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BIO

Ephraim Sykes was nominated for a Tony, Grammy, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award for his performance as ‘David Ruffin’ in Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other Broadway credits include: Hamilton (also streaming on Disney+), Motown The Musical, Newsies, Memphis and The Little Mermaid. Off-Broadway, Sykes co-starred in Black No More (The New Group, Antonyo Award nom.) and Rent (New World Stages). On screen, Sykes was seen in Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit as well asthe HBO series “Vinyl”, “Luke Cage” (Marvel/Netflix), “Crisis in Six Scenes” (Amazon) “Russian Doll” (Netflix) and in the NBC live broadcast of “Hairspray Live!” opposite Ariana Grande, earning an MTV Movie + TV Awards nomination for Best Musical Moment: “You Can’t Stop the Beat”.

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STAGE CREDITS

Our Town Our Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
George Gibbs
George Gibbs
Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2023
Joey Evans
Joey Evans
Room Room
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
SuperJack
SuperJack
Black No More Black No More
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
Performer
Ain't Too Proud Ain't Too Proud
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
David Ruffin
David Ruffin
West Side Story West Side Story
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival, 2018
Riff
Riff
Ain't Too Proud Ain't Too Proud
[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production, 2017
David Ruffin
David Ruffin
Hairspray Live! Hairspray Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble
Ensemble
James Madison (Understudy) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Understudy) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
James Madison (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hercules Mulligan (Unknown) [Replacement]
Hamilton Hamilton
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble
Ensemble
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Ensemble
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
A Citizen of New York
Mush
A Citizen of New York
Mush
Rent Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Benjamin Coffin III
Benjamin Coffin III
Memphis: A New Musical Memphis: A New Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Ensemble
Ensemble
Gator (Understudy)
Gator (Unknown)
Gator (Unknown)
Gator (Unknown)
Gator (Unknown)
Gator (Unknown)
Gator (Unknown)

Movies

Dance Flick
[ 2009 ] Flame Dancer
Leave It on the Floor
[ 2011 ] Bradley Darnell Lyle
Progress (and Unrelated Things)
[ 2017 ] Dancer
Detroit
[ 2017 ] Jimmy
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] George Eacker, Ensemble

TV Shows

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Bobby the Myth
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Bobby the Myth

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Ephraim Sykes, Our Town

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ephraim Sykes, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and times of the Temptations

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News


Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards Photo
Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 19, 2025

The best of Broadway gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16 to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. Check out photos from the event here!
Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at MISCAST25 Photo
Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Nicole Scherzinger performing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles from this year's Miscast. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
2025 Drama League Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2025

The best of Broadway is gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld is bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who wins!
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25 Photo
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Helen J. Shen performing 'The Impossible Dream' from Man of La Mancha at Miscast 2025. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, & More to Join THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW for 'Broadway Photo
Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, & More to Join THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW for 'Broadway Hour'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025

On Wednesday, May 14, The Kelly Clarkson Show will celebrate Broadway with a 'Broadway Hour,' featuring a star-studded lineup of stage performers and musical performances. 
HAMILTON Cast Recording Makes History with 500 Weeks on Billboard 200 Photo
HAMILTON Cast Recording Makes History with 500 Weeks on Billboard 200
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has become the first original cast album to hit 500 weeks on the Billboard 200. The album was originally released in September of 2015.
54/54/54 Returns to 54 Below This Week Photo
54/54/54 Returns to 54 Below This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Now celebrating its sixth consecutive year, this high-energy theatrical event challenges 54 performers to deliver 54 songs—each in just 54 seconds—pushing artistry, comedy, and chaos to thrilling new heights.
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May Photo
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Video: Watch MCC MISCAST 2025 Featuring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Cole Escola, Aa Photo
Video: Watch MCC MISCAST 2025 Featuring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Cole Escola, Aaron Tveit and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

MCC Theater recently presented its annual Miscast gala- one of the most anticipated theater events in New York each year. Watch the video featuring all your Broadway faves, streaming now!
Exclusive: Aaron Tveit Sings 'I Know Him So Well' at MISCAST25- a Tribute to Gavin Cr Photo
Exclusive: Aaron Tveit Sings 'I Know Him So Well' at MISCAST25- a Tribute to Gavin Creel
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek of one of the most touching moments of the night. Watch in this video as Aaron Tveit sings a tribute to his friend, and frequent Miscast collaborator, the late Gavin Creel.
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More Photo
Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry Photo
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25 Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Listen to Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Jonathan Groff & More Sing on MISCAST Album Photo
Listen to Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Jonathan Groff & More Sing on MISCAST Album
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2025

MCC Theater just released Miscast: The Studio Sessions, featuring twelve iconic songs from the last 25 years of Miscast, newly recorded. Check out album higlights, including performances by Heather Headley, Stephanie J. Block,
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25 Photo
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast25, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. See who is starring!
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Photo
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises $559,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 10 at SONY Hall in New York City broke fundraising records, surpassing $559,000 – and donations continue to climb. Learn more!
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More Photo
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ephraim Sykes been in?

Ephraim Sykes has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ephraim Sykes been in?

Ephraim Sykes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ephraim Sykes been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and times of the Temptations.

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