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Isaiah Johnson has appeared on and off Broadway, working with Al Pacino and Daniel Sullivan in The Merchant of Venice, Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes in Richard III, Kelli O'Hara and Michael Greif in Far From Heaven, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers in Peter and the Starcatcher, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail in Hamilton (lab production), and on various projects with Norm Lewis, Bill Condon and Randy Newman. He has also been a guest star on CBS' "Person of Interest" and the Cinemax series "The Knick." Isaiah received a BFA from Howard University and an MFA from NYU's Tisch Grad Acting.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hamilton (And Peggy Company) Hamilton (And Peggy Company)
[US Tour]
Third National Tour, 2019
George Washington
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Mister
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
George Washington [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Production, 2014
Performer
Faust: The Concert Faust: The Concert
[New York]
City Center Encores Concert, 2014
Peter and the Starcatcher Peter and the Starcatcher
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Prince of Morocco

Movies

Life Lines: Before His Last Breath
[ 2009 ] Preacher

TV Shows

All Rise
Leon Parson
David Makes Man
Sky
FBI: Most Wanted
Shawn Odunze
Blue Bloods
Jeff Willard

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Isaiah Johnson to Return as George Washington in HAMILTON on Broadway Photo
Isaiah Johnson to Return as George Washington in HAMILTON on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Isaiah Johnson will return to Broadway for a limited engagement this early 2026, reprising his role as George Washington in Hamilton. Johnson’s Broadway credits include The Color Purple, Side Show, Peter and the Starcatcher.
Cast Set For THE GOSPEL OF COLONUS at Little Island Photo
Cast Set For THE GOSPEL OF COLONUS at Little Island
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Little Island announced the complete cast and creative team for the innovative reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; GREASE THE MUSICAL at Gallery Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Twilight Theater Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; SWEENEY TODD at Twilight Theater Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

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.
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

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.
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
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

 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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company Photo
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: the Musical will open at Lakewood Theatre Company April 26 and continues through June 9, 2024.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.
Review: NORTH: THE MUSICAL at Chandler Center for the Arts Photo
Review: NORTH: THE MUSICAL at Chandler Center for the Arts
by Suzanne Whitaker - Feb 26, 2024

Arizona’s Chandler Center for the Arts brings us “NORTH: THE MUSICAL” – a riveting story of the Underground Railroad and the human spirit. The Center’s General Manager Michelle Mac Lennan welcomed us to this amazing show on CCA’s Steena Murray main stage.
Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMAN Photo
Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.
Complete Cast Announced For Savannah Rep's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT  Photo
Complete Cast Announced For Savannah Rep's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

Savannah Rep has announced full casting for their 2023 season's closing production of The Lifespan of a Fact. Joining Broadway's Isaiah Johnson (The Color Purple, Peter and the Starcatcher) as John D'Agata will be Ashanti Brown as Emily Penrose and Chris Naughton as Jim Fingal in a riveting comedy that explores the concepts of truth, facts, and the extent that a person can go to tell a story.
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How many Broadway shows has Isaiah Johnson been in?

Isaiah Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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Isaiah Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

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