Alex Newell
Latest News on Alex Newell:
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards (Jun 4, 2026)
Queen Latifah Will Lead CHICAGO Tribute Performance at the Tony Awards (Jun 1, 2026)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost (Jun 1, 2026)
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards (Jun 4, 2026)
Queen Latifah Will Lead CHICAGO Tribute Performance at the Tony Awards (Jun 1, 2026)
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost (Jun 1, 2026)
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
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
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-11-25 13:40:31
Photos/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: Watch Studio Footage of Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Singing in HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 17:43:54
Video: Vivienne Medrano Is Asking the Tough Questions in HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 11:56:43
Video: Christian Borle Performs New Villain Song From HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-29 12:05:55
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
Video: Auliʻi Cravalho Performs 'Good Morning, Beautiful You' in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-23 10:21:19
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renaissance Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-15 09:38:11
Video: Blake Lively, Andrew Rannells & More in ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-14 11:03:27
News
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
Queen Latifah Will Lead CHICAGO Tribute Performance at the Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Queen Latifah will lead a special tribute performance to the musical Chicago, celebrating the show's 30 years on Broadway, at this year's Tony Awards. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Queen Latifah will lead a special tribute performance to the musical Chicago, celebrating the show's 30 years on Broadway, at this year's Tony Awards. Learn more here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Anthony Rapp and More Set for A SALUTE TO BROADWAY Fan Convention
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Creation Entertainment's A SALUTE TO BROADWAY will bring a Broadway-themed fan convention to The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, featuring Tony winners, live performances, cosplay, trivia, and a one-night concert with an 11-piece orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Creation Entertainment's A SALUTE TO BROADWAY will bring a Broadway-themed fan convention to The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, featuring Tony winners, live performances, cosplay, trivia, and a one-night concert with an 11-piece orchestra.
A SALUTE TO BROADWAY Fan Convention Will Come to Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
A Salute To Broadway: The Most Musical Fan Convention Ever will come to Las Vegas in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
A Salute To Broadway: The Most Musical Fan Convention Ever will come to Las Vegas in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!
Photos: Inside the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and celebrated the winners of the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season at a ceremony. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and celebrated the winners of the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season at a ceremony. Check out photos here!
From THE COLOR PURPLE to RAGTIME: Top Broadway Moments on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026
With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026
With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.
Interview: Keith Lockhart Will Welcome Broadway Stars to Boston Pops Spring and Summer Seasons
by R. Scott Reedy - May 11, 2026
Keith Lockhart was chatting with Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Mille”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) following their sold-out “One Night Only” concert last summer at Tanglewood when he realized he wasn’t Foster’s only backstage visitor.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 11, 2026
Keith Lockhart was chatting with Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Mille”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) following their sold-out “One Night Only” concert last summer at Tanglewood when he realized he wasn’t Foster’s only backstage visitor.
Photos: Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, and More Perform at Mark MacKillop's Salon For Broadway Cares
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Mark MacKillop hosted his fourth Salon in the home of Interior Designer Jamie Drake, with performances from Mark MacKillop, Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, David Burtka, Brandon Contreras and Sam Gravitte. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Mark MacKillop hosted his fourth Salon in the home of Interior Designer Jamie Drake, with performances from Mark MacKillop, Alex Newell, Kate Baldwin, David Burtka, Brandon Contreras and Sam Gravitte. Check out photos here!
City Center's BAT BOY Revival Records New Cast Album
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2026
City Center's production of Bat Boy the Musical has recorded a new cast album! A new video shows Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy), Kerry Butler (Meredith Parker), Christopher Sieber (Dr. Parker), and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) in the recording studio.
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2026
City Center's production of Bat Boy the Musical has recorded a new cast album! A new video shows Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy), Kerry Butler (Meredith Parker), Christopher Sieber (Dr. Parker), and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) in the recording studio.
HAZBIN HOTEL Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Prime Video
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Hazbin Hotel is back for a fifth outing of more hellish, musical adventures. The animated musical comedy series, Hazbin Hotel, has been renewed for a fifth and final season at Prime Video.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Hazbin Hotel is back for a fifth outing of more hellish, musical adventures. The animated musical comedy series, Hazbin Hotel, has been renewed for a fifth and final season at Prime Video.
Photos: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Isaac Mizrahi and More at The New Group 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The New Group 2026's Gala honored Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly and George Sheanshang with the 2026 Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. See photos from the event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The New Group 2026's Gala honored Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly and George Sheanshang with the 2026 Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. See photos from the event!
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!
Eric McCormack Joins Producing Team of London Bound WILD ABOUT YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
Photos: Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!
Review: SHUCKED Yields a Harvest of Laughs at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 19, 2026
Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.
by Greg Kerestan - Apr 19, 2026
Though the show is (intentionally) corny, there's a lot of heart and humor in this new country musical.
Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-vega, Jennifer Tilly And George Sheanshang To Be Honored At The New Group 2026 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
The New Group will honor Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, and George Sheanshang with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award at its 2026 Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
The New Group will honor Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, and George Sheanshang with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award at its 2026 Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROADWAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
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?
Alex Newell has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shucked; Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shucked; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Shucked; and Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island.
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