Casey Nicholaw
Un mundo ideal que no se apaga: ALADDIN celebra 12 años de magia ininterrumpida en Broadway (Mar 25, 2026)
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway At The Hobby Center (Mar 25, 2026)
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Mirvish in April (Mar 25, 2026)
BIO
Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography).
Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. His other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, Best Choreography).
Nicholaw's additional New York credits for City Center Encores!, including acclaimed productions of The Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle, and Follies (direction/choreography).
Photos
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Casey Nicholaw with The Cast of "Some Like it Hot" including Jenny Hill, Amber Owens, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, TyNia Rene Brandon, Kayla Pecchioni, Adrianna Hicks, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raena White, Ester Antionne, Devon Hadsell, Abby Matsusaka, Gabi Campo, KJ Hippensteel, Casey Garvin, Brian Martin, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr., Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, DeMarius R. Copes and Ian Campayno
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
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Movies
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
[ 2022 ] choreographer
[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by
Awards and Nominations
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Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
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Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
Casey Nicholaw, The Prom
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
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Casey Nicholaw
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!
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Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
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Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw , The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone
Casey Nicholaw , Monty Python's Spamalot
Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot
Videos
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - 2025-11-11 10:25:53
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-30 06:38:52
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-25 08:14:27
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-28 13:10:31
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - 2025-03-06 14:37:16
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - 2024-11-04 12:38:21
News
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 25, 2026
Desde su estreno en marzo de 2014, el musical de Disney se ha consolidado como un gigante de la escena neoyorquina.
by Jonathan Netek - Mar 25, 2026
Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, Some Like It Hot is set in Chicago during Prohibition, when everyone is thirsty for a little excitement.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played five engagements on Mirvish stages, including a sold-out run most recently in 2024, will return to Toronto in two weeks.
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2026
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Walton Arts Center?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Aladdin is celebrating its 12th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20th, 2026. As it plays performance 4,349 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 7.2M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026
Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2026
Performances are now underway for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon last night, March 16, with a special episode dedicated to the Tony Award-winning musical. Check out videos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the milestone with a special “MAGICAL MORMON MYSTERY WEEK ” of performances.
by Team BWW - Mar 16, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 16th, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
The Late Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon next week with a special episode featuring writers Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, in addition to original star Andrew Rannells, who will also perform from the musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the Finalists for its 2025 Season Awards honoring significant achievements in each of the Circle’s season award categories.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, which opened at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026 and is touring until January 2027. Check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, ahead of its first performance at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Book of Mormon, a nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, will return to The Granada Theatre. The show offers a humorous look at the journeys of two missionaries.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The Book of Mormon will return to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for an extremely limited engagement. The Broadway production is directed by Parker and two-time Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, and choreographed by Nicholaw.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for a limited engagement in 2026. The production is part of the Gallagher Encore Specials presented by Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.
Casey Nicholaw has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Some Like It Hot. He received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Aladdin and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon. Nicholaw also earned Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon. He was recognized with the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Book of Mormon.
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