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BIO

Sahr Ngaujah originated the title role in Fela! Off-Broadway, Broadway and on the West End, earning Obie and Theater World Awards; Olivier, Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, Lortel and Drama League nominations. His Off-Broadway credits include Master Harold and the Boys, The Signature Theater One-Acts, The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek. His film and television credits include "Deception," "Law & Order: SVU," "The Good Wife," "The Blacklist," "Last Resort," "The Accidental Wolf," Patti Cake$, Money Monster, Freeheld, Kensho at the Bedfellow, Blood Done Sign My Name, The Signal, and Stomp the Yard. He holds a Masters of Theatre from DasArts - Netherlands. His music credits include Fela aKUsTIc, Chop and Quench, Directors Band.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Toulouse-Lautrec

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer

[Boston]
World Premiere, 2018
Toulouse-Lautrec

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2018
Mlima

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre 25th Anniversary Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2012
Fela Kuti

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Alternate)

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Alternate)

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2008
Performer

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti


Movies

How I Spent My Summer Vacation
[ 1997 ] D Angelo Michael Ngaujah
Big Ain't Bad
[ 2002 ] Clay M. Sahr Nguajah
Shi cha qi xiao shi
[ 2005 ] Orintheus Sahr Nguajah
Stomp the Yard
[ 2007 ] Harold
The Signal
[ 2007 ] Rod Sahr
The Jailhouse
[ 2009 ] Ch
Blood Done Sign My Name
[ 2010 ] Boo Chavis
Freeheld
[ 2015 ] Father John
Money Monster
[ 2016 ] Yao Appiah COO
Kensho at the Bedfellow
[ 2017 ] Mosi
Patti Cake$
[ 2017 ] O-Z

TV Shows

House of Payne
Blue
Last Resort
Julian Serrat
The Blacklist
General Yaabari

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Moulin Rouge!

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sahr Ngaujah, Mlima's Tale


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

Sahr NgaujahFELA!

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela! A New Musical

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News


MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Ashley Loren to Depart MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in April

Ashley Loren will take her final bow as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway on April 9, 2023. See how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Release New Block of Tickets for Performances Through Early September 2023

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is releasing a new block of tickets for performances through September 3, 2023 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; David Harris & André Ward to Join the Cast

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Signature Theatre to Unveil 42 Street Intersection as Jim Houghton Way

On the afternoon of October 4, Signature Theatre will unveil the 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue intersection in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood as the newly co-named Jim Houghton Way, celebrating the groundbreaking company’s founder, James Houghton (1958-2016).
Photos/Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates Three Years on Broadway With New Production Photos and Video

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical celebrates the third anniversary of the Broadway production opening at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Check out all new production photos and a global celebration video marking the milestone! 
Photos: Director Alex Timbers Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Alex Timbers received his portrait at Sardis last night. Check out photos from the unveiling.
MOULIN ROUGE! Releases New Block of Tickets Through February 26, 2023

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is releasing a new block of tickets for performances through February 26, 2023 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC).
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Celebrate 500th Performance by Distributing 500 Tickets to NYC Area Schools

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will commemorate its 500th Broadway performance on Saturday evening, Mat 7th by partnering with the New York City Department of Education to distribute 500 tickets to NYC area schools. Students will get to experience the production at various performances over the next year.
Ashley Loren, Derek Klena, Declan Bennett & Caleb Marshall-Villarreal to Lead MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Meet the new stars of Moulin Rouge on Broadway with the current cast. Ashley Loren, Tony Award nominee Derek Klena, Declan Bennett and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal will lead the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Ashley Loren, Derek Klena, Declan Bennett, and More to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke announced today that Ashley Loren, Tony Award nominee Derek Klena, Declan Bennett and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal will lead the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Tveit, Mendoza, Mutu & Rojas to Depart MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on May 8

Producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke announced today that Natalie Mendoza, Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas will play their final performance in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit & Natalie Mendoza Perform 'Your Song' from MOULIN ROUGE! on THE VIEW

Aaron Tveit and Natlie Mendoza appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Your Song' from Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Originally by Elton John, the song is one of the many popular songs covered in the musical. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of ten 2021 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Actor for Tveit.
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE's Sahr Ngaujah Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge

Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of their latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews weekly. Below, watch as he catches up with Moulin Rouge!'s Toulouse-Lautrec, Sahr Ngaujah.
Tony Nominee Robyn Hurder to Depart MOULIN ROUGE! in February; Jessica Lee Goldyn to Step Into the Role of 'Nini'

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder will play her final performance as Nini in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Jessica Lee Goldyn begins performances in the role starting Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! Says Goodbye to Four Cast Members, Makes Donation to Project ALS

Aaron Tveit took the stage at Moulin Rouge to give a speech honoring the cast members who were leaving the show, including Travis Ward-Osborne, Sam J. Cahn, Reed Luplau, and of course, Danny Burstein.
Eric Anderson to Replace Danny Burstein as Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

 The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Eric Anderson in the role of club impresario Harold Zidler beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC). 
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer

Topic has released the trailer for season two of The Accidental Wolf starring Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park, Judith Light, Laurie Metcalf, Denis O'Hare, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and more. In The Accidental Wolf Season 2, six months has passed since Katie (O’Hara) answered a phone call that upended her life. Watch the new trailer now!
VIDEO: Watch MOULIN ROUGE! Take Center Stage at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The magic of Moulin Rouge! was transported from 45th Street to 34th this morning as the cast of the Tony-winning musical performed live at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Photos: See Natalie Mendoza, Aaron Tveit & More in New Images From MOULIN ROUGE!

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is releasing a new block of tickets for performances through October 2, 2022 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sahr Ngaujah been in?

Sahr Ngaujah has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sahr Ngaujah been in?

Sahr Ngaujah has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sahr Ngaujah's first West End show?

Sahr Ngaujah's first West End show was Fela! which opened in 2010

What awards has Sahr Ngaujah been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Mlima's Tale, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for FELA! , Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Fela!, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Fela!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fela!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fela! and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Fela! A New Musical.

What awards has Sahr Ngaujah won?

Sahr Ngaujah has won the Outstanding Costume Design award for a Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for FELA! He also received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in Fela!.

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