Who Is Joshua Henry’s Wife? All About Cathryn Stringer & Their Kids

Cathryn Stringer and Joshua Henry attend the 2026 Met Gala
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What To Know

  • Joshua Henry is nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Musical at the 79th Annual Tony Awards.
  • Henry stars in the Broadway musical, Ragtime.
  • He is married to his college sweetheart, Cathryn Stringer.

The 79th Annual Tony Awards are right around the corner, but before we sit down for the big event, it’s time to get to know an early favorite for Best Actor in a Musical, Ragtime star Joshua Henry.

Theater lovers may recognize Henry from his previous roles in revivals of Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince, 2023) and Carousel (Billy Bigelow, 2018). On the screen, you may have also seen him as Roger Bart in tick, tick… BOOM! or Gaston in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. Today, he’s performing as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the second Broadway revival of Ragtime. Now a four-time Tony nominee, Henry is hoping to take home his first win.

Since it’s Tony Awards season, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Joshua Henry’s life off-stage, including how he met his wife, Cathryn Stringer, whether they have kids, and more.

Who is Joshua Henry’s wife?

Joshua Henry is married to Cathryn Stringer, his college sweetheart. On Show People With Paul Wontorek, Henry told viewers the adorable story of how they met. He shared, “I met Cathryn during my senior year at the University of Miami. We lived across the hall from each other. We met at the elevator! I remember when she walked off the elevator. She’s got this beautiful red hair. She smiled at me, and I was like, ‘Oh, snap!’ She reminded me of the Wendy’s girl.” Cathryn remains fairly private on social media.

When did Joshua Henry and Cathryn Stringer get married?

The duo got married on October 20, 2012. They have remained fairly private about their relationship, but Henry always gushes about his wife on their anniversary. In 2022, he posted, “10 years of marriage today! Tears, laughter, mountaintops, valleys, 3 amazing boys… God has blessed us through it all AND we put in that hard work. Proud of us. Proud of you. Thank you for your love @cathenry101  can’t wait to explore the next 10 with you! Happy Anniversary.”

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Do Joshua Henry and Cathryn Stringer have kids?

Henry and Stringer have three kids. Their first-born son, Samson, was born in October 2018. In March 2021, Henry and Stringer welcomed twin sons, Max and Leo. Today, Samson is seven, and the twins are five. That means we could see a “go to sleep” speech moment if Henry wins!

Tony Awards, Sunday, June 7, 8/7c, CBS

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