A look at where you can catch Alabama performers and other artists on stage and screen. (If you have some additions or corrections, please email me at alec@byalecharvey.com). Note: This is meant to be a list of current projects.
BROADWAY
Audrey Cardwell, appearing in the ensemble and as cover for the lead, Maizy, in “Shucked” at the Nederlander Theatre. Read more about Audrey here.
DeMarius R. Copes, starring in “Some Like it Hot” at the Shubert Theatre. Read more about DeMarius here. (Pictured)
NATIONAL TOURS
Josiah Benson, appearing as young Michael in the national tour of “MJ.”
Nick Rashad Burroughs, appearing as Toulouse-Lautrec in the national tour of “Moulin Rouge.”
Addison Garner, appearing as Beverley/other characters in the national tour of “Come From Away.”
Lexie Dorsett Sharp, in the cast of the national tour of “Beetlejuice.” (In Huntsville Nov. 28-Dec. 3)
Anakin Jace White, in the cast of the national tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Nikisha Williams, appearing as Eliza Hamilton in the national tour of “Hamilton.”
Racquel Williams, appearing as a Worker in the national tour of “Hadestown.” (In Birmingham March 19-24, 2024)
REGIONAL
Charlie Bryant, vocalist for Norwegian Cruise Lines.
MOVIES AND TV
Anna Grace Barlow, appearing in “Jesus Revolution” as Cathe Martin, streaming on Prime Video. Read more about Anna Grace here.
Laverne Cox, appearing as Dr. Laken Perillos on “The Blacklist,” airing on NBC.
Wil Deusner, appearing as Gooch in “You’re Killing Me,” streaming on Showtime and Paramount +.
Tommy Dewey, appearing as Brooks McCutcheon in the second season of “Perry Mason,” on HBO. Read more about Tommy here.
Andre Holland, narrating “Frederick Douglass: In FIve Speeches,” airing on HBO.
Michael O’Neill, appearing as Joe Dean in “Air,” streaming on Prime Video now. Read more about Michael here.
2 comments On Where they are now: Alabama performers on stage and screen
Wonderful information. But do not Forget:
Bonita Hamilton Ceasar (Montgomery) “Lion King” 18 years Broadway
Octavia Spencer (Montgomery) “The help” Academy Award Winner
Tonea Stewart (Montgomery) – Actress “In The Heat Of The Night”/ “A Time To Kill/Ruthless
Sterfon Deming (Montgomery)- International Film?TV hair Stylist
Barry Brown (Montgomery) “Producer/Director/Editor” – Son Of The South, Director
Thomas Stewart (Montgomery) – Award Winning Film Editor/Director – SHStudios
Vanda Jones (Mobile) – Academy Award Nominee International Video Producer/Director
Tim Ware (Montgomery) – Writer/Broadway Actor/Choreographer Disney Studios (2023 Academy Award Nominee)
Felecia Boswell (Montgomery) – Broadway Actress/Singer
Just to name a few….
Hey, Tonea. The list on the blog is meant to be current projects. I’m sure a few on the list are doing things now. I’ll take a look! Hope you’re doing well.