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Layla Capers is a New York City based singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in the Bronx, NY. At the age of four, Layla found her voice singing along to Disney songs, family karaoke nights, and worship at church. She has been captivating audiences with her voice ever since. A child actress, she landed starring roles as Tomika in School of Rock and Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. Layla is an emerging Teen Artist on the rise, bringing a unique sound that will surely be a game-changer. She is currently creating music, working with music producers, and writers and will soon release her debut EP, entitled “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. Layla’s inspirations are SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, and HER. Layla’s voice is melodic and smooth that will remind you of classic Brandy or Aaliyah. You feel the duplicity of her innocence while at the same time finding her sense of self.

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Layla Capers STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Tomika [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Young Nala [Replacement]


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54 Below to Present Young Gifted and Broadway in LIFT EVERY VOICE Next Week


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Young Gifted and Broadway in “Lift Every Voice” in celebration of Black History Month next week. Learn more about the concert here!

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More


Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week


Check out next week's lineup at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre!

54 Below to Present YOUNGISH: A Concert Of The Tweens 'N Teens Songbook


Get ready for a night of fresh comedy songs, up-tempos, ballads, and group numbers as Broadway's brightest young stars take the stage for the first time at 54 Below. Don't miss 'Youngish: A Concert of the Tweens 'N Teens Songbook' by Nicky Phillips and Sarah Ziegler on November 8th. Experience the awkwardness and beauty of the 'tween' years through musical theater.

Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square


In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!

Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Set for BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH


The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative has revealed the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine).

Photos: Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. At Theater 555


MATILDA JR took center stage last week in NYC for a sold out run at the off-Broadway venue - THEATER 555. MATILDA JR was produced by Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway as their 2023 Junior Main Stage production!

Photos: Broadway Teens Raise Their Voices For Gun Safety At The Green Room 42


Broadway performer Carly Gold (Ferryman, Fun Home Nat’l Tour) presented a benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring young performers from the Broadway, film, and television community. See photos from the event.

Broadway Teens Raise Their Voices For Gun Safety At Benefit Concert At The Green Room 42, March 26


The benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring teen performers from the Broadway, film, and television community has a limited number of tickets remaining.

Carly Gold to Present BROADWAY TEENS RAISE THEIR VOICES FOR GUN SAFETY Benefit Concert at The Green Room 42


Broadway performer Carly Gold will present a benefit concert to support common-sense gun safety legislation featuring young performers from the Broadway, film, and television community at The Green Room 42 on March 26th.

Emily Hoder, Benjamin Pajak Headline Spotlight Kidz Radio City Performance


Current Broadway performers Emily Hoder and Benjamin Pajak will be part of the Spotlight Kidz performance at Radio City Music Hall on Monday, December 12 when the group opens for the Rockettes prior to the 'Christmas Spectacular' 5:00 p.m. performance.

Joe Iconis, New Musicals, Lorna Luft, Andy Mientus And More Announced at Feinstein's/54 Below


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Joshua Turchin, Joey LaVarco & More to Celebrate Aging Out with Current and Former Broadway Kids at Feinstein's/54 Below


FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will present Aged Out: Current & Former Broadway Kids Take The Stage! on July 14th, 2022, at 9:30pm. Broadway would not be complete without its hundreds of fiercely talented child actors who have recently been seen in shows like Disney’s Frozen, Caroline, Or Change, Disney’s The Lion King, Flying Over Sunset, and many others.

Nicky Phillips & Sarah Ziegler Announce Digital Release Of THE TWEENS 'N TEENS SONGBOOK


Songwriters Nicky Phillips (music) and Sarah Ziegler (lyrics) have announced the release of 'The Tweens 'N Teens Songbook - New Musical Theatre Songs For Young (ish) Performers.' This digital piano/vocal book includes ten brand new musical theatre songs written specifically for the adolescent performer.

Bryan Terrell Clark, Antonio J. Watson and More to Star in CABARET FOR A CAUSE


Broadway veterans Bryan Terrell Clark and Antonio J. Watson will team up with Jack Chacon to bring you an Evening of music, love, and support to benefit the Hereditary Angioedema Association.

Live Virtual Cabaret Raises Funds For Malignant Hyperthermia Association


While the second LYRICS FOR A CAUSE didn't happen in March as planned due to COVID-19 shutdowns, talented young performers joyfully sang in a virtual cabaret held Friday night live from their own homes. The cabaret, which was hosted by Spotlight Kidz (Pottsville, PA), was a benefit event for the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS).

LYRICS FOR A CAUSE Cabaret To Benefit Malignant Hyperthermia Association


The second LYRICS FOR A CAUSE will be held tomorrow and will have a different look as talented performers with broadway and national tour credentials, as well as other very talented youth, spread holiday joy in this virtual cabaret as they raise money for the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS).

VIDEO: Tony-Winner André De Shields and Garth Kravits Perform 'A Change Is Gonna Come'


Hadestown Tony-winner André De Shields and Garth Kravits are singing for the soul of America, putting their own spin on the Sam Cooke civil-rights anthem, 'A Change is Gonna Come,' accompanied by Steven Cuevas on piano.

VIDEO: Watch Broadway for Biden's IN OUR AMERICA Featuring Laura Benanti, Alex Boniello, James Harkness and More


Broadway for Biden's all-star virtual fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation is now available to watch on the NowThis YouTube page and Broadway for Biden's Facebook through Wednesday, November 4. The concert originally streamed on Wednesday, October 21.

Mariah Rose Faith, Kelsey Connolly, Maria Briggs And More Join Concert To Benefit The Actors Fund


Rising Talent Magazine is back with Concert #7 to Benefit The Actors Fund! The concert will be taking place throughout the day on Sunday, October 25th on Rising Talent Magazine's Instagram LIVE: http://Instagram.com/RisingTalentMag

Layla Capers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Layla Capers been in?

Layla Capers has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Layla Capers been in?

Layla Capers has not appeared in the West End.

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