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BIO

BRANDON VICTOR DIXON (Davis) is an Emmy, Grammy (2x), and Tony (2x) Award Nominated Actor and Producer. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and Tribeca film selection, the political thriller, 88 (Now available on all streaming platforms.) A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), Kander and Ebb’s Chicago; The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen. TV: NBC’s “The Best Man,” Judas in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Terry Silver on the Starz hit drama “Power,” Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have it,” Amazon’s Modern Love, ABC’s “The Good Wife,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” Disney’s “Firebuds,” Peacock’s “The Best Man.” FILM: 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple).

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STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Davis
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Davis
Black No More Black No More
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production, 2020
Dan
Rent: Live Rent: Live
[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Tom Collins
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Judas
The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Eubie Blake
The Odyssey The Odyssey
[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Production, 2015
Odysseus
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Aaron Burr [Replacement]
The Wild Party The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Black
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Haywood Patterson
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Berry Gordy
Rent Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Tom Collins [Replacement]
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Haywood Patterson
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Harpo
Harpo
The Lion King
[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2003
Simba
House of Flowers
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Royal
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Movies

The Warrior and the Savior
[ 2013 ] Umthwalo
88
[ 2022 ] Femi Jackson
Your Monster
[ 2024 ] Will

TV Shows

Power
Terry Silver
Firebuds
[ 2022-2024 ] Jamal Jones
Firebuds
[ 2022-2024 ] Jamal Jones

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor DixonThe Scottsboro Boys

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brandon Victor Dixon, Motown: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Color Purple

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Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birt Photo
Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, LeAnn Rimes, and The War and Treaty will now join The New York Pops Gala honoring Diane Warren. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd Photo
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE Photo
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

The production features Brandon Victor Dixon and the DC6 Singers Collective. Performances run from March 21 through March 23. Click here to get all the details.
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis' Photo
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Vineyard Theatre Celebrates Joe Morton at 2025 Gala Photo
Photos: Vineyard Theatre Celebrates Joe Morton at 2025 Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 26, 2025

Earlier this week, the Vineyard Theatre celebrated its 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the special night!
Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 G Photo
Judy Kuhn, Michael R. Jackson, Kathryn Erbe And More Added To Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Michael R. Jackson, Judy Kuhn, Katie Erbe, Jen Tullock, Tina Satter, Sam Kissajukian, Josiah Davis, Sarah Gancher and Jared Mezzocchi have been added to the line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala.
55 Participating Regional Awards Programs Announced For The 16th Annual Jimmy Awards Photo
55 Participating Regional Awards Programs Announced For The 16th Annual Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

The Broadway League Foundation has announced 55 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 16th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:30pm at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025
by - Feb 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month Photo
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Goldwyn & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Goldwyn & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The initial line-up of stars has been set for Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala. The Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Videos: Adam Blackstone, Brandon Victor Dixon, & Alicia Keys Accept GRAMMYs Photo
Videos: Adam Blackstone, Brandon Victor Dixon, & Alicia Keys Accept GRAMMYs
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

Hell's Kitchen took home the GRAMMY award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Watch the acceptance speeches from Adam Blackstone and Brandon Victor Dixon, along with a speech from Alicia Keys, who was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia"Major Theatres Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center, Soulpepper, Opera Australia"Major Theatres Face Leadership Shakeups
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025

This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara & More Broadway Stars at the GRAMMYS Photo
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara & More Broadway Stars at the GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Several Broadway alums were in attendance at The 67th GRAMMY Awards last night, including Cynthia Erivo who performed a rendition of Fly Me to the Moon in honor of the late Quincy Jones. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
HELL'S KITCHEN Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025

Hell's Kitchen has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 67th GRAMMY Awards! The GRAMMY will be awarded to Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis & Maleah Jou Moon as the Principal Vocalists, Adam Blackstone, Alicia Keys & Tom Kitt as Producers and Alicia Keys as Composer & Lyricist.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners Photo
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
Listen to the 2025 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2025

Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Brody Grant, & More Attend GRAMMY Nominee Celebration Photo
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Brody Grant, & More Attend GRAMMY Nominee Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025

On Jan. 27, 2025, New York's music community gathered for the Recording Academy New York Chapter Nominee Celebration ahead of the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Attendees included 2025 GRAMMY nominees Nicole Scherzinger, Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, and more. Take a look at photos here!
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83 Photo
Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show?

Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014

What awards has Brandon Victor Dixon been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Scottsboro Boys and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

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