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Michael Luwoye BIO

Broadway: Debut! Off-Broadway: Invisible Thread (Second Stage). Regional: Cardboard Piano (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Marley (Center Stage), Witness Uganda (A.R.T.), Tick, tick... BOOM! (American Theater Group), and The Three Musketeers and Once on This Island (Flat Rock Playhouse). B.A. from The University of Alabama c/o 2013. Michael was nominated for a 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for his work as Jacob in Invisible Thread (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical).

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Michael Luwoye STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Alexander Hamilton

[Off-Broadway]
2econd Stage Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Jacob

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Alexander Hamilton (Alternate) [Replacement]

Alexander Hamilton [Replacement]

Aaron Burr (Understudy) [Replacement]


Michael Luwoye Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Michael Luwoye, Invisible Thread

Michael Luwoye News


MANDELA: A NEW MUSICAL London Cast Recording Out Now


Center Stage Records has released the original London cast recording of Mandela – A New Musical, recorded live at the Young Vic, is now available on all digital platforms.

Review: MANDELA, The Young Vic


To paraphrase Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, when Mandela is good, it’s very, very good, and when it’s bad, it’s almost unwatchable.

Photos/Video: First Look at Michael Luwoye and the Cast of MANDELA in Rehearsal


The world premiere musical Mandela has released all new photos and video from the rehearsal room, featuring a first glimpse and early listen of the soaring new musical ahead of its opening at the Young Vic Theatre. 

A.R.T. To Honor Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow & Adele Fleet Bacow at 2023 Gala


American Repertory Theater's 2023 Gala will honor departing Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow MPP ’76, JD ’76, PhD ’78 and Adele Fleet Bacow for their inspiring impact on the arts at Harvard and beyond. The Harvard campus location of the May 8 event will be announced at a future date.

BETTER NATE THAN EVER, Eden Espinosa, and More Nominated For 2022 Children's & Family Emmys


Nominations have been announced for the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Awards and some familiar names are among the honorees.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Young Vic's MANDELA


Prior to its world premiere at the Young Vic in November, Mandela, the soaring new musical infused with the rhythms of South Africa begins rehearsals in London. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Cast Announced For World Premiere of MANDELA at the Young Vic


The Young Vic today announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Mandela, a new musical that tells the story of Mandela the man and the movement behind him.

Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them


Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, January 26- with Lea Salonga, Alan Menken, and More!


Today (January 26) in live streaming: Disney legends stop by Stars in the House, Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei star in Three Hotels, and more!

Marin Ireland, Segun Akande, David Anzuelo and More Announced for AFRICAN CARIBBEAN MIXFEST


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for African Caribbean MixFest, a series of free readings co-produced by playwright Guadalís Del Carmen and playwright, director and Artistic Director of the Young Vic Kwame Kwei-Armah, that will run virtually Tuesday, January 19th through Friday, January 29th.

Broadway Stars Share What They're Most Thankful For This Holiday Season


For the past few weeks, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge has been asking his guests on Backstage Live what they are thankful for this holiday season. He has spoken to Broadway stars such as James Monroe Iglehart, Norm Lewis, Laura Osnes, Carmen Cusack, and more!

BWW Prompts: Your Favorite Hamilton Replacement and Tour Cast Members


We want to hear from you! Submit your response to our daily #bwwprompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

James Monroe Iglehart, Alysha Deslorieux and More Join Virtual Read-Through of Nik Walker's THIS ENDS TONIGHT


James Monroe Iglehart will join up with fellow Hamilton 'HamFam' Alum Alysha Deslorieux and Michael Luwoye in a public 'one-time only' read-thru of Nik Walker's newest play, titled This Ends Tonight on Thursday May 7, 2020 at 3pm EST.

Broadway Catch Up: April 8 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Cast Performs 'Thank U' and More!


While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including Kristin Chenoweth, the casts of Hamilton and Jagged Little Pill, and more!

VIDEO: New HAMILTON Parody Puts Fans in 'The Zoom Where It Happens'


Watch this past weekend's 'Saturday Night on Broadway', created by Kurt Crowley and Ian Weinberger, featuring vocals and on-camera work by Nik Walker and Michael Luwoye with appearances by members of the #HamFam!

Michael Luwoye FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Luwoye been in?

Michael Luwoye has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Luwoye been in?

Michael Luwoye has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Luwoye been nominated for?

Michael Luwoye has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortel Awards for his performance in "Invisible Thread."

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