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Rika is thrilled to make her Broadway debut! She is both Japanese and American, with theater credits in Chicago, including The King and I (Lyric Opera of Chicago/Marriott Theatre) and Annie Warbucks (Theatre at the Center). She thanks her parents, Dawn and Chris at Gray Talent Group, and Lisa Calli for helping her dream come true.

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Young Nala (Alternate) [Replacement]


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Voting Open for the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 5

The final round of voting begins today, December 16 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 18. The next results show (announcing the Top 3 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, December 20 at 7pm and 9pm. Vote today!
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 5

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with for The Great Gatsby week, revealing the Top 5 performers in both age groups. The Top 5 includes...
Voting Open for the Top 5 of Next On Stage: Season 5

The third round of voting begins today, December 9 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 11. The Top next results show (announcing the Top 5 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, December 13 at 7pm and 9pm.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 10

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 10 performers in both age groups.
Voting Open for the Top 10 of Next On Stage: Season 5

The second round of voting begins December 2 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 4. The Top next results show (announcing the Top 15 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, December 6 at 7pm and 9pm.
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 5 Premiere

Just last week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Meet the Top 15 for Next On Stage: Season 5

Earlier this week, host Ben Cameron and the esteemed panel of judges on BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 5 revealed the High School and College Top 15. Meet all of the contestants who are moving forward in the competition here.
VIDEO: Watch Jessica Thebus Relive Top 3 Moments of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

Watch Director Jessica Thebus relive her top 3 moments from her productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the video below!
Chicago Children's Theatre's to Present MESMERIZED: A BEN FRANKLIN SCIENCE & HISTORY MYSTERY This Fall

Chicago Children’s Theatre is launching its 19th season with an electrifying new production, the world premiere of Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodman Theatre, Chicago

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre, Chicago?
Photos: First Look At Adam Jacobs, Besty Morgan & More In Drury Lane's THE KING AND I

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Drury Lane Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I. Based on 'Anna and the King of Siam' by Margaret Landon,' with music by Richard Rodgers, and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, The King and I was originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.
Original ALADDIN Adam Jacobs to Lead Drury Lane's THE KING AND I

Drury Lane Theatre opens its 2022/2023 season with the celebrated Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I. Based on 'Anna and the King of Siam' by Margaret Landon,' with music by Richard Rodgers, and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, The King and I was originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.
Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

Get a sneak-peek at Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol back on stage in the heart of the Chicago Loop following a year of darkened stages.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal fro A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

Step inside rehearsal for Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol returning to the stage for its 44th annual production in the heart of the Chicago Loop following a year of darkened stages.
THE SHOW WILL GO ON A Youth Benefit Concert Will Support Chicago Theatres

The Show Will Go On! promises to be an evening of joy featuring more than 60 of Chicagoland's best young professional actors covering their favorite musical theatre songs. Chicago-area theatres have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with many shows not set to open until 2021.
THE LION KING Returns to Seattle December 13

Casting has been announced for the Seattle engagement of Disney's THE LION KING.    In addition, due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, a new performance has been added and will occur on Wednesday, January 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: SOUTH PACIFIC Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane

Drury Lane Theatre presents its first production of its 2018/2019 season, the Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Josh Logan, and adapted from Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener.
BWW Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Drury Lane Theatre

Boasting an all-star cast, beautiful design, and a beloved score, Drury Lane Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC provides a truly enchanting evening of theatre - both entertaining and thought-provoking as it addresses sobering themes such as racism and bigotry.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Robert Cuccioli and Samantha Hill In SOUTH PACIFIC At The Drury Lane Theatre

BroadwayWorld has a first look at SOUTH PACIFIC at the Drury Lane Theatre! Check out video of the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Robert Cuccioli Stars in SOUTH PACIFIC Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for the first production of its 2018/2019 season, the Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Josh Logan, and adapted from Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener. This production is directed by Victor Malana Maog with choreography by Otis Sallid and musical direction by Roberta Duchak. South Pacific runs April 5 - June 17, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m.

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How many Broadway shows has Rika Nishikawa been in?

Rika Nishikawa has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Rika Nishikawa has not appeared in the West End.

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