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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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SHUCKED Cast Will Perform at a Pop Up Event This Evening

Cast members from Shucked will perform at a special event at Pop Up Grocer, in partnership with a new snack, Pipcorn.

Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Melanie Mayron & JoBeth Williams to Star in MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway

LDOS Media Lab, with Deco Rose Productions will present the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

ALADDIN, HAMILTON, HADESTOWN & More Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and has added more tables from beloved Broadway shows and extraordinary auction lots.

Tony-Award Winner Alex Newell to Open Kean Stage 2023-2024 Season

Recent Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen Alex Newell will open Kean Stage’s 2023-2024 season at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, New Jersey on Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Everything to Know About the 2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

It’s time to visit your Broadway happy place. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District with unique collectables, unparalleled experiences and celebrated stars on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Isabella McCalla Joins SHUCKED Earlier Than Planned

Isabella McCalla made her debut in Shucked earlier than planned! McCalla was set to begin performances as Maizy on September 8, but made her debut on September 6, according to an Instagram post. Learn more about Shucked here!

Video: Isabelle McCalla Gears Up For Her SHUCKED On Broadway Debut!

Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, on Friday, September 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. Get your first look at Isabelle in rehearsal in the video below as she prepares for her Cobb County debut!

Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special

Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.

SHUCKED Pauses Stage Dooring Due to Rising Covid-19 Cases

Shucked will be pausing all stage dooring until further notice, according to an announcement made via Instagram stories on Wednesday. The post read: 'In an abundance of caution all post-show stage door activities at Shucked have been paused until further notice. We appreciate your support and can't wait to see you at the Nederlander soon.'

Video: STARS IN THE HOUSE Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

'Stars In The House' co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley hosted the 20th Anniversary Reunion of the cult classic film CAMP recently on Stars in the House. The episode included the show's writer and director, Todd Graff (Joyful Noise, Bandslam), along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more. Check out the full episode here!

Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.

SHUCKED on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Shucked on Broadway. Check out all the details!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Kean Stage Announces 2023-2024 Season

Kean Stage has announced its 2023-2024 season line-up featuring a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, dance, holiday and family programming. Additional artists will be announced later this season.

STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.

Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of the world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU, featuring Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, and more. Find out the release date and be the first to listen to this highly anticipated recording.

Video: Alex Newell Reveals How They Relate to Their SHUCKED Character CBS MORNINGS

Alex Newell appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss their Tony-winning performance in Shucked on Broadway. Newell also discussed growing up inspired by Nell Carter, what the live audience adds to Shucked, not wanting to be a role model, and more. Watch the complete interview video now!

Wake Up With BWW 8/1: DeVito-Led I NEED THAT Sets Dates, MOULIN ROUGE! Recoups, and More!

Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!

Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VIEW

Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The View to perform the 'Independently Owned' from Shucked on Broadway. Before the interview, Newell sat down to discuss their history-making Tony win, 'cackling' to the Shucked script when they first read it, and the standing ovations they receive every night after 'Independently Owned.' Watch the video!

Isabelle McCalla to Join the Cast of SHUCKED as 'Maizy' in September

Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Alex Newell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Alex Newell has not appeared in the West End

Alex Newell has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. These include Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the show "Shucked," as well as the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same show. They were also nominated for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Shucked." Additionally, Alex Newell received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for their role in "Shucked." In addition to their nominations for "Shucked," Alex Newell was also nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for their performance in "Once on this Island." They received another Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for their role in "Once On This Island."

Alex Newell has won several awards for their performances on Broadway. They received the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for their role in "Shucked". They also won the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same role. In addition, Newell won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for their performance in "Shucked". They were also recognized as the Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for their role in "Once on this Island".

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

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