Nichelle Lewis
Latest News on Nichelle Lewis:
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On' (Jan 9, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More (Jan 9, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME (Jan 8, 2026)
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On' (Jan 9, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More (Jan 9, 2026)
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME (Jan 8, 2026)
BIO
Nichelle Lewis made her Broadway debut last year in the lead role of ‘Dorothy’ in the revival of The Wiz, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut as well as Grammy and Drama League nominations. In 2023, Variety named her one of their 10 Broadway Stars to Watch. Previous credits include the national tour of Hairspray. @iamnichellelewi
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award
Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz
Videos
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, & Nichelle Lewis Discuss Broadway Careers for ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-20 16:07:30
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-10-17 13:55:04
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
Video: Joshua Henry & RAGTIME Cast Rehearse 'Gettin’ Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - 2025-09-19 10:52:52
Video: Tribeca 2025 Special: Dylan O’Brien, Finn Wittrock, and Nichelle Lewis Talk Indie Film
by Survival Jobs - 2025-06-13 14:08:30
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: WICKED Stars Perform 'OzCapella' Version of 'What Is This Feeling?'
by Michael Major - 2025-05-02 16:44:40
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
by Michael Major - 2024-10-08 15:41:12
Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day'
by Michael Major - 2024-08-19 10:44:21
Video: TOMMY, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More at Broadway in Bryant Park 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-07-12 15:47:45
Video: Ease on Down the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ
by Joey Mervis - 2024-04-18 13:00:41
Video: Brady, Williams, & More Discuss THE WIZ on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-07 11:38:58
News
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More
by - Jan 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released. Get a look inside the recording studio, with Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis singing 'Wheels of a Dream'!
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Julie Benko will join the company of the revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as ‘Emma Goldman’ beginning Friday, January 9 through Sunday, March 29. Learn more here!
Photos: Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and More Rehearse for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2025
Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 20, 2025
The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. In attendance were Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hillary Clinton, and more! Check out the photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?
Nichelle Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?
Nichelle Lewis has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nichelle Lewis been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for The Wiz and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Wiz.
What awards has Nichelle Lewis won?
Nichelle Lewis won the Theatre World Award for her performance in The Wiz.
Videos