James Delisco Beeks is an actor on Broadway in Kinky Boots, Aida, Ragtime, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Know more about his arrest here.
James was starring as Judas in a primary touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar when he was arrested in Milwaukee on charges stemming from the 6 January siege of the Capitol.
An Award-winning Entertainer, Delisco is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and continued to sharpen his ability in New York City.
Who Is James Delisco Beeks?
James Delisco Beeks is an award-winning actor who hailed from Jacksonville, Florida.
Beeks is a talented entertainer who is often described as a cross between Michael Jackson, Terrence Trent Darby, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, and Justin Timberlake.
He brings you the best piercing, powerful vocals, live band production, innovative dance moves, and undeniable stage presence.
His essence awe-inspiring original music is where the classic quality meets edgy rock and southern soul style.
In the Broadway hit Aida, he played the role of a principal, which was loved by Sir Elton John and the late Peter Jennings. They described it as Great and exclaimed Man, You Rock!.
He also starred on Broadway in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, where Tony Award-winner Billy Porter discovered and replaced his role.
James Delisco: The Broadway Judas Actor Arrested
Broadway star James Delisco Beeks was arrested for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on 6 January.
The Entertainer who most recently played Judas in the U.S. touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
He was charged with obstruction of Congress, a felony, as well as a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds.
After the arrest, he made his initial appearance in the Eastern District of Wisconsin and was released pending further court proceedings.
He joined the riots as an affiliate of the Oath Keepers, a militant extremist group whose members flooded the Capitol on 6 January. He had paid dues to the group two weeks before the riot.
He was part of a mob of people, including some who attacked law enforcement,” the Office said in a statement.
James Delisco Wikipedia and Age Explored
Although being a renowned star, Wikipedia has yet to establish the information about James Delisco Beeks.
James recently returned to his 5th season with Windborne’s ‘Music of Michael Jackson’ Symphonic international tour headlining as the late ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson to rave reviews.
He is a 49-year-old African-American Broadway actor from Orlando, Florida, United States. As a musical theater actor, he goes by the stage name James T. Justis.
In the Children’s category, James was awarded by Akademia music awards “best song December 2015′ with his single “Knick Knack song.” The song was unofficially released and followed his first single release, “Lock you in.”