Norm Lewis
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Date of Birth:
June 02, 1963 (59)
Birth Place: Tallahassee, FL, USA
Bio:
Norm Lewis can currently be seen starring in the SAG, Critics Choice, and NAACP Image Award-nominated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee, and in the groundbreaking FX series, “Pose.” He was previously seen in the NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” alongside ...
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Stage Credits
A Soldier's Play
Chicken and Biscuits
42nd Street
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Music Man
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
Once On This Island
Sweeney Todd
Kiss Me, Kate
Cabin in the Sky
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Sondheim on Sondheim
The Little Mermaid
Les Miserables
Chicago
The Phantom of the Opera
Norm Lewis Biography
Norm Lewis can currently be seen starring in the SAG, Critics Choice, and NAACP Image Award-nominated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee, and in the groundbreaking FX series, “Pose.” He was previously seen in the NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. He recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera’s first African American Phantom on Broadway.He has been seen on PBS in the “Live From Lincoln Center” productions of “Showboat” with Vanessa Williams, “Norm Lewis: Who Am I?”, and “New Year’s Eve: A Gershwin Celebration with Diane Reeves,” as well as “American Voices with Renée Fleming” and the PBS Special “First You Dream – The Music of Kander & Ebb.” He can be seen recurring in the VH1 series, “Daytime Divas,” also alongside Vanessa Williams. His additional television credits include “Mrs. America,” “Better Things,” “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Bull,” “Chicago Med,” “Gotham,” “The Blacklist,” and “Blue Bloods,” as well as in his recurring role as Senator Edison Davis on the hit drama “Scandal.”
Mr. Lewis is a proud founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization which stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. He received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who’s Tommy. In London’s West End, he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and “Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert,” which aired on PBS.
Off-Broadway, Mr. Lewis has performed in Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), Shakespeare in the Park’s The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous, and A New Brain. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd, and The Fantasticks.
His additional film credits include Magnum Opus, Winter’s Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences, and Preaching to the Choir. Norm's albums "The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" & "This is The Life" can be found on Amazon.com as well as cdbaby.com.
Norm Lewis Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Norm Lewis, Porgy and Bess | ||
| Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess | ||
Norm Lewis News
A SOLDIER'S PLAY National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre in Januaryby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022
The Kimmel Cultural Campus, in partnership with The Shubert Organization, will present the Philadelphia premiere of Roundabout Theatre Company's 2020 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Play, A Soldier's Play.
Broadway Jukebox: A Very Merry Broadway Holidayby Team BWW - Nov 26, 2022
Check out holiday classics sung by some of Broadway's biggest stars, such as Billy Porter, Julie Andrews, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Leslie Odom, Jr., Norm Lewis, Idina Menzel, Angela Lansbury, Linda Eder, Matthew Morrison and many more.
Poll Results: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' a Thanksgiving or Christmas Song?by BWW Polls - Nov 23, 2022
We asked our readers if they think 'Turkey Lurkey Time' is a Thanksgiving song or a Christmas song, and the results are in!
BWW Poll: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' A Thanksgiving Song or Christmas Song?by Social Watch - Nov 23, 2022
Thanksgiving is here and it's 'Turkey Lurkey' time! ... right?
Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC Tourism is Back, Regional Awards Voting Underwayby Alex Freeman - Nov 21, 2022
As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.
Original Musical MARIAN Starring Emilie Kouatchou & More to Have Additional Invite-Only Readings This Weekby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Liquid Theatre Collective and Randy Donaldson, Executive Producer, will present two additional private, invitation only readings of MARIAN, an original musical based on the life of world-renowned contralto, Marian Anderson.
LaChanze, Norm Lewis, Michael McElroy & More Announced as New Black Theatre United Executive Committeeby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Black Theatre United has announced its new Executive Leadership Committee which includes President LaChanze, Vice President Michael McElroy, Secretary Lisa Dawn Cave, Treasurer Norm Lewis and Compliance Officer Tamara Tunie.
10 Videos We Love To Watch While Awaiting Loren Smith LOVE SHOW at Chelsea Table + Stage November 19thby Stephen Mosher - Nov 9, 2022
Singer Loren Smith is ready to premiere his LOVE SHOW to New York audiences.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night PARADE at New York City Centerby Bruce Glikas - Nov 3, 2022
New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: The New Lena Horne Theatre is Unveiledby Bruce Glikas - Nov 3, 2022
Earlier this week, The Nederlander Organization unveiled the new Lena Horne Theatre in honor of the iconic entertainer and civil rights activist. This is the first Broadway theatre in history to be named for a Black woman. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the ceremony here!
Norm Lewis Videos
by Social Watch - Nov 23, 2022
Thanksgiving is here and it's 'Turkey Lurkey' time! ... right?
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 14, 2022
Earlier this week, the Cort Theatre was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning American actor! Go inside the ceremony, which included special guests Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norm Lewis, Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Danielle Brooks, cast members from the Tony-winning Best Musical, A Strange Loop and more. Watch the full video!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 11, 2022
Tonight's the night! Broadway stars align at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this weekend as they come together for two performances only (February 11 and 12) of 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center.
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
Reopening features behind-the-scenes access to shows including 'Wicked,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Diana,' 'Come From Away,' 'Waitress,' and more, following each production's journey as cast and crew reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-anticipated reopening nights.
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022
Check out an exclusive clip of the Broadway casts of Aladdin, Waitress, and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical returning to rehearsals after the shutdown, including interviews with Michael James Scott, Sara Bareilles, and Adrienne Warren. The documentary will also feature interviews with Lea Salonga, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 5, 2021
Earlier this week, the York Theatre Company honored musical theater legends Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire with the 2021 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theater and Elisa Loti Stein with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 29th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
by Stage Tube - Sep 24, 2021
Last night, September 23, marked the first preview of the play Chicken & Biscuits, by Douglas Lyons, directed by directed by Zhailon Levingston. Following the performance, one of the play's stars, Norm Lewis read the names of every person making their Broadway debut in the production, in onstage and off-stage roles, and invited them onto the stage to be celebrated.
by Stage Tube - Jul 27, 2021
Centaurworld follows a war horse who is transported from her embattled world to a strange land inhabited by silly, singing centaurs of all species, shapes, and sizes.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 22, 2021
Calling all Broadway fans! Join your favorite Broadway stars and luminaries for the inaugural sailing of The Broadway Cruise, heading from New York City, with a special stop in Norfolk, Virginia, to the beautiful beaches of Bermuda, April 9-14, 2022 on Norwegian Gem.
by Stage Tube - Jan 26, 2021
Signature Theatre's Simply Sondheim, the first production in the Signature Features 2021 Season, takes place next month. Get a sneak peek at the show, featuring Awa Sal Secka perform 'Now You Know'!
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