Noah J. Ricketts
Noah J. Ricketts
BFA in Musical Theatre, CCM
He/Him
AEA, SAG-AFTRA
Noah J. Ricketts is best known for originating the role of Nick Carraway in the Tony and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical The Great Gatsby (Broadway). His performance was hailed as a “standout” by The New York Times and The Washington Post. Noah previously made history as Disney’s first African American Prince, Kristoff in Disney’s blockbuster Frozen (Broadway). Additionally, he’s appeared in the long-running Tony Award-winning hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Broadway). Off-Broadway, he earned rave reviews as Dallas in the forthcoming revival of the Sweet Smell of Success (Off-Broadway), opposite Lizzy McAlpine, Raúl Esparza and Ali Bourzgui. His portrayal of Omar in To My Girls (Second Stage) further solidified his reputation as one of New York’s most compelling leading men, earning him positive mentions in The New York Times.
On television, he is known for his performance as Frankie in the Peabody, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-winning limited series Fellow Travelers (Showtime). Starring alongside Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, Noah’s “pivotal” series-regular performance earned him the prestigious Social Impact Award from the AAFCA, cementing his status as a vital new voice in the industry. He is also known on television for leading roles such as Kai in American Gods(Starz) as well as his memorable turn as River in High Fidelity (Hulu). You can catch him on the silver screen in the cult-favorite horror-comedy Summoning Sylvia (The Horror Collective, 2023) and the indie feature The Sixth Borough (Sweet Relief Productions, 2025). Audiences can look forward to seeing him next in the upcoming independent films Kate, At the End of the Leash and Two.
His acclaimed solo show, A Night With Noah, tours domestically and abroad, and his voice has fronted world-class ensembles including The NY Philharmonic, The San Diego Symphony, The Salt Lake Symphony, The Hollywood Bowl, LA Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and The Chicago Symphony, among many others.
He is formally trained in vocal performance, theatre, musical theatre, and piano. He’s served on panels for The National Association for Teachers of Singing and founded the Progressive Studio alongside Doctor Wendy Legborgne to advance online pedagogy. In his advocacy work, he created the “Theatre in Color” challenge to bring awareness to the racial disparity on Broadway. Continually refining his craft with world-renowned vocal and acting coaches, he remains dedicated to mentoring the next generation of performers. He maintains Artist in Residence positions at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy and the Harrison County School District. You can follow his journey @noahjrkts.
