About James Barbour

James Barbour, Broadway performer and creative leadership coach, smiling in a dark jacket

James Barbour — Broadway performer, keynote speaker, coach, and creator of the Star Power platform.

🟥 Overview

James Barbour is an award-winning Broadway performer, international concert artist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of Star Power — a coaching platform focused on mindset, reinvention, and creative leadership. With over four decades of experience on stage and in business, James helps others unlock their voice and build a future aligned with their purpose.

🟥 Broadway & Performance Career

James is best known for his iconic performances on Broadway, including his long-running role as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. His other acclaimed roles include leading performances in A Tale of Two Cities, Carousel, Jane Eyre, Beauty and the Beast, The Secret Garden, and Urinetown. He was nominated for the Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Drama League Awards for his portryal of ‘Sydney Carton’ in A tale of Two Cities on Broadway and won the LA Ovation award for playing ‘Jean Valjean’ in Les Miserables among many others.

With career in the entertainment industry that has spanned television, film and countless stage appearances James continues to perform around the globe, from major concert halls to intimate locales, and is continually praised for his emotional depth, vocal power, and connection with audiences.

🟥 From Performer to Mentor – The Birth of Star Power

Drawing from his personal journey of reinvention, James created the Star Power brand — a platform designed to help creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders step into their truth, build their brand, and live a life aligned with their voice and values.

Through coaching, workshops, digital programs, and live events, Star Power blends performance wisdom with business acumen — helping others unlock the power that’s already within them.

“James Barbour has an unmistakable voice, not only as the Phantom on Broadway, but a voice for those who are struggling to find their own artist voice within. James has the power to help his audience break through the stops they are running into and get to the artist they always hoped they could be. He rules a stage.”

– Grant Cardone

 

🟥 Thought Leadership & Media

  • Host of the Star Power Podcast

  • Creator of the Facebook Groups Mastery Program

  • Keynote speaker at 10X GrowthCon, Funnel Hacking Live, Aspire, and more

  • Regular contributor on mindset, reinvention, and emotional intelligence

  • Featured guest on podcasts, panels, and stages worldwide

“It is very rare that anyone has had the opportunity to star on Broadway 9 times. Such is the case of James Barbour. He has starred in critically acclaimed Broadway shows that have been seen by tens of millions of people. James Barbour is a dream maker. He knows how to take someone from the desire to the discipline into their destiny.”

– Tim Storey

🟥 Writing & Teaching

James is the author of the best-selling book The Artist’s Survival Guide, which bridges the gap between artistic passion and sustainable success. He is currently developing additional books, coaching programs, and a curriculum to help others navigate personal growth through storytelling and branding.

🟥 Personal Mission & Philosophy

“You don’t have to start over. You just have to start honest.”

James’s work is grounded in truth, discipline, and the belief that every setback holds the seed of a breakthrough. Whether through performance, speaking, or coaching, his goal is the same: to help others reclaim their story and turn it into power.

🟥  Connect with James

 

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