Joy Woods

Joy Woods is a Chicago-born, New York–based performer who has quickly established herself as one of Broadway’s rising stars.

Credits include starring as Louise in the Broadway revival of Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre opposite Audra McDonald, for which she received a 2025 Tony Award® nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

Woods made her professional debut at 19 as Chiffon in the 2019 Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors and later returned to the show in the leading role of Audrey. In 2022, she made her Broadway debut in SIX as Catherine Parr. She gained widespread attention for her breakout performance as Middle Allie in the 2024 Broadway adaptation of The Notebook.

Her powerful rendition of the song “My Days” became a viral sensation, amassing over 4 million views on TikTok and 9 million streams on Spotify. Other stage credits include performances at Classic Stage Company, New York City Center, and regional theatres across the US. Renowned for her powerhouse voice and captivating presence, she is committed to telling stories that center women of color and expand the emotional vocabulary of contemporary musical theater. @joynwoods