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Who Played Nina in Soul Doctor

Nina is a role in Soul Doctor, a musical that opened Broadway in 2013.

The new Broadway musical Soul Doctor is an exhilarating musical journey through the triumphs and tribulations of a cultural phenomenon. It tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach, and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone. A modern-day troubadour, Shlomo ignited the spirit of millions around the world with his soul-stirring melodies, transformative storytelling and boundless love. After his escape from Nazi Germany, the young Rabbi befriended the legendary jazz singer Nina Simone who introduced him to soul and gospel music. With the 'High Priestess of Soul' as his inspiration, Shlomo created a joyous new sound with melodies that fused his roots with American popular music. With his meteoric rise as a 'Rock Star Rabbi,' he struggled to harmonize his traditional beliefs with the 'free love' generation of the 1960s. Today, his uplifting music and message help to define America's most defiant era.

3 actors have played Nina in Soul Doctor.

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Performer Production Opened
Amber Iman Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Dan'yelle Williamson Off-Broadway Soul Doctor 2014
Janelle McDermoth Off-Broadway Soul Doctor 2014

Other Roles in Soul Doctor

Role Production Opened
Eli Chaim / The Holy Hippie Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Father/Rebbe /Cop / Ram Das, u/s Shlomo Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar / Cellist Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar / Guitarist Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar / Violinist Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Eli Chaim Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Moisheleh / Milt / Timothy Leary Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Mother Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Nina Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Ruth Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Holy Beggar, u/s Young Eli Chaim / Ira Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Moisheleh / Milt / Timothy Leary, u/s Father / Rebbe / Cop, u/s Reb Pinchas / Recording Engineer / Cop/ Ram Da Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Mother Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Nina Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Reb Pinchas / Engineer / Announcer Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Ruth Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Shlomo Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Swing / Dance Captain Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Swing, u/s Shlomo Broadway Soul Doctor 2013
Young Shlomo / Joel, Young Eli Chaim / Ira Broadway Soul Doctor 2013

“Nina” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Dear World Off-Broadway 2017
Beaches Chicago (Regional) 2015
In the Heights US Tour 2011
The Seagull Off-Broadway 1975
Fiorello! Broadway 1959
The Seagull Broadway 1916

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