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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

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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Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 

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

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?

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

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

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!
Video: Watch Billy Porter & Luke Evans' Surprise Performance at the Tribeca Film Fest Photo
Video: Watch Billy Porter & Luke Evans' Surprise Performance at the Tribeca Film Festival After OUR SON Film Premiere

Billy Porter and Luke Evans gave a surprise performance of their duet Always Be My Man, at the world premiere screening of OUR SON at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June 10th. The song, written by Porter, is featured during the end credits of the film. Watch a video of the performance now!
Jordan Carlos And Phoebe Robinson To Host Special 30th Anniversary Screening Of DAZED Photo
Jordan Carlos And Phoebe Robinson To Host Special 30th Anniversary Screening Of DAZED AND CONFUSED

The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) will host a special 30th-anniversary screening of Richard Linklater's, 1993 cult classic, “Dazed and Confused” with live commentary from comedians, Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) and Phoebe Robinson (HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Everything's Trash) on Friday, May 5 at the Village East Cinema with a 9 pm showtime in Mystery Science Theater 3000 style.
Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8 Photo
Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.
Which Shows Have Had the Most Broadway Debuts? Photo
Which Shows Have Had the Most Broadway Debuts?

In the latest edition of Jennifer Ashley Tepper's Broadway Deep Dive, we find out which shows have had the most Broadway debuts. Find out what made the list!
Broadway Watch Guide: Fall 2022 - Where to Watch Skylar Astin, Sheryl Lee Ralph & Mor Photo
Broadway Watch Guide: Fall 2022 - Where to Watch Skylar Astin, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More on TV This Fall

The upcoming fall television season features an exciting lineup of Broadway stars starring in new and returning television series. From Skylar Astin's new CBS series So Help Me Todd to newly-minted Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph returning for the second season of Abbott Elementary, check out where and when you can watch Broadway stars on TV!
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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 won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in West Side Story.

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