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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).

Casey Nicholaw Photos

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


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.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, MEAN GIRLS And More Announced for 2024�"2025 Broadway Season At Fox Performing Arts Center


Discover the upcoming season at the Fox in Riverside, featuring a line-up of dazzling Broadway shows. Get the latest news and updates about the theater's 24-25 season.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2023 Award Recipients


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Broadway San Diego


Aladdin now playing through April 7th at the Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego invites you to enjoy their Arabian night of magic, music, and magic carpets.

SPAMALOT Plays Final Broadway Performance Today


The Broadway revival of Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest on April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre following 17 previews and 164 regular performances.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 1, 2024- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 1, 2024.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at The McCallum Theatre


Through the zany situations, there is a message about “girl power”; a timeless message. Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY, composer JEFF RICHMOND, lyricist NELL BENJAMIN and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW.

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Digital Lottery for St. Louis Engagement


THE BOOK OF MORMON will launch a lottery ticket policy in St. Louis playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos/Video: ALADDIN Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway


The Broadway production of Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. Check out photos and video footage from the big night here!

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes To The Lied Center In April


The North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film— is coming to the Lied Center for 5 performances on April 12-14.

BEETLEJUICE & More Lead Seattle's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Beetlejuice, Aladdin, and more!

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 numerous 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," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for the same show. They have also received nominations for their work on productions such as "The Prom," "Mean Girls," "Something Rotten!," "Aladdin," "The Book of Mormon," "The Drowsy Chaperone," and "Monty Python's Spamalot." Nicholaw's nominations span various prestigious awards, including the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld Awards, and Olivier Awards.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has won the following awards: Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

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