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Also Credited As: Nicole Ruth Snelson

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BIO

Snelson's first major role on Broadway was "Winnie Tate" in the 1999 Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun, opposite Bernadette Peters. She also appeared on Broadway in the revival of Sweet Charity in 2005, starring Christina Applegate.



In 2007, Snelson originated the role of "Brooke Wyndam" in the world premiere of Legally Blonde: The Musical in San Francisco. She performed the same role in the Broadway production at the Palace Theatre, opening in April 2007.

In 2008, she left the company of Legally Blonde to join the National tour of A Chorus Line, as "Cassie", starting in May 2008. She then appeared in 42nd Street at The Muny in St. Louis in June 2009, as "Annie", opposite Robert Cuccioli.

Snelson originated the role of the Mad Hatter in the world premiere of the new Frank Wildhorn musical Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure.

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STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
Reading, 2009
Mad Hatter

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Cassie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Brooke Wyndam

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

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Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
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by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta 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 Atlanta Awards; Marietta Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

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Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; BONNIE & CLYDE at Marietta Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta 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 Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

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First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

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American Coast Theater Company Presents CHESS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

American Coast Theater Company will present CHESS THE MUSICAL at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus from June 6th to June 16th, 2024. Directed by Susan K. Berkompas.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE Is 'What You Want' at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - May 5, 2024

Looking for a great show to kick off your summer? Check out LEGALLY BLONDE at City Springs Theatre Company. This show is bright and fun and everything you love about musical theatre.
Nikki Snelson Directs City Springs Theatre Company's LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

City Springs Theatre Company will continue its sixth season with the crowd-pleasing Legally Blonde: The Musical, part of the 2023-2024 PNC Bank Season, May 3 - 19, with direction and choreography by Broadway star Nikki Snelson.
Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Experience the magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Vanguard University's award-winning theatre arts department.
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by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

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by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

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by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

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by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 1984 Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

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by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 9, 2023

Broadway veteran Carrie St. Louis is Starlight’s Elle Woods.  She is super in the role.  St. Louis is cute and bubbly, but no dumb bunny with a huge mezzo-soprano voice that dominates a theater with eight thousand seats.  She is also a determined and skilled dancer.
 Carrie St. Louis, Gerald Caesar, Lissa deGuzman, and More Will Lead LEGALLY BLONDE at Kansas City Starlight
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

 Carrie St. Louis will star as Elle Woods in the Kansas City Starlight Production of LEGALLY BLONDE. The production will be Directed and Choreographed by Nikki Snelson, who originated the role of Brooke Wyndham in the Original Broadway production of Legally Blonde. St. Louis most recently starred in the off-Broadway hit TITANIQUE, as well as starring roles in Kinky Boots, Wicked, and Rock of Ages on Broadway. 
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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2023

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How many Broadway shows has Nikki Snelson been in?

Nikki Snelson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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