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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

[2013]Geography Club Ike

[2016]Super Novas Brie Tonika

[2021]Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas Mo


Alex Newell TV Shows

Glee Wade 'Unique' Adams

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Mo

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Rashad McPherson Comes to 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Rashad McPherson in Songs for the Summer, a night of feel-good tunes curated for the season on Tuesday, May 30 at 9:30 p.m. He will be joined by talented special guests, including Tony Award nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams, Grammy nominee J. Hoard, and Stomp star Aaron Marcellus.

Wake Up With BWW 5/24: Inside the Drama League Awards, Alex Newell on THE VOICE, and More!

Top stories: Watch highlights from inside the 89th Annual Drama League Awards, Alex Newell performs 'Independently Owned' from Shucked on The Voice, and more!

Video: Alex Newell Performs 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE

Tony Award nominee Alex Newell, who is now starring in Shucked on Broadway, performed 'Independently Owned,' on NBC's 'The Voice' Season 23 finale last night, Monday, May 22. Check out the video here!

Connor Gallagher, Laura Osnes, and More To Teach With BROADWAY DREAMS at Belmont Beginning This Month

Broadway Dreams (Annette Tanner, Founder & President), the premier performing arts education organization, has announced another intensive in Nashville, TN from Monday, May 29 to Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Belmont University.

Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

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!

Photos: Stars From SHUCKED, SWEENEY TODD, PARADE And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

The 2023 Drama League Awards welcomes stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Phillipa Soo, NaTasha Yvette Williams and more! See photos from the event!

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards

Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; & JULIET Leads Best Musical!

There's just two weeks left get your ballots in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Video: SHUCKED's Alex Newell Is Celebrated, Motivated... and (Tony) Nominated

Alex Newell is already celebrated, motivated and liberated... and this Broadway season they are also nominated. The star of Shucked earned their first Tony nomination for an ovation-inducing performance in the nine-time Tony nominated new musical.

Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Darius de Haas & More to be Honored With 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has announced its award recipients for 2023, including Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan and more.

Alex Newell to Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE Season 23 Finale

Tony Award nominee Alex Newell who is starring in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown musical comedy nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will perform “Independently Owned,” on NBC’s “The Voice” Season 23 finale Monday, May 22.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!

Video: Watch the Cast of SHUCKED Record the Act 1 Finale

Shucked, Broadway's homegrown hit musical comedy, recently nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, just released its Original Broadway Cast Recording! In this video, watch as the cast performs the Act 1 finale, 'Corn (Reprise)'.

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week

“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

10 Videos Showcasing the Cast of THE ASA HONORS LILLIAS WHITE at Chelsea Table + Stage

This year, that recipient is the Tony Award winner Lillias White, who will be honored on May 22nd in a glitzy gala filled with show business greats.

Photos: Ariana DeBose, Lauren Reid, and More Honored at the WP Women of Achievement Awards

WP Theater’s 2023 Gala, Celebrating Extraordinary Achievement By Women+ Artists and Industry Leaders, was held last night, May 8. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!

On Thursday, the nominees met the press and BroadwayWorld's Jennifer Broski was on hand to capture portraits of each of them on their big day!

Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2023: Where to Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID, SHUCKED Albums & More

This month, Broadway fans will be treated to an exciting lineup of new albums,, television shows, and movies to binge. From the new musical series from The Muppets to albums from Shucked, KPOP, and The Little Mermaid, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Photos/Video: SHUCKED Takes A Times Square Hayride To Celebrate Its Cast Album

Today, Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, recently nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated today’s digital release of the Shucked – Original Broadway Cast Recording by hauling members of the cast and creative team through Times Square on a tractor/trailer. See photos and video of the farm-inspired fun!

Lillias White To Be Honored By The ASA In Gala at Chelsea Table + Stage On May 22nd

Tony Award winner Lillias White has been chosen by the American Songbook Association to receive the second annual Darrell Henline Award during a star-studded gala to occur at Chelsea Table + Stage on May 22nd at 7 pm

Alex Newell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Alex Newell has not appeared in the West End

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 .

Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shuckedand Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.

Alex Newell's next show will be Shucked which opens on 4/4/2023 on Broadway.

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