Nikki M. James originated the role of “Nabalungi†in the Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon, for which she received the Tony Award as Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Other Broadway credits include All Shook Up and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Additional theater credits include Romeo and Juliet, Caesar and Cleopatra opposite Christopher Plummer at Stratford Shakespeare Festival, The Wiz at La Jolla Playhouse, Bernarda Alba at Lincoln Center, House of Flowers at Encores! and Walmartopia. Nikki’s theater workshops include “Lizzie†in Baby (Papermill/NJPAC) and Beehive on Broadway. She appeared at New York Theater Workshop in the limited engagement of Fetch Clay, Make Man. She recently performed a one woman cabaret show to a sold out audience at 54 Below. She recently wrapped filming the movie Lucky Stiff, co-starring Jason Alexander. Nikki will also appear in the film The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, starring James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain. Nikki has appeared in a variety of TV shows such as 30 Rock, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Third Watch and The Jury.
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[2005]Pizza April Snow
[2009]Caesar and Cleopatra Cleopatra
[2013]All Is Bright Betsy
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[2013]The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him Sia
[2014]Lucky Stiff Annabel Glick
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[2020]Here After Faith
[2022]Spoiler Alert Nina
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Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a fundraiser for President Biden at an upcoming performance of Suffs.
Suffs is marching to Broadway! The new original musical will begin performances at the Music Box Theatre on March 26 with an opening night set for April 18. Check out photos fo the marquee
The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.
Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!
In this video, watch as the cast and creative team including Jenn Colella, Nikki M. James, Anastacia McCleskey, Emily Skinner, Tsilala Brock, Grace McLean, Ally Bonino, Hannah Cruz, and more tell us about the women in their lives who inspire them every day.
Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs gave a sneak peek at the musical with a special performance at the Great Hall at Cooper Union yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
This week, Hillary Rodham Clinton joined the cast of new Broadway musical Suffs for their first rehearsal at New 42 Studios. Check out photos of Clinton with the company here!
Discover the nominees for the prestigious 2024 Rising Star Awards at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn about the talented performers and outstanding productions that have been recognized for their excellence in this highly anticipated event.
THE BOOK OF MORMON will launch digital ticket lottery in Toronto, playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre, January 24 through February 11, 2024.
Shaina Taub is set to lead the cast of her own musical Suffs, when it transfer to Broadway this spring. Plus, find out who else is starring in the cast!
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is launching a lottery ticket policy for its engagement at The Paramount Theatre from January 9 – 14, 2024.
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
'Discover the lottery ticket policy for the highly acclaimed musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON, as it arrives in Winnipeg. Don't miss your chance to experience this hilarious and irreverent Broadway hit!'
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Paper Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and Musical Theater Technique Intensive for 2024 on Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 28, at Paper Mill Studios, 20 Main Street, Millburn, NJ.
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!
Nikki M. James has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Nikki M. James has not appeared in the West End.
Nikki M. James has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for "SUFFS," Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for "SUFFS," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Twelfth Night," and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon."
Nikki M. James's next show will be Suffs which opens on 4/18/2024 on Broadway.
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