Rodney Hicks is a talented and accomplished individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as an out gay actor, playwright, and mediator. His extensive experience on Broadway is truly impressive, with notable roles including the original cast of the hit musical Come from Away, as well as the 2000 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and the original casts of The Scottsboro Boys and Rent.
With over 25 years of regional theatre credits to his name, Rodney has consistently demonstrated his versatility and range as a performer. His film credits are equally impressive, with appearances in Imagine Entertainment/Disney+'s The Slumber Party, Paramount Pictures' Mighty Oak, which was released on Apple TV and Amazon, as well as Rent: Live on Broadway, which was also available on Apple TV and Amazon, and django.
Rodney's television credits are equally impressive, with roles on popular shows such as Leverage, Grimm, Hope & Faith, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Student Affairs, and NYPD Blue. In addition to his work as an actor, Rodney is also a talented playwright, with several notable works to his credit.
One of his earliest plays, The Flawed Play, Flame Broiled, was written in 1968, and more recently, he wrote Just Press Save, which was directed by Michael Greif as part of the 2020 Pride Plays. Rodney has also written Ms. Pearl's Cabaret, a testament to his creativity and passion for storytelling.
