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April Nixon

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.

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)
[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]

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

April Nixon, Damn Yankees

News

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Gala to Benefit All Roads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026

All Roads Theatre Company will present its third annual gala at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, featuring 50 Broadway performers and an 18-piece orchestra.
Review: CRONE CREED at El Portal Theatre
by Harker Jones - Oct 6, 2026

CRONE CREED is an ambitious take on mythology and fate, and it is one of the best shows the El Portal has offered in recent years — out of a field of many exceptional efforts.
Photos: CRONE CREED Makes World Premiere at El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2026

The mythical drama, written by John Epstein, Casey Morgan, and T. Theresa Scarano and directed by Marc Morgenstern, will play at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood as part of the venue's 100th anniversary season.
Complete Cast Set for World Premiere of CRONE CREED at El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026

Theater4All has reveald  the cast and creative team for its inaugural production, the world premiere of Crone Creed. The mythic drama is directed by award-winning film director Marc Morgenstern.
Kyla Stone and Roe Hartrampf to Star in ANASTASIA at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL, the epic journey of self-discovery, love, and the quest for home. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre And Gablestage's South Florida Premiere Of FAT HAM Running Now Through May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage's collaborative production of Fat Ham sizzles with a sold-out opening weekend! Audiences are eating up tickets for this smokin' hot, imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues.
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Feb 23, 2025

ATC's BLUES IN THE NIGHT: It’s about feeling - pure, raw, and undeniable...if you’re looking to be wrapped up in a night of sensational voices and music that hums in your bones, this is a show to get lost in.
Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Feb 3, 2025

Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue. The show follows three women and one man, each offering a different take on love and loss. Structured around legendary songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, et al., it debuted on Broadway in 1982 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.
Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

(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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2024

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
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023

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!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023

(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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023

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.

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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