Tony nominee Dorian Harewood was honored with a BFA diploma in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music August 8. Harewood attended CCM briefly, but left the university in 1972 prior to graduating to pursue his first acting offer.
Joining Harewood as he received his diploma at Bond 45 were The Notebook producer and CCM alumnus Kevin McCollum, CCM administrators Jennifer Heisey and Elaine Cox, and members of The Notebook's cast and crew.
See photos from Harewood's celebration below.
Dorian Harewood with the cast and crew of The Notebook
Dorian Harewood accepting Diploma from Jennifer Heisey
John Cardoza, Jordan Tyson, Maryann Plunkett, Dorian Harewood, and Kevin McCollum
Kevin McCollum and Dorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood with CCM Alumni
Dorian Harewood accepting Diploma from Jennifer Heisey
Dorian Harewood accepting Diploma from Jennifer Heisey
Dorian Harewood and Kevin McCollum
The Notebook marks Harewood's return to the Broadway stage for the first time in over 45 years. His performance earned him a 2024 Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. The veteran performer's credits also include The Mighty Gents, Streamers, and Don't Call Back. Harewood has also been seen in national tours of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Madame Lily, and Miss Moffat.
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On screen, Harewood has appeared in films including Gothika, Levity, and Pacific Heights; as well as TV shows including Criminal Minds, I'll Fly Away, Private Practice, and more. Harewood was honored with the 1994 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Clarence "Cool Papa" Charleston in I'll Fly Away.
Harewood also received an Emmy nomination for his narration in Hank Aaron: Chasing a Dream as well as a second NAACP Image Award nomination for his work in The Hoop Life.
