Norm Lewis

Birth Place: Tallahassee, FL, USA

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Norm Lewis starred in the SAG, Critics Choice, and NAACP Image Award-nominated Netflix film Da 5 Bloods by Spike Lee, and in the groundbreaking FX series, “Pose.” He was previously seen in the NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper. He recently appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera’s first African American Phantom on Broadway.
He has been seen on PBS in the “Live From Lincoln Center” productions of “Showboat” with Vanessa Williams, “Norm Lewis: Who Am I?”, and “New Year’s Eve: A Gershwin Celebration with Diane Reeves,” as well as “American Voices with Renée Fleming” and the PBS Special “First You Dream – The Music of Kander & Ebb.” He can be seen recurring in the VH1 series, “Daytime Divas,” also alongside Vanessa Williams. His additional television credits include “Mrs. America,” “Better Things,” “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Bull,” “Chicago Med,” “Gotham,” “The Blacklist,” and “Blue Bloods,” as well as in his recurring role as Senator Edison Davis on the hit drama “Scandal.”
Mr. Lewis is a proud founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization which stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. He received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who’s Tommy. In London’s West End, he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and “Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert,” which aired on PBS.
Off-Broadway, Mr. Lewis has performed in Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), Shakespeare in the Park’s The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous, and A New Brain. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd, and The Fantasticks.
His additional film credits include Magnum Opus, Winter’s Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences, and Preaching to the Choir. Norm's albums "The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" & "This is The Life" can be found on Amazon.com as well as cdbaby.com.

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Norm Lewis STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2022
Captain Richard Davenport

[Broadway]
A New Comedy by Douglas Lyons, 2021
Reginald

[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2020
Julian Marsh

[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Chauvelin

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Harold Hill

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Caiaphas

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Agwe [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Sweeney Todd [Replacement]

[New York]
Roundabout Theatre Company Benefit Concert, 2016
Harrison Howell

[Off-Broadway]
Encores Concert Production, 2016
The Lord's General

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Porgy

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Performer

[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2009
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
King Triton

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Javert

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2005
Valentine

Valentine

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Nathan

Nathan

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles

Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Nick

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
Father

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Nick Sakarian

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Molokov

[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Curtis Taylor, Jr.

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Eddie Mackrel

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Doc

Doc

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Roger Delli-Bovi [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Jake

Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble

Specialist

Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
John [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom [Replacement]


Norm Lewis Movies

[2005]Preaching to the Choir Rev. Tucker

[2010]Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Javert

[2010]Sex and the City 2 Reginald

[2014]Winter's Tale Custodian

[2017]Magnum Opus Charlie Lutwidge

[2019]Just Mercy Newscter

[2020]Da 5 Bloods Eddie


Norm Lewis TV Shows

Central Park Lionel

Scandal Edison Davis

Norm Lewis Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

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Norm Lewis News


Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Photos & Video: Sierra Boggess Sings National Anthem at New York Red Bulls Game

Amidst a downpour and dazzling fireworks, Sierra Boggess captivated the audience with her rendition of the National Anthem at the New York Red Bulls soccer match. Check out photos and video from the big day!

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: See highlights of Hugh Panaro's MAN WITHOUT A MASK at 54 Below

Hugh Panaro brought MAN WITHOUT A MASK to 54 Below. Check out photos from the evening!

Linda Purl and Diva Jazz Orchestra Bring BIG BAND ROMANCE to Birdland in April

Birdland has announced that singer/actress Linda Purl, joined with internationally, acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra, returns to its historic stage on Monday April 1 at 7pm.

Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Go Inside MCP's CHILDREN OF EDEN Concert, with Norm Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and More

Over the weekend, Manhattan Concert Productions presented Children of Eden at David Geffen Hall and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER

Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.

Video: Get a Sneak Peek of Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN Concert

Manhattan Concert Productions is getting ready to present the 9th installment of its beloved Broadway Series with the critically acclaimed musical Children of Eden. In this video, catch a sneak peek of 'Children of Eden,' 'In Whatever Time We Have,' 'Father's Day,' and 'A World Without You' and get the scoop on rehearsals so far!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN

Manhattan Concert Productions is getting ready to present the 9th installment of its beloved Broadway Series with the critically acclaimed musical Children of Eden. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos below!

Photos: Go Inside GERSHWIN: A CENTURY OF RHAPSODY IN BLUE with Montego Glover and The New York Pops

Check out photos from The New York Pops's celebration of the centennial of Gershwin’s masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue here!

BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).

BWW Q&A: Clay Singer of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar.

Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.

Meet Norm Lewis with Two Tickets to His 54 Below Show in June

Grab a friend to meet Emmy, Tony and SAG Award nominee, Norm Lewis at his 54 Below performance (June 6 to 12, 2024)!

Video: Nikki Renée Daniels & David Phelps Are Going Back to the Beginning in CHILDREN OF EDEN

In this video, watch as Nikki Renée Daniels and David Phelps chat about Manhattan Concert Productions' upcoming concert performance of Children of Eden.

Video: Norm Lewis Is Prepping for His Most Heavenly Role in CHILDREN OF EDEN

In this video, watch as Norm Lewis gets ready to star in Manhattan Concert Productions's concert performance of Children of Eden.

Norm Lewis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Norm Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

Norm Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

Norm Lewis has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Porgy and Bess, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.

Norm Lewis's next show will be A Soldier's Play which opens on 12/8/2022 on US Tour.

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