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KECIA LEWIS 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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Kecia Lewis STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Miss Liza Jane

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Miss Liza Jane

[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
Trix

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Dorcas, et al.

Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Asaka

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1990
Asaka

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Asaka

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Performer (Standby)

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


Kecia Lewis Movies

[2014]Shelter Shelter Worker 1 Kecia Lewis-Evans

[2020]Shirley Nurse

[2022]The Independent Lynn James


Kecia Lewis TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Arraignment Judge Constance Copeland

The Blacklist Esi Jackson

Kecia Lewis Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Kecia LewisMarie and Rosetta and The Skin of Our Teeth

Kecia Lewis Videos

Kecia Lewis News


HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week

Hell's Kitchen will be performing on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week. Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon are set to appear on the Friday, March 22 episode for a special performance from the highly-anticipated musical. The performance will mark the musical's broadcast television debut.

Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway

Let's hear it for New York! The new musical HELL’S KITCHEN is coming to Broadway. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos here!

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Up on the Marquee: HELL'S KITCHEN

Check out pics of the new marquee for Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Establishes Comprehensive Fellowship Program

Alicia Keys and Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN have established a comprehensive Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program here!

Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Will Transfer to Broadway

HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!

Review Roundup: Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN Opens Off-Broadway; What Did the Critics Think?

The world premiere of HELL’S KITCHEN is now playing at The Public. The musical features music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz.  The musical officially opened on November 19. Read the reviews for Hell's Kitchen here!

Photos: Get a First Look at the World Premiere of Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public

Get a first look at the world premiere of Hell's Kitchen at The Public Theater!

Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Alicia Keys, Ben Brantley, and more talk jukebox musicals and HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater on CBS Sunday Morning!

HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public to Offer $40 Lottery Tickets

$40 Ticket Lotteries are available for HELL’S KITCHEN, the world premiere musical by Alicia Keys and Kristoffer Diaz, at The Public Theater.

Video: Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon Perform 'Not Even The King' From Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN

An all new video has been released featuring the song 'Not Even The King' from Hell's Kitchen, the new musical from Alicia Keys! Check out the video here!

Kecia Lewis and Kyle Beltran To Lead Private Industry Reading of BOULEVARD OF BOLD DREAMS

The Joseph Jefferson Award-nominated play, Boulevard of Bold Dreams, by LaDarrion Williams, will have a private industry reading in NYC. The play explores themes of race, class, gender, and Hollywood's changing landscape. Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis stars as Hattie McDaniel. Get all the details here!

Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Extends Additional 2 Weeks

Don't miss out on the extended run of HELL'S KITCHEN featuring Alicia Keys! Find out where and when you can catch the popular show as it adds 2 more weeks to its run. Discover all the details and mark your calendars today.

Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater

Watch footage from rehearsals of Alicia Keys's HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater, featuring Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More!

Alicia Keys Says the Goal is Broadway for HELL'S KITCHEN

The Public’s world premiere musical HELL’S KITCHEN, featuring music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys has not yet started off-Broadway previews, but Keys already has her sights set on the next big thing... Broadway!

Photos: In Rehearsals for Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater

The Public’s world premiere musical HELL’S KITCHEN, featuring music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz, is now in rehearsals! Check out photos of the cast in the rehearsal room here!

Kecia Lewis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kecia Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

Kecia Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

Kecia Lewis has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her role in "Marie and Rosetta." She also received a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for both "Marie and Rosetta" and "The Skin of Our Teeth." Additionally, Lewis was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at The Lortel Awards for her performance in "Marie and Rosetta."

Kecia Lewis has won Performance Obie Awards for her roles in "Marie and Rosetta" and "The Skin of Our Teeth."

Kecia Lewis's next show will be Hell's Kitchen which opens on 4/20/2024 on Broadway.

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