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BIO

Isaac Powell is best known for his role as Daniel in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Once On This Island, a role he earned two months after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Powell is a Grammy Award nominee for his work on the Once On This Island cast album and was also seen in the reboot of “Murphy Brown” on CBS.

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STAGE CREDITS

West Side Story West Side Story
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Tony
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Daniel

Movies

Dear Evan Hansen
[ 2021 ] Rhys
Susie Searches
[ 2022 ] Ray Garcia

TV Shows

American Horror Story
Theo Graves, Troy Lord
Indoor Boys
Logan
The Franchise
Bryson

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Isaac Powell, West Side Story


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Isaac Powell, West Side Story

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Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts Photo
Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025

The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 22, 2024

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer For Comedy Series THE FRANCHISE Photo
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer For Comedy Series THE FRANCHISE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

HBO has released the official trailer for the original comedy series THE FRANCHISE. The eight-episode season debuts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max, followed by one new episode weekly through Sunday, November 24.
Video: HBO Releases THE FRANCHISE Trailer From Sam Mendes Photo
Video: HBO Releases THE FRANCHISE Trailer From Sam Mendes
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

THE FRANCHISE follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking. Watch the trailer now!
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great Photo
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 27, 2024

The new musical Gatsby, being given its world premiere by the American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge through August 3, isn’t just great, it’s spectacular.
Review Roundup: GATSBY Makes its World Premiere at A.R.T. Photo
Review Roundup: GATSBY Makes its World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The world premiere of Gatsby at A.R.T., with a score by Florence Welch, is now open! Read the reviews for Gatsby here!
Photos: Get a First Look at GATSBY World Premiere at A.R.T. Photo
Photos: Get a First Look at GATSBY World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Gatsby at American Repertory Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T. Photo
GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date Photo
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.
Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T. Photo
Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Photo
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical 
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Extends Through Early August Photo
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Extends Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has added additional performance dates and inventory for its world-premiere musical Gatsby. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject? Photo
Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 21, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024
by - Apr 11, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Will Lead GATSBY at A.R.T. Photo
Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Will Lead GATSBY at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

The cast has been set for the world premiere of Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, opening at American Repertory Theater in May!
Billy Porter & Luke Evans Drama OUR SON Sets Theatrical & VOD Release Photo
Billy Porter & Luke Evans Drama OUR SON Sets Theatrical & VOD Release
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2023

Our Son, a new film starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans, will be released in theaters. The cast also includes Andrew Rannells, Isaac Powell, Phylicia Rashad, and Robin Weigert. Bill Oliver directed the film and co-wrote with Peter Nickowitz. It is produced by Fernando Loureiro and Eric Binns. Find out more details about how to see the film now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Isaac Powell been in?

Isaac Powell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Isaac Powell been in?

Isaac Powell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Isaac Powell been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for West Side Story and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for West Side Story.

What awards has Isaac Powell won?

Isaac Powell has won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in West Side Story.

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