Nina White
| Nina White | |
|---|---|
| Born | Grosse Point, Michigan |
| 🏫 Education | University of Michigan (BFA) |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress Musician |
| 📆 Years active | 2018–present |
Nina White is an American actress known for her performances in theatre, such as the Broadway productions of Kimberly Akimbo in 2022[1] and The Queen of Versailles in 2025.[2] She won the Helen Hayes Award for her performance in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2026 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.[3][4]
Early life
White was born in Grosse Point, Michigan, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, at a young age. Her family eventually relocated near Detroit, Michigan. She took an early interest in dance, and would go on to attend the University of Michigan.[5] While there, she performed in Violet and Sweet Charity in college and Sister Act at Music Theatre Wichita.[6] She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre and German studies in 2020.[5]
Career
White's first New York theatre credit was in the ensemble of Kimberly Akimbo, which starred Victoria Clark. The musical premiered off-Broadway in 2021[7] and on Broadway at the Booth Theatre in 2022.[8] It won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical.[9]
She next appeared in the pre-Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles, an adaptation of the documentary film on Jackie Siegel with music by Stephen Schwartz. The musical starred Kristin Chenoweth, with White playing her daughter, Victoria. It premiered at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in 2024.[10] It transferred to Broadway at the St. James Theatre in 2025,[2] opening on October 8, 2025, and on December 21, 2015.[11]
In between productions of The Queen of Versailles, White played Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2024.[4] Her performance was praised by TheatreMania as "fantastic," praising her "killer voice",[12] and she won the Helen Hayes Award.[3] She is set to reprise the role as a replacement in August 2026.[13]
In 2026, she made her off-Broadway debut in Clare Barron's You Got Older at Cherry Lane Theatre, alongside Alia Shawkat, running from February 12 to March 29, 2026.[14] Her performance as Jenny was singled out by TheatreMania as "radiating effortless narcissism."[15][16]
She has also had roles in television and film, appearing in A Different Man and an episode of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2024.[citation needed] In 2025, she appeared in three episodes of Long Bright River as Bethany[citation needed] and, the following year, had a small role in Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day as a KCXE Assistant.[17]
Personal life
White currently resides in Flatbush in New York City.[16]
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2AZ | Kristina | Regional, The Purple Rose Theatre Company | [18] |
| 2018 | Sister Act | Sister Mary Robert | Regional, Music Theatre Wichita | [19] |
| 2021 | Kimberly Akimbo | Teresa Benton | Off-Broadway, Atlantic Theatre Company | [20] |
| 2022-2024 | Broadway, Booth Theatre | [1] | ||
| 2024 | The Queen of Versailles | Victoria Siegel | Boston, Emerson Colonial Theatre | [10] |
| The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Olive Ostrovsky | Washington D.C., Kennedy Center | [4] | |
| 2025 | The Queen of Versailles | Victoria Siegel | Broadway, St. James Theatre | [2] |
| 2026 | You Got Older | Jenny | Off-Broadway, Cherry Lane Theatre | [14] |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Weiner Police | Mary Jo | Short film | [citation needed] |
| 2024 | A Different Man | Dr. Trutz | ||
| 2024 | Mr. and Mrs. Smith | Auction Receptionist | ||
| 2025 | Long Bright River | Bethany | 3 episodes | |
| 2026 | Disclosure Day | KCXE Assistant | ||
| TBA | Reimagined | Margeau | Currently filming | [21] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen Hayes Award | Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical | 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Won | [3][22] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Meet the teen quartet of 'Kimberly Akimbo' on Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Queen of Versailles' musical will make Broadway bow". Broadway News. August 25, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C." BroadwayWorld. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Kennedy Center Assembles Starry Cast for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Playbill. April 23, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nina White on Falling in Love With Musical Theater and Finding Her Voice in 'The Queen of Versailles'". Broadway.com. May 22, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Nina White". About the Artists. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Kimberly Akimbo announces full Off-Broadway casting". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Victoria Clark Will Be Kimberly Akimbo in Broadway Transfer of New Musical This Fall". Playbill. August 1, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Here are the 2023 Tony Award winners". NPR. June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Kristin Chenoweth-Led The Queen of Versailles Musical Plays Final Boston Performance August 25; Broadway Is Next". Playbill. August 25, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Broadway's The Queen of Versailles Will Close Earlier Than Expected". Playbill. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee casts a winning S-P-E-L-L in Washington, D.C." TheaterMania. May 21, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Fernell Hogan, Nina White Will Join Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival". Playbill. May 12, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Full cast revealed for 'You Got Older'". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Review: You Got Older, a quietly powerful drama for uncertain times". TheaterMania. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "New York Through the Eyes of 'You Got Older' Star Nina White". Forbes. March 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Nina White and Fernell Hogan to Join The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Broadway.com. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "You Got Older". The Purple Rose Theatre Company. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's Sister Act". BroadwayWorld. June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Kimberly Akimbo". Atlantic Theater Company. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Joel McHale, Paula Patton Join Reimagined Movie". Deadline. April 23, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Helen Hayes Awards Recipients" (PDF). Theatre Washington. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
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