Alex Newell
Latest News on Alex Newell:
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Feb 13, 2025)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman & More Join BTC Gala Host Committee (Feb 6, 2025)
A SIMPLE FAVOR Sequel Sets World Premiere in March (Feb 4, 2025)
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Feb 13, 2025)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman & More Join BTC Gala Host Committee (Feb 6, 2025)
A SIMPLE FAVOR Sequel Sets World Premiere in March (Feb 4, 2025)
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
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 - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-13 09:32:47
Video: Julie Benko Performs 'Luck Be A Lady' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-13 11:32:03
Video: The Cast of SHUCKED Performs as Part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-20 08:03:21
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2023-11-01 10:36:12
Photos/Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. Hosts BROADWAY FOREVER Concert With Alex Newell, Adam Pascal, Shoshana Bean, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-16 05:25:45
Video: Reba McEntire Lends Her Voice to New TV Spot For SHUCKED the Musical
by Stephi Wild - 2023-09-29 10:05:56
Video: Alex Newell Reveals How They Relate to Their SHUCKED Character CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-08-01 11:05:03
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2023-07-31 09:28:37
Video: WICKED Dance Captain Lisa Finegold Shares How She Leads Every Project with Love
by Survival Jobs - 2023-06-24 18:00:20
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs the BROADWAY BARES: PLEASURE PARK Finale in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-18 10:39:56
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - 2023-06-09 12:37:21
Video: Alex Newell Performs 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-23 06:11:40
Video: SHUCKED's Alex Newell Is Celebrated, Motivated... and (Tony) Nominated
by Richard Ridge - 2023-05-17 16:47:42
Photos/Video: SHUCKED Takes A Times Square Hayride To Celebrate Its Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-05-05 19:39:25
Video: SHUCKED Stars Alex Newell, Grey Henson, & Ashley D. Kelley Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-04-24 10:06:16
News
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman & More Join BTC Gala Host Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
The host committee has been revealed for the 2nd Annual “Building the Change” Gala, including LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman and more. Learn more about the gala.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
The host committee has been revealed for the 2nd Annual “Building the Change” Gala, including LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman and more. Learn more about the gala.
A SIMPLE FAVOR Sequel Sets World Premiere in March
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
The highly anticipated follow-up to director Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor will make its world premiere at the festival on March 7 at the Paramount Theatre.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
The highly anticipated follow-up to director Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor will make its world premiere at the festival on March 7 at the Paramount Theatre.
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Broadway Backwards will return in March, featuring a lineup of Broadway stars taking on beloved songs in the Broadway canon and transforming them into queer anthems and love ballads.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Broadway Backwards will return in March, featuring a lineup of Broadway stars taking on beloved songs in the Broadway canon and transforming them into queer anthems and love ballads.
How To Find A Voice Teacher in New York City
by Josh Lamon - Jan 23, 2025
So you want to be the best professional singer in the world. Fabulous and good for you! I can't promise that this article will achieve that goal, but I hope to help you out as best as I can in finding the right fit for your vocal lessons.
by Josh Lamon - Jan 23, 2025
So you want to be the best professional singer in the world. Fabulous and good for you! I can't promise that this article will achieve that goal, but I hope to help you out as best as I can in finding the right fit for your vocal lessons.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series With THE LAST SHOWMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert With Joel Kim Booster & Shea Couleé Canceled Due to LA Fires
by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2025
The one-night-only LA concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors with Joel Kim Booster, Shea Couleé, and Alex Newell has been canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2025
The one-night-only LA concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors with Joel Kim Booster, Shea Couleé, and Alex Newell has been canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series THE LAST SHOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
Interview: Marti Gould Fuses Theater and Drag in STAGE FRIGHT at The Red Eye NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2025
Host Marti Gould Cummings, an NYC Drag staple, is striving to make theater more accessible to New Yorkers with this free series starring some of Broadway's biggest names, including Adam Pascal, Jimbo, John Cardoza and Mandy Gonzalez.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2025
Host Marti Gould Cummings, an NYC Drag staple, is striving to make theater more accessible to New Yorkers with this free series starring some of Broadway's biggest names, including Adam Pascal, Jimbo, John Cardoza and Mandy Gonzalez.
Top 10 Viral Broadway Moments of 2024: WICKED, Bloody Nicole Scherzinger & More
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2024
From the long-awaited Wicked movie to a blood-soaked Nicole Scherzinger to Trisha Paytas, here are the viral moments that captured the attention of Broadway fans this year. See videos and photos now!
by Michael Major - Dec 31, 2024
From the long-awaited Wicked movie to a blood-soaked Nicole Scherzinger to Trisha Paytas, here are the viral moments that captured the attention of Broadway fans this year. See videos and photos now!
Alex Newell Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert as Audrey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the previously announced one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors in Los Angeles, in the role of Audrey.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the previously announced one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors in Los Angeles, in the role of Audrey.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024
From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Photos: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at the Scherr Forum Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024
Lythgoe Family Panto is making its return to the Los Angeles area with John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. See photos from the production here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024
Lythgoe Family Panto is making its return to the Los Angeles area with John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. See photos from the production here!
Photos: Laura Benanti Honored At 2024 BROADWAY DREAMS Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!
Photos: Broadway Dreams Hosts Annual NYC Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual NYC Showcase on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7 PM at the United Palace. Check out all new photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024
Broadway Dreams hosted its annual NYC Showcase on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7 PM at the United Palace. Check out all new photos from the event here!
Broadway Dreams Annual NYC Showcase to Take Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase. The showcase represents the top 5% of the organization’s students and affords them the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase. The showcase represents the top 5% of the organization’s students and affords them the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency. Learn more!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
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!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
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
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 15, 2024
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!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 15, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024
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.
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 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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