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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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Alex Newell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
LuLu

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Narrator

[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Farleigh

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Asaka

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Mary Magdalene


Alex Newell Movies

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

Alex Newell TV Shows

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

Alex Newell 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


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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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Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024


Watch Bradley Dean perform “Be Italian” from Nine at this year's Broadway Backwards.

Tony-Winner Alex Newell To Headline COMMUNITEA DANCE LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration


Join the Arsht Center's free LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, CommuniTEA Dance, returning June 9 with star Alex Newell.

Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs Perform 'Why God Why?' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Watch Arielle Jacobs' performance of 'Why God Why?' at Broadway Backwards!

Video: Watch Len Cariou & Chip Zien Perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Watch Len Cariou and Chip Zien perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at Broadway Backwards!

Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'Back to Before' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Watch Alex Newell's performance of Back to Before at Broadway Backwards 2024.

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN


The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Julie Benko Performs 'Luck Be A Lady' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


On Monday night, Julie Benko opened the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards with a flirty and fierce rendition of “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls. She rolled the dice alongside an ensemble of women, for a fun and empowering dance number. Check out the video here!

Photos: Alex Newell, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024. Check out photos from the event here!

Setlist Revealed for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Featuring Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess & More


The setlist has been revealed for Broadway Backwards! See who is performing.

Limited Tickets Remain for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Hosted by Jenn Colella


Only a few seats remain for Broadway Backwards, the star-studded annual evening of reimagined show tunes that share LGBTQ+ love stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Julie Benko, Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Henry and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Stars of Broadway and beyond have joined the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards. Learn more about who is joining the event, set for March 11!

Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS


The lineup has been announced for Broadway Backwards, which returns on Monday, March 11, 2024. Find out who will be performing at the event here!

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala


Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Jamie Muscato to Join Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, and More In WILD ABOUT YOU Concert


Jamie Muscato will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Oliver Tompsett, and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala


Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Alex Newell Will Perform a Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in September 2024


Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Alex Newell Will Lead PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert in London


Alex Newell will lead the 50th anniversary concert production of Pippin, taking place at London's Palladium this year, featuring a 25-piece orchestra and 50-strong choir.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12


Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Alex Newell 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 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 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.

What is Alex Newell next theatre project?

Alex Newell's next show will be Shucked which opens on 4/4/2023 on Broadway.

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