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Michael James Scott has played the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin internationally including Broadway, London, the North American Tour and Australia (where he originated the role and won the Helpmann Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical). He can be seen in the new Showtime TV series “Black Monday.”
He originated the role of The Minstrel on Broadway in Something Rotten as well as Dr. Gotswana (aka The Guy with the Maggot Problem) in the Tony-winning smash hit, The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, Tarzan, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, Elf, and Hair. He was the standby for the legendary Ben Vereen in the international tour of Fosse, taking over the role in Paris at the renown Théâtre du Châtelet. On the West End, he was the associate choreographer for the Broadway revival transfer of Hair.
Off-Broadway, he co-starred in Here’s to the Public opposite Donna McKechnie and was also part of the concert cast of Jerry Springer The Opera at Carnegie Hall. Outside NYC, he was a part of original Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys and played the Donkey in Shrek The Musical at the famous St. Louis Muny. Regional credits include Aida, Ragtime, South Pacific, Cinderella and Little Shop of Horrors.
His numerous television and film appearances include “The Carrie Diaries” (The CW), Independent Woman (Feature Film), “The View” (ABC), “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” (NBC), “The Late Show with Conan O’Brien” (NBC), “Good Morning America” (ABC), “The Today Show” (NBC), “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” (CBS), and “The TONY Awards” (CBS).
He was a member of the critically acclaimed singing group The Broadway Boys and Grammy-nominated and Tony-winning Broadway Inspirational Voices. He can be heard on many original Broadway cast albums, multiple studio recordings, and the Broadway Boy's debut album “Lullaby of Broadway.”

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Michael James Scott STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble [Replacement]

Minstrel

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Genie [Replacement]

Genie [Replacement]

Babkak (Standby)

Genie (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Doctor

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Ensemble

Macy's Manager (Understudy)

[West End]
London Revival, 2010
Member of the Tribe

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Performer (Swing)

Margaret Mead (Understudy)

Hud (Understudy)

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2008
Barry Belson (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
St. Louis MUNY Production, 2006
Mereb

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Eddie [Replacement]



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Video: Watch the Next On Stage Finale

Today's the day! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below. Watch the video here!

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Rodney Hicks' latest play, inhale-EXHALE, will receive an NYC-invited industry reading presentation on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4:30 pm.  Learn more about the play here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 27th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 27, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade

The Broadway and national tour casts of Aladdin came together to perform 'Friend Like Me' during Disney's Christmas Day Parade. Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie on Broadway, led the performance, joined by Adi Roy, who plays the title role in the national tour. Watch the video now!

Find Out Who Makes the Next On Stage Top 3

Who will make the Top 3? Tonight's the night we find out! Tune in today, Friday, December 22, to watch as the Top 3 performers are annouced for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage. Who will the judges save? You'll have to watch to find out!

Photos: ALADDIN, Ariana DeBose & More Perform at Disney's Christmas Day Parade

Check out photos from Disney's Christmas Day Parade, including the Broadway and North American Tour Cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” performing “Friend Like Me,” with Michael James Scott as the Genie and Adi Roy as Aladdin. Ariana DeBose will be performing 'This Wish' from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish.”

Voting Now Open to Pick the Next On Stage Top 3!

This season's prizes include a trip to New York City for all finalists.

Find Out Who Makes the Next On Stage Top 5

At 7pm ET you can catch the High School live results show and then come back at 9pm ET for the College live results show.

Voting Now Open to Pick the Next On Stage Top 5!

Voting is now open to select the Top 5 for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast your vote today!

Find Out Who Makes the Next On Stage Top 10

At 7pm ET you can catch the High School live results show and then come back at 9pm ET for the College live results show.

Voting Now Open to Pick the Next On Stage Top 10!

Voting is now open to select the Top 10 for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Vote today!

Meet BroadwayWorld Next On Stage's Season 4 College And High School Top 15

On December 1st, host Ben Cameron and the esteemed panel of judges on BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage revealed the High School and College Top 15. Next on Stage is Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Meet the top 15 contestants!

Tune in Tonight For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage High School & College Top 15 Results Show

Tune in tonight, December 1st at 7 and 9 PM ET respectively for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage High School and College Top 15 results show! Next on Stage is Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. 

Next On Stage Top 15 Live Shows Will Air Friday, December 1st

BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air its first live shows on December 1st.

Today is the Final Day to Vote For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 4

November 27 is the final day to vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Find out more about the competition and how to vote here!

Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, and More Set for EPCOT's DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series

DISNEY ON BROADWAY stars Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, Gavin Lee, Heidi Blickenstaff, Ashley Brown, L. Steven Taylor, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael James Scott, Bradley Gibson, and Shoba Narayan will grace the America Gardens Theatre with performances of the songs that made them famous, along with other sensational tunes. Check out the festival schedule here!

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Celebrating 10 amazing years of giving back and over $1.8 million raised for the Vegas community, Mondays Dark is throwing a year-end, anniversary spectacular. The popular grassroots charitable movement raises much-needed funding for Las Vegas’ local nonprofit organizations.

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Michael James Scott has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

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Michael James Scott's first West End show was Hair which opened in 2010

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