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Joaquina Kalukango is an American actor and singer best known for playing Nelly O'Brien in the Broadway musical Paradise Square, for which she won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Play in 2020 for portraying Kaneisha in Slave Play. In addition to her theatre work, Kalukango has appeared in One Night in Miami and When They See Us.

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Joaquina Kalukango STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Nelly Freeman

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2021
Zainab

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Kaneisha

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Nettie

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Kate

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Production, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Performer (Understudy)


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[2018]Chained for Life Michelle

[2020]One Night in Miami... Betty X

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Broadway Podcast Network Announces Premiere Of THE ROUNDTABLE WITH ROBERT BANNON Podcast

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces “The Roundtable” podcast has joined the network, hosted by award-winning recording artist and actor Robert Bannon. Each week features guests from Broadway, stage, screen, and social media to talk about the journey of entertainment, with live episodes on Thursday nights on Facebook and YouTube.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 This Month

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…

Cynthia Nixon & Kevin Jennings to be Honored at A TECTONIC CABARET Featuring Jane Krakowski & More

Hosted by Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski, Tectonic Theater Project’s annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at 7:30 PM at Sony Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of the world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU, featuring Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, and more. Find out the release date and be the first to listen to this highly anticipated recording.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE Returns To The Green Room 42 On August 21

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from SHUCKED; KIMBERLY AKIMBO; ALADDIN; HERE LIES LOVE and CAMELOT.

Producer Garth Drabinsky Appeals Antitrust Lawsuit Against Actors' Equity Association

Producer Garth Drabinsky has appealed the dismissal of his antitrust lawsuit against Actors' Equity Association. The opening brief in the matter was filed on June 30.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Shucked, Six The Musical, Once Upon A One More Time, The Book Of Mormon, Camelot, Parade; Aladdin, A Doll's House, and Flying Over Sunset.

Wake Up With BWW 6/15: Reimagined CATS Revival, Daniel Yearwood Joins SWEENEY TODD, and More!

Today's top stories: a ballroom reimagining of Cats, and more are set for the inaugural season at Perelman Performing Arts Center, Daniel Yearwood will be taking over as Anthony in Sweeney Todd, and more!

Lea Salonga, Alex Newell, Joaquina Kalukango & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

The world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU (formerly WITH(OUT) HER) will feature an all-star cast of Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winning artists. See who is featured, and learn when the recording will be released!

Photos: Darren Criss & Julianne Hough Host The Second Annual Tony Awards After, After Party

See photos of the second annual Tony Awards After, After Party hosted by Darren Criss and Julianne Hough!

Tony Awards Draw 4.31 Million Viewers; Most Watched Ceremony Since 2019

Find out how the ratings compare to Tony Awards in past years! Winners included Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt, Sean Hayes, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Michael Arden, and more. Performances included Funny Girl, Shucked, Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more.

Watch the 2023 Tony Awards Full Broadcast

The 2023 Tony Awards are now available to stream online through Paramount Plus. The ceremony featured performances from the casts of “Camelot”; “Into the Woods”; “& Juliet”; “Kimberly Akimbo”; “New York, New York”; “Parade”; “Shucked”; “Some Like It Hot”; and “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

Photos: Go Backstage at the Tony Awards With J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan & More

Go backstage at last night's Tony Awards with photos of Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Lea Michele, Joel Grey, John Kander, Annaleigh Ashford, Lorna Courtney, Josh Groban, Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the casts of Kimberly Akimbo, Funny Girl, Shucked, and more!

Photos: Go Inside the Tony Awards With Ariana DeBose, Alex Newell & More

Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of Bonnie Milligan, Ariana DeBose, J. Harrison Ghee, Jodie Comer, Alex Newell, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, and the casts of shows like Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Sweeney Todd, and more!

Review Roundup: The 76th Annual Tony Awards

The 76th Annual Tony Awards took place last night, June 11, at the United Palace Theater. Find out what the critics thought of Broadway's big night!

Video: Watch All of the Performances From the 2023 Tony Awards

The 76th Annual Tony Awards took place last night, June 11, at the United Palace Theater. If you missed any of the action from the big night, check out all of the performances here!

Video: Lea Michele and the Cast of FUNNY GIRL Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' on the Tony Awards

Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards have just wrapped up. Lea Michele and the cast of Funny Girl performed 'Don't Rain on My Parade'. Check out the full performance here!

Video: Josh Groban and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Performs 'Prologue: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd' on the Tony Awards

Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards have just wrapped up. The company of Sweeney Todd performed 'Prologue: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd'. Check out the full performance here!

Video: Victoria Clark and Justin Cooley of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'Anagram' on The Tony Awards

Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards have just wrapped up. Victoria Clark and Justin Cooley of Kimberly Akimbo performed 'Anagram'. Check out the full performance here.

Video: The Company of SHUCKED Performs a Medley on the Tony Awards

 Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards have just wrapped up. The company of Shucked performed a medley of songs from the show. Check out the full performance here!

Joaquina Kalukango FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Joaquina Kalukango has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Joaquina Kalukango has not appeared in the West End

Joaquina Kalukango has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "Paradise Square." She also received a nomination for Distinguished Performance at the Drama League Awards for the same show. Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her work in "Paradise Square." In the realm of plays, Kalukango received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in "Slave Play." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. For her performance in "The Mountaintop," she received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards. Other nominations include Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Hurt Village" and Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for the same production.

Joaquina Kalukango has won several awards for her performances in various Broadway shows. She was awarded the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her role in "Paradise Square." She also received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in "Slave Play." Additionally, she won the Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play category at the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in "The Mountaintop." Furthermore, she was recognized with the Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for her work in "Hurt Village."

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