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BIO

HELEN HAYES WINNER (Outstanding Lead Actress 2013); Broadway: MOTOWN (Diana Ross), MEMPHIS (Felicia u/s) Nat'l Tour: MEMPHIS (Felicia Farrell), Dreamgirls (Deena/ Lorell), AIDA (Aida Standby) Regional: RENT (Mimi) Atlanta Lyric Theatre*, Caroline Or Change (Radio) Guthrie Theatre, AIDA (Aida) VMT, BEEHIVE (Diana Ross) Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Boys From Syracuse (Courtesan) Baltimore Centerstage, Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon) Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Starlight Jazz (Japan). Other Credits: MACY'S Day Parade 2013 (Diana Ross), Knockin' the Musical (Wynona Carr), Heart & Lights, Joe Turner's Come & Gone (Molly Cunningham); *Suzi Bass Nominee;

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STAGE CREDITS

Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Adele
Emojiland Emojiland
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Loving Couple, Police Officer
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Diana Ross [Replacement]
Memphis: A New Musical Memphis: A New Musical
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Felicia
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Ensemble

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Felicia BoswellMemphis The Kennedy Center

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BLACK CREEK RISIN' Staged Reading to Be Presented by Negro Ensemble Company Photo
BLACK CREEK RISIN' Staged Reading to Be Presented by Negro Ensemble Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

The Negro Ensemble Company will present a staged reading of LaDarrion Williams' new Southern drama at 59E59 Theaters, featuring Keith David and Felicia Boswell.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Will Return to The Green Room 42 in May
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Photo
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Bee Photo
Photos: SPOTLIGHT! THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL Industry Readings at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 22, 2025

Dorothy Dandridge LLC and The N’Kenge Foundation recently presented two sold-out, invite-only readings of SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. Check out photos of production.
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to G Photo
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Jessica Phillips, Michael Park, and More to Star in Reading of New Musical DANDELION Photo
Jessica Phillips, Michael Park, and More to Star in Reading of New Musical DANDELION at Open Jar Studios
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Evolving Door Theatre Company will present a reading of Dandelion: An Original Musical at Open Jar Studios in New York City on Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. The new musical explores the intersection of family, mental health, and resilience through a heartfelt, humor-laced lens.
DANDELION: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Comes to the Green Room 42 Photo
DANDELION: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Comes to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Dandelion: An Original Musical with music and lyrics by Colleen Francis, book by Jessica Francis Fichter and Hailee Beltzhoover Zuniga, in Concert.
Cast Set for The New Group's FREE FEST Beginning This Week Photo
Cast Set for The New Group's FREE FEST Beginning This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week Photo
Jawan M. Jackson Will Join Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN For Final Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Broadway's Jawan M. Jackson will join Norm Lewis and the company of Lonne Elder III's masterpiece Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, for the final week of its limited Off-Broadway engagement.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of June! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Extends Run Photo
Norm Lewis in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

The new production of Lonne Elder III's play, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, starring Tony, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis, has extended by six weeks. Learn more here!
Photos: Norm Lewis and More in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Photo
Photos: Norm Lewis and More in CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Tony, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis is starring in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men Off-Broadway. The production is directed by the legendary Clinton Turner Davis. Get a first look at photos here! 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
Review: FAT HAM at The Old Globe Photo
Review: FAT HAM at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 1, 2024

'Fat Ham' is a dynamic, tragic, and comedic, remixing key moments of the original into a one-act exploring societal roles and expectations, toxic family dynamics, and being true to yourself in a wholly entertaining and creative way. “Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Felicia Boswell been in?

Felicia Boswell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Felicia Boswell been in?

Felicia Boswell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Felicia Boswell been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Memphis The Kennedy Center.

What awards has Felicia Boswell won?

Felicia Boswell has received several awards and nominations throughout her career. She won the 2014 NAACP Theatre Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for her role in Ain't Misbehavin'. Additionally, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Boswell also earned nominations for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical for her work in the same production.

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