Daveed Diggs

Latest News on Daveed Diggs:
Daveed Diggs Joins Final Season of THE BOYS at Prime Video (Sep 24, 2024)

Video: Sneak Peek of Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly in the SNOWPIERCER Finale (Sep 19, 2024)

Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters (Sep 12, 2024)

BIO

Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group Clipping, and in 2015, he originated the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won a 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. Along with the main cast of Hamilton, he was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in the same year.

Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017), Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) and The Little Mermaid (2023). Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead; he acted as creator, writer, and executive producer on the 2021 spin-off sequel television series of the same name, in which he also reprised his role as a guest. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer. In 2021, he received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton which was released in 2020.

Photos

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/27/2023

From: Photos: Inside the JOY RIDE Premiere With Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Daveed Diggs & More

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Photo

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Simone Ahsley, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwaf Photo

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Daveed Diggs and Marc Platt attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Ba Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Art Malik, Rob Marshall, Jessica Alexander, Daveed Diggs, Simone Ashley, Awkwafina, Lorena Andrea, Jacob Tremblay and Sienna King attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) (L-R) Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Rob Mars Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) (L-R) Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Rob Marshall, Art Malik, Jessica Alexander, Daveed Diggs, Simone Ashley, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea and Sienna King attendsthe World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Daveed Diggs attends the World Premiere of Disney's Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Daveed Diggs attends the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King, Daveed Diggs, Marc E. Platt, Jonah Hauer-King, Alan Menken, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuca, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Simone Ashley and Lorena Andrea attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Daveed Diggs, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca a Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Daveed Diggs, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay and Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Halle Bailey as Ariel, Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Diggs), and Scuttle (voiced by Awk Photo

Halle Bailey as Ariel, Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Diggs), and Scuttle (voiced by Awkwafina)

Date:

05/05/2023

From: Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID

Sebastian voiced by Daveed Diggs

Date:

04/26/2023

From: Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Portraits Feature New Looks at Flounder, Sebastian & More; IMAX Tickets on Sale Now

Marqell Edward Clayton as Daveed Diggs with The Fresh Prince of Big Hair. Photo C Photo

Marqell Edward Clayton as Daveed Diggs with The Fresh Prince of Big Hair. Photo Courtesy of Musical Theatre West. Credit: Caught In The Moment.

Date:

04/01/2022

From: Photos: Musical Theatre West Presents SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, Tarik Davis, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Photo

Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, Tarik Davis, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Ka Photo

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, James Monroe Iglehart

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anth Photo

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, James Monroe Iglehart

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, James Monroe Iglehart, Tarik Davis

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Photo

Daveed Diggs, Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anth Photo

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Kaila Mullady, James Monroe Iglehart

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Veneziale, Bill Sherman

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Chris Sullivan, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Jenny Steingart, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Tommy Kail, Beowulf Borritt, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Tommy Kail, Andrew Bancroft, Daveed Diggs, Aneesa Folds, Anthony Veneziale

Date:

10/20/2021

From: Photos: The Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Opening Night Bows

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/23/2020

From: Photo Flash: Disney+ Releases HAMILTON Film Character Posters

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/23/2020

From: Photo Flash: Disney+ Releases HAMILTON Film Character Posters

Daveed Diggs and Okieriete Onaodowan

Date:

06/22/2020

From: Photo Flash: See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, & More in New Photos from HAMILTON Film

Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Anthony Photo

Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Anthony Ramos

Date:

06/22/2020

From: Photo Flash: See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, & More in New Photos from HAMILTON Film

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/22/2020

From: Photo Flash: See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, & More in New Photos from HAMILTON Film

Daveed Diggs

Date:

06/22/2020

From: Photo Flash: See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, & More in New Photos from HAMILTON Film

Bitsy (voiced by Stanley Tucci) and Helen (voiced by Daveed Diggs)

Date:

05/05/2020

From: Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Animated Series CENTRAL PARK Starring Leslie Odom, Jr., Daveed Diggs and More!

Chris Sullivan, Daveed Diggs, and Wayne Brady

Date:

10/10/2019

From: Photo Flash: Daveed Diggs and Wayne Brady Guest Star in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Aneesa Folds, Wayne Brady, Arthur Lewis, and Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/10/2019

From: Photo Flash: Daveed Diggs and Wayne Brady Guest Star in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Wayne Brady, Kaila Mullady, Chris Sullivan, Daveed Diggs, and Aneesa Folds

Date:

10/10/2019

From: Photo Flash: Daveed Diggs and Wayne Brady Guest Star in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME

Ashley Perez Flanagan, Daveed Diggs, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Date:

10/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Celebrates Opening Night!

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Celebrates Opening Night!

Daveed Diggs

Date:

10/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Celebrates Opening Night!

Thomas Sadoski, Zoe Winters, Sheria Irving and Daveed Diggs

Date:

03/21/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski & More Celebrate Opening Night of WHITE NOISE at the Public Theater

Daveed Diggs

Date:

03/21/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski & More Celebrate Opening Night of WHITE NOISE at the Public Theater

Daveed Diggs

Date:

03/21/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski & More Celebrate Opening Night of WHITE NOISE at the Public Theater

Suzan-Lori Parks, Oskar Eustis, Thomas Sadoski, Zoe Winters, Sheria Irving and Daveed Photo

Suzan-Lori Parks, Oskar Eustis, Thomas Sadoski, Zoe Winters, Sheria Irving and Daveed Diggs

Date:

03/21/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski & More Celebrate Opening Night of WHITE NOISE at the Public Theater

Daveed Diggs and Zoe Winters

Date:

02/19/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with The Public's WHITE NOISE

Daveed Diggs, Thomas Sadoski, and Sheria Irving

Date:

02/19/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with The Public's WHITE NOISE

STAGE CREDITS

White Noise

[Off-Broadway]

The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019

Leo

Hamilton

[Broadway]

Original Broadway Production, 2015

Marquis de Lafayette

Thomas Jefferson

Hamilton

[Off-Broadway]

World Premiere Production, 2015

Marquis De Lafayette

Thomas Jefferson

Movies

Ferdinand
[ 2017 ] Dos - Voice

Tour de Pharmacy
[ 2017 ] Slim Robinson

Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Browne

Blindspotting
[ 2018 ] Collin

Velvet Buzzsaw
[ 2019 ] Damrish

Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson

Soul
[ 2020 ] Paul - Voice

The Starling
[ 2021 ] Ben

Super Pets
[ 2022 ] Cyborg - Voice

The Little Mermaid
[ 2023 ] Sebastian - Voice

Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Adult Elwood

TV Shows

The Away Team
Doctor

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
[ 2015-2016 ] Counselor Henderson

The Get Down
[ 2016-2017 ] Adult Books

The Mayor
Mac Etcetera

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Perry

BoJack Horseman
Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr.

Green Eggs and Ham
Mouse

Undone
Tunde

Bob's Burgers
[ 2018-2020 ] Douglas, Jesse

Star Wars: Resistance
[ 2019-2020 ] Norath Kev

The Good Lord Bird
Frederick Douglass

Blindspotting
Collin

Mixed-ish
Adult Johan

Black-ish
[ 2016-2022 ] Johan Johnson, Johan

Central Park
[ 2020-2022 ] Helen, Government Lady, Passenger

Extrapolations
Marshall Zucker

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Jamdolin

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2022 ] Andre Layton

Star Trek: Prodigy
Commander Tysess

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre Layton

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin

Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess

Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Andre LaytonLayton Well

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
[ 2020-2024 ] Jamdolin

Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Commander Tysess

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Daveed Diggs, White Noise

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

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

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

winner

Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award

Daveed Diggs, Hamilton

Videos

Video: Watch the TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Trailer With New *NSYNC Song

by Michael Major - 2023-09-14 09:25:38

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Video

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda

by Michael Major - 2023-09-08 13:31:28

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks 'Remarkable' Tony Nomination & WAITRESS Film on the TODAY Video

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks 'Remarkable' Tony Nomination & WAITRESS Film on the TODAY SHOW

by Michael Major - 2023-06-02 12:50:04

Video: Watch 'The Scuttlebutt' By Daveed Diggs & Awkwafina in THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Michael Major - 2023-06-01 16:25:53

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast in the Recording Studio

by Michael Major - 2023-05-19 13:50:02

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN Video

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN IDOL

by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-15 06:02:34

Video: Watch Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip

by Michael Major - 2023-05-10 12:33:23

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Praises Halle Bailey at LA Premiere

by Michael Major - 2023-05-09 11:07:34

Video: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing 'Under the Sea' in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip

by Michael Major - 2023-05-08 16:26:26

Listen: Hear Halle Bailey Sing 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrac Video

Listen: Hear Halle Bailey Sing 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 12:28:34

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast Launch Fandango's BIG TICKET Series

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 10:14:08

Video: Disney Debuts New LITTLE MERMAID 'Choices' Teaser Trailer

by Michael Major - 2023-04-26 09:29:56

Video: Disney Releases an Inside Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Video

Video: Disney Releases an Inside Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken & More

by Michael Major - 2023-04-13 12:27:15

Video: Daveed Diggs, Halle Bailey & THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast React to New Trailer

by Michael Major - 2023-03-17 14:40:00

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed D Video

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs & More

by Michael Major - 2023-03-12 21:03:55

Exclusive: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing In Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Series

by Michael Major - 2023-03-08 13:36:48

VIDEO: Halle Bailey Shares First Look at New LITTLE MERMAID Ariel Doll

by Michael Major - 2023-03-06 12:31:23

VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursu Video

VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula

by Michael Major - 2023-02-15 12:20:26

Exclusive: Sheryl Crow Guest Stars on Original Music Series for Kids JAM VAN

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-01-20 09:00:20

Exclusive: Daveed Diggs Voices 'Jamdolin' in FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special

by Michael Major - 2022-11-17 12:02:53

News

Daveed Diggs Joins Final Season of THE BOYS at Prime Video Photo

Daveed Diggs Joins Final Season of THE BOYS at Prime Video
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2024

Tony Award-winning performer Daveed Diggs has joined the fifth and final season of Prime Video's superhero satire The Boys. Diggs will play a currently unknown character in the series from Eric Kripke.

Video: Sneak Peek of Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly in the SNOWPIERCER Finale Photo

Video: Sneak Peek of Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly in the SNOWPIERCER Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

AMC Networks has shared a sneak peek clip from the series finale of the gripping hit drama series Snowpiercer. The fourth season’s tenth and final episode will premiere exclusively on AMC on Sunday, September 22 at 9pm ET/PT. Watch the clip now!

Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters Photo

Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: NICKEL BOYS Trailer With Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson Photo

Video: NICKEL BOYS Trailer With Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024

Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for Nickel Boys, the historical drama from RaMell Ross who makes his directional debut with the film. The cast includes Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater Photo

Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street).

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Lead Amy Berryman's WALDEN at Second Stage Photo

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters Will Lead Amy Berryman's WALDEN at Second Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2024

EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS are set to star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. Find out more about the new play here!

HOLLYWOOD OR BUST Comes to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael Photo

HOLLYWOOD OR BUST Comes to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024

On Saturday, September 21, Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael will welcome the award-winning performer and Indianapolis native Adam B. Shapiro as he performs his brand new show - HOLLYWOOD OR BUST: Songs of the Silver Screen.

Video: Daveed Diggs Recalls Prince Inviting the Cast of HAMILTON to a Club After a Pe Photo

Video: Daveed Diggs Recalls Prince Inviting the Cast of HAMILTON to a Club After a Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2024

Tony Award-winning performer Daveed Diggs stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday to discuss some of his latest projects, including the upcoming final season of Snowpiercer. In the interview, the actor recalled a time during the run of Hamilton when he, along with his fellow cast members, were invited to a club by the legendary late musician Prince.

Standing Ovations Live and Broadway Utica Will Present TWISTER Screening and Live Co Photo

Standing Ovations Live and Broadway Utica Will Present TWISTER Screening and Live Conversation with Helen Hunt
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Join Helen Hunt for a special screening of TWISTER at the Broadway Theatre League of Utica on October 30, 2024. Enjoy an evening of cinematic excitement and behind-the-scenes insights.

Daveed Diggs Executive Producing New Docuseries About High Schoolers During COVID-19 Photo

Daveed Diggs Executive Producing New Docuseries About High Schoolers During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs is executive producing a new KQED documentary series centering on Bay Area high schoolers during the 2020-2021 school year. The Class seeks to shed light on six students from Deer Valley High School as they worked hard to push through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Track 'Better,' Confirms New Album Photo

Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Track 'Better,' Confirms New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024

Acclaimed pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has confirmed a new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears. Ahead of the album, Pinderhughes unveils the first single, “Better”.

Photos: INTO THE WOODS at Greenway Court Theatre Photo

Photos: INTO THE WOODS at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

A new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is now playing at the Greenway Court Theatre. Directed by Mary Jo DuPrey along with musical director Anthony Zediker, the limited engagement will run through Sunday, August 11. Check out all new photos here!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July Photo

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

The 24 Hour Plays bring their unique, one-night-only live performances to Shelter Island's Rams Head Inn on July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Trailer for New Season of SNOWPIERCER With Daveed Diggs Photo

Video: Watch Trailer for New Season of SNOWPIERCER With Daveed Diggs
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2024

AMC Networks has released the official trailer for the fourth and final season of Snowpiercer, premiering Sunday, July 21 at 9pm ET/PT exclusively on AMC and AMC+. The first three seasons of the Tomorrow Studios-produced thriller are now available to stream exclusively on AMC+. Watch the trailer now!

INTO THE WOODS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre Photo

INTO THE WOODS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

Knot Free Productions in association with Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo Announce the World Premiere of GARUDA'S WING Photo

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo Announce the World Premiere of GARUDA'S WING
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

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Video: Watch a New Clip of FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2 Featuring DeBose, Goldstein & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

All 13 episodes of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” season two premiered globally on Apple TV+. Watch a clip here!

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Interview: John Tartaglia on Bringing Broadway to FRAGGLE ROCK
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024

John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

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Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs & More Set For FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024

The new season features Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Emmy Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Tony and Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs, Grammy nominee Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

AMC Network Acquires All Four SNOWPIERCER Seasons Photo

AMC Network Acquires All Four SNOWPIERCER Seasons
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024

AMC Networks secures all four seasons of the popular series SNOWPIERCER.Snowpiercer stars Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, GRAMMY and Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs,  Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard, Emmy nominee Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award-winner and GRAMMY nominee Lena Hall.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daveed Diggs been in?

Daveed Diggs has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Daveed Diggs been in?

Daveed Diggs has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daveed Diggs been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for White Noise, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hamilton, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hamilton and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Hamilton.

What awards has Daveed Diggs won?

Daveed Diggs has won several awards, including the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his work in Hamilton. He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for Hamilton. Additionally, he won the Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for his performance in Hamilton.

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