Sierra Boggess
| Sierra Boggess | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 20, 1982 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Sierra Boggess (born May 20, 1982) is an American theater actress and soprano singer.
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[edit] Early and personal life
She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, with her two sisters, Summer and Allegra. The three of them were members of the Colorado Children's Chorale. Her parents are Kellun Turner and Michael Boggess. She attended George Washington High School[1] and graduated from Millikin University with a BFA in musical theater. She is currently engaged to her Love Never Dies castmate, Tam Mutu.[2]
[edit] Career
Before her current success on the stage, she began her career as an understudy for Cosette on the U.S. national tour of Les Misérables. She also originated the roles of Binky and Ram Dass in the musical Princesses. Her previous work includes West Side Story (Maria), The Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Sweet Charity (Charity) and The Boy Friend (Polly).
Her big break came playing the character Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular in Las Vegas in June 2006.
She made her Broadway debut originating the role of Ariel in the 2007 musical adaptation[3] of the 1989 film The Little Mermaid to critical acclaim. She also starred opposite Kristin Chenoweth in the Encores! production of Music in the Air which ran from Feb. 5-8, 2009 at the New York City Center.[4] Boggess played her final performance as Ariel on May 31, 2009 and was succeeded by understudy Chelsea Morgan Stock.[5]
From February 2010 to March 2011 Boggess starred as Christine Daaé in the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera called Love Never Dies in the West End at the Adelphi Theatre. Boggess left the cast on March 5, 2011 and was replaced by Celia Graham. She also took part in The Rodgers and Hammerstein Prom at The Royal Albert Hall on 22 August 2010 which was screened on 28th.[6]
Boggess most recently starred as Sharon, alongside Tyne Daly, in the Broadway revival of Master Class, which began performances on June 14, 2011 and officially opened on July 7, 2011.[7] The show concluded its limited engagement on September 4, 2011.[8]
Boggess recreated the role of Christine Daaé in the 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera in London with Love Never Dies co-star Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom at the Royal Albert Hall on 1st and 2nd of October 2011.[9]
She was originally going to play the leading role of "I" in the new musical adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, which had booked the Broadhurst Theatre for a run beginning March 27, 2012.[10] However, the production's plans for a run in spring 2012 were cancelled and the show would instead be aiming for a run in the 2012-2013 theatre season.[11]
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Drama Desk Awards
- 2008: Outstanding Actress in a Musical: The Little Mermaid Nominated
- Drama League Awards
- 2008: Distinguished Performance Award: The Little Mermaid Nominated
- Broadway.com Audience Awards
- 2008: Favorite Leading Actress in a Broadway Musical: The Little Mermaid Nominated
- 2008: Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance: The Little Mermaid WON
- BroadwayWorld UK Awards
- 2010: Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Love Never Dies Nominated
- Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers Choice Awards
- 2011: Best Actress in a Musical: Love Never Dies Nominated
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- 2011: Best Actress in a Musical: Love Never Dies Nominated
[edit] References
- ^ "Star of "Little Mermaid" musical visits her alma mater" Denver Post
- ^ Gioia, Michael (January 13, 2012). "Rebecca Co-Stars Sierra Boggess and Tam Mutu Are Engaged". Playbill. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/158579-Rebecca-Co-Stars-Sierra-Boggess-and-Tam-Mutu-Are-Engaged-. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
- ^ The Little Mermaid at the Internet Broadway Database
- ^ PHOTO CALL: Music in the Air Readies for City Center Encores! Run
- ^ Gans, Andrew."Stock and Seeley to Join Broadway's Little Mermaid Cast",Playbill, May 7, 2009
- ^ Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies to Premiere in London in March 2010; New York, Australia to Follow
- ^ Sierra Boggess, Olivier Nominee for Love Never Dies, Will Take Broadway's Master Class
- ^ Class Dismissed! Master Class, Starring Tyne Daly, Ends Broadway Run Sept. 4
- ^ PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25th Anniversary Concert Plays at Royal Albert Hall; Karimloo & Boggess Star
- ^ REBECCA to Play Broadhurst Theatre Opening April 2012; Sierra Boggess Now Confirmed to Star!
- ^ Broadway's REBECCA Cancelled for Spring! Aiming for 2012-2013
