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Casey Nicholaw

Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography). Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin.

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BIO

Casey Nicholaw is currently represented on Broadway as director/choreographer of Mean Girls (Tony nominations for Best Direction & Choreography), Disney’s Aladdin (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Choreography) and co-director/choreographer of The Book of Mormon (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle awards for co-director and nominations in the same categories for Choreography; Olivier winner for Best Choreography).

Represented on the West End as director/choreographer of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon and Aladdin. His other Broadway credits as director/choreographer: Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten! (Tony nominee, Best Director), Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle nominations, Best Choreography).
Nicholaw's additional New York credits for City Center Encores!, including acclaimed productions of The Most Happy Fella, Anyone Can Whistle, and Follies (direction/choreography).

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STAGE CREDITS

Thoroughly Modern Millie Thoroughly Modern Millie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles, Officer, Speed Tappist, Ensemble, Dexter
Seussical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble, Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy), The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy), Horton the Elephant (Understudy)
Saturday Night Fever
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero
Billion Dollar Baby
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer
The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]
Steel Pier
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #19, Couple #51, Corky, Mr. Walker (Understudy), Luke Adams (Understudy)
Victor/Victoria
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Ensemble/Other Roles, Juke, Jazz Hot Ensemble, Gregor, Henri Labisse (Understudy)
The Petrified Prince
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble
The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron, Wall Street Wolf
Crazy for You
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior, Ensemble, Eugene (Understudy)
Bells Are Ringing
[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer

Productions

The Greatest Showman
 
[West End, 2026]
Choreographer
Director
50 First Dates: The Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
Disney's HerculesDisney's Hercules
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
The Book of Mormon West EndThe Book of Mormon West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
Director
The PromThe Prom
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
The PromThe Prom
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
Director
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Choreography
Director
DreamgirlsDreamgirls
 
[West End, 2016]
Choreographer
Director
The PromThe Prom
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Director and Choreographer
AladdinAladdin
 
[West End, 2016]
Director, Choreographer
Tuck EverlastingTuck Everlasting
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
Choreographer
SpamalotSpamalot
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
Something Rotten!Something Rotten!
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
The Most Happy FellaThe Most Happy Fella
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
AladdinAladdin
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Co-Director
Elf - The MusicalElf - The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer (Original)
All About MeAll About Me
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
To Be or Not To BeTo Be or Not To Be
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[West End, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
Follies
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
South Pacific
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
Lucky Duck
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
Can-Can
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer (Additional Choreography)

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Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer
Mean Girls
[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like it Hot

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Prom

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls


winner
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Casey Nicholaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Aladdin


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical

Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Casey Nicholaw, Monty Python's Spamalot

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News

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Midland Center for the Arts May 2027 Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Midland Center for the Arts May 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026

THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Midland for a limited engagement at Midland Center for the Arts. THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Becomes Broadway's 9th Longest Running Show Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Becomes Broadway's 9th Longest Running Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

The Book of Mormon will play its 5,759th performance, passing Mamma Mia! to become the 9th longest running show in Broadway history. Original cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley will return to the Broadway production.
Interview: Donna Feore of GUYS AND DOLLS & SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Photo
Interview: Donna Feore of GUYS AND DOLLS & SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Oct 22, 2026

This season, Donna Feore has had the rare opportunity to helm two Stratford Festival productions: Guys and Dolls, running through November 14th, and Something Rotten!, running through November 15th, which share a stage and company of actors. 
Original Cast Members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley Will Return to THE BOOK OF MOR Photo
Original Cast Members Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley Will Return to THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Two of the original cast members of The Book of Mormon are returning to the show! Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley will return to the Broadway company for 12 weeks only.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE BOOK OF MORMON at The Stranahan Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE BOOK OF MORMON at The Stranahan
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical will perform at The Stranahan as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Single tickets go on sale this week. Learn more here!
The Greatest Showman Gets The Savannah Bananas Treatment With New Performance Photo
The Greatest Showman Gets The Savannah Bananas Treatment With New Performance
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 12, 2026

Jackson Olson is bringing his signature Savannah Bananas showmanship to the ballroom—without forgetting how to entertain on the diamond. Check out the video! The Banana Ball player joined his Dancing with the Stars partner for a performance set to “Rewrite The Stars.'
Exclusive: Taylor Louderman on Finding Courage, Embracing Vulnerability and ‘Exposi Photo
Exclusive: Taylor Louderman on Finding Courage, Embracing Vulnerability and ‘Exposing Your Heart’
by Michael Gioia - Sep 12, 2026

‘I’ve learned a lot about myself,’ Taylor Louderman exclusively tells BroadwayWorld after years of encouraging new writers — and herself — to take a leap of faith.
Sherri Shepherd to Join ALADDIN on Broadway as the Genie Photo
Sherri Shepherd to Join ALADDIN on Broadway as the Genie
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will join the company of Aladdin on Broadway as the Genie for a limited run. Learn more here.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Fabulous Fox; Single Tickets Now On Sale Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Fabulous Fox; Single Tickets Now On Sale
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, returns to St. Louis for a limited engagement at The Fabulous Fox. Single tickets are now on sale. Tickets are available by visiting FabulousFox.com or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. 
Jared Zirilli Will Lead Industry Showcase Of THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN Photo
Jared Zirilli Will Lead Industry Showcase Of THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Jared Zirilli will perform THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN, an unscripted theatrical experiment by Jeremy Dobrish, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in a special industry presentation.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to UIS Performing Arts Center Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to UIS Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

THE BOOK OF MORMON will play one performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield on February 10, 2027, with single tickets going on sale to the public August 21.
Disney desvela sus grandes apuestas en D23 incluyendo FROZEN 3, COCO 2 y EL GRAN SHOW Photo
Disney desvela sus grandes apuestas en D23 incluyendo FROZEN 3, COCO 2 y EL GRAN SHOWMAN
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 15, 2026

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ha dejado una batería de grandes anuncios que confirma el ambicioso futuro de Disney en cine, televisión, streaming y teatro. El evento, celebrado ante un Honda Center completamente lleno, reunió a grandes estrellas, creadores y artistas para presentar imágenes inéditas, actuaciones y novedades de algunas de las franquicias más esperadas de la compañía.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Will Open in the West End in Spring 2027, Starring Oliver Tompse Photo
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Will Open in the West End in Spring 2027, Starring Oliver Tompsett & Samantha Barks
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group just announced that, following its sell-out run at The Bristol Hippodrome earlier this year, their brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 smash-hit film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Tim Federle and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, will premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027. We have all of the details!
Jennifer Ellison Joins MEAN GIRLS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Jennifer Ellison Joins MEAN GIRLS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Chicago on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

The Book of Mormon is returning to Chicago, with tickets on sale now. The Book of Mormon will play Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement this fall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City
by - Jul 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Historic Fort Salem Theater Is Up for Sale; 2026 Season Will End August 15 Photo
Historic Fort Salem Theater Is Up for Sale; 2026 Season Will End August 15
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

Fort Salem Theater, the upstate New York venue whose alumni include Connie Britton, Casey Nicholaw and Tina Landau, is for sale.
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Performs Medley of Songs on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Performs Medley of Songs on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026

Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway visited The View on Thursday for a medley performance from the hit musical. Watch the current cast of the show perform the medley now.
Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson as Hercules in the West End Photo
Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson as Hercules in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

Broadway's Bradley Gibson is currently starring as Hercules in the West End Production of Hercules. Get a first look at photos of Bradley in the leading role!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Original Broadway Cast Recording Releases 15th Anniversary Edition Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Original Broadway Cast Recording Releases 15th Anniversary Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Ghostlight Records has released the special 15th anniversary edition of the Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon in stores and online.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Casey Nicholaw been in?

Casey Nicholaw has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions throughout his career. He won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Some Like It Hot and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography for the same production. Nicholaw also earned a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Book of Mormon, along with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for that show. Additionally, he received the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Book of Mormon and the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Choreography for Aladdin. His achievements also include the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer for The Book of Mormon and the Drama League Award's Founders Award for Excellence in Directing.

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