Nygel Robinson

Show Summary
A contemporary new musical about the American folk legend John Henry. The story of his legendary strength, his insatiable desire to win, and the deadly cost of that desire is brought to life through a chorus of players - and at the center, the man himself.

Bio
Nygel D. Robinson is an actor, writer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. At Milwaukee Rep, audiences have seen him in The All Night Strut!, My Way, and Piano Men. His performance credits also include Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Mosaic Theater Company.

As the co-creator, co-writer, co-composer, and co-star of Mexodus, Nygel has earned widespread national acclaim. Following its New York Times Critic's Pick Off-Broadway debut, Mexodus received numerous honors, including Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lead Performance (Nygel D. Robinson), Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical, Outstanding Lead Performance, and Outstanding Score, and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Book and Outstanding Music. 

Additional writing and composing credits include Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town at Baltimore Center Stage, R&J: Fire on the Bayou (with Kevin Ramsey), and several new works currently in development—projects Nygel fully intends to continue spamming the American Theatre with.