Director, Choreographer
Casey Nicholaw is a Tony-nominated director and choreographer whose exuberant, comedically precise staging has made him one of Broadway's most commercially successful architects of musical theatre.
Defining moments and milestones
Nicholaw's directorial breakthrough came with *The Book of Mormon*, for which he earned Tony nominations and established himself as a master of comedic staging and choreography. He has since become one of Broadway's most prolific and commercially successful directors, helming major productions including *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Something Rotten!*, *Mean Girls*, and *Aladdin*, each demonstrating his distinctive ability to blend physical comedy, intricate ensemble work, and emotional authenticity. His work spans Broadway, the West End, and regional theatres, positioning him as an essential contemporary voice in musical theatre direction.
Tony Award nominations for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography for *The Book of Mormon* (2012)
Clairemont High School
Recordings featuring Casey Nicholaw in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.