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BIO

Ephraim Sykes was nominated for a Tony, Grammy, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award for his performance as ‘David Ruffin’ in Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other Broadway credits include: Hamilton (also streaming on Disney+), Motown The Musical, Newsies, Memphis and The Little Mermaid. Off-Broadway, Sykes co-starred in Black No More (The New Group, Antonyo Award nom.) and Rent (New World Stages). On screen, Sykes was seen in Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit as well asthe HBO series “Vinyl”, “Luke Cage” (Marvel/Netflix), “Crisis in Six Scenes” (Amazon) “Russian Doll” (Netflix) and in the NBC live broadcast of “Hairspray Live!” opposite Ariana Grande, earning an MTV Movie + TV Awards nomination for Best Musical Moment: “You Can’t Stop the Beat”.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
George Gibbs

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2023
Joey Evans

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
SuperJack

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
David Ruffin

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival, 2018
Riff

[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production, 2017
David Ruffin

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Seaweed J. Stubbs

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble

James Madison (Understudy) [Replacement]

Hercules Mulligan (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
A Citizen of New York

Mush

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Benjamin Coffin III

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Ensemble

Gator (Understudy)


Movies

Dance Flick
[ 2009 ] Flame Dancer
Leave It on the Floor
[ 2011 ] Bradley Darnell Lyle
Progress (and Unrelated Things)
[ 2017 ] Dancer
Detroit
[ 2017 ] Jimmy
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] George Eacker, Ensemble

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and times of the Temptations

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News


Video: Katie Holmes Surprises Zoey Deutch on GMA with OUR TOWN Question

Zoey Deutch recently visited Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Our Town. On the show, her co-star Katie Holmes surprised her with a special video asking her about her experience with the play. Watch the interview now!
Video: Katie Holmes Shares OUR TOWN Pre-Show Rituals

Katie Holmes visited The Tonight Show to discuss the new production of Our Town, which is currently running at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. On the show, she shared some of her pre-show rituals that help her get ready for a performance. Watch the interview now!
Photos: Paul Giamatti, Holly Hunter & More Visit OUR TOWN on Broadway

On Saturday, November 16th, the cast of the Paramount+ upcoming series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” took in a performance of Our Town together at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway. See photos!
Video: Zoey Deutch Shares What Draws Her to OUR TOWN

Zoey Deutch visited TODAY with Hoda and Jenna to discuss the new production of Thornton Wilder's Out Town, which is currently playing at the Barrymore Theatre. Watch the interview now!
OUR TOWN Will Host Autism Friendly Performance in January

TDF will host an autism-friendly performance of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in January, tailored for families with members on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities.
Video: Jim Parsons Recalls First Time Reading OUR TOWN

In a new interview, Jim Parsons admitted that he hadn't seen or read Our Town before he became involved with the production which is currently playing at Barrymore Theatre. Watch Parsons discuss his experience with the play!
OUR TOWN to Honor Veterans in November in Partnership with TDF

The current Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, is launching a partnership with TDF’s Veterans Theatregoing Program. Learn more!
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Photos: Ephraim Sykes, Nikki Renee Daniels, And More Turn Out for Drama League DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit

The Drama League recently held its DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” Check out photos from the event whose guests and performers included Ephraim Sykes, Nichelle Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and more.
Video: Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons & More OUR TOWN Cast Members on the Red Carpet

BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the opening night of Our Town, starring Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons and more! See what the cast members had to say about the opening of the show, and learn more about the production!
Photos: Cast of OUR TOWN Celebrates TOM LAKE Author Ann Patchett

On Sunday, October 13, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett attended a production and met with the cast of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Barrymore Theatre. See photos!
Video: Zoey Deutch Discusses Longtime Dream of Performing OUR TOWN

Zoey Deutch visited CBS Mornings to discuss making her Bradway debut in the new production of Thornton Wilder's Out Town, which is currently playing at the Barrymore Theatre. Watch the interview now!
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway

Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: OUR TOWN Cast & Creative Team Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night

Check out photos of Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and more on the opening night red carpet of Our Town on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Video: Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & More in OUR TOWN

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here! 
Photos: Inside OUR TOWN Opening Night Curtain Call

Check out photos from the opening night curtain call of Our Town on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: OUR TOWN On Broadway Starring Jim Parsons & More

Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, which marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.
Video: Jim Parsons Talks Building Community With OUR TOWN Cast

Jim Parsons is sharing his experience with the new revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Parsons plays the Stage Manager in the production, a role he says was an immediate 'yes' when it was offered to him. Watch his interview on the Today Show now!
Ephraim Sykes, Jenna de Waal, Nichelle Lewis Will Perform at DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit

The Drama League just announced “DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” The benefit, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community, will be held on Monday, October 21 at 7:00PM at The Edison Rooftop.
Jim Parsons, Kenny Leon & More to Join OUR TOWN Event at Symphony Space

A special literary event, Ann Patchett & Our Town, featuring Jim Parsons, Kenny Leon and more from the Broadway company of Our Town, will take place at Symphony Space. The event will celebrate the synergy between New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett's novel Tom Lake and Our Town. Learn how to attend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ephraim Sykes been in?

Ephraim Sykes has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ephraim Sykes been in?

Ephraim Sykes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ephraim Sykes been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and times of the Temptations.

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