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BIO

Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award.



As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and the Knocks.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bat Boy
[Off-Broadway]
2025
The God Pan
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Diana () [Replacement]
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
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
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron ‘Mama’ Morton [Replacement]
[Replacement]

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
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2025 ] Pebble (voice)

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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Photos: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Isaac Mizrahi and More at The New Group 2026 Gala Photo
Photos: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Isaac Mizrahi and More at The New Group 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

The New Group 2026's Gala honored Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly and George Sheanshang with the 2026 Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. See photos from the event!
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte Photo
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert Photo
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!
Eric McCormack Joins Producing Team of London Bound WILD ABOUT YOU Photo
Eric McCormack Joins Producing Team of London Bound WILD ABOUT YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
Photos: Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert Photo
Photos: Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!
Review: SHUCKED Yields a Harvest of Laughs at Benedum Center Photo
Review: SHUCKED Yields a Harvest of Laughs at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 20, 2026

Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.
Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-vega, Jennifer Tilly And George Sheanshang To Be Honor Photo
Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-vega, Jennifer Tilly And George Sheanshang To Be Honored At The New Group 2026 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

The New Group will honor Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, and George Sheanshang with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award at its 2026 Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hot Photo
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROA Photo
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROADWAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway Photo
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
Alex Newell, Ryann Redmond and More to Join DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert Photo
Alex Newell, Ryann Redmond and More to Join DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Broadway Dreams will present Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond.
Photos: Inside AMPLIFY 2026, Honoring Shaina Taub Photo
Photos: Inside AMPLIFY 2026, Honoring Shaina Taub
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026

Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, and More Will Join Mark MacKillop's Salon For Broadway C Photo
Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, and More Will Join Mark MacKillop's Salon For Broadway Cares
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

Mark MacKillop will host a salon fundraiser for Broadway Cares later this month. The cast of performers will include Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, Brandon Contreras, David Burtka, and Sam Gravitte.
Megan Hilty, John Lloyd Young, and More Will Perform at Café Carlyle This Spring Photo
Megan Hilty, John Lloyd Young, and More Will Perform at Café Carlyle This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Cafe Carlyle has announced its upcoming season of performances, which will include Megan Hilty, John Lloyd Young, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Alex Newell, Aneesa Folds and More to Join AMPLIFY 2026 Photo
Alex Newell, Aneesa Folds and More to Join AMPLIFY 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

Maestra Music has revealed the performers and composers and lyricists for AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, taking place at City Winery NYC.
Review: Kate Baldwin's THE BUCKET SHOW at 54 Below Belongs On Everyone's Wish List Photo
Review: Kate Baldwin's THE BUCKET SHOW at 54 Below Belongs On Everyone's Wish List
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 14, 2026

The Lady doesn't need improving.
Jackie Burns, Noah J. Ricketts, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of WILD ABOUT YOU Photo
Jackie Burns, Noah J. Ricketts, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of WILD ABOUT YOU
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

The new musical WILD ABOUT YOU will hold a 29-hour reading with an invitation-only industry presentation on March 23rd, followed by a first developmental production in early 2027.
Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.
Broadway Dreams to Launch 2026 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour GREATEST HITS Photo
Broadway Dreams to Launch 2026 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour GREATEST HITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

Broadway Dreams will present its 2026 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour, Greatest Hits, launching at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. The milestone tour marks Broadway Dreams’ 20th Anniversary Season.
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadw Photo
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 3 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?

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 the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk 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, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.

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