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Schele Williams is the director of the upcoming revival of Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical “Aida."


She was the associate director of “Motown: The Musical,” and re-conceived and directed the recent national tour of the show. She was also the associate director of “Porgy and Bess’ on its European tour and associate choreographer of “Rent” on its North American and international tours. Schele appeared in Chess and Aida on Broadway.

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Schele Williams STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Ensemble

Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Choir

CHESS Choir

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Ensemble

Nehebka

Aida (Standby) [Replacement]

Aida (Understudy)

Schele Williams Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Staging
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Director

Schele Williams Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

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Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK Perform a Medley of Songs on TODAY


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform a medley of songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Before the performance, Michaelson and Tony nominees Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood discussed the show with the hosts of the morning show. Watch the interview and performance here!

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. 

Video: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE WIZ on TODAY


On Friday, The Today Show visited The Wiz on Broadway for a special behind-the-scenes look at the revival of the classic musical. In the interview, Wayne Brady, who plays The Wiz, talked about the formative experience of watching the 1978 film with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. Nichelle Lewis is making her Broadway debut in the production and recalls the creative team finding her through TikTok. Watch the full interview now!

Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, Jim Parsons & More to Present at 90th Drama League Awards


See the stars who are presenting at the 90th annual Drama Desk Awards. Learn more about the awards!

THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys


On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations.

THE NOTEBOOK Original Cast Album Debuts At #1 On MusicConnect Top Broadway Chart


Following its April 19th release by Atlantic Records, The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) debuted at #1 on the Top Broadway chart in Music Connect.

Subscriptions on Sale For Smith Center Broadway Season


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a limited number of subscriptions to its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2024-2025 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.

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!

Video: Joy Woods and Ingrid Michaelson Talk THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW


Joy Woods stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday to perform the song My Days from The Notebook: The Musical, which is currently running on Broadway. Before the performance, writer Ingrid Michaelson and Woods talked about the new show with Kelly Clarkson and Michaelson reminisced about her experience watching the movie for the first time. Watch the full interview and performance here!

THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released This Summer


The 2024 cast recording of The Wiz will be released this summer! Learn more about The Wiz here!

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.

Video: Watch Jordan Tyson Sing 'If This Is Love' in THE NOTEBOOK


Watch Jordan Tyson sing 'If This Is Love' in The Notebook on Broadway.

Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams To Announce 2024 Drama League Nominations


Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams join forces to announce the 2024 Drama League Nominees, marking a significant event in the theatre industry.

Video: Vanessa Williams & Bebe Neuwirth Announce the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominees


In this video, watch as Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams and Bebe Neuwirth co-host the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement from the Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. You can watch the live stream exclusively here at BroadwayWorld.

THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now, Watch Video For New Song 'My Days'


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of new musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name, is available now! The musical features a score by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

Video: Ease on Down the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ


Ready to ease on down the yellow carpet for opening night of The Wiz? In this video, Watch as BroadwayWorld takes you inside the big night with the cast and creative team or The Wiz on Broadway.

Photos: THE WIZ Cast and Creative Team Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night


The talk of the town last night was The Wiz, which officially opened at the Marquis Theatre following months touring the country. The cast and creative team walked the red yellow carpet before the curtain went up and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities.

Photos: The Cast of THE WIZ Takes Their Opening Night Bows


The Wiz officially opened on Broadway last night at the Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!


Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!

Schele Williams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Schele Williams been in?

Schele Williams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Schele Williams been nominated for?

Schele Williams has been nominated for the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards.

What awards has Schele Williams won?

Schele Williams has won the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards.

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