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BIO

Nichelle Lewis made her Broadway debut last year in the lead role of ‘Dorothy’ in the revival of The Wiz, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut as well as Grammy and Drama League nominations. In 2023, Variety named her one of their 10 Broadway Stars to Watch. Previous credits include the national tour of Hairspray. @iamnichellelewi

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STAGE CREDITS

Ragtime
[Broadway]
2025
Sarah
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024
Sarah
The Wiz The Wiz
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Dorothy
The Wiz The Wiz
[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Dorothy

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz


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Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award

Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz

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Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on GO Photo
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

Tony nominees Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from the hit Broadway revival of Ragtime. Watch the powerhouse duo perform the beloved musical number now. 
Interview: Nichelle Lewis Explains Why RAGTIME Feels Urgent in 2026 Photo
Interview: Nichelle Lewis Explains Why RAGTIME Feels Urgent in 2026
by David Clarke - May 30, 2026

Tony nominee Nichelle Lewis is delivering one of Broadway's most moving performances as Sarah in RAGTIME. She reflects on the musical's enduring relevance, the emotional impact of Sarah's story & what her first Tony Award nomination means to her.
IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release Photo
IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
Video: Nichelle Lewis Is Riding on the Wheels of a Tony Nomination Photo
Video: Nichelle Lewis Is Riding on the Wheels of a Tony Nomination
by Luka Vonier - May 21, 2026

Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Nichelle Lewis chats more about her Ragtime castmates, the excitement of earning her first nomination, and so much more.
Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME Photo
Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater and Concord Theatricals Recordings have released new video footage of Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis performing 'Sarah Brown Eyes' from the recently released Ragtime cast recording.
From THE COLOR PURPLE to RAGTIME: Top Broadway Moments on THE LATE SHOW Photo
From THE COLOR PURPLE to RAGTIME: Top Broadway Moments on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026

With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals Photo
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026

Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees Photo
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 15, 2026

It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees Photo
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
Video: RAGTIME Stars Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz Sing 'Our Children' in New St Photo
Video: RAGTIME Stars Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz Sing 'Our Children' in New Studio Clip
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

Head into the studio with Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, two of the Tony-nominated stars of Ragtime, as they record their rendition of, 'Our Children.' Check out newly released video of the pair in the recording studio. 
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surpris Photo
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Broadway's revival of RAGTIME, directed by Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater, celebrated its 11 Tony Award nominations last night. The show's Tony Award-nominated leading man led his castmates and their fans in a rendition of 'Celebration' by Kool & the Gang. Watch the video!
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before? Photo
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Perform NPR Tiny Desk Concert Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Perform NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026

Watch Ragtime cast members Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, Ben Levi Ross, Nichelle Lewis, and Colin Donnell perform a series of musical numbes for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series.
Feature: Stages St. Louis Founder Jack Lane and Former Muny Associate Producer Mike B Photo
Feature: Stages St. Louis Founder Jack Lane and Former Muny Associate Producer Mike Bosner Vie for the Musical Revival Tony Award
by James Lindhorst - May 5, 2026

St. Louis is at the center of one of the most hotly contested races at this year’s Tony Awards. The producing teams of Ragtime and CATS: The Jellicle Ball have ties to St. Louis, and both are nominated for Best Revival of a Musical. Stages St. Louis founder Jack Lane is a co-producer of Ragtime. Mike Bosner, a John Borroughs High School alum and former associate producer at The Muny is the lead producer on CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations Photo
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2026

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show Photo
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME Photo
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Apr 28, 2026

New video footage of Caissie Levy performing 'Back to Before' from the Ragtime cast recording has been released. The cast recording is now available to stream on digital platforms, as well as to purchase on vinyl and CD.
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Cast Album Release At Lincoln Center Photo
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Cast Album Release At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Yesterday, Lincoln Center Theater hosted a special Town Hall and cast album signing with SiriusXM in celebration of the Ragtime album's vinyl release. Check out photos of the event.
Photos/Video: BROADWAY DREAM ROLES Brings Out Lillias White, Jordan Fisher, Ali Strok Photo
Photos/Video: BROADWAY DREAM ROLES Brings Out Lillias White, Jordan Fisher, Ali Stroker and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Broadway Dream Roles lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre with performances by Jordan Fisher, Santino Fontana, Ali Stroker, and Lillias White. Check out photos and video of the event.
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at Photo
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

The cast of Broadway's Ragtime visited WNYC on Friday for a special appearance as part of the Broadway On The Radio series. Watch the hour-long event, featuring performances from Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Shaina Taub.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?

Nichelle Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?

Nichelle Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nichelle Lewis been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for The Wiz and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Wiz.

What awards has Nichelle Lewis won?

Nichelle Lewis has won the Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for her performance in The Wiz.

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