User:Bialytock&Bloom/Joshua Henry
Joshua Henry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 |
| Nationality | African-American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and singer |
| Known for | The Scottsboro Boys |
Joshua Henry (born 1984) is an African-American performer of stage and screen. He is best known for portraying Haywood Patterson in Kander & Ebb's 2010 musical The Scottsboro Boys.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Henry currently resides in Harlem, New York City.[2] He had originally wanted to be an accountant, like his mother, but changed his mind after he was cast as Harold Hill in his high school production of The Music Man in Miami. Henry studied theater at the University of Miami, graduating in 2006.[3]
Career[edit]
In 2007, Henry appeared in the ensemble of the off-Broadway musical In the Heights, re-joining the cast for the subsequent Broadway transfer. Prior to that, he performed in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Godspell. He was meant to join the latter for a 2008 Broadway transfer, but the project was cancelled.[4] Henry then appeared in the first Sex and the City film in 2008, subsequently playing the scarecrow in The Wiz at the New York City Center in 2009.
Beginning on March 24, 2010, he played "Favorite Son" in the musical American Idiot. He left the role on July 20, 2010, replaced by Wallace Smith.[5]
In June 2009, Henry contributed original music to the off-Broadway musical Shafrika, The White Girl. It played a short run at the Vineyard Theatre. Aside from Henry, those who also contributed music included Tim Acito and Janice Lowe.[6]
Henry then joined the Broadway cast of The Scottsboro Boys, helmed by Susan Stroman with a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb.[7] When describing Haywood Patterson, the character he portrayed, Henry said:
- "I always say that he's my hero because he was so completely dedicated to the truth. He grew up in a religious household and that's something I did as well, and my parents always instilled in me the importance of the truth despite circumstance . . . It's such an emotional time and you see Haywood — who is such a tough guy — having this little moment of tenderness, which I feel is such an important and interesting moment."[8]
Despite positive reviews, The Scottsboro Boys was short lived, closing within a month.[9] Shortly before the show's closing, it was announced that Henry would be considered eligible for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance.[10]
Henry, along with Corbin Bleu and Andrea Burns, was featured on "Dare to Go Beyond: The Album", by the group R.Evolución Latina. It was released on December 13, 2010, produced by Luis Salgado.[11] 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.[12]
On January 16, 2011, Henry, Laura Osnes, and Natalie Weiss were featured performers in Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's You Made This Tour concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.[13] Later in the same month, 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.[14]
He is currently returning to the role of "Favorite Son" in American Idiot, starting on March 15, 2011.[15] Henry will perform in the role until the show's closing on April 24, 2011.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ "Joshua Henry". Who's Who. Celebrity Buzz. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Joshua Henry is on the brink of a Broadway breakthrough with the lead role in 'The Scottsboro Boys'". NY Daily news. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ [1] nydailynews.com, October 3, 2010.
- ^ "Joshua Henry - Theatre Credits". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ [2] playbill.com, July 19, 2010.
- ^ "Shafrika, The White Girl". Lortel Archives. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ Kenneth, Jones (July 8, 2010). "Joshua Henry Joins Broadway's Scottsboro Boys; Domingo, Hicks and Most Vineyard Troupers Continue". playbill.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ Nondorf, Tom (November 18, 2010). "THE LEADING MEN: Joshua Henry of The Scottsboro Boys". Playbill. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth."Roars of Approval, and Also Remembrance, at Final Bow of The 'Scottsboro Boys'" playbill.com, December 12, 2010.
- ^ [3] playbill.com, December 9, 2010.
- ^ Peter, Thomas (November 30, 2010). "Corbin Bleu, Andrea Burns, Joshua Henry Featured On "Dare To Go Beyond" CD, Due in December". playbill.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Joshua Henry". Internet Movie Database. Amazon. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (January 16, 2011.). "You Made This Tour Concert, With Joshua Henry, Laura Osnes, Natalie Weiss, Presented Jan. 16". Playbill. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Gans, Andrew (January 22, 2011). "Andrea Burns, Joshua Henry, Bobby Steggert Recall Broadway Memories Jan. 22". playbill.com. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (March 15, 2011). "Joshua Henry Re-Ups for American Idiot; David Larsen and P.J. Griffith Also Join Rock Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Joshua Henry Returns to American Idiot; David Larsen and P.J. Griffith Also Join Cast". Broadway.com. March 15, 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2011.