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BIO

Credits: Memphis (La Jolla, 5th Avenue and Broadway), Aida, Swing!, Pajama Game, E.S., Merrily We Roll Along, Sondheim Celebration. Assistant choreography: Great Observer, Bolden, Idlewild, Five Heartbeats. Film/television: Chicago, “Glee,” “Eli Stone,” “Law & Order: CI/SVU,” “South Beach.” Tours: Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross.

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STAGE CREDITS

Dance of the Vampires
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles, Dream Vampire, Villager, Vampire and Creature of the Night
Merrily We Roll Along
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Bunker, Pianist
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Ensemble
Swing!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

Productions

The Harder They ComeThe Harder They Come
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Choreography
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Associate Choreographer
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Associate Choreographer
Memphis: A New MusicalMemphis: A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Choreographer

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Choreography

Edgar Godineaux and Jared Grimes (tap choreography), Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole

The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Choreographer

Edgar Godineaux, Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Edgar Godineaux, The Harder They Come

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Edgar Godineaux, The Harder They Come

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Choreographer

Edgar Godineaux, The Harder They Come

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Video: Billy Porter & Wayne Brady Perform 'With You on My Arm' in Encores! LA CAGE AU Photo
Video: Billy Porter & Wayne Brady Perform 'With You on My Arm' in Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 25, 2026

Watch Billy Porter and Wayne Brady duet in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. New video footage of 'With You on My Arm,' the act one showstopper that follows 'With Anne on My Arm.'
Video: Wayne Brady Performs 'Song on the Sand' In Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At New Photo
Video: Wayne Brady Performs 'Song on the Sand' In Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026

A new video offers a look at Wayne Brady performing 'Song on the Sand' opposite Billy Porter in New York City Center's Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles. The revival, directed by Robert O'Hara, continues through June 28.
Video: Billy Porter Performs 'I Am What I Am' in Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Video: Billy Porter Performs 'I Am What I Am' in Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2026

New York City Center has released a video of Billy Porter performing the iconic Act 1 finale from La Cage Aux Folles, “I Am What I Am.” Porter is joined in the production by Wayne Brady.
Video: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encore Photo
Video: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

You can now get a first look at production footage of La Cage Aux Folles, now running as the final production of the Encores! season. See Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more as they take the stage. 
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Starring Billy Porter & Wayne Brady Photo
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Starring Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened on June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28.  The production is led by Director Robert O’Hara and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert with choreography by Edgar Godineaux and tap choreography by Dormeshia. Check out what the critics are saying!
Photos: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encor Photo
Photos: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026

Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened last night, June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Photos: Wayne Brady, Billy Porter, Harvey Fierstein, and More in Rehearsal For LA CAG Photo
Photos: Wayne Brady, Billy Porter, Harvey Fierstein, and More in Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 15, 2026

Rehearsals are now underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles, starring Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more Check out photos of the cast and team in rehearsal here.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Billy Porter & Wayne Brady Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2026

Tony Award winner Billy Porter stars opposite stage and screen star Wayne Brady in the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles. Set to open on June 17, this final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Watch rehearsal highlights in this video!
Video: Watch Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More Rehearse LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Video: Watch Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More Rehearse LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2026

Step inside the rehearsal room with the cast of La Cage Aux Folles at New York City Center Encores! New videos show Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, Alaman Diadhiou, Rachel Webb, and the complete company perform songs.
Video: First Listen to the Encores! Orchestra Playing LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Video: First Listen to the Encores! Orchestra Playing LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - May 22, 2026

Get your first listen to La Cage Aux Folles as the 28-piece Encores! Orchestra brings the sweeping, original 1983 orchestrations to life. Watch a new video of Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert conduct the orchestra through Jerry Herman’s score. 
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners Photo
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Billy Porter Praises Co-Star Wayne Brady Ahead of Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Billy Porter Praises Co-Star Wayne Brady Ahead of Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

Billy Porter will soon return to the stage as Albin in the upcoming Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, starring opposite Wayne Brady as Georges. Watch Porter praise the talents of his co-star during a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Bevelations.
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION To Play Queens Theatre In One-Day Motown Celebration Photo
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION To Play Queens Theatre In One-Day Motown Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION, a concert revue celebrating Motown's 60th anniversary, will present Broadway veterans at Queens Theatre before a nationwide tour.
Tonya Pinkins and More Complete the Cast for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Tonya Pinkins and More Complete the Cast for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! La Cage Aux Folles. Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins joins the cast as Jacqueline, along with Peter Francis James as Edouard, and Rachel Webb as Anne.
Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE Photo
Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2026

Get a peek behind the scenes of Encores! La Cage Aux Folles with Billy Porter, Director Robert O’Hara, and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert. Watch as Porter sings Albin’s first big number in the show, “A Little More Mascara,” and talks with Joubert and O’Hara about the process of approaching the music and the character. 
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION Will Debut at Queens Theatre Photo
HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION Will Debut at Queens Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026

HITCITY: TEMPTATIONS EDITION will premiere at Queens Theatre as a new concert series celebrating Motown. The production will feature Broadway performers interpreting songs by The Temptations and The Supremes.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List Photo
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Edgar Godineaux been in?

Edgar Godineaux has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Edgar Godineaux been in?

Edgar Godineaux has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Edgar Godineaux been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Harder They Come, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Harder They Come and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Harder They Come.

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