17 actors have played Jake in Porgy and Bess.
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| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Matthews | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Edward Matthews | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1942 |
| Edward Matthews | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1943 |
| Edward Matthews | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1944 |
| Charles Colman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1953 |
| Joseph James | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1953 |
| Alexander B. Smalls | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Bruce Hubbard | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Curtis Dickson | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Kenneth Hamilton | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1976 |
| Alexander Smalls | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Donald Walter Kase | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| James Tyeska | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Rodney Wing | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1983 |
| Kenneth Floyd | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 2000 |
| Edward Baruwa | West End Porgy and Bess | 2006 |
| Joshua Henry | Broadway The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2012 |
| David Hughey | US Tour The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2013 |
| Nkrumah Gatling | US Tour The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2013 |
| Vanjah Alexander Boikai | US Tour The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | 2013 |
Other Roles in Porgy and Bess
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Annie | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Bess | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Clara | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Coroner | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Crab Man | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Crown | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Detective | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Ensemble | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Frazier | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Jake | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Jim | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Lily | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Maria | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Mingo | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Mr. Archdale | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Nelson | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Performer | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Peter | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Policeman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Porgy | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Robbins | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Serena | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Sportin' Life | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Strawberry Woman | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
| Undertaker | Broadway Porgy and Bess | 1935 |
“Jake” Also Appears In
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Freckleface Strawberry The Musical | Off-Broadway | 2010 |
| Evil Dead: The Musical | Off-Broadway | 2006 |
| Side Show | Broadway | 1997 |
| A Lie of the Mind | Off-Broadway | 1985 |
| Oklahoma! | West End | 1980 |
| I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road | Off-Broadway | 1978 |
| The Threepenny Opera | Broadway | 1966 |
| The Most Happy Fella | Broadway | 1956 |
| Show Boat | Broadway | 1927 |
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