Have you ever been to the Hudson Theatre in New York City’s Times Square? Yes, Joshua Coakley is the theater’s head of real estate. Plus, he’s even married to Blue Bloods star Stephanie Kurtzuba.
Let’s learn more about him through this article.
Meet Joshua Coakley, Stephanie Kurtzuba’s husband
Joshua Coakley first met actress Stephanie Kurtzuba at the Alley Theatre in Houston, thanks to their shared profession. After dating for a while, the two married in 2005 and have two children together.
Their son, Calvin, turns 15 on September 26, 2022. “Happy Birthday to the handsome young man who made me a mom. It has been the privilege of my life to be the parent of these children and I am humbled by the honor. Thank you Universe for sharing these souls with me,” Stephanie celebrated his 14th birthday on IG.
She also added a wish, “May you grow up to be proud, dignified and sincere. And treat others as you would treat yourself. Be brave and courageous, in my heart, you will always be forever young.”
On the other hand, Dexter, their youngest child, will turn 13 on October 6, 2022, and Stephanie did not write a caption for him.
Back to Joshua, he is Stephanie’s “one true love, her one and only, and the man who has given her all the love she ever dreamed of and more.” The actress is extremely grateful for this “gift from Cupid.”
Stephanie posted a photo of herself on IG on Valentine’s Day 2020 to write, “Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. May we ALL find someone who makes us feel appreciated every day of our lives because we all deserve it!”
The Blue Bloods star also called Joshua the “best” dad and thanked him for everything he has done for the family.
For those who don’t know who Joshua’s wife is, Stephanie is a film and television star best known for her role as “Kimmie Belzer” on The Wolf of Wall Street. She is also known for her roles as “Elaine Black” on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and “Olivia Suconik” on The Good Wife.
Joshua Coakley’s age
Joshua Coakley is 46 years old in 2022.
He is four years younger than his wife, Stephanie, who was born on March 20, 1972.
Joshua Coakley’s work
Joshua Coakley is the Property Manager of the Hudson Theatre — located just off New York City’s Times Square, founded in 1903. Here, he is responsible for all props, furniture, draperies, and set decorations, as well as the maintenance of the magnificent theater’s 975 seats and artwork.
“Everything that goes into the building, from the wardrobe to the wigs and makeup, goes through me. I put the pieces together so they fit seamlessly. Theater is storytelling, and the purpose of props is to help the show tell the truth, to envelop you in that world,” Joshua describes his work.
So how did Joshua get into theater? Well, he was drawn to his older siblings who were already dancing. He eventually took up dancing and then moved on to theater. Even in high school, Saint Ignatius, Joshua took up speech and debate to keep his passion alive. “The biggest thing I learned from Saint Ignatius was the ability to ask the right questions and keep digging until I got the right answers,” he recalls.
He then went on to study theater at Marquette University. But after realizing how difficult it was to become an actor, he dropped out and started working as a technician at several children’s museums. There, he discovered how much he loved the intersection of education and play, developing exhibits and hands-on construction.
Eventually, through a series of fortunate events, Joshua found work as a prop carpenter at a theater in St. Louis, and then moved to the Alley Theater in Houston.
His prop skills come from an apprenticeship with a prop master at the Lyric Theatre. But Joshua credits much of his ability to his willingness to take on any challenge. “I can look at a 1920s telephone, take it apart, fix it, and make it work on stage. Or if I can’t fix it, I can recreate it,” he adds.
Sadly, Joshua was laid off from work for 22 months after the 2020 pandemic. He then sold his home and took his family across the country in a rented RV, visiting family and national parks.
Interesting Facts: Joshua’s most memorable show was Billie Elliot at the Imperial in 2008 — his Broadway debut with his wife in the cast.
Is Joshua Coakley on Instagram?
No, Joshua Coakley is not on Instagram or any other social media.
Related FAQs
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What is Joshua Coakley’s birthday?
Joshua’s birthday is July 20 and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
On his 44th birthday, Stephanie wrote on her IG, “Happy Birthday my love. You are the reason for everything… #husband #partner #forever.”
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Where is Joshua Coakley from?
Joshua Coakley grew up near Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood in St. Jerome Parish. He later moved to NYC for work. There, he got married, had kids, and after the 2020 pandemic, he moved to Hawaii and then Denver before eventually returning to work in NYC.
As of 2022, he resides in Maplewood, NJ.
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How tall is Joshua Coakley?
Joshua is approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.