Nick Jonas Earns Distinguished Performance Award Nomination From The Drama League
The 'Last Five Years' star earns prestigious recognition for his return to Broadway stage.
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Nick Jonas has received a prestigious nomination from The Drama League for his performance in the Broadway production of “The Last Five Years.” The post shows Jonas in what appears to be a scene from the musical, showcasing his theatrical performance that has earned him recognition in the Distinguished Performance Award category.
A Broadway Return Recognized
The nomination marks a significant achievement for Jonas, who returned to Broadway for the first-ever production of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved musical “The Last Five Years,” where he stars opposite Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren. The show officially opened in April 2025, with Jonas taking on the role of Jamie Wellerstein in the intimate two-character musical.
The Drama League, one of the theater industry’s oldest and most respected organizations, presents the Distinguished Performance Award annually to recognize excellence in stage performances. This nomination places Jonas among Broadway’s elite performers of the 2024-2025 season.
Overcoming Personal Challenges
Jonas’s Broadway return is particularly meaningful given his personal journey with type 1 diabetes. In a recent Instagram post, he reflected on his diagnosis at age 13: “After my type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 13, it felt like someone was shutting the door on my dreams. Now, stepping back on the Broadway stage, I wish that I could go back and tell my younger self that everything turns out better than I could ever imagine.”
The singer and actor has been open about managing his health condition throughout his career, noting that technology like continuous glucose monitors has helped him maintain his active lifestyle while pursuing demanding roles like this Broadway performance.
A Busy Performance Schedule
Jonas has been maintaining a demanding schedule with “The Last Five Years,” which requires intense emotional and vocal performances from its two leads. The show follows the five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, an up-and-coming novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress, with a unique narrative structure that tells the story from both ends of their relationship simultaneously.
The actor has been sharing glimpses of his Broadway journey on social media, posting about two-show days and the opening night celebration. In one post, he wrote: “From the first day of tech to 3 days out from our opening this Sunday. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of making this @thelastfiveyears journey incredibly special so far.”
The Drama League nomination cements Jonas’s status as a legitimate stage performer, proving that his versatility extends well beyond his pop music origins. Winners will be announced at the upcoming Drama League Awards ceremony, where Jonas will compete against other nominated performers from the 2024-2025 Broadway season.
The nomination comes during the musical’s limited engagement run at the Belasco Theatre, which has been attracting both longtime fans of the beloved musical and Jonas’s dedicated followers.
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