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Joshua Henry
Henry in 2018
Born (1984-09-02) September 2, 1984 (age 39)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Other namesJosh Henry
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
Known forCarousel
The Scottsboro Boys
Into the Woods
Hamilton
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Spouse
Cathryn Stringer
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(m. 2012)​
Children3
AwardsGrammy Award winner
3 time Tony Award nominee
Drama Desk Award winner
Outer Critics Circle Award winner

Joshua Anthony Charlton Henry[1] (born September 2, 1984) is a Canadian-American actor and singer of stage and screen.

He is best known for portraying Haywood Patterson in Kander and Ebb's 2010 musical The Scottsboro Boys, for which he received a Tony Award nomination.[2] He has also received Tony Award nominations for his role of Flick in Violet and for portraying Billy Bigelow in a Broadway revival of Carousel.[3]

He portrayed the lead role of Aaron Burr in the first U.S. tour of Hamilton, previously playing the role in the Chicago production that began performances in late September 2016.[4] His other notable performances include Jake in the 2011 Broadway production of Porgy and Bess, Dr. Jim Pomatter in the Broadway restaging of Waitress,[5] Rapunzel’s Prince in a Broadway revival of Into the Woods,[6] and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Henry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[8] to Zadoc Henry (a teacher at Calvary Christian Academy), and raised in Miami, Florida, United States. He currently resides in Harlem, New York City.[9] He had originally wanted to be an accountant, like his mother. However, he was cast as Harold Hill in his high school (Florida Bible Christian School) production of The Music Man and with the experience he changed his mind. Henry studied theatre at the University of Miami, graduating in 2006.[9] He married his college sweetheart, Cathryn Stringer, in October 2012.[10]

Career[edit]

Theatre[edit]

2006-2010: Early career and Broadway debut[edit]

Henry made his acting debut when he co-starred as Judas/John the Baptist in the Paper Mill Playhouse (Milburn, New Jersey) production of Godspell in 2006. He was set to star in a 2008 Broadway transfer opposite Gavin Creel as Jesus and Diana DeGarmo, but the project was cancelled.[11] [12]

In 2007, Henry appeared in the ensemble of the Off-Broadway musical In the Heights, re-joining the cast for the show's Broadway production.[13] For In the Heights, the entire cast won a Drama Desk Award, and Henry and the ensemble won an ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus from Actors' Equity Association.[14]

Henry starred in Serenade, which played off-Broadway from December 9, 2007, to December 15, 2007.[15] In June 2009, Henry contributed original music to the off-Broadway musical Shafrika, The White Girl at the Vineyard Theatre.[16]

In 2009, he also starred in The Wiz as The Tin Man at New York City Center as apart of their Encores! series.

From March 24, 2010 to July 20, 2010 he played "Favorite Son" in the original Broadway cast of the Green Day musical American Idiot.[17][18] From March 15, 2011 until the show's closing on April 24, 2011 he returned to the role of "Favorite Son" in American Idiot.[19][20]

2010-2011: The Scottsboro Boys and first Tony nomination[edit]

Henry then joined the Broadway cast of The Scottsboro Boys, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman with a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb.[21] He portrayed Haywood Patterson, for which he achieved critical praise.[22] The Star Tribune wrote of his performance, "Joshua Henry ... ignites the role of Haywood Patterson as the lightning rod for our identification with the men."[23] Charles Isherwood in The New York Times asserted that Henry "gives a performance of keen intensity as Haywood Patterson, an illiterate young man who becomes the focus of our sympathy as he steadfastly refuses to sign his name to a lie in order to obtain parole. Mr. Henry performs Haywood’s ballad of hopeless yearning, "Go Back Home," with a powerful simplicity that slashes through the evening's artifice."[24] Despite these positive reviews, The Scottsboro Boys closed within a month.[25] For his performance, Henry was nominated for the 2011 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, but lost to Norbert Leo Butz in Catch Me If You Can.[26][27]

On January 22, he was among the performers in the Broadway Memories concert performance in New York, in which he performed selections from The Scottsboro Boys.[28] On March 2, 2011, he performed with The Scottsboro Boys' original Broadway cast in Stro!, a gala celebration honoring Susan Stroman.[29]

Henry attended and performed at a MCC Miscast Gala in New York, held on March 15, 2011. The performance showcases "Broadway's hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast."[30] On April 10, 2011, he returned to the University of Miami to perform in their Broadway Unplugged concert.[31] In addition, Henry and the cast of The Scottsboro Boys performed in the May 16, 2011, performance of Broadway Sensation in New York City.[32]

2011-2016: Violet, concerts and more leading roles on Broadway[edit]

Henry performed the role of Jake in the American Repertory Theater's production of Porgy and Bess, which began previews August 17, 2011, at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It officially opened on August 31 and ran through September 30, 2011. It transferred to the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway where it played from January 12 until September 23, 2012.[33]

In May and June 2013, he reprised his Tony nominated role in The Scottsboro Boys at the Ahmanson Theatre.[34]

Henry performed the role of Flick in the Roundabout Theatre production of Violet which began in April, 2014. On April 29, 2014, he was nominated for a Tony in the category of Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.

Henry performed in a one-night concert performance of Parade at the Lincoln Center. He starred as Jim Conley opposite Jeremy Jordan as Leo Frank, Ramin Karimloo as Tom Watson, and Laura Benanti as Lucille Frank.[35]

He appeared in the role of Noble Sissle in the 2016 production of Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway.

Henry starred as Jamie alongside Cynthia Erivo in a one-night benefit concert performance of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years on September 12, 2016. Proceeds from the performance went to the Brady Center, a national gun violence organization.[36]

2016-present: Hamilton, Waitress and Broadway revivals[edit]

Henry originated the roles of Hercules Mulligan, James Madison, and King George III in the 2013 Vassar College workshop of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton.[37] In 2016 and 2017, Henry starred in the lead role of Aaron Burr in the Chicago production of Hamilton: An American Musical at the CIBC Theatre. He reprised the role in the first United States national tour in San Francisco and Los Angeles.[4] On November 18, 2020, it was announced Henry would reprise his role of Burr in a special performance with the cast of Hamilton for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[38]

In 2018, Henry starred as Billy Bigelow alongside Jessie Mueller in the third revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, for which he received a Tony Award nomination.[39]

In 2021, Henry became the first African-American actor to play Dr. Pomatter in Waitress.[40] He starred alongside Ciara Renèe as Jenna in the Broadway production.[41]

In May 2022, it was announced Henry would star as Rapunzel’s Prince in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods that would open in June of that year.[42] He left the production on October 9 for the filming of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration and was replaced by Andy Karl.[43] Henry returned to the production after Karl’s extended run[44] ended December 2. Henry would stay with the production until its final performance on January 8, 2023. During the run he would star opposite Gavin Creel, Cheyenne Jackson, Karl, Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, Patina Miller, Stephanie J. Block, Montego Glover, Joaquina Kalukango, Sebastian Arcelus, Phillipa Soo, and Krysta Rodriguez.[45]

In 2023, Henry co-wrote and co-starred in The Conversation opposite Julia Harriman at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. The production was directed by Lear DeBessonet and music directed by Alex Lacamoire.[46]

Film and television[edit]

Henry in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III for Army Wives in 2013

Henry appeared in the first Sex and the City film in 2008.

Henry has also appeared on the television series Kings and Nip/Tuck, as well as the 2010 short film Once Upon a Time in Australia.[47]

Henry also appeared in the role of Corporal Quincy Montclair on season 7 of the Lifetime series Army Wives.

Henry also starred in the film adaptation of the musical tick, tick... BOOM! as Roger Bart. He starred alongside Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens. It was released in November 2021. Henry received a Black Reel Award nomination for his performance.

In December 2022, Henry starred as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. He starred alongside H.E.R., Josh Groban, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, Shania Twain, Rizwan Manji, and Rita Moreno.[48]

Music[edit]

On September 23, 2008, Henry performed in a concert performance titled Party Worth Crashing in New York City.[49]

Henry, along with Corbin Bleu and Andréa Burns, was featured on "Dare to Go Beyond: The Album", by the nonprofit organization R.Evolución Latina. It was released on December 13, 2010, produced by Luis Salgado.[50]

On January 16, 2011, Henry, Laura Osnes, and Natalie Weiss were featured performers in Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk's You Made This Tour concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.[51]

Henry performed in the 92nd Street Y's Lyrics & Lyricists event, honoring Burton Lane, on February 14, 2011.[52]

On February 12, 2021, Henry released his EP Guarantee.[53]

On September 10, 2021, Henry released his debut album Grow.[54]

On December 13, 2022 Henry released his single Can't Nobody Tell Us Nothin'.[55]

Stage credits[edit]

Year(s) Production Role Location Notes
2006 Godspell Judas / John the Baptist Paper Mill Playhouse Regional
2007 In the Heights Ensemble

u/s Benny

37 Arts Theatre Off-Broadway
Serenade Thomas Teatro LATEA
2008 In the Heights Ensemble

u/s Benny

Richard Rodgers Theater Broadway
2009 The Wiz The Tin Man New York City Center Off-Broadway
Encores!
2010 American Idiot Ensemble / Favorite Son St. James Theatre Broadway
The Scottsboro Boys Haywood Patterson Lyceum Theatre
2011 American Idiot Ensemble / Favorite Son St. James Theatre
2011–2012 The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Jake Richard Rodgers Theatre
2012 Bring It On: The Musical "Cross the Line" Soloist St. James Theatre
2013 The Scottsboro Boys Haywood Patterson Ahmanson Theatre Regional
Violet Flick New York City Center Off-Broadway
Encores!
Hamilton Hercules Mulligan / James Madison / King George III Vassar College Workshop
2014 Violet Flick American Airlines Theatre Broadway
2015 Parade Jim Conley Lincoln Center Concert
2016 Shuffle Along Noble Sissle Music Box Theatre Broadway
The Last Five Years Jamie Wellerstein The Town Hall Brady Center Concert
2016–2017 Hamilton Aaron Burr CIBC Theatre Chicago
2017 Orpheum Theatre US National Tour
Pantages Theatre
2018 Carousel Billy Bigelow Imperial Theatre Broadway
2019 The Wrong Man Innocent man MCC Theater Off-Broadway
2021 Waitress Dr. Jim Pomatter Ethel Barrymore Theatre Broadway
2022 The Tap Dance Kid William New York City Center Off-Broadway
Encores!
Into the Woods Rapunzel's Prince St. James Theatre Broadway
Beauty and the Beast Gaston Walt Disney Studios Television special of live production
2022–2023 Into the Woods Rapunzel's Prince St. James Theatre Broadway
2023 The Conversation He Power Station at BerkleeNYC Also wrote the show

Film and television credits[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Sex and the City Will Film
2009 Kings Soldier in Jack's Troop Episode: "Prosperity"
2010 Nip/Tuck Wilber Episode: "Hiro Yoshimura"
2013 Army Wives Quincy 9 episodes
2014 Winter's Tale Gravesman Film
2017 Renegades Ben Moran
Curb Your Enthusiasm Aaron Burr Episode: "The Shucker"
2019–21 See Jerlamarel 4 episodes
2021 In the Heights Background vocals Film adaptation of musical
tick, tick... BOOM! Roger Bart
2022 Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Gaston Television film special
2023 Ballmastrz: 9009 Demon Saytar Episode: Ballmastrz: Rubicon

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Work Result
2007 ACCA Award (Actors' Equity Association) Outstanding Broadway Chorus In the Heights Won
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Ensemble Performance Won
2011 Tony Award Best Actor in a Musical The Scottsboro Boys Nominated
2014 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Violet Nominated
2018 Best Actor in a Musical Carousel Nominated
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
2019 Grammy Award Best Musical Theater Album Nominated
2020 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical The Wrong Man Won
Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated
2022 Black Reel Award Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male tick, tick... BOOM! Nominated
2023 Grammy Award Best Musical Theater Album Into the Woods Won
Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Favorite Onstage Pair (with Gavin Creel) Nominated

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External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Henry