J. Alphonse Nicholson

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J. Alphonse Nicholson BIO

J. Alphonse Nicholson is an American born actor and percussionist. Notable credits include TV/FILM: Series Regular on "P-Valley" (STARZ),"Just Mercy" (Warner Brothers) "Madam CJ Walker" (Netflix), "Blue Bloods (CBS), "Mr. Robot Season 2" (USA), "Shots Fired" (FOX), "Marvel's Luke Cage" (Netflix), "Tales" (BET) "The Blacklist" (NBC), "Chicago PD" (NBC). Other credits: BROADWAY: Roundabouts "A Soldiers Play" ,OFF-BROADWAY: Signature Theatre's PARADISE BLUE (Blue), 2nd Stage "Days of Rage" and "FREIGHT" (NFT). Love to my boy my girl and my wife Nafeesha.

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J. Alphonse Nicholson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Damon

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Original Broadway Production, 2020
Private C.J. Memphis

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theater World Premiere, 2018
Hal

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Debut, 2017
Performer


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Signature Theatre to Host AN EVENING WITH PATRICK L. RILEY at SUNSET BABY This Thursday

The Signature Theatre Company, Biz Chica Media, and Patrick L. Riley will present 'An Evening with Patrick L. Riley' this Thursday, February 22nd. Learn more about the event here!

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Review: FREIGHT at Fountain Theatre

Per playwright Howard L. Craft, the spirit of the human soul has the capacity to return to earth multiple times until it successfully learns…well…whatever it is supposed to learn. Can’t speak for the soul, but the performer J. Alphonse Nicholson needs no do-overs to embody the five incarnations of Abel Green within Craft’s play FREIGHT. Simply put, Nicholson nails each Green ably, in every possible way. Completely.

Photos: West Coast Premiere Of FREIGHT Starring J. Alphonse Nicholson, Opens Sunday At The Fountain Theatre

The West Coast premiere of ‘Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green,’ starring J. Alphonse Nicholson (Broadway's Tony award-winning A Soldier's Play; P-Valley on Starz; Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone), opens this Sunday at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. See photos from the production. 

Interview: FREIGHT: THE FIVE INCARNATIONS OF ABEL GREEN's Not A Heavy Load for J. Alphonse Nicholson

The West Coast premiere of Howard L. Craft’s Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green begins November 12, 2023, at the Fountain Theatre. Joseph Megel directs this one-man outing starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. J. Alphonse made some time out of his rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.

FREIGHT: THE FIVE INCARNATIONS OF ABEL GREEN Comes to the Fountain Theatre in November

The Fountain Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green, a timely and timeless theatrical journey written by Howard L. Craft, directed by Joseph Megel, and starring J. Alphonse Nicholson. Learn more about the show here!

New Federal Theatre In Association With ASP Presents A Staged-Reading Of P.J. Gibson's LONG TIME SINCE YESTERDAY

New Federal Theatre (NFT), Elizabeth Van Dyke, Producing Artistic Director, in association with ASP/Castillo Theatre, will present a reading oof Long Time Since by P.J. Gibson, to benefit the Classix Collective. The performance will take place on June 27th at 7pm at Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036).

Starz Renews P-VALLEY for Third Season

Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, Olivier Award-winning The Mountaintop and Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ.

STARZ Shares P-VALLEY Season Two Soundtrack Featuring Megan Thee Stallion

The 15-track album features three original songs from the wildly beloved season, including “Get It On the Floor” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring series star J. Alphonse Nicholson. The soundtrack is available on all digital music platforms worldwide.

Photos: Megan Thee Stallion Makes Guest Appearance in P-VALLEY on Starz

Check out photos from from Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance in last night’s penultimate episode of “P-Valley” season two. The Grammy winner, who also wrote and recorded the original song featured in the episode, entitled “Get It On The Floor,” was seen in the role of Tina Snow on the critically acclaimed STARZ drama.

Megan Thee Stallion To Guest Star on STARZ's P-VALLEY Season Two

Megan Thee Stallion is coming to STARZ’s “P-Valley” season 2! The Grammy winner will play the role of Tina Snow, who will appear later this season. Stallion’s character name pays homage to her alter ego, and is also the title of her second EP.

New Fest, New York's Leading LGBTQ+ Film Organization, Announces Lineup for 2nd Annual NEWFEST PRIDE Series

NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced the full lineup for its second annual NewFest Pride event - a summer film series returning this year from June 2-6 in a hybrid format featuring a mix of exclusive in-person premieres/panels and virtual screenings. The announcement was made today by NewFest’s Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy.

VIDEO: STARZ Releases P-VALLEY Season Two Teaser

STARZ releases the new teaser trailer for season two of its critically acclaimed series “P-Valley,” a kaleidoscopic story of a little-strip-club-that-could located down deep in the Mississippi Delta, and the big characters who enter its doors. Watch the teaser trailer for the new season now!

HAMILTON, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Debbie Allen, Viola Davis and More Nominated for 52nd NAACP Image Awards

The full-list of nominees for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards were announced today in a special virtual event on NAACP Image Awards’ Instagram channel hosted by Tony-award winning actress and singer Anika Noni-Rose, actress and singer Chloe Bailey, actress Erika Alexander, actor, dancer, and choreographer Nicco Annan, and actor and singer TC Carson.

Tony-Nominee Joaquina Kalukango, Snoop Dogg and More Join HURT VILLAGE Virtual Benefit Reading

A virtual reading of 2020 Tony Award- nominee Katori Hall's Hurt Village will benefit The Actors Fund. Broadcasting on YouTube-December 4 - 8, 2020.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Programming for MTC VIRTUAL THEATRE

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced programming for MTC Virtual Theatre, set to continue online through the end of 2020 and beyond. While physical stages remain dark across America, Manhattan Theatre Club invites audiences to gather virtually as a community and find connection and entertainment through a series of virtual theatrical experiences.

Short Play Podcast PLAYING ON AIR Announces Fall Season Lineup

 Long-running theater podcast and public radio program Playing on Air announces its new fall season of short audio plays, launching this Sunday, October 18. Its slated lineup introduces eight short audio plays and interviews from dynamic playwrights including Lucas Hnath, Dominique Morisseau, Rachel Bonds, and Melis Aker.

P-VALLEY Renewed for Season 2 at Starz

After only three episodes airing, P-Valley, which currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been renewed for a second season at Starz. Season two will feature 10 episodes.

VIDEOS: Watch Highlights From the Antonyo Awards, Featuring Amber Iman, Donald Webber Jr., Charity Angel Dawson, Antoine L. Smith, Aisha Jackson, and More

Broadway Black, the multimedia organization highlighting the achievements of Black theatre artists presented the inaugural Antonyo Awards, a celebration of the Black Broadway and Off-Broadway community. Check out highlights from the event!

J. Alphonse Nicholson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has J. Alphonse Nicholson been in?

J. Alphonse Nicholson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has J. Alphonse Nicholson been in?

J. Alphonse Nicholson has not appeared in the West End.

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