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Joy Woods most recently starred as Middle Allie in The Notebook on Broadway. Woods originated the role at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and received The Joseph Jefferson Award for Performer in a Supporting Role – Musical for her performance. Previously, Woods made her Broadway debut as Catherine Parr in Six: The Musical. In 2023, Woods starred as Martha Mills in the Off-Broadway revival of I Can Get it For You Wholesale. The production won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. Woods made her Off-Broadway debut in 2019, originating the role of Chiffon in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. She then returned to the show in 2023 as Audrey. Woods resides in New York and graduated from the AMDA College of the Performing Arts.



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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Louise
The Notebook The Notebook
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Middle Allie
I Can Get It For You Wholesale I Can Get It For You Wholesale
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Martha Mills
Six Six
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Catherine Parr [Replacement]
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Chiffon
Audrey [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mack and Mabel Mack and Mabel
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Ensemble

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Joy Woods, Gypsy

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Joy Woods, Gypsy

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by - Nov 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods and More to Perform at A NEW YORK EVENING CELEBRATING GYPSY Photo
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods and More to Perform at A NEW YORK EVENING CELEBRATING GYPSY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak will perform as part of the GRAMMY Museum's event “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” at WNYC’s The Greene Space.
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and M Photo
54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.
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Cabaret Roundup: November 24-30- Seth Rudetsky, Christine Ebersole & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 24, 2025

Here are a few top picks for shows to consider this week including eclectic singer Nellie McKay, Seth Rudetsky with an all-star Broadway lineup, and more.
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Joy Woods and Sierra Boggess to Join Jason Robert Brown for Benefit Concert Supporting Proyecto Faro
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Jason Robert Brown will be joined by Tony Award nominee Joy Woods and Drama Desk nominee Sierra Boggess for an intimate concert at The Angel Nyack, to benefit Proyecto Faro.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRA Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Best Cabaret in November 2025: Margaret Cho, Shoshana Bean, & More Photo
Best Cabaret in November 2025: Margaret Cho, Shoshana Bean, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2025

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points. See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret and comedy live in an intimate venue
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Student Blog: Two Sides of The Same Coin: Portraying Noah & Lon in The Notebook Musical on Broadway with Chase Del Rey
by Student Blogger: Alison Cohen - Oct 27, 2025

During the nine-month Broadway run of this show, one of my greatest inspirations and someone I’ve been fortunate enough to know personally, the incredibly talented Chase Del Rey portrayed the role of Lon while also understudying Middle Noah.
Joy Woods to Perform at 54 Below on New Year's Eve Photo
Joy Woods to Perform at 54 Below on New Year's Eve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

54 BELOW will ring in the New Year with Broadway rising star Joy Woods. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets to the New Year's Eve show here!
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Review: MARLOW & MOSS, the Team Behind SIX, Showed Off Their Stuff at 54 Below
by Alex Del Cueto - Oct 12, 2025

At 54 Below, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss offered songs from 'Six' and “Why Am I So Single?” alongside never-before-heard material, joined by special guests Joy Woods and Abby Mueller. Equal parts comedy, heart, and bold theatrical energy.
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Photos: The Queendom Reunites to Celebrate 4 Years of SIX
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 7, 2025

Broadway's global smash hit musical, SIX, honored the show's historical four-year reign with special guests Toby Marlow, Lucy Moss, and SIX Queens past and present. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the epic reunion here!
See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October Photo
See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available Photo
GYPSY 2024 Broadway Cast Recording 2-LP Vinyl/Book Edition Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The 2-LP vinyl/book edition of Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – is available now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
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Ephraim Sykes To Premiere Solo Show BLESSINS N LESSONS At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Broadway star Ephraim Sykes will premiere his first solo show Blessins N Lessons at 54 Below on October 2, 7, and 12, 2025. The Tony, Drama Desk, and Grammy nominee will share his journey from Alvin Ailey to Broadway, joined by special guests Adrienne Warren, Joy Woods, Aramie Payton, Jennie Harney-Flemming, and D.R. King.
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Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

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Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Host NextGen Spotlight Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

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Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow Photo
Video: Watch GYPSY Cast Take Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2025

Broadway said goodbye to Gypsy, which played at the Majestic Theatre for 28 previews and 269 regular performances.  Watch in this video as the cast takes their final Broadway bows.
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to Gypsy, which concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre after 28 previews and 269 regular performances. Take a look back at the production and its historic Broadway run.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joy Woods been in?

Joy Woods has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Joy Woods been in?

Joy Woods has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joy Woods been nominated for?

DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Gypsy and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy.

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