André De Shields
For the National:
André De Shields is an actor, activist, educator and philanthropist.
Theatre
For the National Theatre: Hadestown (also on Broadway)
On Broadway: Title role in The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On! and The Full Monty
Other theatre includes: Cats: The Jellicle Ball at Perelman Performing Arts Center, New York
Other projects
Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
Awards
Hadestown – Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics’ Circle Award and Grammy Award
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Emmy Award
Play On! – Tony nomination
The Full Monty – Tony nomination
(Published December 2024)