James T. Lane
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James T. Lane is an actor
and dancer. He made his Broadway debut with the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line
playing Richie Walters. After ACL, Lane joined the cast of Chicago: The musical
playing the role of Aaron and Amos. Other credits include an episode on One Life to Live
as a James Brown impersonator. Lane has last been seen in The Scottsboro Boys
playing the roles of Ozie Powell and Ruby Bates.
. During his teen years Lane attended the Ensemble Theatre Community School in Eagles Mere, PA. After high school, Lane studied musical theatre at Carnegie Melon and Penn State.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and dancer. He made his Broadway debut with the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is a 1975 musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch....
playing Richie Walters. After ACL, Lane joined the cast of Chicago: The musical
Chicago (musical)
Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal"...
playing the role of Aaron and Amos. Other credits include an episode on One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
as a James Brown impersonator. Lane has last been seen in The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys (musical)
The Scottsboro Boys is a musical with a book by David Thompson, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the Scottsboro Boys trial, the musical is one of the last collaborations between Kander and Ebb prior to the latter's death...
playing the roles of Ozie Powell and Ruby Bates.
Early life
James was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended the Meredith School from kindergarten until 8th grade. During his high school years Lane attended the Girard Academic Music ProgramGirard Academic Music Program
The Girard Academic Music Program is a magnet secondary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is operated by the School District of Philadelphia....
. During his teen years Lane attended the Ensemble Theatre Community School in Eagles Mere, PA. After high school, Lane studied musical theatre at Carnegie Melon and Penn State.
Broadway
- A Chorus LineA Chorus LineA Chorus Line is a 1975 musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch....
as Richie Walters, 2006–2008 - Chicago: The musicalChicago (musical)Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal"...
as Aaron, 2008–2010 - The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys (musical)The Scottsboro Boys is a musical with a book by David Thompson, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. Based on the Scottsboro Boys trial, the musical is one of the last collaborations between Kander and Ebb prior to the latter's death...
as Ozie Powell/Ruby Bates 2010
Other theatre credits
- Dreamgirls - Prince Music TheatrePrince Music TheatreThe Prince Music Theater was a non-profit theatrical producing organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and specializing in music theatre, including opera, music drama, musical comedy and experimental forms. At it's height it was run by managing director Joe Farina. It was run into the...
, 2005 - Finian's RainbowFinian's RainbowFinian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Several revivals and a 1968 film version followed. A Broadway revival ran from October 8, 2009 until January 17, 2010...
- Walnut Street TheatreWalnut Street TheatreThe Walnut Street Theatre , located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 825 Walnut Street, is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the English-speaking world and the oldest in the United States... - FameFame: The MusicalFame: The Musical is a singing and dance contest in Ireland, produced by Screentime ShinAwiL for RTÉ. The audition and Fame Bootcamp stages were filmed around Ireland and in London....
- Cinderella