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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

Ragtime
[Broadway]
2025
Sarah
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024
The Wiz The Wiz
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Dorothy
The Wiz The Wiz
[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz


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Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award

Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz

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Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag' Photo
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

During Monday's special Broadway-themed episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, P!nk's daughter Willow went behind the scenes of Broadway's Ragtime to chat with the cast and crew about the production and share a musical number from the show. Check it out now.
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlig Photo
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
The Liminal Theatre Collective to Host TLTC Turns One! Benefit Concert Photo
The Liminal Theatre Collective to Host TLTC Turns One! Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Liminal Theatre Collective will host 'TLTC Turns One!', a benefit concert marking its first year, on February 28, 2026, at C3 Manhattan.
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026

Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry took over The View stage on Monday to perform a powerful rendition of Make Them Hear You from the musical revival of Ragtime. Check out his performance now.
Broadway Cast of RAGTIME Set for Monday Performance on THE VIEW Photo
Broadway Cast of RAGTIME Set for Monday Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

On Presidents Day, the cast of Broadway's Ragtime will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit revival. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Monday, February 16, at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
Photos: Sterling K. Brown Visits RAGTIME on Broadway Photo
Photos: Sterling K. Brown Visits RAGTIME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2026

Ragtime is now playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of Sterling K. Brown visiting the company here! The cast features Joshua Henry and more.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGT Photo
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Video: RAGTIME's Caissie Levy Performs ‘Back to Before’ on TODAY Photo
Video: RAGTIME's Caissie Levy Performs ‘Back to Before’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Caissie Levy, who is currently playing the role of 'Mother' in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, visited TODAY on Tuesday for a performance of 'Back to Before' as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day Photo
RAGTIME Swing Eean Sherrod Cochran Takes Over Our Instagram For Swing Day
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026

Ragtime swing Eean Sherrod Cochran is taking over our Instagram in honor of Swing Day! The hit revival's Swing extraordinaire is taking our followers inside a two show day at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
RAGTIME Revival Cast Album Praised by Show Writers at Listening Party; 'Glorious and Photo
RAGTIME Revival Cast Album Praised by Show Writers at Listening Party; 'Glorious and Heartbreaking'
by Gillian Blum - Jan 12, 2026

The cast and creative team of Broadway’s current revival of Ragtime had their first listen of the show’s official Broadway cast album at a listening party.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey Photo
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More Photo
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.
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME Photo
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Sing 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

The new 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'!
Photos: Inside the RAGTIME Cast Recording Listening Party Photo
Photos: Inside the RAGTIME Cast Recording Listening Party
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2026

The Ragtime cast got a first listen to the forthcoming cast recording at a special listening party. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the special event here! 
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of  Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.
Julie Benko Will Join the Cast of RAGTIME in January Photo
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 5, 2025- Explore Christmas In NYC and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 5, 2025- Explore Christmas In NYC and More
by - Dec 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: RAGTIME Cast Performs Opening Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: RAGTIME Cast Performs Opening Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

To celebrate the hit revival of Broadway's Ragtime, Good Morning America visited the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for an exclusive performance of the musical's opening number. Watch as the company, including Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Brandon Uranowitz, and Caissie Levy, takes the stage for the rousing number.
Video: Watch RAGTIME Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Photo
Video: Watch RAGTIME Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2025

Earlier this morning, the cast of Ragtime, currently running on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, hit the stage on 34th Street to perform at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Led by Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis, the cast performed 'Wheels of a Dream' and the musical's title number. Watch the full performance here.
Photos: Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and More Rehearse for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Photo
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!
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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.

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