James Stacy Barbour

James Stacy Barbour (born April 25, 1966 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey), a.k.a. "James Barbour", is a singer and Broadway actor. He graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Acting and a minor in Philosophy.

Theatre credits

Probably best known for his portrayal of Edward Fairfax Rochester in the Broadway musical of "Jane Eyre" (2000-12-10 – 2001-06-10), Barbour began his Broadway career in the ensemble of "Cyrano – The Musical" (1993-11-21 – 1994-03-20). Among his numerous Broadway credits, James has portrayed the Beast in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (opposite Toni Braxton) and played Leon Czolgosz in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Tony award winning musical "Assassins".

Barbour has also spent a significant amount of time performing in Los Angeles. On the west coast stage, he has been Lancelot to Jeremy Irons' King Arthur in "Camelot" at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as originating such critically acclaimed roles as Callahan in the new musical "Lizard" at The NoHo Arts Center.

In late 2007, he performed the role of Sydney Carton in a world premiere pre-Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" at the historic Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. [ [http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935236.html?categoryid=33&cs=1] , Variety, October 29, 2007]

Barbour has been cast as Sydney Carton in the Broadway musical adaptation of 'A Tale of Two Cities' opening for preview on August 19, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York [ [http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=568046] , Broadway.com, July 23, 2008] .

Solo career

Barbour performed "Back From Broadway", which he developed with Hershey Felder, to sold out crowds as it toured the U.S.Fact|date=December 2007

He co-founded Laughing Dog Entertainment with Steve Binder. [cite web|url = http://www.caucus.org/members/Binder.html | title = Steve Binder Bio]

Personal life

Barbour was born April 25, 1966 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He has attended, performed at, and even hosted Scientology based events, [cite web | url = http://www.smi.org.dev.scientology.net/index.htm | title = Church of Scientology Missions offer basic Dianetics and Scientology services | work = Scientology Missions International ] [cite news | url = http://www.scientology.org/humanrights/news/2006/060224.htm | title = Celebrities Raise Awareness and Funds to Fight Human Trafficking | publisher = Church of Scientology ] such as the star-studded grand opening of their Mission in Santa Monica, CA, [cite news | url = http://www.scientology.org/en_US/news-media/briefing/2006/society/060307.html | title = Grand Opening of the Church of Scientology Mission of Santa Monica | publisher = Church of Scientology ] and a Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) gala at the Beverly Wilshire in February 2006. [cite video | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tca-FCcBbAc | title = James Barbour CCHR | publisher = YouTube ]

Barbour is married to fellow performer Dana Stackpole. [ [http://www.nypost.com/seven/01042008/news/regionalnews/beast__i_pawed_gal__15_811048.htm NEW YORK POST] , Barbour pictured with wife, Dana Stackpole ] The couple first met during the revival of "Carousel" at Lincoln Center, when Barbour took over the part of Billy Bigelow, and Ms. Stackpole played his daughter, Louise. They have one daughter named Hudson, born August 29th 2008.

In April of 2006, Barbour was arrested and charged with sex abuse and sodomy for having inappropriate relations with a female minor four years prior. [cite news | url = http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/access/1016611591.html?dids=1016611591:1016611591&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+6%2C+2006&author=MURRAY+WEISS&pub=New+York+Post&edition=&startpage=009&desc=ACTOR+IN+SEX+ARREST | title = Actor in Sex Arrest | date = 2006-04-06 | format = archive | publisher = New York Post | author = Murray Weiss ] [cite news | url = http://www.backstage.com/bso/news_reviews/stage/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002313408 | title = Broadway Actor Arrested for Abuse | date = 2006-04-06 | publisher = Backstage.com | author = Nicole Kristal ] [ [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70F16FB3F540C768CDDA80894DF404482 Remain Silent? Some in Custody Spell It All Out] , New York Times, January 5, 2007] In the Fall of 2006, he was indicted by a grand jury in New York for said crime. [cite news | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/12062006/news/regionalnews/sexy_beast_busted_as_perv_regionalnews_laura_italiano.htm | title = Sexy 'beast' busted as perv | date = 2006-12-06 | author = Laura Italiano | publisher = New York Post ] [cite news | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/12072006/news/regionalnews/beast_had_even_younger_prey__da_regionalnews_laura_italiano.htm?page=0 | title = 'Beast' had even younger prey | date = 2006-12-07 | author = Laura Italiano | publisher = New York Post ] [cite news | url = http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,234841,00.html | title = 'Beauty and the Beast' Actor Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Sexual Abuse of a 15-Year-Old Girl | date = 2006-12-06 | publisher = Fox News ] [ [http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2006/12/21/1800_gross_idea.php Gross Idea in Broadway Actor's Sex Abuse Case] ] [cite news | url = http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/20/AR2007072000758.html | title = Court Gags Broadway Beast Actor's Lawyer | date = 2007-07-20 | author = SAMUEL MAULL | publisher = Washington Post ] In January 2008, Barbour pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in exchange for a lesser sentence of 60 days in jail and three years probation. Also, in accordance with his plea bargain, Barbour, under oath, made a public allocution admitting to his felonious acts. [ [http://www.nypost.com/seven/01042008/news/regionalnews/beast__i_pawed_gal__15_811048.htm BEAST: I PAWED GAL, 15] , by Laura Italiano, The New York Post, January 4, 2008] [ [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/01/03/2008-01-03_type_casting_broadway_beast_james_barbou.html Type casting: Broadway 'Beast' James Barbour pleads guilty to molestation] , The New York Daily News, January 3 2008] [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/04/nyregion/04actor.html?ref=nyregion Broadway Actor Pleads Guilty...] , The New York Times, January 3 2008 ]

On February 29, 2008, Barbour began his sixty-day jail sentence at Rikers Island and three years probation. [cite news | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/03012008/news/regionalnews/bway_beast_caged_99897.htm | title = BROADWAY BEAST CAGED | date = 2008-03-01 | author = Laura Italiano | publisher = New York Post ]

Broadway

*A Tale of Two Cities (musical) (2008)
*Assassins (2004)
*Urinetown (2001)
*Jane Eyre (2000)
*Beauty and the Beast (1994)
*Carousel (1994)
* (1993)

Filmography

*"Alchemy" (2005)
*"Ed" (2003) (TV)
*"Eight Crazy Nights" (2002)
*"That’s Life" (2001) (TV)
*"The District" (2000) (TV)
*"Twinkle Toes" (1999)
*"Sex and the City' (1999) (TV)
*"Houdini" (1998)
*"Just Shoot Me!" (1997) (TV)
*"Cyrano the Musical" (1997) (TV)
*"The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest" (1996) (TV)
*"Beauty and the Beast: Concert on Ice" (1996) (TV)

Discography

*Jane Eyre – Original Cast Recording
*Broadway In Concert (with Hershey Felder)
*Assassins - Broadway Cast Recording
*Love Songs
*The Gift

Awards

*Drama League Award for Jane Eyre
*LA Weekly Garland Award for Back From Broadway

References

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* [http://www.talemusical.com A Tale of Two Cities]