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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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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

On Sunday, 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.
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HEL Photo
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
Waterbury's Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate Broadway Photo
Waterbury's Palace Theater and The Waterbury Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate Broadway Scores
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

On Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm join the Palace Theater and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for an exciting night of beautiful music and fond memories, celebrating 20 years of Broadway musicals at the Palace Theater!
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music Photo
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024

Alicia Keys is looking back at the education and educators that have led to her massive success. The Hell's Kitchen writer recently visited her old performing arts school, also reuniting with a former teacher who has been integral to her journey. Watch the video now!
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola Photo
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Photo
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans. She performed 'Perfect Way To Die' from Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Seaso Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Season
by Team BWW - Dec 9, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 9, 2024.
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Unveils 2025 Season Featuring MEMNON NY Premiere & Mo Photo
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Unveils 2025 Season Featuring MEMNON NY Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed its 2025 season. The upcoming season will feature a thrilling array of performances, including the beloved Holiday Concert Series and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!
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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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