Casey Nicholaw
Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography). Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin.
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BIO
Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography).
Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. His other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, Best Choreography).
Nicholaw's additional New York credits for City Center Encores!, including acclaimed productions of The Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle, and Follies (direction/choreography).
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Casey Nicholaw with The Cast of "Some Like it Hot" including Jenny Hill, Amber Owens, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, TyNia Rene Brandon, Kayla Pecchioni, Adrianna Hicks, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raena White, Ester Antionne, Devon Hadsell, Abby Matsusaka, Gabi Campo, KJ Hippensteel, Casey Garvin, Brian Martin, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr., Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, DeMarius R. Copes and Ian Campayno
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
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Productions
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[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
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[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by
Awards and Nominations
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Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
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Casey Nicholaw, The Prom
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Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
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Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
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Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot
Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot
Videos
Video: Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Reflect on BOOK OF MORMON Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-09 10:57:50
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Broadway Cast Performs 'Two by Two' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-05 14:45:40
Video: Emily Lane, Vivian Panka and More in MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-30 09:46:42
Video: It's Double Double, MORMON Trouble with Rory O'Malley & Charlie Franklin
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-27 14:08:27
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - 2025-11-11 10:25:53
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-25 08:14:27
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 4000th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 13:10:31
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - 2025-03-06 14:37:16
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
News
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, returns to St. Louis for a limited engagement at The Fabulous Fox. Single tickets are now on sale. Tickets are available by visiting FabulousFox.com or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Jared Zirilli will perform THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN, an unscripted theatrical experiment by Jeremy Dobrish, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in a special industry presentation.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will play one performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield on February 10, 2027, with single tickets going on sale to the public August 21.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 15, 2026
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ha dejado una batería de grandes anuncios que confirma el ambicioso futuro de Disney en cine, televisión, streaming y teatro. El evento, celebrado ante un Honda Center completamente lleno, reunió a grandes estrellas, creadores y artistas para presentar imágenes inéditas, actuaciones y novedades de algunas de las franquicias más esperadas de la compañía.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group just announced that, following its sell-out run at The Bristol Hippodrome earlier this year, their brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 smash-hit film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Tim Federle and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, will premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027. We have all of the details!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
The Book of Mormon is returning to Chicago, with tickets on sale now. The Book of Mormon will play Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement this fall.
by - Jul 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
Fort Salem Theater, the upstate New York venue whose alumni include Connie Britton, Casey Nicholaw and Tina Landau, is for sale.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026
Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway visited The View on Thursday for a medley performance from the hit musical. Watch the current cast of the show perform the medley now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Broadway's Bradley Gibson is currently starring as Hercules in the West End Production of Hercules. Get a first look at photos of Bradley in the leading role!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the special 15th anniversary edition of the Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon in stores and online.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Broadway alum Rodney Ingram took over the title role in Aladdin earlier this year, and new production photography of him with Sonya Balsara (Jasmine) has been revealed!
by Team BWW - Jun 23, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Andrew Rannells returned to The Book of Mormon stage during the show's 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' reprising the fan-favorite anthem 'I Believe.' Watch video of the original Broadway star's special anniversary performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
The Book of Mormon has broken the all-time house record of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre with “Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' celebrating the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026
Book of Mormon stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday to discuss the 15th anniversary of the hit show and reflect on their Tony Awards performance. Check out the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a signing event celebrating the special 15th anniversary edition of The Book of Mormon Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn more here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon, members from the current Broadway cast of the hit musical visited The View to perform the fan-favorite number 'Two by Two.' Watch the flashy performance now, introduced by original cast member Andrew Rannells.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Hulu’s comedy series “Deli Boys,” Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh made their Broadway debuts in Disney’s Broadway musical, Aladdin. Check out photos and video here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.
Casey Nicholaw has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His accolades include Outstanding Choreography from the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot, and Best Choreography from the Tony Awards for Some Like It Hot. He earned the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. For his work on Aladdin, Nicholaw won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards. His contributions to The Book of Mormon have been recognized with multiple honors, including Best Theatre Choreographer from the Olivier Awards, Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards, and Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he won Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.
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