Writer/director Ngozi Anyanwu says that her play The Monsters is “a love letter to strong bodies, soft hearts.” Now playing at Manhattan Theatre Club, this intimate production is also a riveting sibling love story about what it takes to reconnect, forgive, and truly confront your inner demons.
Aigner Mizzelle
Aigner Mizzelle is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Whole Sky All Diamonds, The Monsters, and Chicken and Biscuits.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) Michael Urie, Cleo King, Devere Rogers, Alana Raquel Bowers, Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Aigner Mizzelle, NaTasha Yvette Williams and Norm Lewis pose at the opening night party for the new play "Chicken & Biscuits" on Broadway at Elsie Rooftop on October 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/11/2021
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 10: Aigner Mizzelle poses at the opening night party for the new play "Chicken & Biscuits" on Broadway at Elsie Rooftop on October 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Date:
10/11/2021
From: Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Aigner Mizzelle, The Monsters
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
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The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
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News
Immersive Play By Ex-Googler Turns Audience Into Tech Startup Hires
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026
A former Google employee has written an immersive play that casts audience members as new employees at a fictional tech startup, blending theater with workplace satire.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026
A former Google employee has written an immersive play that casts audience members as new employees at a fictional tech startup, blending theater with workplace satire.
THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS Immersive Play to Open in Greenpoint
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
An immersive play set inside a fictional tech startup will run at Loft Story in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, casting audience members as new hires navigating the company's unraveling.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
An immersive play set inside a fictional tech startup will run at Loft Story in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, casting audience members as new hires navigating the company's unraveling.
THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS Immersive Play Will Open in Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS is an immersive theatrical experience in which audience members take on the roles of employees at a tech startup, blurring the line between spectator and participant.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS is an immersive theatrical experience in which audience members take on the roles of employees at a tech startup, blurring the line between spectator and participant.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
THE MONSTERS Extends Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club extends The Monsters Off-Broadway through March 22, adding an extra week. The play by Ngozi Anyanwu stars Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club extends The Monsters Off-Broadway through March 22, adding an extra week. The play by Ngozi Anyanwu stars Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan.
Review Roundup: Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Premiere of THE MONSTERS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Read reviews for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. The Monsters is about two siblings, LIL and BIG, who reunite after a long time apart and must wrestle with their pasts.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Read reviews for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. The Monsters is about two siblings, LIL and BIG, who reunite after a long time apart and must wrestle with their pasts.
Photos: Okieriete Onaodowan and Aigner Mizzelle in THE MONSTERS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, will begin performances. Get a first look at photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, will begin performances. Get a first look at photos!
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE MONSTERS Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 13, 2026
MTC will present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, in a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater. See photos of the cast meeting the press here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 13, 2026
MTC will present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu, in a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater. See photos of the cast meeting the press here!
Kristy Cates, Marinda Anderson and More to Star in SILICON(E) VALLEY Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Baltimore Center Stage and The Fire This Time Festival will present an invitation-only reading of the new play Silicon(e) Valley by award-winning playwright Taylor A. Blackman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Baltimore Center Stage and The Fire This Time Festival will present an invitation-only reading of the new play Silicon(e) Valley by award-winning playwright Taylor A. Blackman.
Photos: The New Group Hosts TEASE Event To Announce Move To The Theater At St. Clement’s
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.
Review: THE MONSTERS at TRT-A Compelling Family Story About Siblings and MMA Competition
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 11, 2025
There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage! The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan.
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 11, 2025
There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage! The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan.
Two River Unveils THE MONSTERS Events and Access Services
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.
THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY Comes to Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Aigner Mizzelle been in?
Aigner Mizzelle has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Aigner Mizzelle been in?
Aigner Mizzelle has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Aigner Mizzelle been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Monsters, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Monsters and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for The Monsters.
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