James Stacy Barbour (born April 25, 1966 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey), a.k.a. James Barbour, is a singer and Broadway actor. He graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Acting and a minor in Philosophy.
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Theatre credits
Barbour is best known for his role of Sydney Carton in the Broadway musical "A Tale of Two Cities" for which he earned a Drama Desk nomination and Outer Critics Circle nomination as Best Actor in a Musical in 2008. The role also won him Best Actor honors in the Sarasota Theater Awards in 2008 for his performances in the world premiere of "A Tale of Two Cities" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. He will re-create the role for an upcoming public television special to be broadcast on WGBH-Boston and elsewhere around the country in 2009. The concert special will be released on DVD and a separate studio cast recording featuring Barbour will also be available. Before "A Tale of Two Cities" Barbour also starred as Edward Fairfax Rochester in the Broadway musical of Jane Eyre (2000-12-10 – 2001-06-10), Barbour began his Broadway career in the ensemble of Cyrano – The Musical (1993-11-21 – 1994-03-20). Among his numerous Broadway credits, James has portrayed the Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (opposite Toni Braxton) and played Leon Czolgosz in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Tony award winning musical Assassins.
Barbour has also spent a significant amount of time performing in Los Angeles. On the west coast stage, he has been Lancelot to Jeremy Irons' King Arthur in Camelot at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as originating such critically acclaimed roles as Callahan in the new musical Lizard at The NoHo Arts Center.
In late 2007, he performed the role of Sydney Carton in a world premiere pre-Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities at the historic Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.[1]
Barbour was cast once more as Sydney Carton in the Broadway musical adaptation of 'A Tale of Two Cities', which opened for preview on August 19, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York[2]. The musical officially opened on September 18, to mostly negative reviews, and closed on November 9, 2008. Barbour, who joined Tale's Road to Broadway in 2004, gave the closing speech at the performance, acknowledging the hard work of friends and colleagues Jill Santoriello (composer), Natalie Toro, Nick Wyman, Craig Bennett and the rest of the original Broadway cast. Toro, Wyman and Bennett had been with the show since 1999, joining Barbour in 2004.
Solo career
- He performed a Holiday Concert at Sardis restaurant in New York, from December 2008 through January 2009, singing many Holiday classics.[3] Each performance featured a guest star. These guest stars included Brandi Burkhardt, Michael Hayward Jones, Natalie Toro, Deborah Gibson, Marla Schaffel, Gregory Genoret, Tom Cavanaugh, Marc Kudisch, and Kevin Earley.[4] Due to the success of this concert, Sardi's ask him to create another concert which he made a Love Songs concert. The concert featured numerous Broadway classics. This concert was later extended to more performances as a result of great sales.[5] This concert, like the Holiday Concert, also included a guest performer at each performance. These guests included Jenny Powers, Lauren Kennedy, Julia Murney, Laura Osnes,[6], J. Mark McVey, Morgan James,[7] Constantine Maroulis, Lee Roy Reams, Tim Shew, Daniel Zorovich, Jason Watson, Todd Murray, Paige Davis, Patrick Page, Kerry O'Malley, Rebecca Robbins, Robert Cuccioli, Ryan Silverman, Andrea McArdle, John Schuck, Jeff McCarthy, and Kevin Greene. These guests were announced one by one on James Barbour's official blog.[8][9]
- Barbour performed Back From Broadway, which he developed with Hershey Felder, to sold out crowds as it toured the U.S.[citation needed]
- He co-founded Laughing Dog Entertainment with Steve Binder.[10]
Personal life
Barbour was born April 25, 1966 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He has attended, performed at, and even hosted Scientology based events,[11][12] such as the star-studded grand opening of their Mission in Santa Monica, CA,[13] and a Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) gala at the Beverly Wilshire in February 2006.[14]
Barbour is married to fellow performer Dana Stackpole (born February 25, 1966).[15] The couple first met during the revival of Carousel at Lincoln Center, when Barbour took over the part of Billy Bigelow, and Ms. Stackpole played his daughter, Louise. They have one daughter named Hudson, born August 29 2008.
James Barbour has been honored with the prestigious George M. Estabrook Award for distinguished service http://www.hofstra.edu/Alumni/Connect/connect_charter_gme.html as well as the Hofstra University Young Alumni Award for achievements in his field.
Barbour has also given benefit concerts for his alma Mater Hofstra University http://www.hofstra.edu/search/hofstra_search.cfm?sp-q=james+barbour&sp-a=00021d02-sp00000000 In April 2006, Barbour was arrested and charged with sex abuse and sodomy for having inappropriate relations with a female minor five and half years prior.[16][17][18] In the Fall of 2006, he was indicted by a grand jury in New York for said crime.[19][20][21][22][23] In January 2008, Barbour pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in exchange for a lesser sentence of 60 days in jail and three years probation. Also, in accordance with his plea bargain, Barbour, under oath, made a public allocution admitting to these misdemeanors. [24][25][26]
On February 29, 2008, Barbour began his sixty-day jail sentence at Rikers Island and three years probation.[27]
In December of 2008 James invited displaced military and their families to his Holiday Concert at famed Sardi's in New York City. http://jamesbarbour.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html
Barbour has been an Artist Committe Board member of The Actors Fund Of America for many years http://www.actorsfund.org/about/BOARD/the%20artists%20committee during which time he has performed many charitable fundraisers in support of the Fund and Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.
In 2009 Barbour gave a benefit concert for The Actor's Fund Of America at Finesteins At The Regency. in New York City http://feinsteinsattheregency.com/performance.php?id=224
Broadway
- A Tale of Two Cities (musical) (2008)
- Assassins (2004)
- Urinetown (2001)
- Jane Eyre (2000)
- Beauty and the Beast (1998 - 1999)
- Carousel (1994)
- Cyrano: The Musical (1993)
Filmography
- Alchemy (2005)
- Ed (2003) (TV)
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
- That’s Life (2001) (TV)
- The District (2000) (TV)
- Twinkle Toes (1999)
- Sex and the City' (1999) (TV)
- Houdini (1998)
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) (TV)
- Cyrano the Musical (1997) (TV)
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) (TV)
- Beauty and the Beast: Concert on Ice (1996) (TV)
Discography
- A Tale of Two Cities, The Musical: International Studio Cast Recording (to be released December 2009)
- Dracula: The Musical Concept Recording (not yet officially released)
- Jane Eyre – Original Cast Recording
- Broadway In Concert (with Hershey Felder)
- Assassins - Broadway Cast Recording
- Love Songs
- The Gift
Awards
- 2001 Drama League Award - Edward Rochester, Jane Eyre ~ The Musical (WIN)
- 2006/7 LA Weekly Garland Award - Back From Broadway (WIN)
- 2007 Sarasota Magazine Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Sydney Carton, A Tale of Two Cities (WIN - Tie)
- 2008-2009 BroadwayWorld Fan Choice Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Sydney Carton, A Tale of Two Cities (Finalist /Runner-Up )
- 2009 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Sydney Carton, A Tale of Two Cities (Nomination)
- 2009 Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical - Sydney Carton, A Tale of Two Cities (Nomination)
References
- ^ [1], Variety, October 29, 2007
- ^ [2], Broadway.com, July 23, 2008
- ^ http://broadwayworld.com/article/James_Barbours_Sardis_Holiday_Concert_Series_Begins_Festive_Run_1220_20081220
- ^ http://jamesbarbour.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html
- ^ http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_James_Barbours_LOVE_SONGS_at_Sardis_20090302
- ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/125528-Grease%27s_Osnes_Will_Join_Barbour_for_Sardi%27s_Concert
- ^ http://jamesbarbour.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html
- ^ http://jamesbarbour.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html
- ^ http://jamesbarbour.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html
- ^ "Steve Binder Bio". http://www.caucus.org/members/Binder.html.
- ^ "Church of Scientology Missions offer basic Dianetics and Scientology services". Scientology Missions International. http://www.smi.org.dev.scientology.net/index.htm.
- ^ "Celebrities Raise Awareness and Funds to Fight Human Trafficking". Church of Scientology. http://www.scientology.org/humanrights/news/2006/060224.htm.
- ^ "Grand Opening of the Church of Scientology Mission of Santa Monica". Church of Scientology. http://www.scientology.org/en_US/news-media/briefing/2006/society/060307.html.
- ^ James Barbour CCHR. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tca-FCcBbAc.
- ^ NEW YORK POST, Barbour pictured with wife, Dana Stackpole
- ^ Murray Weiss (2006-04-06). "[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/access/1016611591.html? dids=1016611591:1016611591&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+6%2C+2006&author=MURRAY+WEISS&pub=New+York+Post&edition=&startpage=009&desc=ACTOR+IN+SEX+ARREST Actor in Sex Arrest]" (archive). New York Post. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/access/1016611591.html? dids=1016611591:1016611591&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+6%2C+2006&author=MURRAY+WEISS&pub=New+York+Post&edition=&startpage=009&desc=ACTOR+IN+SEX+ARREST.
- ^ Nicole Kristal (2006-04-06). "Broadway Actor Arrested for Abuse". Backstage.com. http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/stage/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002313408.
- ^ Remain Silent? Some in Custody Spell It All Out, New York Times, January 5, 2007
- ^ Laura Italiano (2006-12-06). "Sexy 'beast' busted as perv". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/seven/12062006/news/regionalnews/sexy_beast_busted_as_perv_regionalnews_laura_italiano.htm.
- ^ Laura Italiano (2006-12-07). "'Beast' had even younger prey". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/seven/12072006/news/regionalnews/beast_had_even_younger_prey__da_regionalnews_laura_italiano.htm?page=0.
- ^ "'Beauty and the Beast' Actor Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Sexual Abuse of a 15-Year-Old Girl". Fox News. 2006-12-06. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,234841,00.html.
- ^ Gross Idea in Broadway Actor's Sex Abuse Case
- ^ SAMUEL MAULL (2007-07-20). "Court Gags Broadway Beast Actor's Lawyer". Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/20/AR2007072000758.html.
- ^ BEAST: I PAWED GAL, 15, by Laura Italiano, The New York Post, January 4, 2008
- ^ Type casting: Broadway 'Beast' James Barbour pleads guilty to molestation, The New York Daily News, January 3, 2008
- ^ Broadway Actor Pleads Guilty..., The New York Times, January 3, 2008
- ^ Laura Italiano (2008-03-01). "BROADWAY BEAST CAGED". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/seven/03012008/news/regionalnews/bway_beast_caged_99897.htm.
External links
- "James Barbour Official Website". http://www.jamesbarbour.com/.
- "James Barbour on Facebook". http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Barbour/6372082345.
- "James Stacy Barbour bio at Answer.com". http://www.answers.com/topic/james-stacy-barbour.
- James Barbour at the Internet Movie Database
- James Barbour at the Internet Broadway Database
- A Tale of Two Cities
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