Ephraim Sykes
Latest News on Ephraim Sykes:
Photos: Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in Rehearsal for THE FEAR OF 13 (Mar 10, 2026)
Up on the Marquee: THE FEAR OF 13 Arrives on Broadway (Mar 9, 2026)
Spotlight on Plays: March 2026 (Mar 4, 2026)
Photos: Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in Rehearsal for THE FEAR OF 13 (Mar 10, 2026)
Up on the Marquee: THE FEAR OF 13 Arrives on Broadway (Mar 9, 2026)
Spotlight on Plays: March 2026 (Mar 4, 2026)
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”.
Photos
Lee Roy Reams, Anna Zavelson, Samantha Williams, Ashley D. Kelley, Santino Fontana, Ephraim Sykes, Andrew Barth Feldman, J. Harrison Ghee, Alysha Umphress, Marilyn Maye, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Gracie Lawrence, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Ann Harada, Barbara Walsh, Thom Sesma, Christopher Sieber, Hannah Elless, Nikki Renée Daniels, Lauren Blackman
Date:
06/25/2025
From: Photos: Inside Transport Group's Star-Studded HELLO, DOLLY! at Carnegie Hall
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble
James Madison (Understudy) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Understudy) [Replacement]
Movies
Dance Flick
[ 2009 ] Flame Dancer
[ 2009 ] Flame Dancer
Leave It on the Floor
[ 2011 ] Bradley Darnell Lyle
[ 2011 ] Bradley Darnell Lyle
Progress (and Unrelated Things)
[ 2017 ] Dancer
[ 2017 ] Dancer
Detroit
[ 2017 ] Jimmy
[ 2017 ] Jimmy
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] George Eacker, Ensemble
[ 2020 ] George Eacker, Ensemble
TV Shows
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Bobby the Myth
Bobby the Myth
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Bobby the Myth
Bobby the Myth
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE
Ephraim Sykes, Our Town
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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Video: Watch Highlights From GUYS AND DOLLS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:56:39
Video: Rob McClure & Bianca Marroquín Perform 'Sue Me' in Ogunquit's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - 2025-07-02 16:00:10
Video: Mykal Kilgore Sings 'Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat' in Ogunquit Playhouse's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-06-27 15:05:30
Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them " Michael Arden, Nick Jonas & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-26 12:28:36
Video: Anthony Ramos Addresses Solo Absence at HAMILTON Tony Awards Reunion
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-20 10:47:06
Exclusive: Alysha Umphress Sings 'Love is Only Love' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-18 15:39:31
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 09:37:32
Video: Jordan Tyson Sings 'Strangers Like Me' From TARZAN MCC's MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-06-03 11:56:19
Video: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Sing 'The Confrontation' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-05-30 11:14:52
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-05-15 09:48:56
Exclusive: Aaron Tveit Sings 'I Know Him So Well' at MISCAST25- a Tribute to Gavin Creel
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-04-18 10:13:33
Video: Katie Holmes Surprises Zoey Deutch on GMA with OUR TOWN Question
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 12:34:37
Video: In Rehearsals for PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes, Aisha Jackson & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-19 13:35:26
Video: Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks Release Statement Regarding ROOM Postponement
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-03-19 10:15:37
News
Photos: Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in Rehearsal for THE FEAR OF 13
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsal for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsal for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
Up on the Marquee: THE FEAR OF 13 Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13 is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Performances will begin on Thursday, March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre- most recently home to Liberation, which closed on February 1. Check out photos of the new marquee below.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13 is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Performances will begin on Thursday, March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre- most recently home to Liberation, which closed on February 1. Check out photos of the new marquee below.
Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026
The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026
The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.
Photos: THE FEAR OF 13 Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026
The cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts, recently met the press. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026
The cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts, recently met the press. Check out photos here!
Vanessa Williams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Sondheim Unplugged, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Sondheim Unplugged, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ephraim Sykes & More Join THE FEAR OF 13 on Broadway- Inside Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2026
Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions announced the complete cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2026
Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions announced the complete cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.
Manny Houston to Present AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND HIP-HOP at 54 Below
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway artist, music director, and songwriter Manny Houston in At The Corner of Broadway and Hip-Hop on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:30pm.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway artist, music director, and songwriter Manny Houston in At The Corner of Broadway and Hip-Hop on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:30pm.
The New York Pops To Present THE MUSIC OF US: FROM THEN TO NOW At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The New York Pops will present The Music of US: From Then To Now at Carnegie Hall as part of the United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Led by Steven Reineke, the concert will feature guest artists Max Clayton, Nova Y. Payton, and Ephraim Sykes.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The New York Pops will present The Music of US: From Then To Now at Carnegie Hall as part of the United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Led by Steven Reineke, the concert will feature guest artists Max Clayton, Nova Y. Payton, and Ephraim Sykes.
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more.
54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.
Elizabeth Marks Joins The New York Pops Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Elizabeth Marks has been appointed to the Board of Directors for The New York Pops, effective January 13, 2026. This strategic addition aims to enhance the organization's leadership as it continues to present exceptional musical performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Elizabeth Marks has been appointed to the Board of Directors for The New York Pops, effective January 13, 2026. This strategic addition aims to enhance the organization's leadership as it continues to present exceptional musical performances.
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Titanique has announced some of its Broadway cast! Alongside Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Titanique has announced some of its Broadway cast! Alongside Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli.
Aisha Jackson Replaces Maleah Joi Moon for IF I AIN’T GOT YOU: THE BEST OF R&B
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Due to a schedule conflict, Aisha Jackson will replace previously announced guest artist Maleah Joi Moon in The New York Pops’ upcoming concert If I Ain’t Got You: The Best of R&B.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Due to a schedule conflict, Aisha Jackson will replace previously announced guest artist Maleah Joi Moon in The New York Pops’ upcoming concert If I Ain’t Got You: The Best of R&B.
Photos: Megan Hilty and the New York Pops' 2025 Holiday Concert
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 21, 2025
On December 19, Megan Hilty joined Steven Reineke, Essential Voices USA, and The New York Pops for a special holiday concert at Carnegie Hall, and you can check out photos of the event.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 21, 2025
On December 19, Megan Hilty joined Steven Reineke, Essential Voices USA, and The New York Pops for a special holiday concert at Carnegie Hall, and you can check out photos of the event.
Holiday Shows In NYC: A Complete 2025 Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025
It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025
It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!
The New York Pops to Honor Stephen Schwartz at 43rd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The New York Pops will honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The New York Pops will honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
Betsy Wolfe, Ephraim Sykes, Derek Klena, And Emily Skinner To Headline CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The third annual Christmas Time in the City concert returns to St. Paul the Apostle on December 11, featuring Broadway performers and a full orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The third annual Christmas Time in the City concert returns to St. Paul the Apostle on December 11, featuring Broadway performers and a full orchestra.
Derek Klena, Betsy Wolfe and More to Headline CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Christmas Time in the City will return to fill the historic Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Featuring original Broadway-style arrangements of beloved holiday classics, this festive evening brings together ten celebrated Broadway performers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Christmas Time in the City will return to fill the historic Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Featuring original Broadway-style arrangements of beloved holiday classics, this festive evening brings together ten celebrated Broadway performers.
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's MOTOWN'S HEATWAVE Hits NYC at 92NY
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 10, 2025
The 92nd Street Y New York brings the music home with this iteration of the Lyrics & Lyricists series, continuing 11/10 at 7:30 pm for its final performance. This reviewer was singing and applauding along with the amazing performers!
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 10, 2025
The 92nd Street Y New York brings the music home with this iteration of the Lyrics & Lyricists series, continuing 11/10 at 7:30 pm for its final performance. This reviewer was singing and applauding along with the amazing performers!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ephraim Sykes been in?
Ephraim Sykes has appeared on Broadway in 8 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 (Drama League Awards) for Our Town, 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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