In this week's episode, Joel Crump talks to Tony Award Nominees at the Tony Awards Press Junket! He interviews Tony Award nominees Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Maleah Joi Moon, Jim Parsons, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Nikki M James, Shaina Taub, and Tony Award Honorees Nikiya Mathis and Dr.
Nikki M. James
Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), Les Misérables, All Shook Up, …Tom Sawyer. Favorite Theater Credits: Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day (The Public), Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Encores!
Latest News on Nikki M. James:
- Photos & Video: Inside Tectonic Theater Project's A TECTONIC CABARET, Hosted by Jenn ColellaOct 28, 2026
- Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Alumni Reunite to Celebrate Record-Breaking 2,210th PerformanceSep 30, 2026
- Exclusive: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Alumni Strike Pose to Celebrate Milestone RunSep 30, 2026
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BIO
Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), Les Misérables, All Shook Up, …Tom Sawyer. Favorite Theater Credits: Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day (The Public), Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Encores!), Romeo & Juliet, Caesar & Cleopatra (Stratford Theater), Julius Caesar and Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park), Bernarda Alba (Lincoln Center), Preludes (LCT3). Notable TV/Film: “Daredevil: Born Again” (Disney+), “Severance” (AppleTV+), “Proven Innocent” (FOX), “Braindead” (CBS), Spoiler Alert (Focus). BFA from NYU’s Tisch. A proud mama, wife, New Yorker, voter. As always, for Poppy.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Viveca
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sabina Temple, Becky Thatcher (Understudy)
Productions
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Nikki M. James
Connection
Movies
Pizza
[ 2005 ] April Snow
[ 2005 ] April Snow
Caesar and Cleopatra
[ 2009 ] Cleopatra
[ 2009 ] Cleopatra
All Is Bright
[ 2013 ] Betsy
[ 2013 ] Betsy
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
[ 2013 ] Sia
[ 2013 ] Sia
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
[ 2013 ] Sia
[ 2013 ] Sia
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Annabel Glick
[ 2014 ] Annabel Glick
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
[ 2014 ] Sia
[ 2014 ] Sia
Here After
[ 2020 ] Faith
[ 2020 ] Faith
Spoiler Alert
[ 2022 ] Nina
[ 2022 ] Nina
TV Shows
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jackie, Tamara Bates
Jackie, Tamara Bates
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Detective Gail Dunbar, 911 Operator
Detective Gail Dunbar, 911 Operator
The Good Fight
Monica Timmons
Monica Timmons
The Good Wife
Monica Timmons
Monica Timmons
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Nikki M. James, Suffs
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Nikki M. James, Suffs
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical
Nikki M. James, SUFFS
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards
Nikki M. James, SUFFS
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Nikki M. James, Twelfth Night
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Nikki M. James, The Book of Mormon
Videos
Photos & Video: Inside Tectonic Theater Project's A TECTONIC CABARET, Hosted by Jenn Colella
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-10-28 12:11:50
Video: Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, & More Honor Roy Furman and Jill Furman at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2026-09-22 09:57:03
Video: Broadway's Belles Perform 'Beauty & the Beast' For Susan Egan at D23
by Michael Major - 2026-09-02 15:26:46
Video: Jordan Fisher & Nikki M. James Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-07-16 13:15:19
Video: Betsy Wolfe & Ethan Slater Rehearse 'Skid Row' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-07-13 12:31:04
Exclusive: Nikki M. James Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-06-16 12:18:10
Video: Watch Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad & More Step Back Into BOOK OF MORMON
by Michael Major - 2026-06-15 13:33:54
Video: Trey Parker & Matt Stone Make Broadway Debuts in BOOK OF MORMON
by Michael Major - 2026-06-11 09:17:33
Video: Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Reflect on BOOK OF MORMON Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-09 10:57:50
Jordan Fisher Performs 'Feed Me (Git It!)' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS New York
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 12:06:44
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Broadway Cast Performs 'Two by Two' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-05 14:45:40
Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-04 10:47:37
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-01 10:09:58
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform in Clip From PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 10:27:00
Video: Watch Norm Lewis, Joy Woods, More in SETH RUDETSKY & FRIENDS Carnegie Hall Highlights
by Gillian Blum - 2026-01-17 17:24:40
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-09 15:37:10
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video
by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 12:13:54
Video: Billy Porter Talks Broadway for Harris on MSNBC's THE WEEKEND
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-08 15:59:01
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-25 10:11:28
News
Photos & Video: Inside Tectonic Theater Project's A TECTONIC CABARET, Hosted by Jenn Colella
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2026
Tectonic Theater Project celebrated their annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, hosted by Jenn Colella and honoring Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award. The one-night-only event was directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Emilio Ramos with musical direction by Julianne Merril. Check out photos and video here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2026
Tectonic Theater Project celebrated their annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, hosted by Jenn Colella and honoring Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award. The one-night-only event was directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Emilio Ramos with musical direction by Julianne Merril. Check out photos and video here!
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Alumni Reunite to Celebrate Record-Breaking 2,210th Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2026
Last night (September 27, 2026), Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Check out photos from inside the party here.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2026
Last night (September 27, 2026), Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Check out photos from inside the party here.
Exclusive: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Alumni Strike Pose to Celebrate Milestone Run
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026
On Sunday night, Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Alan Menken made a surprise appearance at curtain call, taking the stage to congratulate the company and celebrate Howard Ashman's enduring legacy. Check out exclusive portraits of the special guests here.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026
On Sunday night, Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Alan Menken made a surprise appearance at curtain call, taking the stage to congratulate the company and celebrate Howard Ashman's enduring legacy. Check out exclusive portraits of the special guests here.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Becomes Broadway's 9th Longest Running Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
The Book of Mormon will play its 5,759th performance, passing Mamma Mia! to become the 9th longest running show in Broadway history. Original cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley will return to the Broadway production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
The Book of Mormon will play its 5,759th performance, passing Mamma Mia! to become the 9th longest running show in Broadway history. Original cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley will return to the Broadway production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2026- Go Behind the Scenes of WANTED and More
by - Sep 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Nikki M. James, Robin de Jesús and More to Join A TECTONIC CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
Nikki M. James, Robin de Jesús and more will join Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit. The evening will honor Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
Nikki M. James, Robin de Jesús and more will join Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit. The evening will honor Ruth Hendel with the James C. Hormel Spirit of Tectonic Award.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Hendricks and More
by - Sep 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry and More Join New 42 Artist Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
Video: Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, & More Honor Roy Furman and Jill Furman at MISCAST
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Brandon Uranowitz, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, and Shaina Taub perform a musical medley honoring Roy and Jill Furman at MCC Theater's MISCAST26 gala. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026
Brandon Uranowitz, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, and Shaina Taub perform a musical medley honoring Roy and Jill Furman at MCC Theater's MISCAST26 gala. Watch the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 21, 2026- Jennifer Simard Joins SCHMIGADOON! and More
by - Sep 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Sep 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Original Cast Members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley Will Return to THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
Two of the original cast members of The Book of Mormon are returning to the show! Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley will return to the Broadway company for 12 weeks only.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
Two of the original cast members of The Book of Mormon are returning to the show! Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley will return to the Broadway company for 12 weeks only.
Photos: Andrew Rannells and Nikki M. James Close Out BROADWAY AND VINE Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Broadway and Vine rounded out its Summer 2026 season with Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells with Tony Award Winner Nikki M. James in concert at Francis Ford Coppola's Inglenook in Napa Valley. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Broadway and Vine rounded out its Summer 2026 season with Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Andrew Rannells with Tony Award Winner Nikki M. James in concert at Francis Ford Coppola's Inglenook in Napa Valley. See photos!
Video: Broadway's Belles Perform 'Beauty & the Beast' For Susan Egan at D23
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Several actresses who have played Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST gathered to celebrate Susan Egan becoming a Disney Legend at D23, according to a new video.
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Several actresses who have played Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST gathered to celebrate Susan Egan becoming a Disney Legend at D23, according to a new video.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18, 2026- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Begins Broadway Previews and More
by - Aug 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Egan & More Honored as Disney Legends
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Watch videos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Egan, Anne Hathaway, and more being honored by Mandy Gonzalez, James Monroe Iglehart, Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher, Auliʻi Cravalho, Ashley Brown, Ann Sanders, Kyra Belle Johnson, and Anneliese van der Pol.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Watch videos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Egan, Anne Hathaway, and more being honored by Mandy Gonzalez, James Monroe Iglehart, Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher, Auliʻi Cravalho, Ashley Brown, Ann Sanders, Kyra Belle Johnson, and Anneliese van der Pol.
Photos: THE LOST BOYS Tony-Winner Ali Louis Bourzgui Visits Students at Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
Joe Iconis, Deanna Giulietti and More Set for MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 has an upcoming line-up packed with musical theatre talent, including Joe Iconis, Eli Bolin, Nikko Benson, Deanna Giulietti, Kevin Zak and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 has an upcoming line-up packed with musical theatre talent, including Joe Iconis, Eli Bolin, Nikko Benson, Deanna Giulietti, Kevin Zak and more.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Star Alex Brightman Visits With Young Performers at Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 17, 2026- Go Inside THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With Josh Rivera and More
by - Jul 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nikki M. James been in?
Nikki M. James has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Nikki M. James been in?
Nikki M. James has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nikki M. James been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Suffs, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for SUFFS, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for SUFFS, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Twelfth Night and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon.
Podcasts
Episode 83 | A Women's History Month Conversation with the Broadway Cast of "Suffs"
In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo sits down with some exceptionally talented and powerful members of the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated new musical, Suffs.
Ep5 - Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon - 2011)
When Nikki M. James was in kindergarten her teacher invited her to sing in a school performance. It was obvious to everyone that she was exceptionally talented but what became clear to Nikki, even at this young age, was that she found her passion.
Nikki James joins us on LTD! Nikki is a Tony Award winner for The Book of Mormon and was last seen on Broadway as Eponine in Les Miserables. Rory and Nikki are bonded for life over their experience in The Book of Mormon.
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