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BIO

Regional: The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington (The Steppenwolf); Fat Ham (The Public Theater); Fairview (Woolly Mammoth Theatre); Stormy Weather (Pasadena Playhouse); Spamalot (1st Las Vegas Co); Man of La Mancha (La Mirada Theatre); Immediate Family (Mark Taper Forum); Showboat (Sacramento Music Circus); Play On! (Arena Stage). TV: Lifetime: "A Country Christmas Harmony," "NCIS LA," "9-1-1," "NCIS," "Selena: The Series," "United States of Al," "Criminal Minds," "PBS Great Performances: Play On!" Awards: NAACP Best Actress Theatre Award winner and LA Ovation Best Featured Actress nomination for Stormy Weather; Helen Hayes Award Best Supporting Actress nomination for Play On! Training: Carnegie Mellon, BFA.

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STAGE CREDITS

Fat Ham Fat Ham
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Tedra
Fat Ham Fat Ham
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
The Ten Commandments
[Regional (US)]
American Premiere, 2004
Ensemble

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Nikki Crawford, Fat Ham


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Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

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Kumail Nanjiani Sets Release for New Stand-Up Special at Hulu Photo
Kumail Nanjiani Sets Release for New Stand-Up Special at Hulu
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

Kumail Nanjiani, who recently starred as Mary's Husband in Broadway's Oh, Mary!, has set the date for his latest one-hour comedy special. The performer makes his return to stand-up after nearly a decade with 'Night Thoughts,' debuting on Hulu Friday, December 19.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Spin-off Series Gets Pilot Order at FX; Kumail Nanjiani, Nikki Cra Photo
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Spin-off Series Gets Pilot Order at FX; Kumail Nanjiani, Nikki Crawford Among Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

FX is officially moving forward with Very Young Frankenstein, a new series spinoff of the 1974 Mel Brooks film Young Frankenstein, with a cast that includes Zach Galifianakis, Nikki Crawford, and Kumail Nanjiani.
THE GIRL WHO TURNED INTO A FEATHER Industry Reading Takes Place This Week Photo
THE GIRL WHO TURNED INTO A FEATHER Industry Reading Takes Place This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

On May 1, 2025, Emerald Phoenix LLC will present an invitation-only industry reading of Kleban Award-winner Christian Duhamel's new play, THE GIRL WHO TURNED INTO A FEATHER.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Photo
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Nikki Crawford Will Teach a Musical Theater Workshop in Maryland Photo
Nikki Crawford Will Teach a Musical Theater Workshop in Maryland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

Compass Rose Theater is collaborating with Tony-nominated actress Nikki Crawford to offer a Musical Theatre Technique Workshop for students and young actors ages 11-18 on June 21 and 28 from 6-9 PM in Annapolis, MD. Space is limited.
Nikki Crawford Will Teach On-Camera Audition Workshop in Maryland Photo
Nikki Crawford Will Teach On-Camera Audition Workshop in Maryland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

Compass Rose Theater in Annapolis, MD, will host an On-Camera Audition Technique Workshop with Tony-Nominated Actress Nikki Crawford on July 1st and 2nd at 6 -9 PM.
Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Video: Director Sideeq Heard on FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024

Watch as Director Sideeq shares what he hopes audiences will understand about themselves and others after seeing Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse.
Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Apr 12, 2024

Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it! let’s get down to the food!
Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again Photo
Interview: Sideeq Heard's Ever Excited to Direct FAT HAM Again
by Gil Kaan - Apr 10, 2024

The west coast premiere of James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning Fat Ham opened April 4, 2024, at the Geffen Playhouse. Sideeq Heard directs the talented cast of Nikki Crawford, Chris Herbie Holland, Billy Eugene Jones, Adrianna Mitchell, Marcel Spears, Benja Kay Thomas and Matthew Elijah Webb. Sideeq found time after his successful opening weekend to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Photos: First Look at FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Geffen Playhouse is presenting the West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Get a first look at photos!
Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stag Photo
Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - Feb 3, 2024

Springing into action for a winter-themed show at Chelsea Table + Stage, that ball of energy with a romantic crooning side is named Nicolas King. He loves New York, N.Y. (Start spreading the news.)
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March Photo
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!
Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developme Photo
Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.
Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From A Photo
Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From Audible
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023

Audible has released a new slate of five Audible Theater titles, which star Broadway talent including Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and more. Learn more about the full slate here!
CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate Photo
CENTER OF THE YOUNIVERSE & More Set for Audible Theater December Audio Slate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Audible Theater has revealed its December audio slate, featuring five new originals.
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Nigh Photo
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Acting Company has announced casting for their reading of PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream. Find out who is starring in the cast here!
FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway Photo
FAT HAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize-winning FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali will conclude its Broadway run at the American Airlines Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards Photo
Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 11, 2023

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners! Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2023

Tonight's the night! The best of Broadway gathers today, June 11, at the United Palace to celebrate the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt, Some Like It Hot, Alex Newell, Sean Hayes, and more took home trophies. Check out the full list of winners now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nikki Crawford been in?

Nikki Crawford has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nikki Crawford been in?

Nikki Crawford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nikki Crawford been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fat Ham and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Fat Ham.

What awards has Nikki Crawford won?

Nikki Crawford has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for her performance in Fat Ham.

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