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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).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

Ensemble

Dexter

Officer

Speed Tappist

Ensemble

Speed Tappist

Officer

Dexter

Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble


The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

Horton the Elephant (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

Horton the Elephant (Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero


[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Corky

Couple #19

Couple #51


Couple #19

Corky

Mr. Walker (Understudy)

Luke Adams (Understudy)

(Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

Luke Adams (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

Luke Adams (Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Gregor

Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles


Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Gregor

Henri Labisse (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior

Ensemble

Junior

Ensemble

Eugene (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer


Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Choreography
Director
 
[West End, 2016]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Co-Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer

Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer
Mean Girls
[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Prom

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls


winner
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Casey Nicholaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey NicholawThe Book of Mormon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw , The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw , Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot

Videos

News


50 FIRST DATES THE MUSICAL Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

The new London musical 50 First Dates has revealed its full cast. The show is coming to The Other Palace this September. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'
Review: DISNEY'S HERCULES, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 25, 2025

After years in development and several stagings across the globe, Disney’s Hercules has crashed like a lightning bolt into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show, with a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, is an adaptation of the 1997 Disney film of the same name, an animated musical that follows the son of Zeus and Hera, Hercules, as he must earn his rightful place on Mount Olympus and face off against his evil uncle, Hades.
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out reviews of the show below!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Akron This Fall at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

The national tour of The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical including Best Musical, will return to Akron this fall for a limited two-night engagement at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron. Performances will take place Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1, 2025, with curtain at 7:30 p.m.
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
Interview: Director Casey Nicholaw on HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 19, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Casey Nicholaw, the director and choreographer (along with co-choreographer Tanisha Scott) of this production. We discussed the show’s journey from Germany to the United Kingdom, some of his favourite songs and advice he has for those looking to get into the world of theatre.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Jun 18, 2025

Based on Billy Wilder’s 1959 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians, Joe & Jerry, who are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they’re on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country…disguised as Josephine & Daphne. This is the second musicalization of the classic comedy following the 1972 Tony-nominated Sugar.
ALADDIN entra en su recta final en la Gran Vía madrileña
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 18, 2025

El musical se despide del Teatro Coliseum el 20 de julio tras convertirse en un fenómeno premiado por crítica y público.
Marisha Wallace Will Release a Live Album This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Olivier-nominated actress and singer Marisha Wallace will release a brand-new album, Live in London. The album was recorded in front of a full house at the Adelphi Theatre in March 2025.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 12, 2025

“The Book of Mormon” has landed in San Diego again. This irreverent juggernaut of musical comedy remains equal parts send-up and strangely sincere love letter to the power of belief (no matter how embellished).
MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes to Wolverhampton in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL is coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next year. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Further Details Revealed For UK and Ireland Tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Further details have been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. The tour will open at Manchester Opera House in February.
Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

With previews beginning this evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Hercules will extend until 28 March 2026. Learn more here!
Video: ALADDIN on Broadway Meets K-Pop With New Dance From Kooyoung Back
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025

K-Pop star Kooyoung Back surprised Aladdin on Broadway star Don Darryl Rivera and Good Morning America host Juju Chang with a special improvised dance to a song from the hit musical. Watch the video now!
Video: ALADDIN's Don Darryl Rivera Connects With Korean & Japanese Casts
by Michael Major - May 30, 2025

Original Aladdin star Don Darryl Rivera took the beloved musical abroad as he went to visit the Korean and Japanese productions of the musical, honoring AANHPI Heritage Month with Disney on Broadway. Watch the Good Morning America video!
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement this summer at Wharton Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 4000th Performance
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group celebrated the 4000th performance of Aladdin on Broadway and honored Howard Ashman. Check out a video of the post-show tribute performance here.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Lottery for Portland Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

THE BOOK OF MORMON tour is launching a lottery ticket policy for the Portland engagement this spring! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

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. Nicholaw also earned Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Aladdin and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon. Additionally, he won Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon. His accolades further include Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.

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