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JUSTIN COOLEY will be making his Broadway debut with Kimberly Akimbo, after originating the role of Seth in the off-Broadway world premiere. A musical theatre student at Texas Christian University from Kansas City, he was a part of the 2021 Jimmy Awards and was featured as a finalist. He has starred in several shows around the Kansas City Metro area and his high school Olathe East. Recent credits include Dmitry in Anastasia, Dennis in All Shook Up, and Terk in Tarzan.

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Justin Cooley STAGE CREDITS

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Original Broadway Production, 2022
Seth


Justin Cooley Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo


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Theatre World Awards - 2021 - Theatre World Awards

Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo

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Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners


American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Takes Final Broadway Bow


Last night, April 28, the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo played its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Plays Final Broadway Performance


Bye-bye, Kimmy! The Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo plays its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre.

Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award


The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.

Video: New Jersey Students Perform 'Better' At KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Final Show Choir Night On Broadway


Kimberly Akimbo hosted its final show choir night as the students of High Tech High School took the stage at the Booth Theater for an amazing rendition of 'Better'. See the video!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 8, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW


The cast of Kimberly Akimbo appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform the act one closing number, 'This Time.' The performance, filmed at the Booth Theatre, features Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, Steven Boyer, Alli Mauzey, Bonnie Milligan, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander, and Nina White. Watch the video!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Announces Closing Date


KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, has announced its final Broadway performance and we have all the details.

Corbin Bleu, Roger Bart, Sierra Boggess & More to Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES


Broadway’s biggest names and brightest talents, both onstage and behind the scenes, are set to celebrate six weeks of dedicated fundraising with songs, skits and dance at the return of Red Bucket Follies, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Will Stream on Broadway on Demand


Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. The show returns to New York City’s Sony Hall on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 8 pm. The concert will also be available to stream on Broadway on Demand.

VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater


Watch Kimberly Akimbo cast members Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey show audiences where to eat when they come to see the show on Broadway!

Kimberly Akimbo 2-LP Vinyl Edition to be Released in January


Get ready to experience the acclaimed 'KIMBERLY AKIMBO' Broadway cast album in a brand new way with the upcoming 2-LP vinyl edition. Find out more about this special release and relive the magic of this Tony Award-winning musical.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robyn Hurder, Taylor Iman Jones, and More Will Bring I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Sony Hall


Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Robyn Hurder & Kerry Butler to Lead SMASH Musical Industry Readings


Tony nominees Robyn Hurder and Kerry Butler will lead industry readings of the stage musical adaptation of the TV show Smash. Find out who else is in the cast, and everything else we know.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Partners with Hear Your Song for One-Night Concert at The Green Room 42


Join the Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and nonprofit organization Hear Your Song for a special concert at The Green Room 42. Experience the powerful voices of young songwriters facing serious illnesses and complex health needs. Get your tickets now!

Video: Victoria Clark Reveals How Her Son Broke Her Tony Award


Victoria Clark sat down on LIVE! With Kelly & Mark this morning to discuss her recent Tony win for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway. Clark also looked back on her 2005 Tony win for Light in the Piazza, sharing that her son had accidentally broken the trophy. Watch the interview video now!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO on Broadway- A Complete Guide


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway. Check out all the details!

Photos: Inside the 25th Annual BROADWAY BARKS Adoption Event


The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban. Check out photos here!

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Celebrates Its Tony Victory With An Anagram!


Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of the five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. In their return to the stage following their Tony victory, the company celebrated with a very special anagram! See the video!

Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel


BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!

Justin Cooley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Justin Cooley been nominated for?

Justin Cooley has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo

What is Justin Cooley next theatre project?

Justin Cooley's next show will be Kimberly Akimbo which opens on 11/10/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Justin Cooley been in?

Justin Cooley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Justin Cooley been in?

Justin Cooley has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Justin Cooley won?

Justin Cooley has won the Theatre World Awards for their performance in Kimberly Akimbo.

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