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BIO

BRANDON VICTOR DIXON (Davis) is an Emmy, Grammy (2x), and Tony (2x) Award Nominated Actor and Producer. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and Tribeca film selection, the political thriller, 88 (Now available on all streaming platforms.) A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), Kander and Ebb’s Chicago; The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen. TV: NBC’s “The Best Man,” Judas in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Terry Silver on the Starz hit drama “Power,” Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have it,” Amazon’s Modern Love, ABC’s “The Good Wife,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” Disney’s “Firebuds,” Peacock’s “The Best Man.” FILM: 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple).

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STAGE CREDITS

Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Davis
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Black No More Black No More
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
Next to Normal Next to Normal
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Production, 2020
Dan
Rent: Live Rent: Live
[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Tom Collins
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Judas
The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A The Red Letter Plays: F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Eubie Blake
The Odyssey The Odyssey
[Off-Broadway]
Public Works Production, 2015
Odysseus
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Aaron Burr [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Wild Party The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Black
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Haywood Patterson
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Berry Gordy
Rent Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Tom Collins [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Scottsboro Boys The Scottsboro Boys
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Haywood Patterson
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Harpo
The Lion King
[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2003
Simba
House of Flowers
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Royal
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

The Warrior and the Savior
[ 2013 ] Umthwalo
88
[ 2022 ] Femi Jackson
Your Monster
[ 2024 ] Will

TV Shows

Power
Terry Silver
Firebuds
[ 2022-2024 ] Jamal Jones
Firebuds
[ 2022-2024 ] Jamal Jones

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor DixonThe Scottsboro Boys

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brandon Victor Dixon, Motown: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brandon Victor Dixon, The Color Purple

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Video: Brandon Victor Dixon His Making His Own Kind of Music Photo
Video: Brandon Victor Dixon His Making His Own Kind of Music
by Robert Bannon - May 27, 2025

Today we welcome Brandon Victor Dixon to The Roundtable! This Grammy-winning Tony nominee is a Broadway favorite. He is releasing new music and wants us to all check it out. Actually, we have the sneak peek of his new music video at the end of our chat.
Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan and More to Present at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Award Photo
Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan and More to Present at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

The presenters have been revealed for the Drama Desk Awards, taking place on Sunday, June 1 at NYU Skirball. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive: Brandon Victor Dixon Is In His Songwriting Era Photo
Exclusive: Brandon Victor Dixon Is In His Songwriting Era
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

BroadwayWorld caught up with Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss the unique single, what fans can expect from the full album, and finding the right collaborators for the project.
Video: Alicia Keys and Amanda Reid Perform 'The River' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Al Photo
Video: Alicia Keys and Amanda Reid Perform 'The River' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Now
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) – Deluxe Edition is out now! Plus, the video for  “The River” featuring Alicia Keys and introducing Amanda Reid is now live.
Brandon Victor Dixon Shares New Original Pop Power Song 'Maybe' Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon Shares New Original Pop Power Song 'Maybe'
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

Tony-nominated actor, singer, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon has dropped Maybe, the first single from his upcoming debut album. Check out the music video now!
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS Photo
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 5, 2025

The Boston Pops will once again turn to the music and stars of Broadway when the orchestra opens its 139th spring season at  Symphony Hall on May 8 with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) as special guest.
Kelli O’Hara and Brandon Victor Dixon to Host SAY’s Benefit Gala Photo
Kelli O’Hara and Brandon Victor Dixon to Host SAY’s Benefit Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 23rd Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the iconic Edison Ballroom in New York City’s theater district. Learn more!
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 42ND BIRTHDAY GALA at Carnegie Hall Was a Delight Photo
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 42ND BIRTHDAY GALA at Carnegie Hall Was a Delight
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 4, 2025

The 4/28 show honored legendary songwriter Diane Warren with a star-studded cast to support The New York Pops and its PopsEd music education programs for children.
Photos: Shoshana Bean, Ariana DeBose, and More at New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala Photo
Photos: Shoshana Bean, Ariana DeBose, and More at New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 29, 2025

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, honored the legendary songwriter Diane Warren at the orchestra’s 42nd Birthday Gala. Check out photos here!
Theater Performer Philip Paul Kelly Shares New Single 'Only The Lonely' Photo
Theater Performer Philip Paul Kelly Shares New Single 'Only The Lonely'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025

Philip Paul Kelly has released a new single, Only the Lonely. With the release, Kelly brings his vocals to the Roy Orbison classic and the single's B-side, Come Close, a ballad written by composer Paul Castrataro. Check it out here!
Brandon Victor Dixon to Release New Pop Power Song 'Maybe,' First From New Album Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon to Release New Pop Power Song 'Maybe,' First From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

Best known for his starring turns on Broadway and television, Tony-nominated actor, singer, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon will release an original song and accompanying video on May 16th.
Camp Broadway Ensemble Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Photo
Camp Broadway Ensemble Will Perform at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced that the Camp Broadway Ensemble will perform with The New York Pops at their 42nd Birthday Gala in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. We have all of the details here!
Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Star in FOCUS Reading Directed by Jason Alexander Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Star in FOCUS Reading Directed by Jason Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Carl and Jennifer Pasbjerg will present a private industry reading of FOCUS, a new play by Alex Webb, which will be directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Jason Alexander. Learn more!
Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore and More Join New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carne Photo
Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore and More Join New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Hailey Kilgore, Mykal Kilgore, and Storm Large, will now join The New York Pops Birthday Gala! Learn more about who is performing and see how to attend!
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit Photo
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and more. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birt Photo
Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, and More to Join The New York Pops for 42nd Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Ariana DeBose, Brandon Victor Dixon, LeAnn Rimes, and The War and Treaty will now join The New York Pops Gala honoring Diane Warren. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd Photo
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE Photo
ACCORDING TO RAY to Open Season at MUSE/IQUE
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

The production features Brandon Victor Dixon and the DC6 Singers Collective. Performances run from March 21 through March 23. Click here to get all the details.
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis' Photo
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Brandon Victor Dixon been in?

Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show?

Brandon Victor Dixon's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014

What awards has Brandon Victor Dixon been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Scottsboro Boys and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.

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