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BIO

April Nixon made her Broadway debut in Cats in 1982. She went on to appeared on Broadway in The Who's Tommy and Smokey Joe's Cafe. Off-Broadway credits include Sistas: The Musical, The Wiz, Golden Boy, and The Pajama Game. She appeared on the West End in Damn Yankees and the US Tour of 9 to 5.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Simone

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1997
Lola

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Performer (Understudy)

Performer (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble [Replacement]

Local Lass [Replacement]

Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

The Gypsy (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1993
Crow

Kalidah

Poppy

Winged Monkey

Emerald City Citizen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Tantomile [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

April Nixon, Damn Yankees

News


Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM At The Old Globe

Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.
(mostly)musicals Welcomes Barrett Foa To Their 50th Edition, RAISE A GLASS

(mostly)musicals will present its 50th show, RAISE A GLASS on Thursday, March 28th at their new venue, The Write-Off Room! This special one-night-only event promises a uniquely entertaining evening of music, memories, and merriment.
(mostly)musicals RAISE A GLASS To Celebrate 50 Shows

Join the celebration as (mostly)musicals marks its 50th show, RAISE A GLASS, promising an evening of music, memories, and merriment.
Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.
Photos: First Look at THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Rubicon Theatre

Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre's production of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, running through December 23, here!
(mostly)musicals Adds Shawn Ryan And More To (mostly) HOLIDAYS Sparkling Lineup!

Get ready to kick off your holiday season with (mostly)musicals! Join Gregory Nabours and mmLA for a surprisingly seasonal cabaret featuring Broadway stars and special guest Shawn Ryan. Don't miss this festive celebration of musicals on 11.21.23 at Upstairs at the Federal in NoHo.
Rubicon Theatre Company to Present Kander & Ebb Musical Revue THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Directed By Wren T. Brown

Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND,' a Kander & Ebb Musical Revue directed by Wren T. Brown. Get all the details about the opening night on December 9th at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura!
Gregory Nabours and (MOSTLY)MUSICALS to Kick Off Holiday Season at The Federal

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with (mostly)musicals in an unforgettable night of music and merriment on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at 7:30pm at the fabulous Upstairs at the Federal.
(mostly)musicals GAME ON Levels Up With New Additions to its Roster

Let the games begin! On July 25th, (mostly)musicals returns to Upstairs at the Federal with music director Gregory Nabours for a show that's not just PLAYing around! From video games to mind games, games of chance, skill, and the heart are all part of our 47th edition.
Get Your GAME ON With Gregory Nabours and (mostly)musicals This Month

(mostly)musicals will return to Upstairs at the Federal on July 25th with a show that's not just PLAYing around! From video games to mind games, games of chance, skill, and the heart are all part of the 47th edition.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For CLYDE'S at The Huntington

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of Clyde's, the Tony Award-nominated play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Taylor Reynolds, in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At CLYDE'S at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of Lynn Nottage's Tony Award-nominated play, Clyde's is now on stage, performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre through Sunday, February 26, 2023. Get a first look at the production.
Review: CLYDE'S at Berkeley Rep

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Photos: First Look at Lynn Nottage's CLYDE'S at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Get a first look at two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s Tony Award-nominated play, Clyde’s, is performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre through February 26, 2023. 
Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for CLYDE'S at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s Tony Award-nominated play, Clyde’s, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre beginning Friday, January 20 and continuing through Sunday, February 26, 2023.
(MOSTLY)MUSICALS Is Moving Out Of Feinstein's At Vitello's This Month

Don't miss music director Gregory Nabours and a stellar lineup of talent from LA and Broadway on Tuesday, 11.22.22 for MOVING OUT - our farewell to Vitello's, our main home for the past 7 years!
Additional Casting Announced For (mostly)musicals' 42nd Edition: ANY QUESTIONS This Week at Vitello's

For the 42nd edition of (mostly)musicals, join music director Gregory Nabours and an out-of-this-world lineup of talent from LA and Broadway on Thursday, September 15th, as they take on important musical questions like: How DO you solve a problem like Maria? Shall we dance? What's love got to do with it? Did a prince really kiss me? How do you measure a year? And where IS that boy with the bugle?
April Nixon Joins The Cast Of TROY By Amina Henry

Hero Theatre announced today that Broadway actress April Nixon has joined the cast of Troy by Amina Henry. The world premiere is directed by Hero Theatre's Artistic Director Elisa Bocanegra and features original songs by T.J. Keanu Tario.
Rhett George And More Join The Cast Of Feinstein's At Vitello's Presents MostlyNEWmusicals

Feinstein's at Vitello's newest monthly series 'mostlyNEWmusicals' continues Monday, 10.7.19 with selections from CENTRAL AVENUE BREAKDOWN and NOTES FROM JUAREZ by acclaimed composer and recording artist Kevin Ray. Tickets are available now at www.feinsteinsatvitellos.com.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration Of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz. GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, September 20, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has April Nixon been in?

April Nixon has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has April Nixon been in?

April Nixon has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was April Nixon's first West End show?

April Nixon's first West End show was Damn Yankees which opened in 1997

What awards has April Nixon been nominated for?

and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Damn Yankees.

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