Birth Place: Compton, CA
Diva LaMarr is originally from Los Angeles, CA - born in Compton, raised in Buena Park. They now live in New York City with their partner Darnell White. National Tour: JERSEY BOYS (Berry Belson and others). Regional: nominated for an LA OVATION award for his portrayal of James "Thunder" Early in DREAMGIRLS directed by Broadway's Robert Longbottom; the world premiere of SOUL: THE STAX MUSICAL (Booker T. Jones) at Baltimore Center Stage directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah & choreographed by Chase Brock; a new musical called A SIGN OF THE TIMES at Delaware Theatre Company directed by Gabriel Barre & choreographed by JoAnne Hunter; the US professional world premiere of Disney's MULAN (Mushu) & the US regional premiere of Disney's LITTLE MERMAID (Sebastian) at Tuacahn Amphitheatre; AIN'T MISBEHAVIN (Andre) and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE (Ken) - Birch North Park Theatre in San Diego; HAIRSPRAY (Seaweed) in Northern California - Sierra Rep; HAIR (LADCC / Ovation Nominated, Garland Award) and the professional premiere of THE GIRL, GROUCH & GOAT (Garland Award) both with The Chance Theater in Anaheim Hills. Other credits: Universal Studios Japan, Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines - world premiere cast of Disney's VILLAINS TONIGHT! (originating the roles of Dr. Facilier / Jafar).
From: Photos: American Songbook Association Celebrates Stephen Schwartz at Third Annual Gala
From: Photos: American Songbook Association Celebrates Stephen Schwartz at Third Annual Gala
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PCPA presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Solvang Festival Theater in June, featuring book & lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.
The most fun show to see this month is The Legend of Georgia McBridge.
On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the stage, to celebrate his most acclaimed works. Check out videos here!
On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the historic stage. As always, Scott brought some of today’s brightest theater stars to sing his compositions. See photos from the evening!
Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company continues their 37th MainStage Season with the big-hearted, fierce, and music-filled comedy, The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez.
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Watch video highlights of Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS, running through Dec 30, 2023 at The Goodspeed Opera House.
Songwriter Scott Alan will return to Birdland, along with some of today's brightest stars singing his compositions. The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, February 5 at 7pm.
Watch Keirsten Hodgens (Lorrell), Ta-Tynisa Wilson (Deena), Shantel Cribbs (Michelle) and the company of Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS perform the Disco version of 'One Night Only' here!
Watch a clip from 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from Goodspeed's Dreamgirls featuring Jos N. Banks, Chuckie Benson, Robert Cornelius, Arnold Harper II, Alfred E. Jackson, Mykal Kilgore, Diva LaMarr, Evan Tyrone Martin and Kwame M. Remy here!
Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!
Conoro Weiss gives Broadway World readers another beautiful photo flash of the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Convention.
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It was a particularly special night at THE LINEUP on September 5th.
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It was another fine week and another fine LINEUP.
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