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BIO

Schele Williams is the director of the upcoming revival of Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical “Aida."


She was the associate director of “Motown: The Musical,” and re-conceived and directed the recent national tour of the show. She was also the associate director of “Porgy and Bess’ on its European tour and associate choreographer of “Rent” on its North American and international tours. Schele appeared in Chess and Aida on Broadway.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Ensemble


Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Choir

CHESS Choir


Choir

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Nehebka

Ensemble

Nehebka

Aida (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]

(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]

(Standby) [Replacement]

(Understudy)

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Staging
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Schele Williams

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News


Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026

The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026

Watch Alysha Deslorieux, who plays Allie in The Notebook on Tour sing 'My Days' by Ingrid Michaelson on KRON4 in San Francisco.
HAMILTON, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Birmingham 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The American Theatre Guild has announced 2026–27 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall, including Hamilton, The Outsiders, and more. Learn more about the season here!
THE NOTEBOOK Musical Set for Portland's Keller Auditorium in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

THE NOTEBOOK will play Keller Auditorium in Portland from March 10–15, 2026. The Broadway musical features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - Feb 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre?
THE NOTEBOOK Comes to Seattle in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical adaptation of the beloved novel and film, will grace the stage at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle from March 3-8, as part of the 25-26 Broadway series.
Black Theatre United Announces BTU Collective & New Board Members
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Black Theatre United (BTU) just announced the BTU Collective, a new wave of leadership within the organization. The BTU Collective is a dynamic collective of leaders, artists, and advocates committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the theater industry.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set for Broadway At The Hobby Center 2026"2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has announced the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2026–2027 season, featuring six Houston premieres, first national tours, and the return of audience favorites.
THE WIZ National Tour Tickets On Sale This Week at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

THE WIZ will return to Chicago as part of Broadway In Chicago’s touring season with a limited engagement at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. The national tour includes Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., Sheherazade, Kyla Jade, D. Jerome, Cal Mitchell, and Elijah Ahmad Lewis.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 29, 2026

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over plot novelty. Now on stage at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this 2024 three-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical's first national tour continues performances in Costa Mesa through February 8, 2026.
THE WIZ Comes to Austin With Tickets on Sale Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - Jan 28, 2026

Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant and imaginative retelling of Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to Oz.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway Dallas 2026/2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
WICKED, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway In Boston 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

The 2026/2027 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group venue has been revealed!  Included in the Eight Show Season Subscription are Wicked and more.
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2026

If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming To Seattle's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Pantages Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jan 13, 2026

Between Ingrid Michelson’s heart-swelling score, a safe and steady book by Bekah Brunstetter and the co-direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, this entertaining but hardly remarkable tale kicks off the 2026 season at the Hollywood Pantages on an appropriately tear-streaked note.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
Review: THE WIZ at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Jan 8, 2026

THE WIZ at Broadway in Tucson is a delightful and extraordinary revival that will have audience members clicking their heels but not wanting to go home. THE WIZ, which plays until January 11, is perfect for the whole family and is my favorite interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz' story.
SPAMALOT, THE NOTEBOOK, And Bernadette Peters Lead The Smith Center’s January" April 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

The Smith Center has announced its early 2026 performance calendar, featuring Broadway tours, concerts, dance, and family programming across multiple venues.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Schele Williams been nominated for?

and Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) for .

What awards has Schele Williams won?

Schele Williams has won the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards.

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