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BIO

Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography).


Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. His other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, Best Choreography).
Nicholaw's additional New York credits for City Center Encores!, including acclaimed productions of The Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle, and Follies (direction/choreography).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

Officer

Speed Tappist

Ensemble

Dexter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #19

Couple #51

Corky

Mr. Walker (Understudy)

Luke Adams (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Ensemble/Other Roles

Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Gregor

Henri Labisse (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior

Ensemble

Eugene (Understudy)

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Director
Choreography
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[West End, ]
Director
Choreographer

Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Prom

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls


winner
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Casey Nicholaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw , The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw , Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot

Videos

News


MEAN GIRLS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The North American tour of Mean Girls is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The tour features Katie Yeomans as Cady Heron, Maya Petropoulos as Regina George. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: As Sweet Sue, Tarra Conner Jones knows that SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jan 28, 2025

The new musical “Some Like it Hot’, a new take on the classic movie of the same name, arrives at Broadway San Diego this week in all of its madcap and tap dancing glory.  Tarra Conner Jones plays “Sweet Sue” the loving but no-nonsense lead of an all-girls band who unknowingly has two people in disguise traveling with her as they hide from the mob. Tarra took time between shows to talk about this show and how exciting it is to bring it to San Diego.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group has announced the full casting for Hercules which opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this June. Learn more about the production and cast here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Tony Award-winning musical will run February 26 – March 9. SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Thousand Oaks in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON in Thousand Oaks. Find out when and how to get tickets.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars will launch the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American Tour of Mean Girls. The musical comedy, adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will begin this month. Find out how to get tickets.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater
by Linda Hodges - Jan 12, 2025

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater?
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Fisher Theatre In April 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2024

THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Detroit for a limited engagement April 1 – 6, 2025 at The Fisher Theatre. THE BOOK OF MORMON has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 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 30, 2024.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Learn more!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 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 23, 2024.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT Sizzles and Shakes at Dr. Phillips Center
by Albert Gutierrez - Dec 19, 2024

When SOME LIKE IT HOT began on Broadway, it was celebrated for updating a classic film to modern audiences in ways and themes not readily apparent from the original source material. After having played a successful year-long run on Broadway, the show concluded on December 30, 2023. Nine long months later, it finally mounted a national tour within the greater United States. And now, for a spectacular pre-Christmas week, Central Florida gets to bear witness to the storied spectacle as Broadway visitors did. Much of what’s been seen on Broadway has been lovingly transferred to this touring production, making it a show not to be missed.
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.
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

 Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film- as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has won the following awards: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like It Hot - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon

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