Alex Newell
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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
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
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Connection
Movies
Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Ike
[ 2013 ] Ike
Super Novas
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mo
[ 2021 ] Mo
TV Shows
Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo
Mo
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2025 ] Pebble (voice)
[ 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
Videos
Kate Baldwin Performs Songs from THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, SOUTH PACIFIC & More at 54 Below
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-09 10:34:36
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-23 05:44:18
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-11-25 13:40:31
Video: CHICAGO Celebrates 29 Years On Broadway and Welcomes New 'Mama' Alex Newell
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-17 23:32:21
Video: Kate Baldwin & Alex Newell Are Strutting Back to Broadway in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-11-12 13:23:59
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 17:43:54
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-10-21 12:00:05
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-16 16:39:23
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-07 15:15:40
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-01 12:42:32
Video: Watch the Trailer for Animated Musical Series HELLUVA BOSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-03 13:25:20
Video: Auli'i Cravalho Discusses Themes of Self-Acceptance in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS on CBS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-04 14:08:23
News
Julian Sewell to Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
Comedian and digital satirist Julian Sewell will make his off-Broadway debut donning the magic foot of William Barfée in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
Comedian and digital satirist Julian Sewell will make his off-Broadway debut donning the magic foot of William Barfée in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway.
New Musicals by Betty Who, Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and More Set for The Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
Seven new musicals will be showcased during The Festival's Previews of New Musicals program taking place on the Broadway Direct Main Stage. The program will showcase an exclusive sneak peek of selections from the new works.
Ryan Murphy Thinks it's Time to 'Revisit' GLEE With a Reboot
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Ryan Murphy has shared that he is interested in the possibility of a Glee reboot, over 17 years after the show originally premiered in 2009. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Ryan Murphy has shared that he is interested in the possibility of a Glee reboot, over 17 years after the show originally premiered in 2009. Learn more here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 29, 2026- LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR Opens At Radio City Music Hall and More
by - Jul 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Alex Newell Reveals the ‘Awful Things’ Said at the Stage Door, Is ‘Always in Disbelief’
by Michael Gioia - Jul 28, 2026
While Alex Newell said that stage dooring has become a ‘little too close to comfort,’ the Broadway performer noted that they’re ‘very approachable’ while out in public.
by Michael Gioia - Jul 28, 2026
While Alex Newell said that stage dooring has become a ‘little too close to comfort,’ the Broadway performer noted that they’re ‘very approachable’ while out in public.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2026, with Julia Lester, Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza & More
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
Kevin McHale to Depart 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Kevin McHale, who made his New York stage debut as William Barfée, will play his final performance in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in August.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Kevin McHale, who made his New York stage debut as William Barfée, will play his final performance in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in August.
AI Musicians Are Impersonating Broadway Stars. Why Won't Streamers Fix It?
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
Photos: THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Welcomes Angela Bassett, Ayo Edebiri, Sara Bareilles and More on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater officially opened The Whoopi Monologues this week with a celebrity-filled opening night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Angela Bassett, Sara Bareilles, Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Newell, and more were among the guests. Check out photos of the event.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater officially opened The Whoopi Monologues this week with a celebrity-filled opening night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Angela Bassett, Sara Bareilles, Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Newell, and more were among the guests. Check out photos of the event.
Andrew Barth Feldman, Lena Hall and More Join THE FESTIVAL; Schedule Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
Photos: Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Disney Channel star Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan have joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre and Leaf Coneybear, respectively. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Disney Channel star Laura Marano and Fernell Hogan have joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre and Leaf Coneybear, respectively. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 26, 2026- Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway and More
by - Jun 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Alex Newell to Join THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as the Bee’s moderator & 3rd annual Putnam County spelling champion Rona Lisa Peretti.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as the Bee’s moderator & 3rd annual Putnam County spelling champion Rona Lisa Peretti.
The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
Photos: Darren Criss, Neil Patrick Harris and More at Tony Awards After Party at Rockefeller Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Look at how Broadway’s biggest stars celebrated both on and off the stage at last night’s 79th Annual Tony Awards, from the Baccarat x Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Speakeasy at the ceremony’s telecast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Look at how Broadway’s biggest stars celebrated both on and off the stage at last night’s 79th Annual Tony Awards, from the Baccarat x Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Speakeasy at the ceremony’s telecast.
Kate Baldwin Performs Songs from THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, SOUTH PACIFIC & More at 54 Below
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin performs songs from THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, SOUTH PACIFIC, HELLO, DOLLY!, and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at 54 Below, joined by collaborator Georgia Stitt.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin performs songs from THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, SOUTH PACIFIC, HELLO, DOLLY!, and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at 54 Below, joined by collaborator Georgia Stitt.
Tony Awards Fashion: Stars Serve Glamour, Glitter and More on Broadway's Biggest Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
What Happened Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Afterparties
by Michael Gioia - Jun 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld takes you inside a handful of the afterparties during Broadway’s biggest night.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 8, 2026
BroadwayWorld takes you inside a handful of the afterparties during Broadway’s biggest night.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
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?
# What awards has Alex Newell won? Alex Newell won Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shucked. Newell also received the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shucked. Additionally, Newell won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Shucked.
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