Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’ Star Isaac Powell Signs With CAA

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18.06.2020 - 21:41

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Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticEXCLUSIVE: Isaac Powell, who originated the lead role of Tony in Ivo van Howe’s Broadway revival of West Side Story, has signed with CAA.For his critically acclaimed performance, which includes a production highlight in the classic musical number “Maria,” Powell received an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and was nominated for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. (Tony Award nominations have not been announced due to the ongoing COVID-19 Broadway shutdown.)The actor made headlines even before West Side Story’s opening night on February 20: Producer Scott Rudin postponed the opening night by two weeks to wait for a recuperating Powell, who had injured.

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