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In a career spanning 50 years, De Shields has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor, director, and educator. He has intermittently portrayed Hermes in Hadestown since 2012, including the recent critically acclaimed production at London’s National Theatre. In 2018, De Shields was the recipient of the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Legend Award and the 33rd Annual Bob Harrington Life Achievement Bistro Award. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award, and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. A multiple Tony Award nominee, he is best known for his show-stopping performances in four legendary Broadway productions: The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award), Play On!, and The Full Monty. De Shields is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC.

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Andre De Shields STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ben Loman

[Off-Broadway]
En Garde Arts' Off-Broadway Immersive Production, 2019
Balboa Douglas

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hermes

Hermes

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Performer


Andre De Shields Movies

[1983]The American Snitch Russ

[1987]Prison Sandor

[1996]Extreme Measures Teddy Dolson

[2009]The Good Heart Sooty André de Shields

[2011]The Inheritance Uncle Grady

[2014]The Backseat Mr. Davies

[2015]Chloe and Theo Mr. Sweet Andre De Shields

[2021]tick, tick... BOOM! Sunday Legend #2

[2021]The Sixth Reel Gavin Plimsoll

[2023]Spellbound Oracle of the Moon


Andre De Shields TV Shows

As the World Turns Reverend Dansby

Law & Order Mr. Miller, Dr. Elvin Simmonds

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Keys

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 22, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Exclusive: Aisha Jackson is Getting Ready to Spotlight Black Excellence on Broadway

In this video, watch as Broadway's Aisha Jackson chats more about her upcoming show and gives BroadwayWorld an exclusive sneak peek of 'Being Good Isn't Good Enough' from Hallelujah, Baby!.

Photos: Andre de Shields Celebrates Haarlem Nocturne at 54 Below

Legendary performer Andre De Shields is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his musical HAARLEM NOCTURNE, with shows through February 24th. 78-year-old De Shields knocked it out of the park, as always. There are two more performances, tomorrow Friday February 23rd at 7 pm and Saturday February 24th at 7 pm. See shots by photographer Conor Weiss.

Andre De Shields, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Check out the lineup at 54 Below next week here!

Spotlight: ANDRE DE SHIELDS at 54 Below

NEXT WEEK! André De Shields returns to 54 Below with Marc Shaiman

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More

Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

Michael McAssey To Return To The Gateway Playhouse This Month for Piano Bar Evening

Michael McAssey returns to the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ for a piano bar evening on January 25th.

Photos: The Gasp Collection

After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.

Cabaret Photographers: Helane Blumfield

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

Photos: Inside the Theatre Under The Stars 'Lights Up' Gala and After Party

The Theatre Under The Stars “Lights Up” Gala and After Party took place Saturday, November 11 at The Post Oak, drawing a crowd of Houston arts lovers and philanthropists to celebrate the deep impact of theater education on our community! The event raised over $720,000 supporting a breadth of programming at Theatre Under The Stars.

Photos/Video: Reeve Carney Takes Final Bow in HADESTOWN

Grammy Award winner and original cast member Reeve Carney took his final bow in Hadestown last night. He completes his run after six years and over 1200 performances with the production. 

Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

Photos: Brenda Russell Interviewed For UNSCRIPTED LIVE At City Winery NYC

Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Is Today - Full Guide!

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will allow theatre lovers to discover theatrical treasures, attend starry meet-and-greets, and place their bids at unique auction experiences this Sunday. Get a rundown of all of the event information here!

Gerard Alessandrini's Hit New Musical FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION To Play Universal Preservation Hall, October 5

Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars, comes to Universal Preservation Hall on October 5. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning hit!

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.

Baltimore Street Will Be Named After Andre De Shields

A street in Baltimore is being named after Broadway's own Andre De Shields! Learn more about the ceremony here!

Cast Complete For North Shore's THE FULL MONTY

North Shore Music Theatre will present the Tony-nominated musical The Full Monty, based on the film of the same name, September 26-October 8 in Beverly, Massachusetts. Find out who is starring in the show ehre!

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.

1/52 Project, Founded By Beowulf Boritt, Reveals This Year's Recipients

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the second round of seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $88,000 in grants. Learn more about this year's recipients here!

Andre De Shields FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Andre De Shields has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Andre De Shields has not appeared in the West End.

Andre De Shields has been nominated for the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in Hadestown.

Andre De Shields has won the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hadestown.

Andre De Shields's next show will be Death of a Salesman which opens on 10/9/2022 on Broadway.

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