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BIO

Broadway: Motown the Musical, Caroline, or Change, The Lion King, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. Off-Broadway: Thunder Knocking on the Door (Minetta Lane), Caroline, or Change (The Public), The First Breeze of Summer, (The Signature Theatre). Regional: Thunder Knocking on the Door (Arena Stage, Helen Hayes Award), Cuttin Up, The Women of Brewster Place, Arena Stage/Alliance Theatre (Suzi Award, Helen Hayes Nomination), Crowns, and Sophisticated Ladies (Helen Hayes Nomination). Bess (Austin Circle of Theatres B. Iden Payne).

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STAGE CREDITS

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer
Cabin in the Sky Cabin in the Sky
[Off-Broadway]
Encores Concert Production, 2016
Performer
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Disney's Beauty and the Beast
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's 2015 Production, 2015
Mrs. Potts
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Urchin
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
The First Breeze of Summer
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Hattie
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Reading, 2005
Performer
Caroline, or Change Caroline, or Change
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
The Radio
Performer
Caroline, or Change
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
The Radio
The Radio
Thunder Knocking on the Door
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Glory Dupree
Glory Dupree
The Lion King The Lion King
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Rafiki (Understudy) [Replacement]
Staggerlee
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
June
June
Will They Ever Love Us on Broadway
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer
A...My Name Is Alice
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1984
Performer
Miracle Brothers
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

Movies

Enemy Territory
[ 1987 ] Hysterical Woman
Bodies, Rest & Motion
[ 1993 ] Singer
Virtuosity
[ 1995 ] Onscreen Talent
Asunder
[ 1999 ] Roberta Williams
Preaching to the Choir
[ 2005 ] Cora Lee
Labor Day
[ 2013 ] Morning Anchor

TV Shows

One Life to Live
Jacara Principal 1997-1998
L.A. Law
[ 1992-1993 ] Lee Johnson
The Sinbad Show
Rachel
Alien Nation: Body and Soul
Balboa
Mad About You
[ 1993-1995 ] Remy
Babylon 5
Singer
For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal
Tanya
Sister, Sister
[ 1994-1996 ] Woman, Miss Lewis, Robert's Mother
Star Trek: Voyager
[ 1995-2000 ] T'Pel
House of Cards
Strategist 1
Daredevil
District Attorney
Search Party
Virginia
The Blacklist
Judge
Madam Secretary
Chief Clerk

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Marva HicksDuke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Marva HicksThe Women of Brewster Place


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Marva HicksThunder Knocking on the Door

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Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundrai Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU

Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.
Black Theatre United Rasies Over $1.2 Million at Gala and Reveals Three New Initiativ Photo
Black Theatre United Rasies Over $1.2 Million at Gala and Reveals Three New Initiatives

Black Theatre United announced that the organization’s 2nd annual Gala on Monday,  September 30, 2024 raised over $1.2 million to support BTU’s empowering programs including student internships and  the newly announced BTU Designers Initiative, the Marva Hicks Musical Theatre Scholarship and BTU’s Education  Program. 
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala

Earlier this week, Black Theatre United celebrated its 2024 Gala, “Generations of Excellence.' Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala Photo
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala

Black Theatre United has unveiled details for the auction at the 2024 Gala, 'Generations of Excellence'. Learn more!
Wake Up With BWW 9/20: Sean Hayes to Return to Broadway in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BWW 9/20: Sean Hayes to Return to Broadway in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, and More!

Top stories include: Sean Hayes will return to Broadway in Good Night, Oscar, opening in Spring 2023! Plus, One Shubert Alley will close its doors, get an update on Laura Osnes' defamation lawsuit, and more.
Broadway Veteran Marva Hicks Passes Away Photo
Broadway Veteran Marva Hicks Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Marva Hicks, who passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Read our complete obituary here.
BWW Review: 'ANGRY, RAUCOUS' ANYTHING BUT SHAMELESS at Hartford Stage Photo
BWW Review: 'ANGRY, RAUCOUS' ANYTHING BUT SHAMELESS at Hartford Stage

Although “Angry, Raucous & Shamelessly Gorgeous” is the title of Atlanta playwright Pearl Cleage’s new play, it quite amply describes the two women at the center of this literary comedy.
Hartford Stage Announces Artistic Team for ANGRY, RAUCOUS & SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS Photo
Hartford Stage Announces Artistic Team for ANGRY, RAUCOUS & SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS

Hartford Stage announced today the artistic team for the next production of their 2021-2022 season, acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage's Angry, Raucous & Shamelessly Gorgeous. The smart new comedy, directed by Susan V. Booth, runs at the Tony Award-winning theatre in downtown Hartford starting January 13 through February 6, 2022.
Photos: Marilyn Maye Autumn at Feinstein's 54 Below Photo
Photos: Marilyn Maye Autumn at Feinstein's 54 Below

Marilyn Maye kicks off the fall holiday season with live shows at Feinstein's 54 Below in NYC
VIDEO: On This Day, July 1 - Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, July 1 - Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center

On this day in 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and original 'Audrey', Ellen Greene took the stage at City Center in a concert production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors.
DOROTHY DANDRIDGE: THE MUSICAL Starring N'Kenge To Have Private Industry Reading Photo
DOROTHY DANDRIDGE: THE MUSICAL Starring N'Kenge To Have Private Industry Reading

Producers N’Kenge and Richard Bell will present a private industry reading of “Dorothy Dandridge: The Musical” the true story of Hollywood’s very first African- American movie star, with book & lyrics by 2-time Emmy Award winner Trey Ellis, music & lyrics by Shelton Becton and directed by Tony Award winner Tamara Tunie.
BWW Album Review: SHE IS RISEN: VOLUME TWO is a True Superstar Photo
BWW Album Review: SHE IS RISEN: VOLUME TWO is a True Superstar

We asked for it, and 2020 delivered! Last month, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the musical, the All Female Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dropped their highly anticipated second EP.
Volume II of All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Concept Album to be Released This Week Photo
Volume II of All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Concept Album to be Released This Week

On September 18, we will see the release of She Is Risen: Volume II, the hotly awaited follow-up that brings together the extraordinary team that made the first volume a resounding success.
VIDEO: On This Day, July 1- Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF H Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, July 1- Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center

On this day in 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and original 'Audrey', Ellen Greene took the stage at City Center in a concert production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors.
Huntington Theatre Company Celebrates Virtual Gala Featuring Billy Porter, Kate Baldw Photo
Huntington Theatre Company Celebrates Virtual Gala Featuring Billy Porter, Kate Baldwin and More

Huntington Theatre Company celebrated its first ever virtual gala fundraiser, Spotlight on Trailblazers, on Monday, June 15, 2020, streaming on the Huntington's Facebook and YouTube channels. The event will be reprised in a highlights version broadcast on Boston's WCVB-TV Channel 5 on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm.
The York Theatre Company Reunites The Cast and Creative Team of DON'T BOTHER ME, I CA Photo
The York Theatre Company Reunites The Cast and Creative Team of DON'T BOTHER ME, I CAN'T COPE

The York Theatre Company will reunite the cast and creative team of the 2016 Musicals in Mufti production of the 1971 hit Broad-way revue Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, a musical entertainment by Micki Grant, conceived by Vinnette Carroll, for a Virtual Company Reunion as part of the live weekly streaming panel series 'Show! (and Tell)'.
Huntington Theatre Company Announces Virtual 2020 Spotlight Spectacular Photo
Huntington Theatre Company Announces Virtual 2020 Spotlight Spectacular

Huntington Theatre Company has announced that their annual Spotlight Spectacular Gala will take place virtually on the Huntington's Facebook and YouTube channels Monday, June 15, 2020.
GUN & POWDER at Signature Theatre - World Premiere Musical is Hottest Ticket in Town! Photo
GUN & POWDER at Signature Theatre - World Premiere Musical is Hottest Ticket in Town!

Inspiring musical by Angelica Cheri and Ross Baum examines race, family and identity in the Wild West.
BWW Review: GUN & POWDER at Signature Theatre Photo
BWW Review: GUN & POWDER at Signature Theatre

As a reviewer you generally find something wrong with a production no matter how much you enjoy it. Signature Theatre's latest World Premiere Musical Gun & Powder is a rare breed of show because it is literally a perfect theatrical experience. Under the fantastic direction of Robert O'Hara it features a superb cast, a compelling story, and possibly one of the best new scores of the season to be heard here or anywhere else.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Marva Hicks Photo
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Marva Hicks

Today's subject Marva Hicks is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre in the World Premiere Musical Gun & Powder. The production runs through February 23rd in Signature's MAX Theatre space. You'll be able to see my review of the show on Broadway World soon. Trust me it will be worth the wait.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Marva Hicks been in?

Marva Hicks has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Marva Hicks been in?

Marva Hicks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marva Hicks been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Women of Brewster Place and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Thunder Knocking on the Door.

What awards has Marva Hicks won?

Marva Hicks has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Thunder Knocking on the Door.

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