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Joshua Henry "Get Up Stand Up"

Joshua Henry "Get Up Stand Up"

The Des Moines Symphony and Des Moines Performing Arts present
JOSHUA HENRY "GET UP STAND UP"

Tony Award winner Joshua Henry is one of Broadway’s most electrifying performers, celebrated for his powerhouse voice, emotional depth and magnetic stage presence. Fresh off his 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his acclaimed portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime, Henry brings his extraordinary talent to Get Up, Stand Up!—a soulful, high-energy concert experience that celebrates the songs that have moved and grooved us through the decades…backed by the power of the Des Moines Symphony.

Blending classic R&B, funk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll favorites by artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, and Bruno Mars with iconic Broadway hits from Hamilton, Carousel, Into the Woods, Ragtimeand Waitress, plus original music from his album Grow, Henry creates an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. Featuring audience interaction, movement, and even a few soul-singing lessons, this dynamic performance showcases the remarkable versatility of an artist who shines both on Broadway and in concert. Experience Joshua Henry live in this special collaborative presentation by the Des Moines Symphony and Des Moines Performing Arts.

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  • Joshua Henry Broadway Singer Bio
Joshua Henry

Joshua Henry Broadway Singer

Tony Award winner Joshua Henry is one of Broadway’s most dynamic leading men, celebrated for his extraordinary voice, emotional depth, and commanding stagepresence. He won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical forhis acclaimed performance as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime. For the role, Henry also received the 2026 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award, the 2026 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical, the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical, and the 2026 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical. In 2026, Henry released Joshua Henry: Live at Lincoln Center, a live acoustic album showcasing his singular voice and emotional range through a collection of mostly Broadway covers, reimagined with warmth, spontaneity, and the electricity of live performance. His additional credits as a recording artist include opening for Diana Rossat the Hollywood Bowl, performing alongside Common at The Kennedy Center, and releasing his debut album, GROW. On screen, Henry played Gaston in ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration and starred as Roger Bart in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Academy Award-nominated film tick,tick... BOOM! opposite Andrew Garfield. He also appeared in Steven Knight’s AppleTV+ drama See and starred in the action film American Renegades opposite J.K.Simmons and Sullivan Stapleton.On Broadway, Henry starred in the Grammy-winning revival of Into the Woods alongside Phillipa Soo and appeared as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress. He earned Tony Award nominations for his performances as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Flick in Violet opposite Sutton Foster, and Haywood Patterson in Susan Stroman’s The Scottsboro Boys. He also portrayed Aaron Burr in Hamilton in Chicago and on the first U.S. tour, and starred as Noble Sissle in George C. Wolfe’s Tony-nominated Shuffle Along opposite Audra McDonald. His additional Broadway credits include In the Heights, American Idiot, Porgy and Bess, and Bring It On: The Musical.