Nik Walker
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Nik Walker is an actor and performer. As of November 2023, he co-stars in the Broadway production of Spamalot playing Sir Galahad.[1]
Early life and education
Walker was raised in Boston, Massachusetts and has spoken publicly about how the city's history and culture influenced him as an artist.[2] His mother was a single mom from Little Rock, Arkansas who co-anchored a news program in Boston and later became a minister.[3]
Career
Walker's early Broadway credits include Hamilton (understudy for several supporting male roles and later as Aaron Burr),[4] Ain't Too Proud,[5] and Motown the Musical.[6]
Walker made his Broadway debut in 2013 when he joined the cast of Motown: The Musical. He then joined the Broadway cast of Hamilton as an ensemble member and understudy for Aaron Burr, George Washington, and Hercules Mulligan/James Madison.[7] He performed in national touring companies for both Motown the Musical and Hamilton.[8]
In 2020, he joined the Broadway cast of Ain't Too Proud, taking over the role of Otis Williams.[9] He remained with the production until it closed.[10]
Walker returned to the Broadway production of Hamilton on March 1, 2022 in the role of Aaron Burr.[11]
Walker performed as Sir Galahad in the Washington, D.C. production of Spamalot at the Kennedy Center in 2023.[12] He continued in the role when the production moved to Broadway.[13]
In addition to his career as a performer, Walker is a professor at New York University.[14]
Personal life
Walker is married to Sarah Joyce.[15]
References
- ^ "Videos". FOX 5 New York. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Nik Walker On Black Theater, Gratitude And The New Musical, 'Spamalot'". Essence. 2023-12-31. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Brouk, Tricia (2021-08-03). "367 Engaging in the Hard Conversations with Nik Walker". Tricia Brouk. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (2022-01-10). "Nik Walker Sets Return to Broadway's Hamilton". Playbill.
- ^ Clement, Olivia (2020-02-28). "Broadway's Ain't Too Proud Welcomes Nik Walker and Matt Manuel". Playbill.
- ^ "Nik Walker Never Thought He Would Do Musicals, Now He's Dancing and Singing in Ain't Too Proud". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Nik Walker to Play Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Higgins, Jim. "Friend or foe? As Burr, Nik Walker is both in musical 'Hamilton' at Milwaukee's Marcus Center". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Millward, Tom (2020-02-27). "Nik Walker & Matt Manuel debut in Ain't Too Proud on Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ White, Abbey (2021-12-28). "Broadway's Temptations Musical 'Ain't Too Proud' to Close in January". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Nik Walker on Why Hamilton Is 'The West Wing of Musical Theater'". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Marks, Peter (2023-05-15). "Review | 'Spamalot' might be retro, but it's still a riot". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Russo, Gillian (2023-11-06). "Nik Walker and the 'Spamalot' cast bring their real-life friendship to the Round Table". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Nicholas Walker". tisch.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Spamalot's Nik Walker and Taran Killam Are Obsessed With Going to Theme Parks Together (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-21.