Justin Cooley
Theatre Credits, Bio and Tickets

Justin Cooley stars as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee off Broadway at New World Stages. He takes a leave of absence from June 24 to August 10, 2026.
Cooley is known for starring as Seth in the musical Kimberly Akimbo, originating the role in the Off-Broadway world premiere at Atlantic Theater Company before moving with the production to Broadway. Across the two runs, Cooley was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as well as Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and Antony Awards, and he won Theatre World, ABA Clarence Derwent, and Clive Barnes Awards.
Latest Justin Cooley news
Current and upcoming productions featuring Justin Cooley
Nov 7, 2025 - Oct 11, 2026
Past productions featuring Justin Cooley
Oct 12, 2022 - Apr 28, 2024
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'Operation Mincemeat' tickets now available through April 2027
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Savy Jackson to star in 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway
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'The Great Gatsby' tickets on sale through June 2027
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'Here There Are Blueberries' Broadway cast set with Michael Cerveris, Brandon Flynn, Conrad Ricamora, Kathleen Chalfant, more
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Guide to ‘Three Days of Rain’ on Broadway starring François Arnaud, David Corenswet, and Yvonne Strahovski
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Broadway cast set for 'Dolly: A True Original Musical'
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Stella Cole to join 'Maybe Happy Ending' Broadway cast
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Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Andrew Rannells, Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty to star in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ on Broadway this winter
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Matthew Morrison to return in 'Just in Time' on Broadway; Jeremy Jordan, Carrie St. Louis set departures

