In a career spanning 50 years, De Shields has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor, director, and educator. He has intermittently portrayed Hermes in Hadestown since 2012, including the recent critically acclaimed production at London’s National Theatre. In 2018, De Shields was the recipient of the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Legend Award and the 33rd Annual Bob Harrington Life Achievement Bistro Award. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award, and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. A multiple Tony Award nominee, he is best known for his show-stopping performances in four legendary Broadway productions: The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award), Play On!, and The Full Monty. De Shields is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC.
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Andre De Shields, Hadestown
Tony Award-winning vocalist Melba Moore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer Kathy Sledge joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 6 for the fourth edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary and innovative artists. The evening was featured as part of Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook. See photos from inside the event!
The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community music school in White Plains, NY, will honor celebrated Broadway heavy-hitters and stars of the big and small screen at its annual fundraiser— the 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala.
Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.
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Legendary performer Andre De Shields is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his musical HAARLEM NOCTURNE, with shows through February 24th. 78-year-old De Shields knocked it out of the park, as always. There are two more performances, tomorrow Friday February 23rd at 7 pm and Saturday February 24th at 7 pm. See shots by photographer Conor Weiss.
Check out the lineup at 54 Below next week here!
NEXT WEEK! André De Shields returns to 54 Below with Marc Shaiman
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The Theatre Under The Stars “Lights Up” Gala and After Party took place Saturday, November 11 at The Post Oak, drawing a crowd of Houston arts lovers and philanthropists to celebrate the deep impact of theater education on our community! The event raised over $720,000 supporting a breadth of programming at Theatre Under The Stars.
Grammy Award winner and original cast member Reeve Carney took his final bow in Hadestown. He completes his run after six years and over 1200 performances with the production. Check out photos and video!
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will allow theatre lovers to discover theatrical treasures, attend starry meet-and-greets, and place their bids at unique auction experiences this Sunday. Get a rundown of all of the event information here!
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars, comes to Universal Preservation Hall on October 5. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning hit!
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and has added more tables from beloved Broadway shows and extraordinary auction lots.
A street in Baltimore is being named after Broadway's own Andre De Shields! Learn more about the ceremony here!
Andre De Shields has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Andre De Shields has not appeared in the West End.
Andre De Shields has been nominated for the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards) for "Hadestown" and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Hadestown."
Andre De Shields has won the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hadestown.
Andre De Shields's next show will be Death of a Salesman which opens on 10/9/2022 on Broadway.
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