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Nikki M. James BIO

Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), Les Misérables, All Shook Up, …Tom Sawyer. Favorite Theater Credits: Tony Kushner’s A Bright Room Called Day (The Public), Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Encores!), Romeo & Juliet, Caesar & Cleopatra (Stratford Theater), Julius Caesar and Shaina Taub’s Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park), Bernarda Alba (Lincoln Center), Preludes (LCT3). Notable TV/Film: “Daredevil: Born Again” (Disney+), “Severance” (AppleTV+), “Proven Innocent” (FOX), “Braindead” (CBS), Spoiler Alert (Focus). BFA from NYU’s Tisch. A proud mama, wife, New Yorker, voter. As always, for Poppy.


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Nikki M. James STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Ida B. Wells

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Ida B. Wells

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Agnes Eggling

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Countess Peggy Palaffi

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Viola

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Viveca

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Portia

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Public Theater Musical Adaptation, 2016
Viola

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Natalya

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Eponine

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Nabalungi

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Maia Latrell

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Dorothy

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Adela

Adela

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Lorraine

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Charity Royall

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Ottilie (Violet)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Sabina Temple

Becky Thatcher (Understudy)

Nikki M. James Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Assistant Director

Nikki M. James Movies

Pizza
[ 2005 ] April Snow
Caesar and Cleopatra
[ 2009 ] Cleopatra
All Is Bright
[ 2013 ] Betsy
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
[ 2013 ] Sia
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
[ 2013 ] Sia
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Annabel Glick
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
[ 2014 ] Sia
Here After
[ 2020 ] Faith
Spoiler Alert
[ 2022 ] Nina

Nikki M. James TV Shows

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jackie, Tamara Bates
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Detective Gail Dunbar, 911 Operator
The Good Fight
Monica Timmons
The Good Wife
Monica Timmons

Nikki M. James Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Nikki M. James, Suffs

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

Nikki M. James, Suffs

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

Nikki M. James, SUFFS

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Nikki M. James, SUFFS

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Nikki M. James, Twelfth Night

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Nikki M. James, The Book of Mormon

Nikki M. James Videos

Nikki M. James News


Shaina Taub Reveals Voice Notes from the SUFFS Songwriting Journey


Suffs' book writer and lyricist Shaina Taub recently shared voice note recordings from the writing process. Hear how the musical evolved into what it is today.

Video: Watch Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' From SUFFS


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform Wait My Turn from the Tony-nominated musical Suffs, currently playing at the Music Box Theatre. Watch the performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'The March' on TODAY


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Ahead of their performance of The March, Tubb discussed the show with TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon


The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations


GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.

SUFFS' Ally Bonino Takes Over Our Instagram Today


Follow along on our Instagram story as Alliy Bonino, who plays 'Lucy Burns,' takes you behind the scenes of Suffs, currently running at the Music Box Theatre.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Tony Nominees for Acting


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 acting nominees here!

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Photos: Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells Visits SUFFS on Broadway


This past week, Michelle Duster, the great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells attended a performance of Suffs at The Music Box Theatre. See photos

SUFFS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in June


Suffs will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on June 14th. The album is now available for pre-order.

Photos: On the Red Carpet For Opening Night of PATRIOTS On Broadway


Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. See photos from the red carpet at Broadway turns out to celebrate opening night of this new political drama.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Launches Lottery Ticket Policy in Waterbury, CT


THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced a lottery ticket policy in Waterbury, CT playing at the Palace Theater on April 26, April 27, and April 28. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each. 

Photos: The Cast of SUFFS Walks the Purple Carpet on Opening Night


All of Broadway came out to celebrate the magnificent women of Suffs last night, as the new musical officially opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the purple carpet here!

Review Roundup: Shaina Taub's SUFFS Opens On Broadway!


The fight for women's votes has made its way to Broadway in Suffs, a new musical from Shaina Taub, opening tonight at the Music Box Theatre! Read the reviews below to see how the critics responded to this historic new musical!

Nikki M. James FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nikki M. James been in?

Nikki M. James has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Nikki M. James been in?

Nikki M. James has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nikki M. James been nominated for?

Nikki M. James has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Performance at the Drama League Awards for "Suffs," Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for "SUFFS," Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for "SUFFS," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Twelfth Night," and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Book of Mormon."

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