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BIO

Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award.



As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and the Knocks.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bat Boy
[Off-Broadway]
2025
The God Pan
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Diana () [Replacement]
Shucked Shucked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
LuLu
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Narrator
The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Farleigh
Ensemble
Farleigh
Ensemble
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Asaka
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Mary Magdalene
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron ‘Mama’ Morton [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Ike
Super Novas
[ 2016 ] Brie Tonika
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
[ 2021 ] Mo

TV Shows

Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2025 ] Pebble (voice)

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Alex Newell, Shucked


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Alex Newell, Once on this Island

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Newell, Once On This Island

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Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month Photo
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 26, 2025 - CURSED CHILD Surpasses WICKED In the G Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 26, 2025 - CURSED CHILD Surpasses WICKED In the Grosses and More
by - Nov 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO Photo
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Chicago the Musical has released a new video of Alex Newell singing 'When You're Good to Mama.' Newell recently joined the show alongside Tony-nominee Kate Baldwin as 'Roxie Hart.'
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 25, 2025- First Look At CHICAGO's Newest Stars an Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 25, 2025- First Look At CHICAGO's Newest Stars and More
by - Nov 25, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell in CHICAGO on Broadway Photo
Photos: Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

You can now get a first look at new photos of two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart, Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron 'Mama' Morton and more in Chicago on Broadway.
Interview: Chris Unger of JINGLE BELLS AND JAZZ NOELS at Twin Citie's Gay Mens Chorus Photo
Interview: Chris Unger of JINGLE BELLS AND JAZZ NOELS at Twin Citie's Gay Mens Chorus
by Jared Fessler - Nov 24, 2025

With Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels almost here, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight one of our Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus members, Chris Unger (he/him). This year’s show has been a blast to put together—big band brass, holiday favorites with a fun twist, and a couple of theatrical moments they can’t wait for you to see.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and More
by - Nov 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates 29th Year with Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell Debuts Photo
Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates 29th Year with Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell Debuts
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 19, 2025

You can now check out photos from Chicago on Broadway's 29th anniversary performance! This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell.
Video: CHICAGO Celebrates 29 Years On Broadway and Welcomes New 'Mama' Alex Newell Photo
Video: CHICAGO Celebrates 29 Years On Broadway and Welcomes New 'Mama' Alex Newell
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Check out new photos and video from tonight’s 29th anniversary performance of CHICAGO, the longest-running show currently on Broadway. This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell, who joined the company as Matron “Mama” Morton.
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages Photo
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

This past weekend, the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and friends celebrated their opening night. Check out photos of the star-studded cast and guests, including members of he original Broadway cast!
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE Photo
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025

HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Sets Prime Video Streaming Date Photo
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Sets Prime Video Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the concert event celebrating the Season Two premiere of the hit adult animated musical series, will be coming to Prime Video on November 17.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE C Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Kate Baldwin & Alex Newell Are Strutting Back to Broadway in CHICAGO Photo
Video: Kate Baldwin & Alex Newell Are Strutting Back to Broadway in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2025

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Kate... and Alex!  Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars- two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Tony Award winner Alex Newell. Watch in this video as both chat more about their new roles!
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Photo
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Prime Video has shared a 'behind the music' video from Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel, featuring Broadway stars Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman. Watch the video, which sees the two powerhouses perform the song 'Gravity.'
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Nov 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Alex Newell & Kate Baldwin Get Ready to Join CHICAGO Photo
Photos: Alex Newell & Kate Baldwin Get Ready to Join CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025

Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars to the Ambassador Theatre this fall. Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin steps into the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, November 10, 2025. One week later, Tony Award winner Alex Newell joins the cast as Matron “Mama” Morton on Monday, November 17. They just met the press ahead of their Chicago debuts and you can check out photos below.
Jonathan Van Ness Sets 2026 UK Tour with Comedy Show 'Hot & Healed' Photo
Jonathan Van Ness Sets 2026 UK Tour with Comedy Show 'Hot & Healed'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, coming to stages across the country in May. 
Video: Vivienne Medrano Is Asking the Tough Questions in HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Photo
Video: Vivienne Medrano Is Asking the Tough Questions in HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano spoke about Season 2 of the animated musical series, the recent live event at the Majestic Theatre, and how the show explores themes of redemption and found family.
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center Photo
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Newell been in?

Alex Newell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Newell been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Alex Newell won?

Alex Newell has won several awards for their performances. They received the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Shucked. Additionally, they won the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shucked. Newell also earned the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Shucked. Furthermore, they were awarded Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on This Island.

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