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KECIA LEWIS (Miss Liza Jane) made her Broadway debut at 18 years old in the original company of Dreamgirls, directed by Michael Bennett. Her other Broadway credits include The Gospel at Colonus (with Morgan Freeman), Big River, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (standby for Nell Carter), Once on This Island (OBC), The Drowsy Chaperone (OBC), Chicago, Leap of Faith (OBC), Cinderella (as Marie/Fairy Godmother) and most recently Children of a Lesser God (directed by Kenny Leon). Off Broadway she has starred in the title role of Mother Courage, The Skin of Our Teeth (Obie Award) Dessa Rose at Lincoln Center (Drama Desk award nomination), and Marie and Rosetta (Lortel & Drama League nominations/ Obie Award winner). Her work on the last season of MAD ABOUT YOU was loved by fans and critics alike. Further television credits include Guest Star and recurring roles on “Law & Order,” “Law & Order SVU” (recurring), “Madam Secretary,” “Royal Pains,” “Limitless,” “Conviction,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” “The Blacklist,” “The Passage” (recurring), and the Hulu series, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (recurring). As a vocalist Kecia has performed in Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Russia. Kecia can also be seen on Amazon in “With Love” and HBO Max’s “And Just Like That...” Kecia can also be seen in Evan Parter’s The Independent alongside Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Cena which is now streaming on Peacock.

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Kecia Lewis STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Miss Liza Jane
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Miss Liza Jane
The Rose Tattoo The Rose Tattoo
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theater Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Assunta
Children of a Lesser God Children of a Lesser God
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Norman
The Skin of Our Teeth The Skin of Our Teeth
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Mrs. Antrobus
Marie and Rosetta Marie and Rosetta
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2016
Sister Rosetta Thorpe
New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
[Off-Broadway]
2016 Return Engagement, 2016
Busker
Mother Courage and Her Children Mother Courage and Her Children
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Mother Courage
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Marie, The Fairy Godmother
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Ida Mae Robinson
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer
Shrek the Musical Shrek the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
The Dragon
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Trix
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Trix
Dessa Rose
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Dorcas, et al.
Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet
Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Asaka
Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1990
Asaka
Once on This Island
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Asaka
Ain't Misbehavin'
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Performer (Standby)
To Whom It May Concern
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Deloris

Kecia Lewis Movies

Shelter
[ 2014 ] Shelter Worker 1 Kecia Lewis-Evans
Shirley
[ 2020 ] Nurse
The Independent
[ 2022 ] Lynn James

Kecia Lewis TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Arraignment Judge Constance Copeland
The Blacklist
Esi Jackson

Kecia Lewis Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta


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Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Kecia LewisMarie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta

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DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Aw Photo
DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Award Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos: On the Red Carpet with the HELL'S KITCHEN Cast & Creatives on Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet with the HELL'S KITCHEN Cast & Creatives on Opening Night


See red-carpet photos of the cast and creatives from the Hell's Kitchen opening night celebration here!

Photos: Inside the HELL'S KITCHEN Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: Inside the HELL'S KITCHEN Opening Night Curtain Call


HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, with music and lyrics by Keys, and book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, opened on Broadway last night, Saturday, April 21st, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway


Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif opens tonight at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway Photo
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!

HELL'S KITCHEN Will Support 'Keep a Child Alive' Organization With Ticketing Initiati Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Will Support 'Keep a Child Alive' Organization With Ticketing Initiative


Through a collaboration with TodayTix Group, for every ticket sold during the run of HELL'S KITCHEN, $1 will go to support Alicia Keys co-founded organization, Keep a Child Alive.

Video: Watch a New Music Video For 'Kaleidoscope' From HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Watch a New Music Video For 'Kaleidoscope' From HELL'S KITCHEN


An all new music video has been released for the original song 'Kaleidoscope' from the new Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!

Photo: First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway Photo
Photo: First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Hell's Kitchen, which will officially open on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out a first look photo here!

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See Photo
WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

HELL'S KITCHEN to Offer $39 Tickets Through Digital Lottery & Rush Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN to Offer $39 Tickets Through Digital Lottery & Rush


HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway is launching a digital lottery and in-person rush. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo
Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Performs 'Kaleidoscope' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Performs 'Kaleidoscope' on THE TONIGHT SHOW


Watch the cast of HELL'S KITCHEN perform 'Kaleidoscope' on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in the video here!

Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Debuts Original New Song 'Kaleidoscope' by Alicia Keys Photo
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Debuts Original New Song 'Kaleidoscope' by Alicia Keys


Listen to 'Kaleidoscope' from Hell's Kitchen!

HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week


Hell's Kitchen will be performing on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week. Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon are set to appear on the Friday, March 22 episode for a special performance from the highly-anticipated musical. The performance will mark the musical's broadcast television debut.

Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway Photo
Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway


Let's hear it for New York! The new musical HELL’S KITCHEN is coming to Broadway. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos here!

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway Photo
Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Up on the Marquee: HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Up on the Marquee: HELL'S KITCHEN


Check out pics of the new marquee for Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HEL Photo
Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Establishes Comprehensive Fellowship Program Photo
Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Establishes Comprehensive Fellowship Program


Alicia Keys and Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN have established a comprehensive Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program here!

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Kecia Lewis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kecia Lewis been nominated for?

Kecia Lewis has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Marie and Rosetta," a Performance award at the Obie Awards for both "Marie and Rosetta" and "The Skin of Our Teeth," and an Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play award at The Lortel Awards for "Marie and Rosetta."

What awards has Kecia Lewis won?

Performance (Obie Awards) for Marie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth.

What is Kecia Lewis next theatre project?

Kecia Lewis's next show will be Hell's Kitchen which opens on 4/20/2024 on Broadway.

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