Jacob Ming-Trent
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BIO
Broadway: Shrek (Original cast), Hands on a Hardbody, (Original Cast). Off Broadway: The harder they come, Pedro, Public theater, Lortel Nom. Alchemist, Mammon, Redbull, Lortel Nom. Merry wives, Falstaff, Public theater, Drama desk nom. Father comes home from the wars, Public theater, Lortel Award. Twelfth Night, Sir Toby, Public theater. Cymbeline, Public Theater. Merchant of Venice, TFANA. Midsummer night’s dream, TFANA. Tempest, Public Theater. On the levee, Lincoln Center. TV: White Famous, showtime (series regular), Watchmen, HBO (series regular), Ray Donovan. Showtime (Recurring), Feed the beast, AMC (recurring). only murders in the building, WU-TANG, New Amsterdam, God friended me, ECT. Film: Superfly, Forty-year-old Version, R#J, Possession of Hannah grace, The Bygone, Julie Taymour’s Midsummer night’s dream. friendship with Paul Rudd. shallow tale, with Steve Buschemi. Playwrite: How Shakespeare Saved My Life – Redbull Theater.
Photos
John-Michael Lyles, Will Mann, Evan Harrington, Mary Faber, Jacob Ming-Trent, Colin Trudell, Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Gabi Carrubba, Olivia Puckett, Andrew Durand, Marissa Rosen, Alan H Green, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Tom McGowan and Rema Webb
Date:
10/24/2025
From: Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Uncle Jocko, Kringelein [Replacement], Ensemble [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2023
Pedro
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Sir Toby Belch
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Aviragus, First Gentleman
Productions
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Connection
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
Jacob Ming-Trent, The Harder They Come
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Jacob Ming-Trent, Merry Wives
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Jacob Ming-Trent, Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Videos
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-10-21 12:00:05
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-16 16:39:23
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-07 15:15:40
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-03 14:32:49
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-13 10:10:20
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-21 16:43:01
News
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE and More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Red Bull Theater's upcoming season will feature two world premieres, including God's Spies by Bill Cain, plus a Cole Porter benefit concert and its annual Short New Play Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Red Bull Theater's upcoming season will feature two world premieres, including God's Spies by Bill Cain, plus a Cole Porter benefit concert and its annual Short New Play Festival.
Pittsburgh CLO And Pittsburgh Public Theater Complete Merger; Announces Inaugural Shows
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater completed their merger, uniting two of the region's most storied performing arts institutions into a single company, which will be the largest professional producing theater in Pittsburgh.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater completed their merger, uniting two of the region's most storied performing arts institutions into a single company, which will be the largest professional producing theater in Pittsburgh.
SHAKE IT UP: THE REMIX to Return to Shakespeare & Company With New Songs & Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Shakespeare & Company will present Shake It Up: The Remix, a mash-up of modern music and Shakespeare's verse, for its third run at the Tina Packer Playhouse in the Berkshires, featuring new songs and an expanded cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Shakespeare & Company will present Shake It Up: The Remix, a mash-up of modern music and Shakespeare's verse, for its third run at the Tina Packer Playhouse in the Berkshires, featuring new songs and an expanded cast.
Review: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at Folger Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Jun 25, 2026
To quote the great bard himself, writer and actor Jacob Ming-Trent: “Congregation, that was a lot.” Facilitated by Folger Theatre and Red Bull Theater, Ming-Trent’s one-act, one-man show How Shakespeare Saved My Life was a lot of energy, a lot of testimony, and a lot of reckoning.
by Audrey Cahak - Jun 25, 2026
To quote the great bard himself, writer and actor Jacob Ming-Trent: “Congregation, that was a lot.” Facilitated by Folger Theatre and Red Bull Theater, Ming-Trent’s one-act, one-man show How Shakespeare Saved My Life was a lot of energy, a lot of testimony, and a lot of reckoning.
Jacob Ming-Trent's HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a solo show blending Shakespeare with the voices of Basquiat, Biggie, and Tupac, will have its world premiere at Folger Theatre in Washington, DC.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
City Center's BAT BOY Revival Records New Cast Album
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2026
City Center's production of Bat Boy the Musical has recorded a new cast album! A new video shows Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy), Kerry Butler (Meredith Parker), Christopher Sieber (Dr. Parker), and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) in the recording studio.
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2026
City Center's production of Bat Boy the Musical has recorded a new cast album! A new video shows Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy), Kerry Butler (Meredith Parker), Christopher Sieber (Dr. Parker), and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) in the recording studio.
Shakespeare & Company Unveils Its Full Season 2026 Line-up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Shakespeare & Company has unveiled its full line-up for Season 2026, unveiling a slate of new titles, returning acts, free and low-cost community events, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Shakespeare & Company has unveiled its full line-up for Season 2026, unveiling a slate of new titles, returning acts, free and low-cost community events, and more.
Photos: Jacob Ming-Trent in HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
You can now get a first look at the world premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent — performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
You can now get a first look at the world premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent — performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre.
HAMLET, TWELFTH NIGHT and More Set for Shakespeare & Company 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Shakespeare & Company has announced the first titles of its 2026 season, including two Shakespeare plays and two reimagined 'Bard out of the box' productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Shakespeare & Company has announced the first titles of its 2026 season, including two Shakespeare plays and two reimagined 'Bard out of the box' productions.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
Folger Theatre Unveils Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, which will present staged readings, workshops, panels, and community events exploring new writing inspired by Shakespeare.
Folger Theatre Reveals Plays And Playwrights For The Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025
Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025
Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025
Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Taylor Trensch, Gabi Carrubba, Kerry Butler, and more. The production is now running through November 9. Check out first photos of the cast in action.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025
Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Taylor Trensch, Gabi Carrubba, Kerry Butler, and more. The production is now running through November 9. Check out first photos of the cast in action.
Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 24, 2025
Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical, which will begin performances next week. The cast recently met the press and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 24, 2025
Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical, which will begin performances next week. The cast recently met the press and you can check out photos here!
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025
Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025
Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
Video: Laurence O'Keefe Unpacks BAT BOY's Updated Score
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Tony-nominated composer Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers The Musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical) takes us into the cave with this inside look at the Bat Boy score. Hear about the songs you love, and discover brand new ones like 'Mine, All Mine', 'Deer In The Headlights,' and 'He Is Here.' Watch in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025
Tony-nominated composer Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers The Musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical) takes us into the cave with this inside look at the Bat Boy score. Hear about the songs you love, and discover brand new ones like 'Mine, All Mine', 'Deer In The Headlights,' and 'He Is Here.' Watch in this video!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jacob Ming-Trent been in?
Jacob Ming-Trent has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Jacob Ming-Trent been in?
Jacob Ming-Trent has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jacob Ming-Trent been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Harder They Come, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Merry Wives and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3).
What awards has Jacob Ming-Trent won?
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