Behind the Curtain: James Monroe Iglehart

On November 10, 2020, South Bay Musical Theatre executive director Sara Dean conducted this exclusive and candid one-on-one interview with Broadway actor James Monroe Iglehart. From his roots in the Bay Area to performing in New York as LaFayette and Jefferson in Hamilton, James discusses his inspiration, his work ethic, and his Tony Award-winning performance as the Genie in Aladdin.
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About the Interviewee: James Monroe Iglehart is best-known for his Tony-Award winning performance as the Genie in Aladdin. He was performing the role of LaFayette/ Jefferson with the NY cast of Hamilton, when Covid-19 closed Broadway. In New York, he has performed as The Lion in The Wiz and originated the roles of Bobby in Memphisand Phil in Hercules. Raised in the East Bay, Iglehart performed locally with American Musical Theater, Theatreworks, Foothill Music Theatre and more, before moving to NYC with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He recently directed, produced and played Oogie Boogie Man in The Nightmare Before Christmas virtual concert, as a benefit for The Lymphoma Society and The Actors Fund.