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BIO

KECIA LEWIS (Miss Liza Jane) made her Broadway debut at 18 years old in the original company of Dreamgirls, directed by Michael Bennett. Her other Broadway credits include The Gospel at Colonus (with Morgan Freeman), Big River, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (standby for Nell Carter), Once on This Island (OBC), The Drowsy Chaperone (OBC), Chicago, Leap of Faith (OBC), Cinderella (as Marie/Fairy Godmother) and most recently Children of a Lesser God (directed by Kenny Leon). Off Broadway she has starred in the title role of Mother Courage, The Skin of Our Teeth (Obie Award) Dessa Rose at Lincoln Center (Drama Desk award nomination), and Marie and Rosetta (Lortel & Drama League nominations/ Obie Award winner). Her work on the last season of MAD ABOUT YOU was loved by fans and critics alike. Further television credits include Guest Star and recurring roles on “Law & Order,” “Law & Order SVU” (recurring), “Madam Secretary,” “Royal Pains,” “Limitless,” “Conviction,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” “The Blacklist,” “The Passage” (recurring), and the Hulu series, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (recurring). As a vocalist Kecia has performed in Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Russia. Kecia can also be seen on Amazon in “With Love” and HBO Max’s “And Just Like That...” Kecia can also be seen in Evan Parter’s The Independent alongside Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Cena which is now streaming on Peacock.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Miss Liza Jane


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023


[Broadway]
Roundabout Theater Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Assunta


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Norman


[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
Mrs. Antrobus


[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2016
Sister Rosetta Thorpe


[Off-Broadway]
2016 Return Engagement, 2016
Busker


[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Mother Courage


[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Marie, The Fairy Godmother


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Ida Mae Robinson


[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
The Dragon


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Trix


[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet

Dorcas, et al.

Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet

Dorcas, et al.

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Asaka


[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1990


[Off-Broadway]
1990


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Performer (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)

(St. Louis, MO (Regional))

(Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Deloris


Movies

Shelter
[ 2014 ] Shelter Worker 1 Kecia Lewis-Evans
Shirley
[ 2020 ] Nurse
The Independent
[ 2022 ] Lynn James

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Arraignment Judge Constance Copeland
The Blacklist
Esi Jackson
Will Trent
[ 2023-2025 ] Odessa Shaw
Crutch
[ 2025-2025 ] Antoinette

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen


winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kecia Lewis, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Kecia LewisMarie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Kecia Lewis, Marie and Rosetta

Videos

News


Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas”
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen has dropped a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' an original mash-up of the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia Keys’ “The Gospel.” Check it out now!
Video: Yolanda Adams Says HELL'S KITCHEN Broadway Debut is a 'Bucket List' Moment
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 20, 2025

Grammy-winning gospel icon Yolanda Adams is heading to Broadway! The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane in Hell’s Kitchen. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Yolanda to discuss her Broadway debut.
Listen: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs Shares New Single 'Control'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025

R&B star Durrell “Tank” Babbs, back on Broadway for a limited run in Hell's Kitchen, has released his latest single, 'Control.' The track samples Janet Jackson’s hit “Control,” written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Check it out now.
HELL'S KITCHEN to Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen will release a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' featuring cast members Amanda Reid, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Jessica Vosk.
Ne-Yo Make Broadway Debut as 'Davis' in HELL’S KITCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Ne-Yo will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen. Nearly a decade after the recording artist won audiences over as The Tin Man in NBC’s “The Wiz Live!,” Ne-Yo steps onto the Broadway stage for the first time in the role of “Davis.”
Video: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain’t Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

As part of a new Broadway-themed episode of the Tamron Hall Show, Hell's Kitchen stars Tank and Amanda Reid took the stage to perform a reimagined version of “I Ain’t Got You” from the hit Broadway musical. Watch it now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2025- THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES First Look and More
by - Nov 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Gospel Legend Yolanda Adams to Make Broadway Debut in HELL’S KITCHEN; Tony-Winner Kecia Lewis Departs In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

Four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams will make her Broadway debut in Alicia Keys’ hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, taking over the role of Miss Liza Jane from Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis beginning December 16, 2025 at the Shubert Theatre.
Encore Sessions with Alicia Keys to Return to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Hell's Kitchen, the Grammy Award-winning musical featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will present the return of Encore Sessions with Alicia Keys, a series of post-show performances.
Video: Go Inside Black Theatre United's 2025 Gala, United:  Today & Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025

Just last month, Black Theatre United celebrated its third annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s theme was “United: Today & Beyond”. Check out video highlight from the big night here!
Jessica Vosk & Phillip Johnson Richardson to Depart HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2025

Jessica Vosk has announced her final performance as 'Jersey' in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Vosk announced her last show through an Instagram video, giving her followers a backstage tour of the Broadway hit.
HELL’S KITCHEN To Collaborate With 92Y for Broadway Spotlight Educational Program
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will launch Broadway Spotlight, a ten-week arts residency for New York City public high school students, developed by 92NY’s School Engagement team in collaboration with the Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Ari'el Stachel's OTHER
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025

OTHER, a new solo dramedy written and performed by Tony Award and GRAMMY Award winner Ari’el Stachel, officially opened on Sunday, October 19 at the Greenwich House Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night celebration here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20, 2025- Go Inside RAGTIME Opening Night and More
by - Oct 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 17, 2025

Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: American Songbook Association's ON THE WHEELS OF A DREAM Gala at Kaufman Music Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 12, 2025

The ASA's fifth annual gala honored the multi-award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIME). See photos from the 10/6 evening snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Oct 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kara Young, Kecia Lewis & More to Receive Honors at AAFCA Broadway Awards Luncheon
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the return of its AAFCA Goes to Broadway Awards Luncheon, with Kara Young, Kecia Lewis, Brian Moreland, and Linda Stewart as honorees.
Interview: American Songbook Association's Gala Honors Ahrens & Flaherty
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 4, 2025

ASA's Executive Director Carolyn Montgomery talks the organization's 10/6 gala, with a star-studded show honoring the songwriters behind hit shows like RAGTIME and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Kecia Lewis been in?

Kecia Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kecia Lewis been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Marie and Rosetta, Performance (Obie Awards) for Marie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Marie and Rosetta.

What awards has Kecia Lewis won?

Kecia Lewis has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hell's Kitchen, and Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for Hell's Kitchen. She also received Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hell's Kitchen. Additionally, she earned a Performance award at the Obie Awards for her work in Marie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth.

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