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Also Credited As: Marje Bubrosa

Birth Place: Mount Holly, NJ, USA

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BIO

James Barbour (The Phantom of the Opera) has starred on Broadway as Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities (Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle awards nominations), Czolgosz in Assassins, The Beast in Beauty & the Beast, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown and Edward Rochester in Jane Eyre (Drama League nomination). James also appeared on Broadway in Cyrano, opposite Jeremy Irons in Camelot and in the national tour of The Secret Garden. Other recent credits: Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (LA Ovation Award, Best Actor), Daryl Van Horne in The Witches of Eastwick (U.S. premiere), Daddy Hogan in Anna Nicole (BAM). TV: "The District," "Just Shoot Me," "Flashpoint," "Sex and the City," "Ed," "That's Life," "Beauty & the Beast in Concert" (CBS), "Great Performances," "An American Experience," "A Tale of Two Cities" (PBS). Film: Alchemy, Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Waiting for Lefty, Twinkle Toes with Sally Kirkland. Recordings: Broadway in Concert, The Gift, Dracula, Tears from Heaven, The Count of Monte Critso, Excalibur, his many cast recordings and two solo CDs, A Gift of Christmas and Bring Me Giants. He hosts TV's "James Barbour Now" on WITNation.com. His production company, Laughing Dog Media, creates and controls original content for VoiceAmerica.tv's new Internet TV network. www.JamesBarbour.com

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STAGE CREDITS

Donnybrook! Donnybrook!
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2013
Sean
A Tale of Two Cities A Tale of Two Cities
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Sydney Carton
Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Lancelot
Camelot
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2005
Daniel Gregg
A Tale of Two Cities
[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Sidney Carton
Assassins Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Leon Czolgosz
Dracula
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Performer
Vampire Lestat
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Lestat
Back From Broadway
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Performer
Urinetown Urinetown
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Officer Lockstock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Jane Eyre
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Edward Fairfax Rochester
Milk and Honey
[Off-Broadway]
1994
David Kaplan
Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Beast [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Carousel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1994
Billy Bigelow [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
(Standby) [Replacement]
Cyrano - The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Writing

Movies

Eight Crazy Nights
[ 2002 ] Mayor'singing
Alchemy
[ 2005 ] Dr. Troy Rollins

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

James Barbour, A Tale of Two Cities

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

James Barbour, A Tale of Two Cities

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Cassie Swartz To Present Holiday Concert At Winchendon Historical Society Photo
Cassie Swartz To Present Holiday Concert At Winchendon Historical Society
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Vocalist Cassie Swartz will present a one-night holiday concert at the Winchendon Historical Society on December 14 at 5 p.m. The 75-minute program will feature seasonal repertoire performed inside the Society’s Victorian mansion.
Cassie Swartz Set For One-Night-Only Concert at Boston's Club Cafe Photo
Cassie Swartz Set For One-Night-Only Concert at Boston's Club Cafe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Boston audiences are in for a treat when vocalist Cassie Swartz takes the stage for a special one-night-only concert at Club Café this month. Learn more here.
Review: NEIL BERG'S 115 YEARS OF BROADWAY at Van Wezel Photo
Review: NEIL BERG'S 115 YEARS OF BROADWAY at Van Wezel
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Mar 9, 2025

Neil Berg's '115 Years of Broadway' is an absolute show-stopper! It's like a time machine whisking you away to the glamorous eras of Broadway, starting from the dazzling 1930s and 40s all the way to the present day.
Review: James Barbour's THE HOLIDAY CONCERT Is an Annual Tradition at Birdland Photo
Review: James Barbour's THE HOLIDAY CONCERT Is an Annual Tradition at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Dec 18, 2024

A song-packed 12/12 Christmas event helmed by baritone James Barbour (PHANTOM, JANE EYRE) helped celebrate the season and raise money to help others. Alternately earnest, chatty, cheery, or electrifying, Barbour's event was a night to remember.
Cast & Creative Team Announced For TWIST OF FATE At The York Theatre Company Photo
Cast & Creative Team Announced For TWIST OF FATE At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels Photo
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Four County Players to Open 52nd Season With Shakespeare at the Ruins: THE COMEDY OF Photo
Four County Players to Open 52nd Season With Shakespeare at the Ruins: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024

Four County Players will open their 52nd season with Shakespeare at the Ruins: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, directed by 'Derby' Thomas this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: James Barbour Celebrates The Holidays At Birdland Jazz Photo
Photos: James Barbour Celebrates The Holidays At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023

On Monday, December 18, James Barbour returned to Birdland with his annual Holiday Concert. The audience was entertained with holiday classics, incredible music and the warmth of the season. With Rachel A. Kaufman at the piano, James and his guests Lori Zapata, Elizabeth Ward Land, Jessica Ferguson, and Frank Perman helped usher in the holiday season.
See Karen Mason, James Barbour & More at Birdland This Holiday Season Photo
See Karen Mason, James Barbour & More at Birdland This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with the exciting holiday programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater. Enjoy live performances and festive music in the heart of New York City.
James Barbour to Return to Birdland With Annual Holiday Concert in December Photo
James Barbour to Return to Birdland With Annual Holiday Concert in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Birdland presents James Barbour, acclaimed Broadway leading man, with the return of his annual Holiday Concert. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Photo
Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 17, 2023

Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars arriving for the big night here!
Photos: James Barbour Celebrates The Season At Birdland Photo
Photos: James Barbour Celebrates The Season At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

See photos from James Barbour's annual holiday concert at Birdland on Monday, December 12. The audience was entertained with holiday classics, incredible music and the warmth of the season.
REBECCA Musical Will Get English Premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre Photo
REBECCA Musical Will Get English Premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 12, 2022

Following 12 hugely successful foreign language productions, critically acclaimed musical Rebecca by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay is to get its English language premiere in a new production at London’s Charing Cross Theatre in an English translation by Christopher Hampton.
Marilyn Maye to Perform Seven-Show Holiday Engagement at Birdland Theater Photo
Marilyn Maye to Perform Seven-Show Holiday Engagement at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of living legend Marilyn Maye for a special seven-show holiday engagement from Thursday, December 29 through Sunday, January 1, including the “New Year’s Eve Extravaganza!” on Saturday, December 31.
Karen Mason to Present Holiday Concert CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! at Birdland i Photo
Karen Mason to Present Holiday Concert CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! at Birdland in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Karen Mason with her concert “Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!” on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 PM. Mason’s legendary holiday show features unique interpretations of old and new seasonal classics.
Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch to Star in 13th Annual SWINGING BIRDLA Photo
Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch to Star in 13th Annual SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 13th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” – starring vocalists Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch – for six performances from Tuesday, December 20 to Sunday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.
Edmund Begnall to Present HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Birdland Theater in December Photo
Edmund Begnall to Present HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Birdland Theater in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present singer and violinist Edmund Bagnell in “Home for the Holidays” on Monday, December 12 at 8:30 PM. The countdown to the holidays is on, and through music and humor Bagnell shares his heartfelt and humorous recipe for a perfectly imperfect holiday season.
Carole J. Bufford to Present NYC Debut of VINTAGE POP! at Birdland Theater in Decembe Photo
Carole J. Bufford to Present NYC Debut of VINTAGE POP! at Birdland Theater in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present acclaimed vocalist Carole J. Bufford in the New York debut of her concert “Vintage Pop!” for a special six-show run from Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11, with performances each night at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
BROADWAY BLESSING Celebrates 25th Anniversary, September 19 Photo
BROADWAY BLESSING Celebrates 25th Anniversary, September 19
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2022

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Broadway Blessing. September 19, 7 p.m. St. Malachy's/The Actors' Chapel, 239 W. 49th St.
Jordan Scott Gilbert, Bryant Martin, Jacquelyn Zliczewski, More Cast In A TALE OF TWO Photo
Jordan Scott Gilbert, Bryant Martin, Jacquelyn Zliczewski, More Cast In A TALE OF TWO CITIES in Lancaster, PA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022

Award-Winning Broadway Producer/Director/Performer Jordan Scott Gilbert (Broadway's Ghost The Musical, A Tale Of Two Cities) will co-star as Ernest Defarge, as well as direct the production. Bryant Martin will star as Sydney Carton alongside Jacquelyn Zliczewski as Lucie Manette and original Broadway cast member Walter Winston ONeil (Broadway's Wicked, A Tale Of Two Cities) as Dr. Manette.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Barbour been in?

James Barbour has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has James Barbour been in?

James Barbour has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Barbour been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Tale of Two Cities and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Tale of Two Cities.

How many shows has James Barbour written?

James Barbour has written 1 shows including Back From Broadway (Bookwriter).

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