Nichelle Lewis
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BIO
Nichelle Lewis made her Broadway debut last year in the lead role of ‘Dorothy’ in the revival of The Wiz, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut as well as Grammy and Drama League nominations. In 2023, Variety named her one of their 10 Broadway Stars to Watch. Previous credits include the national tour of Hairspray. @iamnichellelewi
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STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz
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Theatre World Awards - 2024 - Theatre World Award
Nichelle Lewis, The Wiz
Videos
Video: Nichelle Lewis Is Riding on the Wheels of a Tony Nomination
by Luka Vonier - 2026-05-21 14:59:00
Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-05-20 10:29:12
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Celebrate 11 Tony Award Nominations With Surprise Stage Door Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-06 18:31:45
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-04-28 11:23:11
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-17 16:02:37
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 12:18:26
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - 2026-04-10 17:00:04
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-03 14:00:15
Video: Joshua Henry and RAGTIME Cast Perform 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-03 11:33:52
Video: Joshua Henry Performs 'Make Them Hear You' From RAGTIME on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 14:10:05
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, & Nichelle Lewis Discuss Broadway Careers for ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-20 16:07:30
Joshua Henry Receives Emotional Note From Brian Stokes Mitchell on RAGTIME Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-10-20 11:28:25
Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-10-17 13:55:04
Video: Watch Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-30 10:08:13
Video: Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME's Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch RAGTIME Cast Sing with the Orchestra for the First Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-09-26 15:35:45
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Brandon Uranowitz Rehearse 'Our Children' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2025-09-25 15:26:28
News
Video: RAGTIME Revival Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2026
Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime, led by Tony Award winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, taking their final bows on Broadway on Sunday.
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2026
Watch a video of the cast of Ragtime, led by Tony Award winners Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, taking their final bows on Broadway on Sunday.
RAGTIME Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 16, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime, which concludes its limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, following 21 previews and 348 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to A Few Good Men, which begins performances on October 8.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 16, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime, which concludes its limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, following 21 previews and 348 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to A Few Good Men, which begins performances on October 8.
RAGTIME Breaks All Time Box Office Record at LCT For a Second Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Ragtime has broken its own house record at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a gross of $1,625,400.00 for the week ending 7/26/26.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Ragtime has broken its own house record at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a gross of $1,625,400.00 for the week ending 7/26/26.
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. Visits RAGTIME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. recetly paid a visit to Ragtime on Broadway, taking photos with the company, including cast members, Lincoln Center Executive Producer Bartlett Sher and more! Check out photos!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. recetly paid a visit to Ragtime on Broadway, taking photos with the company, including cast members, Lincoln Center Executive Producer Bartlett Sher and more! Check out photos!
Contest: Enter to Win a RAGTIME Vinyl Signed By the Broadway Cast
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2026
Enter to win a copy of the Ragtime (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) 2-LP “Lady Liberty Green” vinyl record – signed by members of the cast and creative team! Enter now.
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2026
Enter to win a copy of the Ragtime (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) 2-LP “Lady Liberty Green” vinyl record – signed by members of the cast and creative team! Enter now.
Photos: New York Governor Kathy Hochul Visits RAGTIME
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul paid a visit on Ragtime on Broadway, posing for photos with the cast backstage! Check out photos of Hochul with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and more from the company.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul paid a visit on Ragtime on Broadway, posing for photos with the cast backstage! Check out photos of Hochul with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and more from the company.
Photos: Oprah Winfrey Poses Backstage with the Cast of RAGTIME
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.
RAGTIME on Broadway to Hold Virtual Open Call for 'Little Coalhouse'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime will host a virtual open call, accepting video submissions for the role of Little Coalhouse. The character is Male, Black, 6–7 years old. 3’7” or smaller.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime will host a virtual open call, accepting video submissions for the role of Little Coalhouse. The character is Male, Black, 6–7 years old. 3’7” or smaller.
RAGTIME Extends Additional Two Weeks on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of RAGTIME announced a final two-week extension at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a new block of tickets now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of RAGTIME announced a final two-week extension at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, with a new block of tickets now on sale.
Photos: Go Inside RAGTIME's Tony Awards After Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Ragtime celebrated their Tony Award wins for Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Ragtime celebrated their Tony Award wins for Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. See photos!
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
BroadwayWorld's 2026 Phony Awards- the Most Hyper-Specific Honors of the Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Our annual celebration of the Broadway season's most unforgettable moments, including viral vocals, scene-stealing cats, powerhouse singers, devastating entrances, and other achievements not recognized by the Tony Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Our annual celebration of the Broadway season's most unforgettable moments, including viral vocals, scene-stealing cats, powerhouse singers, devastating entrances, and other achievements not recognized by the Tony Awards.
SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
Video: Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
Tony nominees Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from the hit Broadway revival of Ragtime. Watch the powerhouse duo perform the beloved musical number now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
Tony nominees Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from the hit Broadway revival of Ragtime. Watch the powerhouse duo perform the beloved musical number now.
Interview: Nichelle Lewis Explains Why RAGTIME Feels Urgent in 2026
by David Clarke - May 30, 2026
Tony nominee Nichelle Lewis is delivering one of Broadway's most moving performances as Sarah in RAGTIME. She reflects on the musical's enduring relevance, the emotional impact of Sarah's story & what her first Tony Award nomination means to her.
by David Clarke - May 30, 2026
Tony nominee Nichelle Lewis is delivering one of Broadway's most moving performances as Sarah in RAGTIME. She reflects on the musical's enduring relevance, the emotional impact of Sarah's story & what her first Tony Award nomination means to her.
IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 22, 2026- TWO STRANGERS National Tour Announced and More
by - May 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! To Hit the Road and More
by - May 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Nichelle Lewis Is Riding on the Wheels of a Tony Nomination
by Luka Vonier - May 21, 2026
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Nichelle Lewis chats more about her Ragtime castmates, the excitement of earning her first nomination, and so much more.
by Luka Vonier - May 21, 2026
Watch in this video as 2026 Tony Award nominee Nichelle Lewis chats more about her Ragtime castmates, the excitement of earning her first nomination, and so much more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?
Nichelle Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Nichelle Lewis been in?
Nichelle Lewis has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nichelle Lewis been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for The Wiz and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Wiz.
What awards has Nichelle Lewis won?
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