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BIO

Nichelle Lewis is a 24 year old native of Virginia, and thrilled to portray Dorothy in the revival of The Wiz, marking her Broadway debut. The New York-based singer-songwriter has performed in the national tour of Hairspray (Dynamite/Cindy Watkins); Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon/Crystal); Bare: A Pop Opera (Ivy); and most recently Labelless, a new musical.
Nichelle always felt she had a calling much bigger than herself. It wasn’t until she was asked to sing a solo tribute to her late father at age 10 that she realized what that calling was. She mustered up as much courage as she could to sing, “My Help,” and by the end of the song the whole church was crying, not tears of sadness but of love and joy. In that moment, she knew she was called to inspire others through song. Nichelle truly believes that the voice she sang with that day could have only been a gift. A gift she continues to hone and discover new things about over the years. She started her career singing in church and show choir, and booking gigs at weddings before “American Idol” reached out to her on Instagram to audition her on the show last summer.
Nichelle says all of this to say that she is unbelievably grateful for the amazing opportunity to portray Dorothy. A character, who much like herself and others, overcomes many trials and tribulations in life that only help to make her stronger, wiser, and more determined. Nichelle is grateful to her mother who raised her children with a will like no other and encouraged Nichelle to stay on the path, to remain hardworking and kind, and to never stop listening to her heart. And finally, she would like to thank her friends and family, both present and looking down from above, for their love and immense support. TikTok & IG @iamnichellelewis.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024
Sarah

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Dorothy

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Dorothy


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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Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
GRAMMYs Nominate THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS, & More For Best Musical Theatre Album

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album have been announced. Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz have been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Video: Cast of RAGTIME at New York City Center Sings 'Till We Reach That Day'

Watch the cast of New York City Center's Ragtime perform 'Till We Reach That Day.' Learn more about the production starring Joshua Henry and more, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nichelle Lewis Sings 'Your Daddy's Son' in RAGTIME

Nichelle Lewis is taking on the iconic role of Sarah in the New York City Center gala production of Ragtime. Watch as she performs 'Your Daddy's Son' in this video.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Review Roundup: RAGTIME at New York City Center

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Video: RAGTIME at New York City Center

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opens tonight, October 30, with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Video: RAGTIME Rehearses for New York City Center

Something's beginning at New York City Center next week. The annual gala presentation for 2024 is Ragtime. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team get ready for the start of performances and talk about how they're approaching the production!
Photos: Ephraim Sykes, Nikki Renee Daniels, And More Turn Out for Drama League DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit

The Drama League recently held its DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” Check out photos from the event whose guests and performers included Ephraim Sykes, Nichelle Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and more.
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
Nichelle Lewis Replaces Joaquina Kalukango in RAGTIME at City Center

Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup

Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
Ephraim Sykes, Jenna de Waal, Nichelle Lewis Will Perform at DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit

The Drama League just announced “DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” The benefit, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community, will be held on Monday, October 21 at 7:00PM at The Edison Rooftop.
Photos: Inside Black Theatre United's 2024 Gala

Earlier this week, Black Theatre United celebrated its 2024 Gala, “Generations of Excellence.' Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
Video: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Be A Lion' in New Music Video

Nichelle Lewis and Kyle Ramar Freeman lead a new music video from The Wiz, featuring the song 'Be A Lion'. The video also features Avery Wilson as The Scarecrow and Phil as The Tinman. The video features the official audio from the show's 2024 Broadway Cast Recording.
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala

Black Theatre United has unveiled details for the auction at the 2024 Gala, 'Generations of Excellence'. Learn more!
Video: Watch Nichelle Lewis' Final 'Home' in THE WIZ

Nichelle Lewis has shared a video of her final performance of 'Home' in The Wiz, also revealing that she was battled 'the worst allergic reaction' during show's last week of performances. Lewis concluded the post by saying that she will 'see you soon.'
Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day'

Watch a video of the Broadway cast of The Wiz taking their final Broadway bows. The show's Instagram account shared a look at their final curtain call, including Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, and more taking their last bow. The Marquis Theatre will next be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow in 2025.
Video: THE WIZ's Nichelle Lewis Joins WICKED Cast Members For Performance of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'

Wicked cast members Mary Kate Morrissey, Allie Trimm and Jordan Litz returned to the stairwell in the Gershwin Theatre for another round of 'Swankified Stairwell Sessions', their TikTok series of a capella covers. They were joined by Nichelle Lewis, who played Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway, for 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' Check out the video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?

Nichelle Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 1 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 at the Theatre World Awards for her performance in The Wiz.

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