Lovely Hoffman
Lovely Hoffman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Genres | R&B, gospel, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musical theatre performer, music producer, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | 100 Decibels Music Group |
| Website | www.lovelyhoffman.com |
Lovely Hoffman is an American recording artist, music theatre performer, record producer, musician, and actress. She received notable recognition in 2007 when her debut single, "Can't Wait" peaked #10 on the urban college radio charts.[1] In 2010, Lovely established herself in the theatre arts world when she was cast to co-star alongside Broadway star Marissa Perry in a production of Hairspray the musical, which was directed by Todd Michel Smith and Judine Somerville both cast members of the original Broadway production.[2] Lovely has also performed and shared the stage with other notable R&B artists including Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Ne-Yo and multi-platinum recording artist and producer T-Pain.
Music theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Color Purple | Celie | SpeakEasy Stage Company | Cast in lead role – Celie; New England regional premiere |
| 2012 | Little Shop of Horrors | Crystal | New Repertory Theatre[3] | Played the role of Crystal; one third of the Street Urchins girl trio |
| 2011 | Ain't Misbehavin | Nell Carter | Lyric Stage Company of Boston[4][5][6] | Played the role "Nell Carter" played in the Original Broadway Cast |
| 2011 | Ragtime | Sara's Friend | Emerson Umbrella | |
| 2011 | Sunfish | Storyteller | Stoneham Theatre[7] | |
| 2010 | Hairspray | Dynamite | Reagle Music Theatre[8] | Understudy: Motormouth Maybelle |
| 2010 | Ain't Misbehavin | Armelia McQueen | Lexington Players[9] | |
| 2009 | Hair | Dionne | Winthrop Players | |
| 2009 | Our Story | Various Characters | Origination | |
| 2007 | Ntune | Ensemble | Quannapowitt Players |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Radio | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | ||||
| 2007 | "Can't Wait"[10] | 10[1] | Urban Radio Mixshow | iTunes, CD single |
| 2009 | "Light Switch"[11] | — | Urban & Dance Radio Mixshow | iTunes, CD single |
| 2010 | "Issues" "Twista "Wetter" Remix" | — | Urban Radio Mixshow | mixtape |
References
- ^ a b Rap Attacks College Charts Top 30 May 28, 2007 Archived November 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Marissa Perry Stars in Reagle Music Theatre's HAIRSPRAY". Boston.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Little Shop of Horrors is Serious Fun". Boston.com. May 3, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ CLAY, CAROLYN (November 29, 2011). "Ain't Misbehavin at Lyric Stage". Thephoenix.com. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ gilliandaniels (November 22, 2011). "Ain't Misbehavin': Tribute to a Lost Harlem". Netheatregeek.com. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Women in charge of Lyric Stage's 'Ain't Misbehavin". Articles.boston.com. November 18, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ World Premiere Musical... Archived July 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Announced Marissa Perry to Return to Hairspray". Playbill.com. July 21, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Players Bring 'Ain't Misbehavin" to three stages, three towns". Dailynewstranscript.com. March 3, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Can't Wait – Lovely Hoffman | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. July 18, 2006. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ^ "Allmusic.com". Allmusic.com. August 7, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2014.