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BIO

Regional: The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington (The Steppenwolf); Fat Ham (The Public Theater); Fairview (Woolly Mammoth Theatre); Stormy Weather (Pasadena Playhouse); Spamalot (1st Las Vegas Co); Man of La Mancha (La Mirada Theatre); Immediate Family (Mark Taper Forum); Showboat (Sacramento Music Circus); Play On! (Arena Stage). TV: Lifetime: "A Country Christmas Harmony," "NCIS LA," "9-1-1," "NCIS," "Selena: The Series," "United States of Al," "Criminal Minds," "PBS Great Performances: Play On!" Awards: NAACP Best Actress Theatre Award winner and LA Ovation Best Featured Actress nomination for Stormy Weather; Helen Hayes Award Best Supporting Actress nomination for Play On! Training: Carnegie Mellon, BFA.

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STAGE CREDITS

Fat Ham Fat Ham
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Tedra
Fat Ham Fat Ham
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Tedra
The Ten Commandments
[Regional (US)]
American Premiere, 2004
Ensemble

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

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Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

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Nikki Crawford Will Teach a Musical Theater Workshop in Maryland Photo
Nikki Crawford Will Teach a Musical Theater Workshop in Maryland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

Compass Rose Theater is collaborating with Tony-nominated actress Nikki Crawford to offer a Musical Theatre Technique Workshop for students and young actors ages 11-18 on June 21 and 28 from 6-9 PM in Annapolis, MD. Space is limited.
Nikki Crawford Will Teach On-Camera Audition Workshop in Maryland Photo
Nikki Crawford Will Teach On-Camera Audition Workshop in Maryland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis, MD, will host an On-Camera Audition Technique Workshop with Tony-Nominated Actress Nikki Crawford on July 1st and 2nd at 6 -9 PM.
Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024

Watch as Director Sideeq shares what he hopes audiences will understand about themselves and others after seeing Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse.
Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Apr 12, 2024

Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it! let’s get down to the food!
Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again Photo
Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again
by Gil Kaan - Apr 10, 2024

The west coast premiere of James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Fat Ham opened April 4, 2024, at the Geffen Playhouse. Sideeq Heard directs the talented cast of Nikki Crawford, Chris Herbie Holland, Billy Eugene Jones, Adrianna Mitchell, Marcel Spears, Benja Kay Thomas and Matthew Elijah Webb. Sideeq found time after his successful opening weekend to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Geffen Playhouse is presenting the West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos!
Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stag Photo
Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - Feb 3, 2024

Springing into action for a winter-themed show at Chelsea Table + Stage, that ball of energy with a romantic crooning side is named Nicolas King. He loves New York, N.Y. (Start spreading the news.)
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March Photo
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!
Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developme Photo
Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.
Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From A Photo
Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From Audible
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

Audible has released a new slate of five Audible Theater titles, which star Broadway talent including Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and more. Learn more about the full slate here!
CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate Photo
CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Audible Theater has revealed its December audio slate, featuring five new originals.
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Nigh Photo
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Acting Company has announced casting for their reading of PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream. Find out who is starring in the cast here!
FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway Photo
FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali will conclude its Broadway run at the American Airlines Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards Photo
Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 11, 2023

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners! Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2023

Tonight's the night! The best of Broadway gathers today, June 11, at the United Palace to celebrate the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt, Some Like It Hot, Alex Newell, Sean Hayes, and more took home trophies. Check out the full list of winners now!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2023 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered! Photo
How/When/Where to Watch the 2023 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2023

In just days, on June 11, The 76th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at the United Palace to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2022/23 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Starring Kelli O'Hara and Bria Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

On Monday, June 5, Atlantic Theater Company celebrated the Opening Night of Days of Wine and Roses. Check out photos from opening night here!
Video: Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character Photo
Video: Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character
by Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Nikki Crawford chats more about developing her character, why this company means so much to her, and so much more.
FAT HAM Extends Run on Broadway Photo
FAT HAM Extends Run on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2023

The critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award nominated, Pulitzer Prize- winning FAT HAM by Tony nominee James Ijames will add one week of performances on Broadway.
Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At Th Photo
Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2023

The event boasted a star-studded red carpet crowd featuring stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Jessica Chastain, Ana Uzele, Montego Glover, Patina Miller, Sara Bareilles, Alex Newell, Micaela Diamond, J. Harrison Ghee and more! See photos from the event here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nikki Crawford been in?

Nikki Crawford has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nikki Crawford been in?

Nikki Crawford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nikki Crawford been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fat Ham and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Fat Ham.

What awards has Nikki Crawford won?

Nikki Crawford has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for her performance in Fat Ham.

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