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BIO

Derrick is thrilled to be joining the Broadway company of The Book of Mormon having come directly from the 1st National Tour. He was last seen in the Las Vegas Company of The Lion King playing the role of Mufasa. Broadway credits include Wicked (Fiyero), Aida, Swing. National Tours: Wicked, Aida, Smokey Joe's Cafe. TV credits: Heart of Dixie, Numbers, Ghost Whisperer, and Chapelle Show on Comedy Central. For my family.


STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
1st National US Tour, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
General [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 2007
Fiyero [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2005
Fiyero

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble

Fiyero [Replacement]

Fiyero [Replacement]

Fiyero (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Amonasro (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


Movies

Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] Homeless Man
Rachel Getting Married
[ 2008 ] Dancemter

TV Shows

PN & Friends
Groper, Groper The God

News


Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance

The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here! 
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month

The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
Photos: Inside the Star-Studded After Party For WICKED's 20th Anniversary

Broadway's best gathered to celebrate Wicked's 20 epic years on Broadway on Monday night, a milestone that only three other shows have ever achieved.  BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, as well as the star-studded after party. Check out photos from the party here!
Photos: Go Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Re-Opening and Fan Performance

THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to Broadway with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resumed Friday, November 5, 2021. 
THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates Broadway's Return With A Free Fan Performance on November 4

The Book of Mormon will return to Broadway one day earlier than previously announced with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resume Friday, November 5, 2021. 
Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, and More Will Lead THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway

Casting is being announced for the Broadway return of THE BOOK OF MORMON. The production, the winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, resumes performances on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). 
Meet the Current Cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON!

Splashy casting news is plenty exciting but we're taking a moment to give a shoutout to the casts of some of Broadway's long-running shows. Meet the current cast of The Book of Mormon below!
T.D. Jakes Boards Lifetime's Foster Care Movie I AM SOMEBODY'S CHILD

With thousands of children currently in the foster care system, Lifetime brings together multiple organizations to raise awareness and provide more information about adoption and foster care in a new PSA, to debut during the premiere of the inspiring movie, I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story. Moved by Regina Louise and her harrowing story navigating the broken system, Bishop T.D. Jakes has joined the movie as an executive producer to bring additional attention to the need for foster care reform.
Alex Brightman And Tamyra Gray To Star In Readings Of New Musical THE GAME

THE GAME, a new musical with book and lyrics by Eric Kornfeld and music by John McDaniel, will be presented in a private industry presentation, Thursday, December 6 at 3:30pm and Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11am. Presentations will be held at Pearl Studios.
Georgia Stitt, Charl Brown, and More Join Houses on the Moon Gala

Houses on the Moon Theater Company will honor those that champion the unheard voice: award-winning producer, director and choreographer Warren Adams and celebrate immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir and The New Sanctuary Coalition with the 2018 Leyton Award at the 6th Annual Benefit Fundraiser "Amplify 2018" hosted by Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon who will be joined by guest performers Charl Brown, Marcus Choi, Liisi LaFontaine, Mariand Torres, and Derrick Williams with Ross Baum, Joseph Joubert and Georgia Stitt on Monday evening, October 29, 2018 at The Cutting Room (44 East 32ndStreet - between Park and Madison Avenues).
Lifetime Unveils Expanded Programming Slate with 75 Movie Titles for 2019

Lifetime Unveils Expanded Programming Slate with 75 Movie Titles for 2019
Lifetime Original Movie FAITH UNDER FIRE Premieres as #1 On Cable

Lifetime Original Movie FAITH UNDER FIRE Premieres as #1 On Cable
Lifetime Announces Airdates for Feature Movies THE SIMONE BILES STORY & More

Lifetime kicks off 2018 with a trio of feature movies based on the true stories of three women who have made lasting impressions in our world.
Grammy Winner Toni Braxton Releases Remix Package for 'Coping'

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Toni Braxton releases a remix package for Coping - out today via Def Jam Recordings. Featuring remixes from Eden Prince, Paris & Simo, Stadiumx, Disco Killerz and Tom Swoon. Download and stream Coping Remixes
Grammy Winner Toni Braxton's New Single 'Deadwood' Available Now on Def Jam Recordings

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Toni Braxton's new single, Deadwood is available now via Def Jam Recordings. Deadwood was co-written by Braxton, Fred Ball, Royce Doherty and Kwame Ogoo.
Lifetime Orders New Seasons of UnREAL and MARY KILLS PEOPLE

Lifetime ups its premium scripted content with new season greenlights of the critically-acclaimed drama series UnREAL for a fourth season and freshman drama Mary Kills People for a season two, it was announced today by Liz Gateley, EVP and Head of Programming for Lifetime.
VIDEO: First Look - Jennifer Garner Stars in MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN

Below watch the first trailer for MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson ('Grey's Anatomy'), and John Carroll Lynch
Faith Driven Consumer Founder to Appear at Variety's #PurposeSummit

Today, Faith Driven Consumer is pleased to announce a significant role in Variety's upcoming #PurposeSummit, the annual faith and family entertainment summit of record.
Photo Flash: Chuck Cooper, Charl Brown, Kyle Taylor Parker and More Appear in BROADWAY LEGACY Exhibition

BROADWAY LEGACY is a photographic and editorial exhibition that boldly celebrates African American achievement in the Broadway industry. The beautiful showcase of talented black men was directed by one of the same, Broadway actor Christian Dante White. Scroll down for a peek at the exhibition's stunning portraits, featuring Chuck Cooper, Darius de Haas, Charl Brown, Kyle Taylor Parker and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derrick Williams been in?

Derrick Williams has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Derrick Williams been in?

Derrick Williams has not appeared in the West End.

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