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BIO

Sahr Ngaujah originated the title role in Fela! Off-Broadway, Broadway and on the West End, earning Obie and Theater World Awards; Olivier, Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, Lortel and Drama League nominations. His Off-Broadway credits include Master Harold and the Boys, The Signature Theater One-Acts, The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek. His film and television credits include "Deception," "Law & Order: SVU," "The Good Wife," "The Blacklist," "Last Resort," "The Accidental Wolf," Patti Cake$, Money Monster, Freeheld, Kensho at the Bedfellow, Blood Done Sign My Name, The Signal, and Stomp the Yard. He holds a Masters of Theatre from DasArts - Netherlands. His music credits include Fela aKUsTIc, Chop and Quench, Directors Band.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Toulouse-Lautrec


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer


[Boston]
World Premiere, 2018
Toulouse-Lautrec


[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2018
Mlima


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre 25th Anniversary Production, 2016
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2012
Fela Kuti


[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Albania)

(Alternate)

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2010
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Albania)

(Alternate)

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2008

Performer


Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

Movies

How I Spent My Summer Vacation
[ 1997 ] D Angelo Michael Ngaujah
Big Ain't Bad
[ 2002 ] Clay M. Sahr Nguajah
Shi cha qi xiao shi
[ 2005 ] Orintheus Sahr Nguajah
Stomp the Yard
[ 2007 ] Harold
The Signal
[ 2007 ] Rod Sahr
The Jailhouse
[ 2009 ] Ch
Blood Done Sign My Name
[ 2010 ] Boo Chavis
Freeheld
[ 2015 ] Father John
Money Monster
[ 2016 ] Yao Appiah COO
Kensho at the Bedfellow
[ 2017 ] Mosi
Patti Cake$
[ 2017 ] O-Z

TV Shows

House of Payne
Blue
Last Resort
Julian Serrat
The Blacklist
General Yaabari
Power Book II: Ghost
Chinedu
Evil
Father Addiso

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Moulin Rouge!

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sahr Ngaujah, Mlima's Tale


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

Sahr NgaujahFELA!

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela!

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Sahr Ngaujah, Fela! A New Musical

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News


Sierra Boggess and Bill Irwin Lead MOLIÈRE IN THE PARK’s OneLove OneTheater Gala in Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025

Broadway star Sierra Boggess and Tony Award winner Bill Irwin will headline Molière in the Park’s OneLove OneTheater Gala on October 6, 2025, at Littlefield in Brooklyn.
Molière In The Park Will Present Free Staged Reading of THE IMAGINARY INVALID Tonight at Domino Park
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025

Molière in the Park will present a free staged reading of The Imaginary Invalid tonight, September 26, 2025, at Domino Park in Brooklyn. Directed by Lucie Tiberghien.
Sierra Boggess, Bill Irwin and More to Join Molière in the Park Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Molière in the Park has revealed two exciting events! A free staged reading of Molière's legendary French comedy, The Imaginary Invalid, and their annual OneLove OneTheater Gala. Learn more!
Moliere In The Park's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Molière in the Park's world premiere of Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, opens tonight! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Moliere In The Park's World Premiere Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID Begins Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

Molière in the Park's world premiere of Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, begins previews tonight! Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID World Premiere Set for Moliere in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, will present the world premiere of MIP's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Tiberghien, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah, choreographed by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, with original live music by cellist Johnathan Moore.
Sahr Ngaujah to Star in Moliere in the Park’s THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Molière in the Park will present the world premiere of MIP’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien’s new translation of Molière’s comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah.
MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2023

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Check out all the details below!
Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; David Harris & André Ward to Join the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Tveit, Mendoza, Mutu & Rojas to Depart MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on May 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke announced today that Natalie Mendoza, Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas will play their final performance in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sahr Ngaujah been in?

Sahr Ngaujah has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sahr Ngaujah been in?

Sahr Ngaujah has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sahr Ngaujah's first West End show?

Sahr Ngaujah's first West End show was Fela! which opened in 2010

What awards has Sahr Ngaujah been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Mlima's Tale, Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for FELA! , Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Fela!, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Fela!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fela!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fela! and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Fela! A New Musical.

What awards has Sahr Ngaujah won?

Sahr Ngaujah has won the Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for FELA! and received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for FELA!

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