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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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Casey Nicholaw STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

Officer

Speed Tappist

Ensemble

Dexter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #19

Couple #51

Corky

Mr. Walker (Understudy)

Luke Adams (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Ensemble/Other Roles

Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Gregor

Henri Labisse (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior

Ensemble

Eugene (Understudy)

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer

Casey Nicholaw Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Choreography
Director
 
[West End, 2016]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director

Casey Nicholaw Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer

Casey Nicholaw 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 NicholawThe 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

Casey Nicholaw Videos

Casey Nicholaw News


AIN'T TOO PROUD, MEAN GIRLS, And More Announced for Granada Theatre 2024�"2025 Broadway Season


Discover the exciting new season lineup at 24-25 Broadway in Santa Barbara. Stay updated on the latest shows and performances, featuring a variety of genres for all theatre lovers.

Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Proctors Go on Sale This Week


Proctors announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Schenectady will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Buddy Holly Hall in May


The National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning best musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL Series and will take the Buddy Holly Hall stage May 17–19, 2024.

MEAN GIRLS, BEETLEJUICE & More Set for Broadway Alaska 24/25 Season


Broadway Alaska, a partnership between The Nederlander Organization and Alaska Center for the performing Arts, has unveiled its 2024/2025 season to begin in December 2024.

ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards


See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.

Los PTM se entregarán el próximo 10 de junio


El próximo 10 de junio tendrá lugar en el Teatro Coliseum de Madrid la gala de entrega de los Premios de Teatro Musical en su 16ª edición.

Adi Roy Will Take Over the Title Role in ALADDIN This Summer


Broadway's ALADDIN is set to welcome Adi Roy in the title role starting June 4. Catch the magical performance as the new Aladdin brings a fresh take to the beloved character.

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Set for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season


The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

MEAN GIRLS, ANNIE & More Set for Pikes Peak Center 24-25 Season


The 24–25 Season for Pikes Peak Center has been revealed. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Australia in July 2025


The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to Australia in 2025


Australia, the Mormons are back! The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Sydney from July 2025.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Launches Lottery Ticket Policy in Waterbury, CT


THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced a lottery ticket policy in Waterbury, CT playing at the Palace Theater on April 26, April 27, and April 28. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each. 

Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

L'ALEGRIA QUE PASSA y THE BOOK OF MORMON lideran las nominaciones de los PTM


Ya se han anunciado los finalistas de la 16ª edición de los Premios de Teatro Musical (PTM), en la que L’ALEGRIA QUE PASSA y THE BOOK OF MORMON  lideran las nominaciones con 14 cada uno, seguidos de THE PRODUCERS con 12 y EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA con 11.

MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway At Pikes Peak Center 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting new season lineup for the 24-25 Broadway at Pikes Peak Center series.

MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway In Thousand Oaks 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting new season lineup at 24-25 Broadway in Thousand Oaks. Get ready for a riveting mix of classic and contemporary performances that will captivate all theater enthusiasts.

MEAN GIRLS to Return to Toronto This Summer at the Royal Alexandra Theatre


After a sold-out five-week run in 2022, the North American Tour of Mean Girls will return to Toronto for a limited four-week engagement at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

New Film Coming from THE BOOK OF MORMON Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker


The dynamic duo behind The Book of Mormon and SOUTH PARK have once again teamed up for a new film. The film, which goes into production this summer, will follow in the comedic footsteps of their past work which includes Cannibal! The Musical and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, based on their hit animated television series. No plot details were announced.

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Casey Nicholaw 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?

Casey Nicholaw has been nominated for several awards throughout their career, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Some Like it Hot," Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "Some Like It Hot" and "The Prom." They also received The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mean Girls," the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Mean Girls." Additionally, they were nominated for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Mean Girls," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Something Rotten!," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Something Rotten!" Casey Nicholaw also received nominations for Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Aladdin," Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Book of Mormon," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Aladdin" and "The Book of Mormon." They were also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Book of Mormon," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Book of Mormon." Other nominations include Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "The Drowsy Chaperone." Finally, Casey Nicholaw received nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot" and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot."

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Some Like it Hot," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot," the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards, Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Aladdin," Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Book of Mormon," Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "The Book of Mormon," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Book of Mormon."

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