hannah Waddingham, Jean Smart, Charlie Day, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Receive Cast Recording
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026

From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 1, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2026

Photos: Original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann visits CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 31, 2026

The original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann recently paid a visit to Cats: The Jellicle ball on Broadway. Backstage, he posed with Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger in this production. Check out photos here.
BROADWAY NAMES WITH JULIE JAMES to Return at Whyte Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Christopher Sieber and Sydney James Harcourt will join host Julie James for a return engagement of the interactive Broadway concert at Fire Island's Whyte Hall, presented by the Fire Island Pines Arts Project.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo Guest Judge Filmed Performance of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance July 13th
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026

The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026

The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection. 
Photos: Go Inside Broadway Barks 2026
by Nicole Wilson - Jul 12, 2026

Broadway has gone to the dogs (and cats)! Just yesterday, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals. Check out photos here!
Tara Lashan Clinkscales Spills All the Backstage Tea From CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sydney James Harcourt been in?

Sydney James Harcourt has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Sydney James Harcourt been in?

Sydney James Harcourt has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sydney James Harcourt been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Girl from the North Country.

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