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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

A Soldier's Play A Soldier's Play
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2022
Captain Richard Davenport
Chicken and Biscuits Chicken and Biscuits
[Broadway]
A New Comedy by Douglas Lyons, 2021
Reginald
42nd Street 42nd Street
[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2020
Julian Marsh
The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Chauvelin
The Music Man The Music Man
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Harold Hill
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Caiaphas
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Agwe [Replacement]
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer from London Production, 2016
Sweeney Todd [Replacement]
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[New York]
Roundabout Theatre Company Benefit Concert, 2016
Harrison Howell
Cabin in the Sky Cabin in the Sky
[Off-Broadway]
Encores Concert Production, 2016
The Lord's General
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Porgy
Sondheim on Sondheim Sondheim on Sondheim
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Performer
First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Signature Theatre Production, 2009
Performer
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
King Triton
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Javert
Two Gentlemen of Verona
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2005
Valentine
Valentine
Dessa Rose
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Nathan
Nathan
Hair
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles
Performer
Baby
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Nick
Children of Eden
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
Father
Baby
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Nick Sakarian
Chess
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Molokov
Bright Lights, Big City
[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Performer
Amour
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter
Golden Boy
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Curtis Taylor, Jr.
The Wild Party
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Eddie Mackrel
Captains Courageous
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Doc
Doc
A New Brain
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Roger Delli-Bovi [Replacement]
Side Show
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Jake
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble
Specialist
Ensemble/Other Roles
Miss Saigon
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
John [Replacement]
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom [Replacement]

Norm Lewis Movies

Preaching to the Choir
[ 2005 ] Rev. Tucker
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Javert
Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Reginald
Winter's Tale
[ 2014 ] Custodian
Magnum Opus
[ 2017 ] Charlie Lutwidge
Just Mercy
[ 2019 ] Newscter
Da 5 Bloods
[ 2020 ] 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

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norm Lewis, Porgy and Bess

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norm Lewis, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

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Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" June 10 to June 16, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" June 10 to June 16, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norm Lewis's special Tony show, lots of jazz, and musical comedy.
Review: PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage Photo
Review: PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage

Now playing in the Grand Theater at Crown Center is Music Theater Heritage’s production of Gershwin’s “PORGY AND BESS.”  This is an example of MTH going “all in” on a very challenging show and producing an extremely credible final product. 
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham Photo
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 
Review: Norm Lewis Brings a Touch of Broadway to 54 Below Photo
Review: Norm Lewis Brings a Touch of Broadway to 54 Below

This reviewer left the theater this night with the phenomenal music still humming in my head. The show continues its run on June 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 54 Below with different guests each night, including Marc Shaiman, Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, Seth Rudetsky, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nova Payton and Kimberly Akimbo’s Olivia Hardy.
See Norm Lewis Ft. Will Swenson & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Norm Lewis Ft. Will Swenson & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Norm Lewis Brings SUMMERTIME (Special TONY Edition) to 54 Below Photo
Photos: Norm Lewis Brings SUMMERTIME (Special TONY Edition) to 54 Below

“The Heat is On” at 54 Below with a new show Norm Lewis is performing, called SUMMERTIME (Special TONY Edition). Check out photos here!
Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, And More To Join Norm Lewis' Summer Show Photo
Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, And More To Join Norm Lewis' Summer Show

Join Norm Lewis for a spectacular summer show featuring special guests Melba Moore, Stephen Schwartz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more at 54 Below.
Alicia Keys, Linda Twine, and Maxine Williams Will Be Honored at the 2024 Black Theat Photo
Alicia Keys, Linda Twine, and Maxine Williams Will Be Honored at the 2024 Black Theatre United Gala

Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" June 3 to June 9, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" June 3 to June 9, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall Photo
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Nicolas King to Present TIME CHANGES at The Green Room 42 in June Photo
Nicolas King to Present TIME CHANGES at The Green Room 42 in June

Nicolas King will return to THE GREEN ROOM 42 with his new show 'TIME CHANGES' featuring Billy Stritch on piano in June.
See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below Photo
See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther' Featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway Available Photo
Listen: Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther' Featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway Available Now

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s “Pink Panther” featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway, out now. “Pink Panther” follows “Peter Gunn” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval as the second single from the forthcoming album The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions. Listen to the single!
Spotlight: NORM LEWIS at 54 Below Photo
Spotlight: NORM LEWIS at 54 Below

Tony® nominee Norm Lewis returns in 2 weeks!
Video: Watch Norm Lewis Treat Seniors to a Special Performance Photo
Video: Watch Norm Lewis Treat Seniors to a Special Performance

Earlier this week, Norm Lewis stopped by an assisted living facility on New York's Upper West Side to perform a special concert for the residents. Lewis hopes to provide the seniors with a 'smile, some reverence, and perhaps a spiritual awakening, just like they're giving to me.' Watch the CBS segment!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!
HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares First Solo LP in 15 Years, 'The Road' Photo
Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares First Solo LP in 15 Years, 'The Road'

China Forbes – the glamorous voice of Portland, Oregon’s very own, world-famous “little orchestra,” Pink Martini – has released her long-journeyed album, The Road, via Heinz Records. The LP marks the first solo album for Forbes in fifteen years, and features eleven original, auto-biographical songs. The album was produced by Forbes herself, and engineered by Gregg Williams, in Portland, Oregon, with additional engineering by Steve Sundholm. Listen to the album now!
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Norm Lewis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Norm Lewis been in?

Norm Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Norm Lewis been in?

Norm Lewis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Norm Lewis been nominated for?

Norm Lewis has been nominated for several awards for his performances in "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess." These include Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

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