Casey Nicholaw
DISNEY'S HERCULES Will Host Charity Toga Run Benefiting Make-A-Wish UK (May 18, 2026)
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center This Summer (May 14, 2026)
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at National Theatre (May 1, 2026)
BIO
Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography).
Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. His other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, Best Choreography).
Nicholaw's additional New York credits for City Center Encores!, including acclaimed productions of The Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle, and Follies (direction/choreography).
Photos
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Casey Nicholaw with The Cast of "Some Like it Hot" including Jenny Hill, Amber Owens, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, TyNia Rene Brandon, Kayla Pecchioni, Adrianna Hicks, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raena White, Ester Antionne, Devon Hadsell, Abby Matsusaka, Gabi Campo, KJ Hippensteel, Casey Garvin, Brian Martin, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr., Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, DeMarius R. Copes and Ian Campayno
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
[ 2022 ] choreographer
[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by
Awards and Nominations
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Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
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Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, The Prom
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
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Casey Nicholaw
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
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Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw , The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw , Monty Python's Spamalot
Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot
Videos
Video: Emily Lane, Vivian Panka and More in MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-30 09:46:42
Video: It's Double Double, MORMON Trouble with Rory O'Malley & Charlie Franklin
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-27 14:08:27
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - 2025-11-11 10:25:53
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-25 08:14:27
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 13:10:31
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - 2025-03-06 14:37:16
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - 2024-11-04 12:38:21
News
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
DISNEY'S HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane has partnered with RunThrough to host a 5km Toga Run benefiting Make-A-Wish UK, with a warm-up at the theatre and an exclusive finisher's medallion for participants.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
The nine-time Tony Award-winning THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for a limited engagement, closing the Broadway in Miami season at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
by David Friscic - May 1, 2026
The Book of Mormon continues its robustly quirky, comedic, and intentionally offensive romp as it enjoys a much too-short touring run at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. Rushing to get tickets to this production would be a wise idea ---the phenomenon that is the Tony-winning The Book of Mormon has taken on new sparkle and sheen and just keeps bouncing along on the pathway of theatrical success.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
All new footage has been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical, touring until January 2027. Learn more about the show and check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Caleb A. Barnett will step into the role of Genie in Aladdin on Broadway after making his Broadway debut in the company as the Genie standby in the summer of 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026
The North American tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT will play its final performance this Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville.
by Catherine Burford - Apr 23, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at TPAC’s Jackson Hall?
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News New York have launched a new initiative, “Magical Moments,' which offers select audience members the chance to visit backstage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the 2025 Season Award winners. Award recipients, finalists, and the greater Los Angeles professional theatre community will take part in a live reception event. See the full list of winners here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Bradley Gibson, who originated the role of Hercules in the 2023 world premiere, will reprise the part from June 29 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane as the Disney musical completes its London run.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will hold an in-person same-day lottery for $25 front-row orchestra seats at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for all performances April 7–26, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the photos here!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 27, 2026
Fifteen years after The Book of Mormon first premiered on Broadway, Elder McKinley remains one of the musical's most memorable (and scene-stealing) roles. Watch in this video as Rory O'Malley and Charlie Franklin chat more about the character they hold so dear, and reflect on 15 years of The Book of Mormon.
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 25, 2026
Desde su estreno en marzo de 2014, el musical de Disney se ha consolidado como un gigante de la escena neoyorquina.
by Jonathan Netek - Mar 25, 2026
Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, Some Like It Hot is set in Chicago during Prohibition, when everyone is thirsty for a little excitement.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played five engagements on Mirvish stages, including a sold-out run most recently in 2024, will return to Toronto in two weeks.
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Aladdin is celebrating its 12th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20th, 2026. As it plays performance 4,349 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 7.2M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.
Casey Nicholaw has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Some Like It Hot. He received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards and the Best Choreography accolade at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Aladdin. Additionally, he won the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon, as well as Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon. He also received the Best Direction of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.
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