Joseph Ryan Harrington

Joseph Ryan Harrington (born February 19, 1999) is an American actor, dancer, and singer currently residing in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Career Harrington began his career on stage in 2005 with the Cincinnati Ballet. There he performed in The Nutcracker in 2005 and portrayed Michael Darling in Peter Pan for the 2008–2009 season.

The Broadway debut for Harrington came in November 2007 with the revival of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. The production was able to re-open, after closing for two weeks in November, despite the stagehands' strike. The show was able to reopen due to its limited holiday run.

For nearly a year, Harrington participated in what was referred to as "Billy Camp." On June 10, 2010, Harrington was cast in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He continued the role until the show closed on January 8, 2012.

Stage

Date Production Role Theatre October 2 to November 2, 2014 The Tempest Ariel La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (New York City, NY, USA) July 9, 2012 – July 29, 2012 How Deep Is The Ocean? Kid The Theater at St. Clements (New York City, NY, USA) October 24, 2010 – January 8, 2012 Billy Elliot the Musical Billy Imperial Theatre (Broadway) November 24, 2008 – December 27, 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Young Boy Grand Ole Opry November 9, 2007 – January 6, 2008 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Little Who St. James Theatre (Broadway) 2008–2009 Peter Pan Michael Darling Cincinnati Ballet 2005 The Nutcracker with Finis Jhung

Television

Year Title Role Notes 2010 Mega Music Fest Dancer Nickelodeon