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BIO

Schele Williams is the director of the upcoming revival of Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical “Aida."


She was the associate director of “Motown: The Musical,” and re-conceived and directed the recent national tour of the show. She was also the associate director of “Porgy and Bess’ on its European tour and associate choreographer of “Rent” on its North American and international tours. Schele appeared in Chess and Aida on Broadway.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Ensemble
Performer
Chess
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Choir
CHESS Choir
Aida Aida
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble
Nehebka
Aida (Standby) [Replacement]
Aida (Understudy)

Productions

The Wiz
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
The NotebookThe Notebook
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director
The WizThe Wiz
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
MandelaMandela
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Staging
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Director
Cam Jansen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Schele Williams been nominated for?

and Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) for .

What awards has Schele Williams won?

Schele Williams has won the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. She has also received nominations for the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and for the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards.

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