MEN I’VE HAD: 54 Below

James will make their 54 Below debut with MEN I’VE HAD, a hilarious and heartfelt solo confessional cabaret. A beloved storyteller of TikTok, Instagram, (and honestly anyone who will listen), James (@jamesissmiling) shares the trials and tribulations of the Men They’ve Had: exes, lovers, daddies, hook-ups-gone-wrong, and that one guy they really don’t want to talk about, ok? James interweaves stories of their chaotic love life with the music of Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, and classic Broadway hits. Join James for an evening of what happens not when you get the boy, but after you’ve had him. Who knows, you just might text your ex on the way home.

Content Warning: this show discusses mature themes around sex, gender, identity, and a mention of sexual assault. Recommended age 16+.

Cabaret —Barrington Stage

James began their run in Barrington Stage Co.’s critically-acclaimed run of CABARET as “Frenchie,” the Kit Kat Girl, and ended the run as the “Emcee” opposite Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family, Spring Awakening, Into the Woods) and Dan Amboyer (Younger, Uncoupled, The Blacklist). James understudied the Emcee, and debuted with less than 45 minutes notice, performing the role for the final week of the run.

direction by Alan Paul

choreography by Katie Spelman

music direction by Angela Steiner

Click HERE for their performance of “I Don’t Care Much”.

The Fantasticks

James starred as “Luisa” in The Fantasticks at the Depot Theatre. James sang the traditionally coloratura soprano role in the original keys, to critical acclaim:

“The Director allows Rose to dominate that stage, which she does with joyful exuberance. The success of this adaptation largely depends on Rose’s performance, and she delivers.” — Tim Rowland

Click HERE to see their Bird Monologue + Much More