Broadway Artist | Singer • Dancer • Actor
Chicago-born triple threat Jaquez André Sims is a dynamic presence on the Broadway stage, celebrated for his versatility across acting, dance, and vocal performance. With credits spanning some of Broadway’s most visually and musically ambitious productions, Sims represents a new generation of Black performers shaping contemporary musical theater.
He has appeared in Chicago as Fred Casely and in the Broadway companies of Bad Cinderella, Mrs. Doubtfire, King Kong, and Motown, bringing athleticism, charisma, and technical precision to each role. His work also extends to major national tours, including Matilda and The Bodyguard, as well as the Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar, bridging musical theater and opera traditions.
A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a BFA in Dance, Sims embodies rigorous classical training fused with modern theatrical storytelling. His multidimensional career — spanning Broadway, touring productions, opera stages, and television — reflects the expanding landscape of Black artistry in American performance.
Offstage, he continues to engage audiences through modeling and digital storytelling, sharing glimpses of his artistic life on social media (@justjaquez).
Mood Perspective:
Artists like Jaquez André Sims represent the living continuum of Black performance — where Broadway, opera, and dance converge. His career stands as a testament to discipline, range, and the evolving visibility of Black excellence on the global stage.
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