In a career spanning 50 years, De Shields has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor, director, and educator. He has intermittently portrayed Hermes in Hadestown since 2012, including the recent critically acclaimed production at London’s National Theatre. In 2018, De Shields was the recipient of the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Legend Award and the 33rd Annual Bob Harrington Life Achievement Bistro Award. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award, and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. A multiple Tony Award nominee, he is best known for his show-stopping performances in four legendary Broadway productions: The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award), Play On!, and The Full Monty. De Shields is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC.
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Andre De Shields
Andre De Shields, Hadestown
Andre De Shields has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Andre De Shields has not appeared in the West End.
Andre De Shields has been nominated for the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hadestown.
Andre De Shields has won the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hadestown.
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