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BRANDON VICTOR DIXON (Davis) is an Emmy, Grammy (2x), and Tony (2x) Award Nominated Actor and Producer. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and Tribeca film selection, the political thriller, 88 (Now available on all streaming platforms.) A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), Kander and Ebb’s Chicago; The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen. TV: NBC’s “The Best Man,” Judas in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Terry Silver on the Starz hit drama “Power,” Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have it,” Amazon’s Modern Love, ABC’s “The Good Wife,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” Disney’s “Firebuds,” Peacock’s “The Best Man.” FILM: 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple).

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STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Davis
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Davis
Black No More Black No More
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production, 2020
Dan
Rent: Live Rent: Live
[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Tom Collins
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Judas
The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Eubie Blake
The Odyssey The Odyssey
[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Production, 2015
Odysseus
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Aaron Burr [Replacement]
The Wild Party The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Black
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Haywood Patterson
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Berry Gordy
Rent Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Tom Collins [Replacement]
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Haywood Patterson
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Harpo
Harpo
The Lion King
[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2003
Simba
House of Flowers
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Royal
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Movies

The Warrior and the Savior
[ 2013 ] Umthwalo
88
[ 2022 ] Femi Jackson

TV Shows

Power
Terry Silver

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor DixonThe Scottsboro Boys

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brandon Victor Dixon, Motown: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Color Purple

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Listen: Melissa Barrera Performs 'My Stranger' Song From YOUR MONSTER Photo
Listen: Melissa Barrera Performs 'My Stranger' Song From YOUR MONSTER

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive song from Caroline Lindy's new film Your Monster. The track, “My Stranger,' features vocals from lead actress, Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) with music & lyrics by Daniel and Patrick Lazour.
HELL'S KITCHEN's Original Broadway Cast Album Hits #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums Ch Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN's Original Broadway Cast Album Hits #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums Chart

The HELL’S KITCHEN’s Original Broadway Cast Album has hit #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums chart. HELL’S KITCHEN is a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Learn more about the show and the album.
Review: Tom Kitt Puts THE TRUNK SONGS Center Stage at 54 Below Photo
Review: Tom Kitt Puts THE TRUNK SONGS Center Stage at 54 Below

There is reason for all to hope that more 54B, more Tom Kitt, and more of this type of material will come our collective ways.
HELL'S KITCHEN Stars To Host Cast Album Signing At Barnes & Noble Midtown This Friday Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Stars To Host Cast Album Signing At Barnes & Noble Midtown This Friday

Join Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon from the Broadway cast of HELL'S KITCHEN for a signing at Barnes & Noble 5th Ave this Friday at noon to support the Hell’s Kitchen Original Broadway Cast Recording.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open Photo
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast of Hell's Kitchen at the US Open in the video here!
The Music of HELL'S KITCHEN Will Be Heard During the U.S. Open Photo
The Music of HELL'S KITCHEN Will Be Heard During the U.S. Open

The music of Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen will be heard across channels and platforms during the three weeks of the US Open, thanks to a new partnership with the USTA and ESPN.
Photos: HELL'S KITCHEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway Photo
Photos: HELL'S KITCHEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Hell's Kitchen celebrated 100 performances on Broadway! See photos!
Interview: Brandon Victor Dixon's Got PLENTY OF HEART, PLENTY OF HOPE Photo
Interview: Brandon Victor Dixon's Got PLENTY OF HEART, PLENTY OF HOPE

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Brandon Victor Dixon about Plenty Of Heart, Plenty Of Hope at The Wallis.
HELL'S KITCHEN and The New York Liberty Will Host a Block Party at Barclays Center Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN and The New York Liberty Will Host a Block Party at Barclays Center

The new musical HELL’S KITCHEN will team up with the New York Liberty to host a free open-to-the-public Block Party for fans on Tuesday, July 16 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on the Ticketmaster Plaza at Barclays Center.
MUSE/IQUE Will Host PLENTY OF HEART, PLETNY OF HOPE Concert This Month Photo
MUSE/IQUE Will Host PLENTY OF HEART, PLETNY OF HOPE Concert This Month

MUSE/IQUE’s next show of their 2024 season will be Plenty of Heart. Plenty of Hope, The Making of Oklahoma! and the Broadway Musical.  The concerts take place on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 28 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. 
Rayshaun Sandlin Launches RAYNGE Production Company, Photo
Rayshaun Sandlin Launches RAYNGE Production Company,

Rayshaun Sandlin has launched RAYNGE Production Company, which will aim to amplify the voices and narratives of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black and LGBTQIA+ stories.
HELL'S KITCHEN Releases New Block of Tickets Through May 2025 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Releases New Block of Tickets Through May 2025

Hell's Kitchen has released a new block of tickets. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony Photo
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Confe Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference

Shoshana Bean performed 'Pawn It All' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Ro Photo
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference

Kecia Lewis took the stage to perform 'Authors of Forever' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Video: Brandon Victor Dixon Is Spreading the Love of HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Brandon Victor Dixon Is Spreading the Love of HELL'S KITCHEN

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon chats about what this nomination means to him, what makes Hell's Kitchen so special, and so much more.
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording is Available Now; Watch a Music Video For 'If I Photo
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording is Available Now; Watch a Music Video For 'If I Ain't Got You'

The original Broadway cast recording for HELL’S KITCHEN is now available on all streaming platforms! Listen to the album here and watch an all new music video!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show?

Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014

What awards has Brandon Victor Dixon been nominated for?

Brandon Victor Dixon has received several notable nominations throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hell's Kitchen. He also received a nomination in the same category for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for The Scottsboro Boys. His work in Motown: The Musical earned him a Distinguished Performance Award nomination from the Drama League Awards. Furthermore, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Scottsboro Boys. He also received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for The Scottsboro Boys and was nominated once again for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Color Purple.

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