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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

Shucked Shucked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
LuLu
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Narrator
The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Farleigh
Ensemble
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Asaka
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Mary Magdalene

Movies

Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Ike
Super Novas
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mo

TV Shows

Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
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

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Review: SHUCKED at The Hippodrome Photo
Review: SHUCKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Apr 2, 2025

Theatre can be illustrative, informative, relevant, educational, emotional, edifying and useful as commentary on current events, past history, and predictive of the future. And sometimes, it’s just a damn funny good time with no redeeming social value whatsoever, and you don’t care because you’re so busy laughing your ass off. The latter is the case with “Shucked.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Darren Criss, & More Join Jeffrey Seller's 'Theater Kid' Audioboo Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Darren Criss, & More Join Jeffrey Seller's 'Theater Kid' Audiobook
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Darren Criss, Annaleigh Ashford, and more will lend their voices to the audiobook version of Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller's memoir Theater Kid, dropping on May 6.
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert Photo
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April Photo
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert Photo
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
Photos: Stephen Schwartz and More at BroadwayHD PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert Photo
Photos: Stephen Schwartz and More at BroadwayHD PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

BroadwayHD last night hosted an exclusive invite-only event on behalf of their streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. See photos from the event here!
Review: SHUCKED at Peace Center Photo
Review: SHUCKED at Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - Mar 15, 2025

Original down-home musical is an evening of a-maize-ing comedy!
Victor Jackson Returns To 54 Below With APRIL SHOWERS Photo
Victor Jackson Returns To 54 Below With APRIL SHOWERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

54 Below will present Victor Jackson in “April Showers” on April 7, 2025. Inspired by nature's ever-changing seasons, Victor's songs weave a tapestry of resilience, joy, and renewal.
Photos: Andrew Rannells & More Attend ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR Premiere Photo
Photos: Andrew Rannells & More Attend ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

Another Simple Favor, the follow-up to Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor, premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) this past weekend. Members of the star-studded cast of the film were in attendance including Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Andrew Rannells. Take a look at photos here!
Photos: Inside BTC's 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala Photo
Photos: Inside BTC's 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

On Monday, BTC held its 2nd Annual “Building the Change” Gala at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The evening honored Phylicia Rashad. See photos from the event here!
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup Photo
Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Additional stars have joined the lineup of this year's Broadway Backwards, including Eden Espinosa, J. Harrison Ghee and more. See the stars taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos/Video: Anna Kendrick, Andrew Rannells, & More in ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR First-Lo Photo
Photos/Video: Anna Kendrick, Andrew Rannells, & More in ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR First-Look
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are back. A teaser trailer and new first-look photos are now available for Another Simple Favor, the highly anticipated follow-up to Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor.  Take a look at the photos and trailer here!
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY Photo
Interview: Host James C. Nicola Honors Jonathan Larson's Lyrical Legacy at 92NY
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 24, 2025

Artistic director and host James C. Nicola brings his singular insight and personal stories to 92NY, as one of Larson’s earliest and closest collaborators, from 3/1 to 3/3 with LOUDER THAN WORDS: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March Photo
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Photo
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.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Hugh Jackman & More Join BTC Gala Host Committee Photo
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.
A SIMPLE FAVOR Sequel Sets World Premiere in March Photo
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. 
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhib Photo
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!
BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March Photo
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.
How To Find A Voice Teacher in New York City Photo
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.
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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 received several awards for their performances, including Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shucked. They also won Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, again for Shucked. Additionally, Newell earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Shucked, as well as the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Once on this Island.

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