Cast Members

Arica Jackson

Currently in: The Book of Mormon

Arica Jackson appeared in the Tony-nominated revival of Caroline, or Change. Other credits: Waitress (Broadway), Head Over Heels (Broadway), Waitress (tour). Television: “Evil” (CBS), “Jingle Jangle Sing-Along” (Netflix). CMU Drama 2017. Special thanks to her family and her reps at the Price Group!

Ayana Jackson

Currently in: MJ

Ayana is excited to be making her Broadway Debut in MJ. An accomplished Singer/Songwriter, Ayana has performed alongside names such as John Legend, Jazmine Sullivan, Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, Kirk Franklin, and CeCe Winan, to name a few. Ayana recently went viral on social media with her riveting rendition of the Chaka Khan classic “Through The Fire”, as well as a heart-wrenching performance of J. Cole’s “Be Free”.

Cameron Jackson

Currently in: Aladdin

Broadway credits include: Moulin Rouge. Tours: Aladdin, West Side Story. Many thanks to the casting/creative teams, Lakey Wolff & CO, to everyone on and offstage who make this incredible show happen, and for the love and support from my family.

Lindsey Jolyn Jackson

Currently in: Hell’s Kitchen

Lindsey Jolyn Jackson (Swing) Los Angeles, CA native. Broadway: The Lion King. BA: Fordham University MSEd: University of Pennsylvania MS: University of Massachusetts. 2008 Lorna Strassler Award. Glory to God. Thanks family. I love you Aaron, Action Major, Shine Major, Liv Major & Christmas.

Tara Jackson

Currently in: Hadestown

Tara Jackson is honored to be making her Broadway debut in Hadestown! Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, she is an honors graduate from Berklee College of Music. Favorite credits include her three-time award-winning performances of Celie in The Color Purple and Hadestown’s Canadian premiere. Much love to Steven and family.

Skye Jackson-Williams

Currently in: MJ

Skye is a young NYC-born artist with credits including Missy Elliott, Apple, Swarovski, Footlocker, and more. Skye has worked with the Broadway and touring companies of the show and is excited to continue her MJ journey! She thanks her family, friends, and agents at CTG!

Aliah James

Currently in: Gypsy

Aliah James is overjoyed to be a part of the Gypsy revival on Broadway! Broadway: The Who’s Tommy, Funny Girl. Tour: The Lion King-Rafiki Tour, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Other credits: The Who’s Tommy, 42nd Street, Newsies, Cabaret, After Midnight. BFA: Point Park University. Shoutout to her family and mom for their constant support!

Chelsea James

Currently in: Chicago

Broadway debut! Tours/Credits include CHICAGO National Tour (Swing/DC/Asst. to Choreographer), CHICAGO Korea Tour (Swing), Hairspray! (Amber Von Tussle), and Cats (Syllabub/DC) with RCCL. Eternal gratitude to Michael Chau, loved ones, Resolute, and ARC.

Nikki M. James

Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), Les Misérables, All Shook Up, …Tom Sawyer. Favorite Theater Credits: Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day (The Public), Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Encores!), Romeo & Juliet, Caesar & Cleopatra (Stratford Theater), Julius Caesar and Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park), Bernarda Alba (Lincoln Center), Preludes (LCT3). Notable TV/Film: “Daredevil: Born Again” (Disney+), “Severance” (AppleTV+), “Proven Innocent” (FOX), “Braindead” (CBS), Spoiler Alert (Focus). BFA from NYU’s Tisch. A proud mama, wife, New Yorker, voter. As always, for Poppy.

Peter Francis James

Broadway: Ziegfeld, Funny Girl; Barack, Hillary and Clinton; Present Laughter (w/Kevin Kline); The Merchant of Venice (w/Al Pacino); On Golden Pond (w/James Earl Jones). Colin Powell, Stuff Happens, at the Public Theater (OBIE, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk Awards); The Lady From Dubuque (w/Maggie Smith) (London). Claire, The Maids (OBIE Award) CSC. TV /Film The Godfather of Harlem, Oz, The Rosa Parks Story (w/ Angela Bassett), Thurgood Marshall/Simple Justice. He is a graduate of RADA.

Merritt David Janes

Currently in: SMASH

Colchester, VT. UMaine/Circle In The Square Graduate. Broadway: Back To The Future (Strickland), School Of Rock (Dewey). Tours: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Beauty And The Beast (Lumiere), The Wedding Singer (Robbie), Shrek (Farquaad), Catch Me If You Can (Hanratty). Broadway Rocks (Founder). Album: Waiting in The Wings.

Alison Jantzie

Currently in: Wicked

Broadway/New York: Gigi, Radio City Rockettes, Fiorello! (City Center Encores!). National Tour: Wicked. Select Regional: Anything Goes (Goodspeed), Roman Holiday (Golden Gate Theatre). I am beyond grateful for the fam, the Wolff Pack, this team, and Eric! Thank you!