James Donegan is a New York-based actor and singer. James is probably best known for his work in the Off-Broadway companies of Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab and Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening. He can also be heard on both editions’ original cast albums, spoofing theater stars Raúl Esparza, Harvey Fierstein, Cheyenne Jackson, Danielle Radcliffe, Stephen Sondheim and many others.
Other New York and regional credits include The Secret Garden (Archibald) at Virginia Musical Theatre, Sweeney Todd (Pirelli/Fogg) at Pioneer Theatre Company; Me & My Girl (Gerrold Bollingbroke) at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Company (Bobby) at Actor’s Express; The Drowsy Chaperone (Aldolpho) at the Gateway Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse and St. Michael’s Playhouse; Hello, Dolly! (Cornelius) at Arkansas Repertory Theatre; My Fair Lady (Freddy) at the North Carolina Theatre; Jesus Christ Superstar(Jesus) at Allenberry Playhouse; Evita (Che) at the Bristol Riverside Theater; Triumph of Love (Agis) with AnyMinute Now Productions; Wonderful Town (Bob) at Musicals Tonight!; and Hair (Berger) at Forestburgh Playhouse.
His recording So Much Spring (“Sexy newcomer Donegan makes an auspicious debut…”—NEXTMagazine) is available on iTunes.
James was born-and-raised in South Central Texas where his family still resides. He received his undergraduate education in communication and marketing from Trinity University in San Antonio before earning his artist’s certificate in art direction from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta.
James is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and the American Guild of Musical Artists.