Joshua Henry Lands 4th Tony Nomination as Ragtime Revival Makes Him Best Actor Front-Runner
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Updated · The New York Times · May 13
Joshua Henry Lands 4th Tony Nomination as Ragtime Revival Makes Him Best Actor Front-Runner
5 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 13
Joshua Henry, 41, earned his fourth Tony nomination this month and has emerged as the leading contender for best leading actor in a musical for “Ragtime.”
His performance as Coalhouse Walker Jr. has become the revival’s emotional center, with audiences responding to his baritone with gasps, tears and mid-performance ovations.
The Lincoln Center Theater production has drawn sustained attention since opening last summer, and critics have singled Henry out as the standout in an acclaimed ensemble.
After two decades in shows including “The Scottsboro Boys,” “Carousel” and “Violet,” Henry appears closer than ever to winning his first Tony Award.
As the Tony Awards approach, will this be the year Joshua Henry finally wins for his powerhouse 'Ragtime' role?
Can Joshua Henry's celebrated performance redefine 'Ragtime' for a new generation, despite critiques of its book?
Beyond its star, how is the record-breaking 'Ragtime' revival ushering in a new, more populist era for Lincoln Center?