Casey Nicholaw
Latest News on Casey Nicholaw:
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December (Nov 18, 2024)
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week (Nov 15, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December (Nov 18, 2024)
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week (Nov 15, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
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).
Photos
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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
Date:
12/13/2022
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles
Officer
Speed Tappist
Ensemble
Dexter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble
Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)
The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)
Horton the Elephant (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #19
Couple #51
Corky
Mr. Walker (Understudy)
Luke Adams (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Ensemble/Other Roles
Juke
Jazz Hot Ensemble
Gregor
Henri Labisse (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron
Wall Street Wolf
Productions
Movies
Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer
[ 2022 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, The Prom
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
winner
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Casey Nicholaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw , The Drowsy Chaperone
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography
Casey Nicholaw , Monty Python's Spamalot
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography
Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot
Videos
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2024
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Casey Nicholaw-Helmed HERCULES in Hamburg
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2024
Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024
VIDEO: Mean Girls The Musical Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In May
by Joshua Wright - Jan 17, 2024
Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
News
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage Dec. 30–31, 2024.
The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage Dec. 30–31, 2024.
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week
Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre
The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
MEAN GIRLS Will Make Delaware Debut This Week At The Playhouse On Rodney Square
The North American Tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will be coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square this week as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington Season.
The North American Tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will be coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square this week as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington Season.
Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN, Theatre Royal
From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN.
From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Connor Palace
SOME LIKE IT HOT, the movie was released without approval from the Motion Picture Production Code, became a commercial hit, was nominated for six Academy Awards and was the major cause of the end of the restrictive freedoms for the entire film industry.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, the movie was released without approval from the Motion Picture Production Code, became a commercial hit, was nominated for six Academy Awards and was the major cause of the end of the restrictive freedoms for the entire film industry.
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
Luke Brady will play the title role in Hercules which begins next year in London's West End. Get a first look at the music video for 'Go the Distance' featuring Brady here!
Luke Brady will play the title role in Hercules which begins next year in London's West End. Get a first look at the music video for 'Go the Distance' featuring Brady here!
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance
The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here!
The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here!
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
HERCULES Finds Its West End Star, Luke Brady
Luke Brady will star in the title role in Disney's HERCULES, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2025. The production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Luke Brady will star in the title role in Disney's HERCULES, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2025. The production features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking
The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look
Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT's Baltimore Debut on Sale Now
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Arsht Center
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at National Theatre
It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.” A rite of passage in itself, “Mean Girls” has never really gone away.
It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.” A rite of passage in itself, “Mean Girls” has never really gone away.
Josh Gad Reveals THE BOOK OF MORMON Was First Developed as an Animated Film
On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?
Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?
Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Casey Nicholaw been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?
Casey Nicholaw has received several prestigious awards for his work in theater. He won Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for the same show. He also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Aladdin. At the Olivier Awards, he was recognized with the award for Best Theatre Choreographer for The Book of Mormon. Furthermore, he earned Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon. Lastly, he received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for his work on The Book of Mormon.
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