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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
Cabaret Cabaret
[West End]
London Production, 2021
Sally Bowles [Replacement]
[Replacement]
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]
Chiffon
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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WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON is Coming to New World Center in Miami Photo
WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON is Coming to New World Center in Miami
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

American History Unbound's “We Chose to Go to the Moon,” a multimedia production that brings the story of America’s race to the moon to life, will be performed at New World Center in Miami.
Listen: Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods Sing 'Crazier Than You' From LOVE SOMEBODY NOW Photo
Listen: Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods Sing 'Crazier Than You' From LOVE SOMEBODY NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Listen to Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods sing the new track ' Crazier Than You' from the World Premiere Recording of Andrew Lippa's Love Somebody Now! The full album is set to be released digitally in April.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods, Phillipa Soo and More to be Featured on LOVE SOMEBODY NOW R Photo
Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods, Phillipa Soo and More to be Featured on LOVE SOMEBODY NOW Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

Jordan Fisher, Bonnie Milligan, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo, Adrienne Warren, and Joy Woods, will be featured on a new cast recording of Love Somebody Now: A New Musical from Andrew Lippa.
Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods Will Lead CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London Photo
Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods Will Lead CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

New casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. West End star and Olivier Award nominee Jamie Muscato will play Emcee and Tony and Grammy Award nominated Broadway star Joy Woods will play Sally Bowles.
Photos & Video: Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller & More Lead LAMB OF GOD in Largest St Photo
Photos & Video: Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller & More Lead LAMB OF GOD in Largest Staging Yet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God, the dramatic concert work, had its one-night-only Metropolitan Opera House debut last evening in its largest staging to date. See photos and video of the concert's debut at the Met!
Video: Santino Fontana and Norm Lewis Preview LAMB OF GOD Concert on New York Live Photo
Video: Santino Fontana and Norm Lewis Preview LAMB OF GOD Concert on New York Live
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026

Next week, Broadway stars Santino Fontana and Norm Lewis will take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera House for a one-night-only concert performance of Lamb of God. Watch the duo preview the event during a visit to NBC New York Live.
Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and More Join WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON at Carnegie Photo
Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and More Join WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

American History Unbound has set an all-star lineup of performers for its return to Carnegie Hall with We Chose to Go to the Moon. Stars include Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and more!
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.
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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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