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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

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

Ensemble

Dexter

Officer

Speed Tappist

Ensemble

Speed Tappist

Officer

Dexter

Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble


The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Understudy)

Horton the Elephant (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

Horton the Elephant (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

Horton the Elephant (Unknown)

The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

Horton the Elephant/The Mayor of Whoville (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Frank Manero


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


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

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Corky

Couple #19

Couple #51


Couple #19

Corky

Mr. Walker (Understudy)

Luke Adams (Understudy)

(Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

Luke Adams (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

Luke Adams (Unknown)

Mr. Walker (Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Gregor

Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles


Juke

Jazz Hot Ensemble

Gregor

Henri Labisse (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Junior

Ensemble

Junior

Ensemble

Eugene (Understudy)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

(Unknown)

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer


Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2024]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
Director
 
[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]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Original Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Co-Director
Choreographer
 
[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
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer

Movies

Trolls
[ 2016 ] dance choreographer
The Prom
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Aladdin: Live from the West End
[ 2022 ] choreographer
Mean Girls
[ 2024 ] originally directed on Broadway by

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

Videos

News


THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement this summer at Wharton Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 4000th Performance
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group celebrated the 4000th performance of Aladdin on Broadway and honored Howard Ashman. Check out a video of the post-show tribute performance here.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Lottery for Portland Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

THE BOOK OF MORMON tour is launching a lottery ticket policy for the Portland engagement this spring! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 15, 2025

The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century.’ The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier Award-winning Best Musical.
50 FIRST DATES: THE MUSICAL Will Premiere in London in September
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

50 First Dates: The Musical will open at The Other Palace this September. Performances will run in the Main House from 14 September - 16 November. Learn more about the show here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Bass Hall In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall for the fourth time in a limited engagement August 8-10, 2025 as part of the 2025-2026 Broadway at the Bass Season presented by PNC Bank.
THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney Complete Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced the final casting for the production which is opening in Sydney in July 2025. Learn more about the cast and the show here!
Video: Disney's HERCULES Lights Up BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2025

Check out title star Luke Brady and the company of Hercules bringing their gospel truth to the Britain's Got Talent stage. Watch the video of the cast performing some classic tunes from the film as well as a brand-new song for the mythic hero himself! 
Interview: Tym Brown Plays the Principal Role in MEAN GIRLS
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 25, 2025

And the Plastics of North Shore High School – the self-obsessed, their-way-or-the-highway trio of “mean girls” at the center of the eponymous hit 2004 feature-film comedy, the 2018 Broadway musical it inspired, and the 2024 feature film based on the musical  – have done just that, becoming an enduring part of pop culture.
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT SIZZLES ON TOUR at Providence Performing Arts Center
by John McDaid - Apr 23, 2025

Some Like It Hot Sizzles on Tour at PPAC: Big band energy, tap-happy choreography, and sharp performances heat up the stage in this exuberant musical comedy
Interview: 6 Questions with Katie Yeomans of MEAN GIRLS at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Apr 21, 2025

Yeomans is currently starring as Cady Heron in the 2nd National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, running April 22-27, 2025 at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place des Arts, Montreal! MEAN GIRLS features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film; music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin; and original direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 10, 2025

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre Memphis? Some Like It Hot brings fiery charcters, sultry jazz, powerful belts, and quite a few surprises. 
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Apr 9, 2025

The iconic 2004 movie Mean Girls has been reimagined for the stage in this infectious musical, currently running at The Ordway. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls on tour delivers high energy, sharp humor, and a soundtrack that will have you tapping your toes long after the curtain falls.
MEAN GIRLS & More Lead Boston's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025

Boston 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 2025 include Mean Girls on tour and more.
Video: Loren Allred Performs 'Tightrope' From 'The Showman Sessions'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Loren Allred has shared her rendition of Tightrope, the fourth and final song off her upcoming EP, The Showman Sessions. The cover is a soulful, jazz-infused ballad that brings new depth to the song. Listen to it here!
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre is Unstoppable!
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 28, 2025

The film “Some Like it Hot” conjures up visions of blonde Marilyn Monroe with her two musician sidekicks, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, in prohibition era Chicago. The musicians dressed as women join an all women band to avoid a mafia boss when they witness a murder.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. The musical is based on the classic MGM film Some Like It Hot, which has been named the “Funniest American Movie of All Time” by the American Film Institute.
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Dallas 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 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Atlanta in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited one-week engagement in June at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

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?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Like it Hot, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mo, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot.

What awards has Casey Nicholaw won?

Casey Nicholaw has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Some Like It Hot, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Some Like It Hot. He also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Nicholaw won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Aladdin and was honored with the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for The Book of Mormon. Furthermore, he received the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon and the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. He also won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Book of Mormon.

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