Nora Schell
Nora Schell is honored to be back at the Broadhurst! Schell originated the role of Bustopher Jones in CATS: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway (Obie Award).
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BIO
Nora Schell is honored to be back at the Broadhurst! Schell originated the role of Bustopher Jones in CATS: The Jellicle Ball Off-Broadway (Obie Award). Schell received Drama Desk, Drama League and Clive Barnes Award nominations for their Off-Broadway debut in Spamilton. They made their Broadway debut in Jagged Little Pill. Schell serves as a co-writer and composer for the new musical Sweet Canaan (Berkeley Rep Groundfloor). Schell graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre & a minor in Gender, Race and Nation. Love to Gregg Baker, Bub and their family! @sirnoraschell.
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Jagged Little Pill guitarist Eric B. Davis, cast members Laurel Harris, Soph Menas, Elizabeth Stanley, Nora Schell, Logan Hart, percussionist Shannon Ford, and music director Bryan Perri perform at the 2018 A.R.T. Gala.
Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography.
Date:
03/07/2018
From: Photo Flash: Elizabeth Stanley Previews JAGGED LITTLE PILL at A.R.T.'s 2018 Gala
Peter Reardon, Lawrence E. Street, James Ludwig, Joseph Spieldenner,,Paul Schaffer, Mara Davi, Jane Pfitsch, Teri Ralston, Ellen Harvey, Nora Schell, Jeannette Bayardelle, Aaron Tveit, Rebecca Kuznick, Lauren Marcus, Kate Loprest
Date:
08/14/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Barrington Stage Company Celebrates Opening Night of COMPANY with Aaron Tveit!
STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Nora Schell, Spamilton
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Nora Schell, Spamilton: An American Parody
Videos
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-23 09:17:35
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'The Jellicle Ball' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-28 14:37:18
Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-26 13:05:35
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' in the Subway
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:25:28
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-21 15:40:07
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs Flashy Dance Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:34:42
Video: Watch Highlights from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-07 18:24:15
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
Video: Ready for a Ball? Go Inside Rehearsals for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Luka Vonier - 2026-02-19 15:08:46
Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell
by Joey Mervis - 2024-08-03 16:00:20
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
VIDEO: Celia Rose Gooding, Elizabeth Stanley, and the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform 'All I Really Want - Democracy Remix'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-27 17:25:41
VIDEO: The Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Performs 'Hand in My Pocket' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-28 08:28:44
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform 'You Learn' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-12 09:44:42
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of JAGGED LITTLE PILL- Plus Show Highlights!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-12-06 12:37:24
News
Stronger With Music Will Bring LET'S ACT Benefit Concert to the Stage With Nora Schell
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
Stronger With Music will present a music and mental health benefit concert featuring Broadway performer Nora Schell and other artists, with proceeds benefiting Project Blackbird, a mental health nonprofit.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026
Stronger With Music will present a music and mental health benefit concert featuring Broadway performer Nora Schell and other artists, with proceeds benefiting Project Blackbird, a mental health nonprofit.
Photos: Kelli O'Hara and More at A is For's 10th Annual BAFA Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
A is For held their 10th annual BAFA fundraiser on Sunday night at Joes Pub honoring Kelli O’Hara and Peppermint. See photos from the event, which featured Marissa Rosen, Ben Levi Ross and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
A is For held their 10th annual BAFA fundraiser on Sunday night at Joes Pub honoring Kelli O’Hara and Peppermint. See photos from the event, which featured Marissa Rosen, Ben Levi Ross and many more.
Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hari Nef and More Join BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed additional cast members for its fifth annual festival, which will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed additional cast members for its fifth annual festival, which will present staged readings and new plays by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists at MCC Theater Space.
WRITE OUT LOUD, Michael Cerveris and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Mary Kate Morrissey, Kuhoo Verma and Willow Sage Hart Join WRITE OUT LOUD VOLUME 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
Mary Kate Morrissey, Kuhoo Verma, Jasmine Forsberg and Willow Sage Hart will join the cast of Write Out Loud Volume 8, a concert presentation hosted by Taylor Louderman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
Mary Kate Morrissey, Kuhoo Verma, Jasmine Forsberg and Willow Sage Hart will join the cast of Write Out Loud Volume 8, a concert presentation hosted by Taylor Louderman.
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp and More Set for Upcoming Performances at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Next week, 54 BELOW, will present Rent stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, 54 Sings: Did You Bring a Condom? A Benefit for BC/EFA, 54 Sings Summerween and much more!
FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE to Play 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Receive Cast Recording
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
Photos: Original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann visits CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 31, 2026
The original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann recently paid a visit to Cats: The Jellicle ball on Broadway. Backstage, he posed with Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger in this production. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 31, 2026
The original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann recently paid a visit to Cats: The Jellicle ball on Broadway. Backstage, he posed with Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger in this production. Check out photos here.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo Guest Judge Filmed Performance of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance July 13th
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
Tara Lashan Clinkscales Spills All the Backstage Tea From CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
The Skivvies Will Return to Joe's Pub With FILM STRIPS 2: BACK IN THE HABIT OF ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Skivvies are set to return to Joe's Pub with Film Strips 2: Back in the Habit of Electric Boogaloo. This performance will be a follow up to the duo's Film Strips show last year.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The Skivvies are set to return to Joe's Pub with Film Strips 2: Back in the Habit of Electric Boogaloo. This performance will be a follow up to the duo's Film Strips show last year.
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Celebrate Pride With Upcoming Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is celebrating Pride unlike any other show on Broadway with charity partnerships, community engagements, and a special screening of Paris is Burning.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is celebrating Pride unlike any other show on Broadway with charity partnerships, community engagements, and a special screening of Paris is Burning.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nora Schell been in?
Nora Schell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Nora Schell been in?
Nora Schell has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nora Schell been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Spamilton and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Spamilton: An American Parody.
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