Nell Carter
Latest News on Nell Carter:
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait (Oct 17, 2025)
Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL (Aug 28, 2025)
Photos: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE Presented By Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Jul 7, 2025)
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait (Oct 17, 2025)
Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL (Aug 28, 2025)
Photos: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE Presented By Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Jul 7, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Nell Carter, Ain't Misbehavin'
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Theatre World Awards - 1978 - Performance
Nell Carter, Ain't Misbehavin'
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Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Nell Carter , Ain't Misbehavin'
Videos
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 09:37:32
Video: Kecia Lewis Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 22:37:51
Video: Alex Newell Reveals How They Relate to Their SHUCKED Character CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-08-01 11:05:03
VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Gets the Joint Jumpin' on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-09 16:22:06
Tony Awards Close-Up: DAMES AT SEA's Randy Skinner Has Tapped His Way to Another Nomination!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-21 13:00:47
TV: Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Streisand, Chenoweth, Peters & More on Spotlight on the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-02-13 16:18:02
Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater Today
by BWW News Desk - 2013-09-01 00:30:00
Terri White Performs 'From Blues to Broadway' at Newman Theater, 9/1
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-08-14 09:35:45
STAGE TUBE: SETH'S '30 Deconstructions in 30 Days!' Day 16- NELL CARTER!
by Eddie Varley - 2009-04-17 09:05:18
News
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 17, 2025
Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 17, 2025
Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
Yellow Sound Label will release Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) this Friday, August 29. We have your exclusive first listen to the track “It Happens at Night,” which features Kristen Duerr, Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, and more. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
Yellow Sound Label will release Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) this Friday, August 29. We have your exclusive first listen to the track “It Happens at Night,” which features Kristen Duerr, Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, and more. Listen here!
Photos: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE Presented By Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue to heat up the arts scene this summer with a return performance of original musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue to heat up the arts scene this summer with a return performance of original musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” See photos from the production.
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing 'Right Hand Man' and 'One Last Time' from Hamilton at MISCAST25. In this video, Lewis takes on the role of George Washington.
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing 'Right Hand Man' and 'One Last Time' from Hamilton at MISCAST25. In this video, Lewis takes on the role of George Washington.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025
The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
Russell Stephens New Solo Cabaret LEADING LADIES Set for The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025
The multi-talented Mr. Russell Stephens will debut his brand-new solo cabaret - Leading Ladies: Legends of Stage and Screen - in the Spotlight Cabaret Series at The Winter Park Playhouse April 23 and 24, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025
The multi-talented Mr. Russell Stephens will debut his brand-new solo cabaret - Leading Ladies: Legends of Stage and Screen - in the Spotlight Cabaret Series at The Winter Park Playhouse April 23 and 24, 2025.
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
Review: Hannah Jane's LADY LEGENDS OF BROADWAY Is a Fantastic Showcase at Green Room 42
by Analisa Bell - Jan 12, 2025
Hannah Jane shines in 'Lady Legends of Broadway' at Green Room 42. She had the audience captivated from the moment she stepped on stage. With her talent, charisma, and deep understanding of Broadway’s rich history, she’s certainly one to watch.
by Analisa Bell - Jan 12, 2025
Hannah Jane shines in 'Lady Legends of Broadway' at Green Room 42. She had the audience captivated from the moment she stepped on stage. With her talent, charisma, and deep understanding of Broadway’s rich history, she’s certainly one to watch.
Review: Musical Theatre West Presents Spirited AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Michael Quintos - Oct 23, 2024
Structured as a non-stop song-and-dance revue without any dialogue, the Fats Waller tribute musical relies on its spunky live band and its crazy-good, five-person cast to sing a songbook filled with (mostly) joyful and (some) sorrowful jazz tunes. The show continues through Nov. 3, 2024 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA.
by Michael Quintos - Oct 23, 2024
Structured as a non-stop song-and-dance revue without any dialogue, the Fats Waller tribute musical relies on its spunky live band and its crazy-good, five-person cast to sing a songbook filled with (mostly) joyful and (some) sorrowful jazz tunes. The show continues through Nov. 3, 2024 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA.
Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024
The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024
The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,
Kecia Lewis Joins CBS' THE NEIGHBORHOOD Spin-Off Series
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024
Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis has joined the cast of Crutch, a new spin-off of CBS' The Neighborhood. The Hell's Kitchen star will play Antoinette, the sister-in-law of the title character played by Tracy Morgan.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024
Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis has joined the cast of Crutch, a new spin-off of CBS' The Neighborhood. The Hell's Kitchen star will play Antoinette, the sister-in-law of the title character played by Tracy Morgan.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Shines During International Black Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will be recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival), which took place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will be recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival), which took place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jul 3, 2024
That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jul 3, 2024
That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.
Review: KEN PAGE at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 3, 2024
Enlightened, witty, smart and joyful; Cabaret at its finest
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 3, 2024
Enlightened, witty, smart and joyful; Cabaret at its finest
Video: Kecia Lewis Accepts Tony Award For HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Tonight, Kecia Lewis won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Tonight, Kecia Lewis won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Video: Kecia Lewis Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Kecia Lewis took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role a Musical' for her outstanding work in Hell's Kitchen. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Kecia Lewis took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role a Musical' for her outstanding work in Hell's Kitchen. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
Kecia Lewis Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
by - Jun 17, 2024
Kecia Lewis has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN.
by - Jun 17, 2024
Kecia Lewis has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN.
Review: ON MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY THE 13TH at Ensemble Theatre
by Brett Cullum - May 12, 2024
Sometimes, it’s fun to watch a theatre company let their hair down and have fun. And with ON MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH, the Ensemble Theatre does just that. This is a giggle-filled, fast-paced murder thriller in the vein of Agatha Christie being spoofed at every turn. It is high-energy, camp, and perfect if you want an evening watching a talented cast having a blast going through a farce.
by Brett Cullum - May 12, 2024
Sometimes, it’s fun to watch a theatre company let their hair down and have fun. And with ON MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH, the Ensemble Theatre does just that. This is a giggle-filled, fast-paced murder thriller in the vein of Agatha Christie being spoofed at every turn. It is high-energy, camp, and perfect if you want an evening watching a talented cast having a blast going through a farce.
Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024
Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024
Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.
Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nell Carter been in?
Nell Carter has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Nell Carter been in?
Nell Carter has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nell Carter been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin', Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin' and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Misbehavin'.
What awards has Nell Carter won?
Nell Carter won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Ain't Misbehavin'. She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in Ain't Misbehavin'. Additionally, Nell Carter won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Ain't Misbehavin'.
Videos