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Brandon Victor Dixon most recently starred in "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and he can currently be seen on the series "Power." On Broadway, he most recently starred in "Hamilton." Previous Broadway credits include "Shuffle Along" (Tony Award nomination), "Motown The Musical" (Grammy nomination), and "The Color Purple" (Tony Award nomination), the national tour of "The Lion King," off-Broadway productions of "F**king A," "Rent" and "The Scottsboro Boys." Television credits include "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "One Life to Live," "The Good Wife," "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" and Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It." Dixon's debut single, "#WeAre" is currently available for download on iTunes, with all proceeds benefitting YoungNewYorkers.org. Dixon was raised in Maryland, and is a graduate of Columbia University.

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Brandon Victor Dixon STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production, 2020
Dan

[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Tom Collins

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Judas

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Coalhouse Walker Jr.

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Eubie Blake

[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Production, 2015
Odysseus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Aaron Burr [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Black

[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Haywood Patterson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Berry Gordy

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Tom Collins [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Haywood Patterson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Harpo

Harpo

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2003
Simba

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Royal

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]


Brandon Victor Dixon Movies

[2013]The Warrior and the Savior Umthwalo

[2022]88 Femi Jackson


Brandon Victor Dixon TV Shows

Power Terry Silver

Brandon Victor Dixon Awards and Nominations

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

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

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Brandon Victor Dixon News

Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon & Anna Uzele to Join GALA ON THE GREEN

The Public Theater will present its annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN this month! See who is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean Will Star in Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater

The Public will premiere new musicals and plays by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, Emerging Writers Group alumni Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi, Pulitzer Prize winner and Writer-in-Residence Suzan- Lori Parks, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Benjamin Velez.

Photos: See Mariska Hargitay, Kelli O'Hara & More at The Stuttering Association for the Young Benefit

See photos from The Stuttering Association for the Young Benefit honoring Wayne Brady, John Hendrickson, Mariska Hargitay & Peter Hermann and JOANN.

Review: LANGSTON IN HARLEM Celebrates Langston Hughes With Style and Heart at 54 Below

Classical Theatre of Harlem is to be congratulated for presenting this wonderful play. Langston in Harlem is a piece that absolutely deserves a second look, and this company delivered a first-rate production.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Tituss Burgess, Sean Hayes, Rachel Dratch & More to Join New York Theatre Workshop's 2023 Gala

New York Theatre Workshop's 2023 Gala will be held on Monday May 1 at 6PM at Capitale. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Opening Night

Check out photos from opening night of White Girl in Danger!

Wayne Brady, Mariska Hargitay & Peter Hermann and More to be Honored at SAY Gala

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 21st Annual Benefit Gala, live and in person, on Monday, May 22, 2023. See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Brandon Victor Dixon To Star In Re-Imagined LANGSTON IN HARLEM At 54 Below

54 BELOW welcomes back Hamilton star Brandon Victor Dixon as he joins the cast of Langston in Harlem, an innovative theater piece that explores the Harlem Renaissance world of renowned poet Langston Hughes set to the music of Walter Marks. 

Ethan Hawke Joins The Classical Theatre of Harlem as Trustee

The Classical Theatre of Harlem is welcoming Ethan Hawke to its board of directors.

MUSE/IQUE Presents 'Quincy At 90' at the Biltmore Bowl at the Biltmore Hotel

MUSE/IQUE honors Quincy Jones in performances entitled Quincy at 90: The Power to Produce Change, conducted by Artistic Director Rachael Worby, Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 at the historic Biltmore Bowl at The Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles.  

Photos: Vineyard Theater Honors Tony-Winner Billy Crudup At 40th Anniversary Gala!

See photos from inside the Vineyard Theatre's 40th Anniversary gala honoring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup!

Vineyard Theatre To Honor Actor Billy Crudup At 40th Anniversary Gala, Hosted By Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin will host the Vineyard Theatre's 40th Anniversary gala honoring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup, Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00pm at Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). 

48 Regional Awards Programs to Participate in 14th Annual Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has announced 48 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 14th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:30pm at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Returns To Massey Hall in May

Just this past weekend Choir! Choir! Choir! announced, in front of a sold out Massey Hall crowd, their return to the legendary Allan Slaight Stage on Friday, May 26, 2023. As they always do for their Massey Hall shows, the duo are cooking up something very special, with a program announcement in the coming weeks.

Album Review: MACGYVER: THE MUSICAL Cobbles Together A Cast Album That Spoofs The 80s Spy Spoof TV Show With Hilarious Communists

Along with Lauderman and Dixon there is a surprise addition to the vocal cast with Tristin Mays, one of the stars of the recent MacGyver reboot TV series on CBS.

Billy Crudup to be Honored at Vineyard Theatre Gala, Featuring David Harbour, Holly Hunter, Ann Harada & More

The initial performers and speakers have been announced for Vineyard Theatre’s 40th Anniversary gala on Monday, February 13, 2023, honoring Emmy and Tony Award winning actor Billy Crudup. See stars taking part, and more.

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'MacGyver!' From MACGYVER: THE MUSICAL

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the title track 'MacGyver!' from MacGyver: The Musical's world premiere album!

Flashback: Celebrate 25 Years of RAGTIME

25 years ago, on January 18, 1998, Ragtime opened on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (now the Lyric Theatre). We're looking back on the beloved musical with video clips from its Broadway past!

Listen: THE THEATRE PODCAST With Alan Seales Welcomes Brandon Victor Dixon

Hear a podcast exclusive as The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales chats with Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Brandon Victor Dixon.

Brandon Victor Dixon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

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

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

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed , Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Motown: The Musical , Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Scottsboro Boys and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple .

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