James Barbour (singer)

For other people named James Barbour, see James Barbour (disambiguation).

James Barbour
Born (1966-04-25) April 25, 1966 (age 58)
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationHofstra University
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1993–present
Criminal chargesTwo counts of endangering the welfare of a child
Criminal penalty36 days in prison (2008); three years of probation
SpouseDana Stackpole
Children2

James Barbour (born April 25, 1966)[1] is an American singer and theatre actor who played the title role in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera from February 2015 until December 2017. Among his other credits are the Beast in Beauty and the Beast and Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

In 2008, Barbour pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a child,[2] and he admitted to engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old on more than one occasion.[3]

  1. ^ "James Barbour – Broadway Cast & Staff". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Hartocollis, Anemona (January 4, 2008). "Broadway Actor Pleads Guilty to Backstage Sex Act With Girl, 15, in 2001". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Italiano, Laura (January 4, 2008). "Beast: I Pawed Gal, 15". New York Post. Retrieved June 1, 2020.