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BIO

Alex Newell has an extensive list of credits both in Broadway and television. TV credits include the recent fan favorite “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” along with the Emmy®-nominated Christmas special; “Our Kind of People,” and two hit Fox series, “Empire” and “Glee.” Alex has received overwhelming accolades and award nominations including Critics Choice, Gold Derby, Screen Actors Guild, and Hollywood Critics Association. Broadway credits include Once On This Island, which earned a Grammy® nomination for Best Musical Theater Album, and the show won the Tony for Best Musical Revival. Recently, Alex starred in the pre-Broadway show, The Last Supper.

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STAGE CREDITS

Shucked Shucked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
LuLu
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Narrator
The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Farleigh
Ensemble
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Asaka
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Mary Magdalene

Movies

Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Ike
Super Novas
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mo

TV Shows

Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Alex Newell, Once on this Island

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Once On This Island

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Marisha Wallace Will Join Alex Newell Live at Cadogan Hall Photo
Marisha Wallace Will Join Alex Newell Live at Cadogan Hall

Broadway, West End and TV star Marisha Wallace will join Alex Newell live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.
New Musical WILD ABOUT YOU Sets Fall Developmental Workshop; Lili-Anne Brown to Direc Photo
New Musical WILD ABOUT YOU Sets Fall Developmental Workshop; Lili-Anne Brown to Direct

Keaka Productions, LLC (Brian Spector), producer of the new musical Wild About You by Chilina Kennedy and Eric Holmes, has announced the engagement of award-winning director Lili-Anne Brown and a two-week developmental workshop and industry presentations in late September/early October.
Jorden Amir Brings WHAT IF? Part 5 to 54 Below Photo
Jorden Amir Brings WHAT IF? Part 5 to 54 Below

Join in for an exciting evening of What If’s as your favorite characters sing musical theater songs that normally have no relation to them, all while interacting with characters that they usually never get the chance to speak to.
Review: BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium Photo
Review: BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium

What did our critic think of BEN PLATT AND BRANDY CLARK at Mershon Auditorium?
Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2024 - Where to Watch DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED & M Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2024 - Where to Watch DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED & More

This July, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a new installment in the beloved Descendants franchise, watch a documentary about stage and screen actress Faye Dunaway, or revisit old favorite musical films such as West Side Story and The Wiz.
July 4th Viewing Guide: Ben Platt, Kelli O'Hara, Fantasia, & More Photo
July 4th Viewing Guide: Ben Platt, Kelli O'Hara, Fantasia, & More

Happy Fourth of July! In honor of this year's celebration, BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Fantasia, Darren Criss, Kelli O'Hara, and more.
The 92nd Street Y, New York Announces 2024/25 Tisch Music Season Photo
The 92nd Street Y, New York Announces 2024/25 Tisch Music Season

The 92nd Street Y, New York has announced its 2024/25 Tisch Music Season, featuring a diverse lineup of world and U.S. premieres, innovative musicians, and multidisciplinary collaborations across various genres.
Kelli O'Hara, Alex Newell & More to Star in Lyrics & Lyricists 2024/25 Season Photo
Kelli O'Hara, Alex Newell & More to Star in Lyrics & Lyricists 2024/25 Season

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 14, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency Photo
Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency

The party's over! Ben Platt concludes his concert residency, which celebrated the release of his third album Honeymind and brought some of the biggest stars of Broadway and the music industry to new the Palace Theatre stage. 
Photos: Broadway Stars Gather at the CIVILIAN to Toast Tony Nominee Eden Espinosa Photo
Photos: Broadway Stars Gather at the CIVILIAN to Toast Tony Nominee Eden Espinosa

Weeks after she played her final performance in Lempicka, for which she earned her first Tony nomination, Eden Espinosa crossed 8th Avenue for a very special celebration of her career, hosted by the CIVILIAN. Check out photos here.
Listen to a Preview of Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY Audible Play, Available Now Photo
Listen to a Preview of Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY Audible Play, Available Now

From the brilliant comedic and emotive mind of Emmy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin, The Color Purple, Euphoria) comes Wild with Happy, releasing Thursday, June 13 exclusively on Audible. Listen to a clip now!
Exclusive: What Is a Diva? Alex Newell Explains! Photo
Exclusive: What Is a Diva? Alex Newell Explains!

Want to know the definition of a diva? Look no further than Alex Newell. In this video, watch as they break it down!
Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and More Will Perform at the BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEE Photo
Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and More Will Perform at the BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Concert

The performer lineup has been announced for the Broadway League’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert. Learn more about who will be performing here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 6, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Celebrate NYC Pride Weekend With Alex Newell At Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Photo
Celebrate NYC Pride Weekend With Alex Newell At Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible will present Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva for three performances only live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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Last night's special guest at Ben Platt's residency, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Alex Newell! Newell joined Platt for a performance of 'Suddenly Seymour' from Little Shop of Horrors. Check out the video here!
Broadway Dreams Offers MJ THE MUSICAL Scholarship in Atlanta Photo
Broadway Dreams Offers MJ THE MUSICAL Scholarship in Atlanta

Broadway Dreams has kicked off its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour “Broadway Dreams Goes POP” and is currently making Broadway dreams come true in Atlanta, GA through Friday, June 7, 2024.
June Audible Content Includes LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, WILD WITH HAPPY, & More Photo
June Audible Content Includes LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, WILD WITH HAPPY, & More

Several theatrical audio projects are due to stream on Audible in June, including a recording of Laura Benanti's solo show Nobody Cares (which is running through June 2 at the Minetta Lane Theater), Colman Domingo's play Wild With Happy, and Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva.
Broadway Dreams to Launch 2024 Summer Intensive Tour Photo
Broadway Dreams to Launch 2024 Summer Intensive Tour

Broadway Dreams is launching its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour, offering aspiring performers the chance to train with top industry professionals in various cities.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Newell been nominated for?

Alex Newell has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked; Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Shucked; Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shucked; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked; Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on This Island; and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Once on This Island.

What awards has Alex Newell won?

Alex Newell has won several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shucked. They also received the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shucked. Additionally, Newell won Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Shucked, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island.

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