James is thrilled to return to MMT after directing Million Dollar Quartet in the 2021 season. A Christiansburg native, he has directed around the country at South Coast Rep in California, The Marriott Theatre outside Chicago, and Flat Rock Playhouse in NC. His acting credits include ten Broadway shows, seven Off-Broadway shows, tours, and many regional productions. He has been seen on screen in Fair Game (with Sean Penn) and his TV credits include: Law and Order, The Blacklist, Royal Pains, The Mysteries of Laura, and several commercial campaigns. James is a graduate of James Madison University, where he received the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award.

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