Joshua Colley
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Joshua Colley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joshua Robert Colley January 20, 2002 New Port Richey, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor • singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable work | Les Misérables, Newsies, You're a good man Charlie Brown |
Joshua Colley is an American musical theatre actor.
Personal life
Joshua Colley and his twin brother Cameron were born on January 20, 2002, to Brad and Robbie Lynn Colley. Colley was raised in Trinity, Florida.[1]
Career
In January 2014, it was announced that Colley would play the role of Gavroche in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables, alternating in that role with Gaten Matarazzo.[2] Colley started with the show when it began previews on March 1, 2014 and performed until March 1, 2015.[3] The Huffington Post called Colley's performance "'grounded and believable and anything but an outtake from Oliver!"[4]
In 2014, Colley was cast as the voice of Pig Robinson in the Nick Jr. animated television show Peter Rabbit. He voiced the role from 2014 to 2015.[5][6]
Colley played the lead role in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the York Theater Company from May 24, 2016 to June 26, 2016.[7] The cast album was released on November 18, 2016 by Broadway Records.[8]
He took one week off of the run to perform in The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl. Colley played the role of Flounder, alongside Sara Bareilles, Tituss Burgess, John Stamos, and Rebel Wilson in the first week of June 2016.[9]
Theatre credits
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Newsies | Les | Nederlander Theatre | Broadway |
| 2014–15 | Les Misérables | Gavroche | Imperial Theatre | Broadway |
| 2016 | A Bronx Tale | Young Calogero | Paper Mill Playhouse | World Premiere |
| 2016 | You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown | Charlie Brown | York Theatre | Off-Broadway |
| 2016 | The Little Mermaid | Flounder | Hollywood Bowl | Concert |
References
- ^ "Trinity twins make Broadway debuts in 'Newsies,' 'Kinky Boots'". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ Desk, BWW News. "LES MISERABLES Finds Its Little People! Young Cosette, Eponine and Gavroche Announced!". BroadwayWorld.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Joshua Colley – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
- ^ Giltz, Michael; creator, ContributorBookFilter (March 30, 2014). "Theater: Les Miz a Pleasure (and not a Guilty One); Breathing Time Expires". HuffPost.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has generic name (help) - ^ Smith, Matt. "BWW Exclusive: Lilla Crawford, Joshua Colley & More Dish on Fame, Fans, and Life as a Child Actor (Part 2)". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Creating Your Character with 'Peter Rabbit's' Joshua Colley". www.backstage.com. November 26, 2014.
- ^ "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Discount Tickets - BroadwayBox". BroadwayBox.com.
- ^ Desk, BWW News. "'Happiness Is...' York's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Cast Recording, Out Today". BroadwayWorld.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/lease-event-little-mermaid-concert/2016-06-04-0