Broadway Star Arrested For Role In Capitol Riot

James D. Beeks, 49, stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 as an "affiliate of the Oath Keepers," investigators said.

The 49-year-old Broadway actor, who most recently played Judas in the U.S. touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” was charged with obstruction of Congress and entering a restricted building, according to a complaint from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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by Anonymousreply 4November 26, 2021 5:44 AM

While the Oath Keepers are known for the military fatigues they often wear at rallies, Beeks — a Michael Jackson impersonator on the side — was seen wearing an imitation of Jackson’s iconic BAD jacket from the late singer’s 1987 tour on Jan. 6.

Investigators tracked Beeks down through his social media and by attending several of his shows, where he played Judas under the stage name James T. Justis.

As of Wednesday, Beeks has been removed from the “Jesus Christ Superstar” cast page.

by Anonymousreply 1November 26, 2021 4:02 AM

"While the Oath Keepers are known for the military fatigues they often wear at rallies, Beeks — a Michael Jackson impersonator on the side"

But I thought QAnon types were against pedophiles?

by Anonymousreply 3November 26, 2021 4:05 AM

A Black, Trump-supporting Broadway star named James D. Beeks, which has tinges of James Van Der Beek, is right out of Chapelle's Show.

by Anonymousreply 4November 26, 2021 5:44 AM

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