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Alex Newell has an extensive list of credits both in Broadway and television. TV credits include the recent fan favorite “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” along with the Emmy®-nominated Christmas special; “Our Kind of People,” and two hit Fox series, “Empire” and “Glee.” Alex has received overwhelming accolades and award nominations including Critics Choice, Gold Derby, Screen Actors Guild, and Hollywood Critics Association. Broadway credits include Once On This Island, which earned a Grammy® nomination for Best Musical Theater Album, and the show won the Tony for Best Musical Revival. Recently, Alex starred in the pre-Broadway show, The Last Supper.

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Alex Newell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
LuLu

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Narrator

[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Farleigh

Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Asaka

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Mary Magdalene


Alex Newell Movies

Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Ike
Super Novas
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mo

Alex Newell TV Shows

Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo

Alex Newell Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Shucked


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Alex Newell, Once on this Island

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Once On This Island

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Alex Newell, Lorna Courtney, and More Will Perform at the BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Concert

The performer lineup has been announced for the Broadway League’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert. Learn more about who will be performing here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Celebrate NYC Pride Weekend With Alex Newell At Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible will present Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva for three performances only live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Alex Newell Joins Ben Platt to Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORORRS

Last night's special guest at Ben Platt's residency, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Alex Newell! Newell joined Platt for a performance of 'Suddenly Seymour' from Little Shop of Horrors. Check out the video here!
Broadway Dreams Offers MJ THE MUSICAL Scholarship in Atlanta

Broadway Dreams has kicked off its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour “Broadway Dreams Goes POP” and is currently making Broadway dreams come true in Atlanta, GA through Friday, June 7, 2024.
June Audible Content Includes LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, WILD WITH HAPPY, & More

Several theatrical audio projects are due to stream on Audible in June, including a recording of Laura Benanti's solo show Nobody Cares (which is running through June 2 at the Minetta Lane Theater), Colman Domingo's play Wild With Happy, and Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva.
Broadway Dreams to Launch 2024 Summer Intensive Tour

Broadway Dreams is launching its 2024 Summer Intensive Tour, offering aspiring performers the chance to train with top industry professionals in various cities.
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Alyssa Freeze

Today’s spotlight is focused on Alyssa Freeze, a senior at Coffee County High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her performance as Janet Van De Graff in The Drowsy Chaperone. This fall, Alyssa begins her college career at Nashville’s Lipscomb University. 
ALEX NEWELL AND THE GOSPEL OF A DIVA Comes to Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in June

Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva is headed to Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre for three performances only – Thursday, June 27 – Saturday, June 29.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Go Inside the PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert with Alex Newell and More

Just yesterday, Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, led the 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN. Check out photos from the special night!
Review: PIPPIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Stephen Schwartz's 70s musical Pippin makes a triumphant return with a note perfect casting at Drury Lane's concert version, with Fosse-inspired choreography and costumes given a disco pride vibe. Alex Newell's vocals do not disappoint, Jac Yarrow is a fine lead, while Patricia Hodge is a poignant Berthe.
Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024

Watch Bradley Dean perform “Be Italian” from Nine at this year's Broadway Backwards.
Tony-Winner Alex Newell To Headline COMMUNITEA DANCE LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration

Join the Arsht Center's free LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, CommuniTEA Dance, returning June 9 with star Alex Newell.
Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs Perform 'Why God Why?' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Watch Arielle Jacobs' performance of 'Why God Why?' at Broadway Backwards!
Video: Watch Len Cariou & Chip Zien Perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Watch Len Cariou and Chip Zien perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at Broadway Backwards!
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'Back to Before' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Watch Alex Newell's performance of Back to Before at Broadway Backwards 2024.
Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN

The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Julie Benko Performs 'Luck Be A Lady' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

On Monday night, Julie Benko opened the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards with a flirty and fierce rendition of “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls. She rolled the dice alongside an ensemble of women, for a fun and empowering dance number. Check out the video here!

Alex Newell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Newell been nominated for?

Alex Newell has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shucked, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Once On This Island.

What awards has Alex Newell won?

Alex Newell has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shucked, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.

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