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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

Galileo (Weiner/Sarnak)
[Broadway]
2026
Virginia/Maria Celeste Galilei
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]
[Replacement]
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]
[Replacement]
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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Brandon Victor Dixon, Zachary Noah Piser, and More Join LAMB OF GOD at the Metropolit Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon, Zachary Noah Piser, and More Join LAMB OF GOD at the Metropolitan Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, has added additional cast members for the one-night-only presentation at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more here!
Broadway's Joy Woods Will Perform First UK Solo Concert in June 2026 Photo
Broadway's Joy Woods Will Perform First UK Solo Concert in June 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Joy Woods, celebrated for her performances on Broadway, will present her first solo concert in the UK at London's Cadogan Hall in June 2026. The event follows her acclaimed UK stage debut and promises an exclusive showcase of her talent.
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadw Photo
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell and More to Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.
Photos: Inside the New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside the New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 3, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala was held on Monday March 2 at 6PM at Gotham Hall, honoring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker. Check out photos here!
Tina Fey, Tessa Thompson, Anika Noni Rose and More to Join NYTW 2026 Benefit Photo
Tina Fey, Tessa Thompson, Anika Noni Rose and More to Join NYTW 2026 Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.
Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadw Photo
Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadway Backwards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

For one night only, Broadway’s buzziest stars and legendary icons will flip the script on beloved show tunes, reimagining them as powerful stories of LGBTQ+ love and pride when Broadway Backwards returns for its 20th anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2026. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses
by - Feb 11, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods, Santino Fontana, Norm Lewis and More Join LAMB OF GOD at T Photo
Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods, Santino Fontana, Norm Lewis and More Join LAMB OF GOD at The Met Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work by composer Rob Gardner, will be presented for one-night-only at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring Jessie Mueller, Joy Woods and more.
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Photo
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth announced today that Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will begin preview performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, December 6.  
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE OUTSIDERS, THE LOST BOYS & More Photo
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE OUTSIDERS, THE LOST BOYS & More
by Team BWW - Feb 9, 2026

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting February 9, 2026.
Listen: Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods and More in THE KING’S CRITIQUE Concept Recording Photo
Listen: Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods and More in THE KING’S CRITIQUE Concept Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

The King’s Critique: Original Concept Recording—the new musical by Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes—has been released on streaming and digital platforms. Listen here!
Museum of Broadway to Feature Costume Exhibit for Black History Month Photo
Museum of Broadway to Feature Costume Exhibit for Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

The Museum of Broadway has announced a redesign of its permanent costume exhibit will exclusively feature costumes worn by iconic Black performers in celebration of Black History Month.
Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Little Shop of Horrors will welcome three new residents to Skid Row. Tony Award winner Nikki M. James joins the cast as Audrey, and stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher steps into the role of Seymour.
Review: You’ll Fall in Love with 10 BRAVE SECONDS at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
Review: You’ll Fall in Love with 10 BRAVE SECONDS at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 3, 2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7…. It will take about 10 seconds for you to fall in love with Pioneer Theatre Company’s New York-ready world premiere of new musical 10 BRAVE SECONDS. See it now so you don’t regret missing a virtually perfect show that by all rights deserves to be a massive hit.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending. 
BROADWAY BACKWARDS to Return to the Gershwin Theatre in March Photo
BROADWAY BACKWARDS to Return to the Gershwin Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Broadway’s brightest stars will reinterpret iconic songs from the Broadway canon through a queer lens as Broadway Backwards celebrates its 20th anniversary, turning beloved classics into electrifying moments of visibility, freedom and pride.
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTI Photo
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Will Be Performed as the York Theatre's Spring Benefit Photo
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Will Be Performed as the York Theatre's Spring Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The York Theatre will present a concert version of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World for one night only as its 2026 spring benefit. The event will take place on March 30 at Theatre at St. Jean's. 
Video: Watch Norm Lewis, Joy Woods, More in SETH RUDETSKY & FRIENDS Carnegie Hall Hig Photo
Video: Watch Norm Lewis, Joy Woods, More in SETH RUDETSKY & FRIENDS Carnegie Hall Highlights
by Gillian Blum - Jan 17, 2026

Check out a video of highlights from Seth Rudetsky & Friends' November 25 Molloy University and Cap 21 Carnegie Hall performance, featuring Broadway favorites.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Star Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Jan 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joy Woods been in?

Joy Woods has appeared on Broadway in 4 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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