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Casey Nicholaw 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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Casey Nicholaw STAGE CREDITS

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

Officer

Speed Tappist

Ensemble

Dexter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero

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

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #19

Couple #51

Corky

Mr. Walker (Understudy)

Luke Adams (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Ensemble/Other Roles

Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Gregor

Henri Labisse (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior

Ensemble

Eugene (Understudy)

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer

Casey Nicholaw Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreography
 
[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]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[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
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director

Casey Nicholaw Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer

Casey Nicholaw 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

Casey Nicholaw Videos

Casey Nicholaw News


Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!
MEAN GIRLS, PRETTY WOMAN, and More Set For Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley 2024/25 Season

Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring four area premieres! Learn more about the full season here!
Broadway Buying Guide: July 22, 2024- Long-Running Hits Dominate with Summer Tourists

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 22, 2024.
Tickets On Sale Now For Two Shows Returning to Playhouse Square This Fall

Tickets are available now for the return of Mean Girls and Les Miserables to Playhouse Square this fall. Learn more about the shows!
MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Unveils Company for Upcoming Season

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming second year of the Mean Girls North American Tour. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: July 15, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back On Top

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 15, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago On Sale Today

THE BOOK OF MORMON tickets go on sale tomorrow for performances in Chicago. Don't miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed musical comedy that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Single Tickets for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season to go on Sale This Month

Single tickets for the 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, featuring HADESTOWN, Dear Evan Hansen, and more go on sale July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Broadway Buying Guide: July 1, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 1, 2024.
MEAN GIRLS to Play The Majestic Theatre This Fall; Tickets Now on Sale

Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre has announced that single tickets to the much anticipated return of MEAN GIRLS are officially on-sale to the public. MEAN GIRLS will play for three days only beginning November 8 through November 10, 2024. Opening night is set for Friday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. 
Video: First Look at Charlie Burn as Cady Heron MEAN GIRLS in London

An all new video clip has been released of Charlie Burn as Cady Heron in Mean Girls The Musical on the West End. Check out the video here!
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION

San Diego Junior Theatre will stage MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Photos: First Look at MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL at the Savoy Theatre

All new production photos have been released for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre, which is currently booking to 16 February 2025.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HERCULES Will Open in London's West End in 2025

Hercules is headed to London! Disney's new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End in summer 2025.
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End

An all new video clip has been released of Georgina Castle as Regina George in Mean Girls The Musical on the West End. Check out the video here!
Rialto Chatter: Is ELF THE MUSICAL Bringing Its Holiday Spirit Back to Broadway In 2024?

According to a new Equity casting notice, a new production of the hit holiday show, Elf the Musical, is aiming for a Broadway bow this holiday season. 
Broadway Buying Guide: June 10, 2024- Get Tickets to Incoming Shows

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 10, 2024.

Casey Nicholaw 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?

Casey Nicholaw has been nominated for several awards throughout their career, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League 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), and many more. Nicholaw's nominations also include Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Aladdin," Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "The Book of Mormon," Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for "Aladdin," and Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "The Drowsy Chaperone" and "Monty Python's Spamalot."

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has won several awards for his work in Broadway productions, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot." He also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. For his work on "Aladdin," he won the Best Choreography award at the BroadwayWorld Awards. Nicholaw's choreography in "The Book of Mormon" earned him the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards and the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Tony Awards.

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