Alex Newell
Latest News on Alex Newell:
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More at the WICKED NYC Premiere (Nov 15, 2024)
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre (Nov 12, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More at the WICKED NYC Premiere (Nov 15, 2024)
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre (Nov 12, 2024)
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
Narrator
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
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
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024
Video: The Cast of SHUCKED Performs as Part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023
Photos/Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. Hosts BROADWAY FOREVER Concert With Alex Newell, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
Video: Reba McEntire Lends Her Voice to New TV Spot For SHUCKED the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023
Video: Alex Newell Reveals How They Relate to Their SHUCKED Character CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Aug 1, 2023
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2023
Video: WICKED Dance Captain Lisa Finegold Shares How She Leads Every Project with Love
by Survival Jobs - Jun 24, 2023
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs the BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK Finale in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: Alex Newell Performs 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023
Video: SHUCKED's Alex Newell Is Celebrated, Motivated... and (Tony) Nominated
by Richard Ridge - May 17, 2023
Photos/Video: SHUCKED Takes A Times Square Hayride To Celebrate Its Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2023
Video: SHUCKED Stars Alex Newell, Grey Henson, & Ashley D. Kelley Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2023
News
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More at the WICKED NYC Premiere
Wicked hits movie theatres in less than one week! The cast and creative team of the highly anticipated Wicked film has had much to rejoycify over lately. Following premiere celebrations in Los Angeles and Mexico City, the party continued last night in New York City. Check out photos from inside the big event!
Wicked hits movie theatres in less than one week! The cast and creative team of the highly anticipated Wicked film has had much to rejoycify over lately. Following premiere celebrations in Los Angeles and Mexico City, the party continued last night in New York City. Check out photos from inside the big event!
PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre
Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
Spencer Liff to Direct Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase, directed by Spencer Liff at the MasterCard Midnight Theatre. The showcase affords students the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency.
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase, directed by Spencer Liff at the MasterCard Midnight Theatre. The showcase affords students the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala
The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.
The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.
PUCK'D: A MIDDLE-AGED SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Will Receive Developmental Reading
PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream will have a developmental reading this week. This new comedy by Matt Hoverman is directed by John Rando, and will be presented by SunnySpot Productions.
PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream will have a developmental reading this week. This new comedy by Matt Hoverman is directed by John Rando, and will be presented by SunnySpot Productions.
Photos: York Theatre Company Gala Honors Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company recently hosted its 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon. Check out photos from the event here!
The York Theatre Company recently hosted its 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon. Check out photos from the event here!
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Jennifer Holliday & More to Perform With The San Francisco Symphony This Holiday Season
The San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 holiday season, December 1–21, will feature a festive lineup of programs, including performances of traditional Christmas classical music, family-friendly events and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The San Francisco Symphony’s 2024 holiday season, December 1–21, will feature a festive lineup of programs, including performances of traditional Christmas classical music, family-friendly events and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony Award- Winner J. Harrison Ghee And Seth Rudetsky To Perform This Saturday At Bell Theater
This Saturday, November 9 – for one night only - SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky brings his Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, N.J., featuring J. Harrison Ghee, the Tony Award-winning star of Some Like It Hot.
This Saturday, November 9 – for one night only - SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky brings his Big Fat Broadway LIVE! concert series to Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, N.J., featuring J. Harrison Ghee, the Tony Award-winning star of Some Like It Hot.
Review: COCKEYED OPTIMIST Celebrates Hammerstein at 92NY
Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.
Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.
Michael Urie to Host The York Theatre Company Gala; Andrew Rannells & More Join
The York Theatre Company has revealed the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Bernadette Peters and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The York Theatre Company has revealed the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Bernadette Peters and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DRAG: THE MUSICAL
Welcome to the fishtank! The stars came out to celebrate opening night of DRAG: The Musical, which is now running off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Amanda Lepore, Willam Belli, Marti Gould Cummings, Ben Vereen, Marla Mindelle, and more!
Welcome to the fishtank! The stars came out to celebrate opening night of DRAG: The Musical, which is now running off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Amanda Lepore, Willam Belli, Marti Gould Cummings, Ben Vereen, Marla Mindelle, and more!
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Laura Benanti and Christine Duffy to be Honored at Broadway Dreams Gala
Co-directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Newell and Emmy Award-nominated director and choreographer Spencer Liff, the Broadway Dreams Gala will honor Laura Benanti and Christine Duffy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Co-directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Newell and Emmy Award-nominated director and choreographer Spencer Liff, the Broadway Dreams Gala will honor Laura Benanti and Christine Duffy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Chilina Kennedy, Jenn Colella And More Turn Out for WILD ABOUT YOU Album Release
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions celebrated the release of Wild About You – World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition at Power Station on Sunday. See photos from the event.
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions celebrated the release of Wild About You – World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition at Power Station on Sunday. See photos from the event.
Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions Present WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, is out today. The album includes two new tracks with performances by Eric McCormack, Ashley Loren, and Troy Iwata.
The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, is out today. The album includes two new tracks with performances by Eric McCormack, Ashley Loren, and Troy Iwata.
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street.
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?
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, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.
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