Quentin Earl Darrington Explained

Quentin Earl Darrington
Birth Date:9 July 1977[1]
Alma Mater:University of South Florida

Quentin Earl Darrington (born July 9, 1977) is an American actor and singer known for his work in theatre. He has performed in Broadway productions and national tours of shows including Once on This Island,[2] Cats, Ragtime, and Memphis. He originated the role of Joe Jackson / Rob in MJ the Musical on Broadway, receiving a nomination for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.[3]

Theatre credits

YearShowRole[4] Notes
2002The Lion KingEnsemble
u/s Mufasa
National tour
2003Cadillac Palace Theatre
2005Ragtime Coalhouse Walker Jr.Paper Mill Playhouse
AbyssiniaLucas (replacement)Regional revival
2007The Color Purple Ensemble
u/s Mister
National tour
2009Ragtime Coalhouse Walker Jr.Kennedy Center
Broadway revival
2010Drury Lane Theatre
2011MemphisDelrayNational tour
2014Les MisérablesJavertDrury Lane Theatre
2015A New BrainMinisterCity Center Encores! Off-Center Production
2016The Secret GardenMajor HolmesManhattan Concert Productions Concert
CatsOld Deuteronomy; VictorBroadway revival
2017Once on This IslandAgweBroadway revival
2022MJ the MusicalJoe Jackson / RobBroadway

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henderson. Kathy. It's His Time for Ragtime Star Quentin Earl Darrington. Broadway.com. December 12, 2009. June 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: Lefkowitz. Andy. Quentin Earl Darrington Returns to Broadway's Once On This Island. Broadway.com. May 8, 2022. March 16, 2018.
  3. Web site: Gans . Andrew . Nominees for 71st Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced . Playbill . May 8, 2022 . April 26, 2022.
  4. Web site: Quentin Earl Darrington Broadway and Theatre Credits. BroadwayWorld. April 10, 2018. April 10, 2018.