Myles Frost got no chair turn on The Voice. Then he won a Tony as Michael Jackson.
Myles Frost won the 2022 Tony for MJ the Musical. Fantasia, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert also took singing-show fame to Broadway.
Myles Frost at the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative Launch in Washington, D.C. · September 27, 2023
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34 contestants of American Idol, The Voice and The X Factor have a reviewed Broadway credit on Encore Index: 21 from American Idol, ten from The Voice and three from The X Factor. 27 of them have a reviewed Broadway credit dated after their show. For five of them, every Broadway credit on this page is dated before their season began: Nya, Frenchie Davis, Alisan Porter, Stacy Francis and Carly Rose Sonenclar. Todrick Hall and Myles Frost did not reach the finals of their show.
204 more contestants have other stage or screen credits: off-Broadway runs, tours, regional theatre, film and television. Every credit is listed below by show, with its date when the record gives one.
- Contestants with a Broadway credit
- 34
- With a dated Broadway credit after their show
- 27
- With any reviewed stage or screen credit
- 238
- With award recognition for screen or stage work
- 13
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On Broadway, show by show
Broadway credits cover roles and concert runs in Broadway theatres in New York.
Each card gives the person's run on the show and each reviewed Broadway credit. A credit marked "Before the show" is dated before the premiere of the person's season. "Before or during the show" is dated before the person's last show. A person can have more Broadway work than the site has reviewed.
American Idol (21)
- Made his Broadway debut as Carlos in the original cast of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Belasco Theatre.
- Joined Broadway's American Idiot as a replacement in the role of Will and stayed until the production closed.
- Played Paris in the original cast of the Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, which opened September 19, 2013.
- Played Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre as a replacement cast member.
- Played Trent in the original Broadway cast of the a cappella musical In Transit at Circle in the Square.
- Played Prince Charming in the Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, after creating the role at its 2021 Washington, D.C. premiere.
- Made her Broadway debut as a replacement in the role of Priya in Bombay Dreams; the production closed on January 1, 2005.
- Played Mimi Marquez as a replacement in Rent on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre; her initial run to November 2007 was extended.
- Joined the Broadway revival of Once On This Island as a replacement in the role of Papa Ge.
- Made his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot, playing from January 18 to May 4, 2008; on August 12, 2008, he was announced to return to the role from September 19, 2008 to January 4, 2009.
- Starred with Ruben Studdard in a Broadway holiday show, Ruben & Clay's First Annual Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Christmas Show.
- Appeared on Broadway as a guest performer in the concert run Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls at the Nederlander Theatre.
- Made his Broadway debut with Clay Aiken in Ruben & Clay's First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show at the Imperial Theatre.
- Made her Broadway debut as a replacement Penny Pingleton in Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre, in two runs between February 2006 and February 2007.
- Played Sheila as a replacement in the Broadway production of Hair at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre until the production closed.
- Made her Broadway debut as Celie in the musical The Color Purple; the engagement was extended to January 6, 2008.
- Appeared as the first special guest star in the Broadway revue After Midnight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre from its November 3, 2013 opening until February 9, 2014; on March 20, 2014, a second four-week stint from May 13 to June 8 was announced.
- Made her Broadway debut as Shug Avery in the revival of The Color Purple; the cast album later won a Grammy.
- He joined the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer as Sammy in September 2006.
- He starred as Drew in Rock of Ages. The production began Off-Broadway at New World Stages in October 2008 and moved to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway on April 7, 2009.
- He played the title roles in Jekyll and Hyde. Tour previews ran at La Mirada from September 7 to September 30, 2012. Broadway previews began April 5, 2013, the show opened April 18, 2013, at the Marquis Theater, and the last performance was on May 12.
- On July 23, 2014, a return to Rock of Ages as Drew was announced for the Helen Hayes Theater, beginning August 4, 2014. The return was extended through January 18, 2015, the Broadway closing date.
- He made his Broadway debut as Kenickie in the revival of Grease on September 9, 2008, and played the role until the show closed on January 4, 2009.
- He took over the role of Berger in the Broadway revival of Hair in March 2010 and stayed until the show closed on June 27, 2010.
- Made her Broadway debut as Jenna in the musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
- Returned to Waitress on Broadway and played Jenna until the production's final performance.
- On June 6, 2008, he joined the Broadway cast of Grease at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre as Teen Angel. The lead says he performed on Broadway in 2008 and on the national tour in 2009.
- Made her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario in In the Heights for a 12-week run.
- Played Jenna as a replacement in Waitress on Broadway.
- In late September 2007 she was announced to take the church-soloist role in the Broadway musical The Color Purple as of January 9, 2008. She played Sofia at matinees.
- Made his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (April 3 to May 5, 2018) and returned for a second run from July 17 to September 9, 2018.
- From January to June 2014, Mercado made her Broadway debut as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon.
- Made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in the revival of Cabaret, replacing Eddie Redmayne, in a limited engagement announced through March 30, 2025.
- Todrick Hall joined the Broadway cast of Kinky Boots as Lola at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on November 1, 2016, and was playing the role two weeks later, in a run scheduled through March 5, 2017.
- Todrick Hall played Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway in a limited engagement from November 30, 2017 to January 14, 2018.
- She sang in Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre from November 17 to December 30, 2017.
- From November 2022, when A Beautiful Noise moved to Broadway, Nick Fradiani played Neil Diamond-Then on Wednesday evenings and when Will Swenson was out sick, until he took over the role full-time on October 31, 2023.
- Nick Fradiani led A Beautiful Noise full-time from October 31, 2023 until the Broadway close on June 30, 2024.
- She was one of The Radio, with Nasia Thomas and Harper Miles, in the 2021 Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change at Studio 54. Previews began October 8, 2021, the revival opened October 27, 2021, and it ran through January 9, 2022.
The Voice (10)
- In 2003 she joined the Broadway cast of Rent and sang the solo in Seasons of Love. She returned on June 1, 2005. She had announced a May 2007 exit, then announced her final performance after a mid-April 2007 show.
- He made his Broadway debut as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending. Previews began on October 16, 2024, and the show opened at the Belasco Theatre on November 12, 2024.
- From March 2009 to March 2010, Sasha Allen played Dionne in the Broadway revival of Hair at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
- Sasha Allen joined the Broadway cast of MJ as Katherine Jackson at the Neil Simon Theatre.
- He was the final actor to play the title role in the 2013 Broadway revival of Pippin, which closed in early 2015.
- He sang in Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway, from November 17 to December 30, 2017, at the August Wilson Theatre.
- In 2006 she played Bebe Benzenheimer in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
- She opened in the original Broadway company of Hell's Kitchen on April 20, 2024 as Tiny, as ensemble, and as vocal captain.
- On January 15, 2026 she was in the Hell's Kitchen ensemble. The final Broadway performance was scheduled for February 22, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre.
- The Broadway revival of 1776 opened on October 6, 2022 at the American Airlines Theatre, and she played Roger Sherman.
- Made his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre, where the show began previews on December 6, 2021 and opened on February 1, 2022; his final performance in the role was on April 2, 2023.
- He made his Broadway debut as Jellylorum in Cats: The Jellicle Ball, with performances from March 18 to August 8, 2026.
- A September 18, 2025 report said Max Chambers had made his Broadway debut as little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical.
The X Factor (3)
- In October 1998 Francis played Rusty in the Broadway production of Footloose. The cast recording Footloose the Musical (1998 Original Broadway Cast) came out in 1999.
- In 2006 she made her Broadway debut as Young Cosette in Les Miserables.
- In 2011 she originated Chloe, Alice's daughter, in Wonderland on Broadway and in the earlier Tampa workshop.
- In the 2012 Broadway revival of Evita she originated the role of Peron's Mistress and sang Another Suitcase in Another Hall.
- She made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family.
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Awards for screen and stage work
The reviewed award records and career milestones name these awards and nominations for acting, hosting, stage and producing work. Awards for songs and for being a contestant on a show are not in this list.
- Kelly Clarkson (S1 · Winner)
- Emmy Awards 2020: Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards). Won.
- Emmy Awards 2021: Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards). Won.
- Emmy Awards 2022: Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards). Won.
- Emmy Awards 2023: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host (Daytime Emmy Awards). Won.
- Fantasia Barrino (S3 · Winner)
- Theatre World Awards 2007: Outstanding Broadway Debut Performance for The Color Purple. Won.
- NAACP Image Awards 2024: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for The Color Purple. Won.
- On December 25, 2023, Fantasia Barrino played Celie in the film adaptation of The Color Purple; the role brought Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and an NAACP Image Award win.
- Jennifer Hudson (S3 · Eliminated 7th)
- Academy Awards 2007: Actress in a Supporting Role for Dreamgirls. Won.
- Emmy Awards 2021: Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program (Daytime Emmy Awards) for Baba Yaga. Won (shared credit).
- Jennifer Hudson was a producer of the Broadway musical A Strange Loop, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in June 2022.
- LaToya London (S3 · Eliminated 4th)
- Ovation Awards 2012: Featured Actress in a Musical for The Color Purple: A Musical (Celebration Theatre). Won.
- Constantine Maroulis (S4 · Eliminated 6th)
- Tony Awards 2009: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for Rock of Ages. Nominated.
- Katie Stevens (S9 · Eliminated 8th–9th)
- Teen Choice Awards 2018: Choice Summer TV Star for The Bold Type. Nominated.
- Imagen Awards 2018: Best Actress – Television for The Bold Type. Nominated.
- Thia Megia (S10 · Eliminated 10th–11th)
- Emmy Awards 2020: Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series (Daytime Emmy) for Days of Our Lives. Nominated.
- Alex Preston (S13 · Eliminated (3rd))
- Boston/New England Emmy Awards 2019: Special Event Coverage for NH Chronicle Presents New Hampshire Idol. Won (shared credit).
- Michael J. Woodard (S16 · Eliminated (4th–5th))
- Annie Awards 2022: Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Arlo the Alligator Boy. Nominated.
- Myles Frost (The Voice S13 · No chair turn in the blind auditions)
- Tony Awards 2022: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for MJ. Won.
- Myles Frost was nominated for the 2025 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for MJ the Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre; the nominations were announced on March 5, 2025.
- Bryson Battle (The Voice S27 · Eliminated in the Top 12)
- Blumey Awards 2021: Best Actor. Won.
- Jimmy Awards 2021: Best Performance by an Actor. Won.
- Carly Rose Sonenclar (The X Factor S2 · Runner-up)
- BroadwayWorld 2011: Best Young Performer. Won.
- Diamond White (The X Factor S2 · Fifth place)
- Annie Awards 2024: Best Voice Acting – TV/Media for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, episode Moon Girl Landing. Won.
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Every stage and screen credit, show by show
Every reviewed career event about a stage role or an acting role: Broadway, off-Broadway, tours, regional theatre, film and television. Open a name to see the credits. Each person is listed under the show of their main run.
American Idol (129)
AJ Gil
- Starred as Chris in the independent film Destination Fame, which premiered in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Angela Peel
- Had a small role in Tyler Perry’s Netflix film Mea Culpa.
- Appeared in the reboot of 4400 and the film The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain.
Brad Estrin
- Played Ronald in Serial Killer Barbie at the NoHo Arts Center in 2014.
- Played Bruce in Serial Killer Barbie at the NoHo Arts Center.
- Played a camp counselor in The Fosters.
- Played a rookie police officer in the Queen Gorya pilot.
- Had a recurring role as Eric in In The Moment.
- Had a supporting role in the film You Can't Have It.
- Had a supporting role in the film Cross Wars.
- Had a supporting role in The Five Year Plan.
- Played Lucas in In The Company of Strangers.
- Had a supporting role in Truth of The Mask.
- Had a supporting role in Adults Only.
- Had a lead role in A Whiter Shade of Pale.
- Played Luca in Stay On The Line: A Rock Musical with Theatre 68.
- Played a slacker boyfriend in a lead role in Aspire.
Christina Christian Cewe
- Christina Christian Cewe had a small acting part in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2003.
- Christina Christian Cewe had a small acting part in Burn Notice in 2009.
Jim Verraros
- Played Kyle in the comedy film Eating Out, which received a limited theatrical release in 2005.
- Played Kyle again in Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds.
- Jim Verraros played a priest in the 2008 film Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!
Justin Guarini
- Co-starred with Kelly Clarkson in the feature film From Justin to Kelly, playing Justin Bell.
- Made his Broadway debut as Carlos in the original cast of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Belasco Theatre.
- Joined Broadway's American Idiot as a replacement in the role of Will and stayed until the production closed.
- Played Paris in the original cast of the Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, which opened September 19, 2013.
- Played Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre as a replacement cast member.
- Played Trent in the original Broadway cast of the a cappella musical In Transit at Circle in the Square.
- Played Prince Charming in the Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre, after creating the role at its 2021 Washington, D.C. premiere.
Kelly Clarkson
- Made her film debut with Justin Guarini in the musical comedy From Justin to Kelly.
- Voiced Moxy and provided songs for the animated film UglyDolls, released on May 3, 2019.
Kristin Holt
- Played Reporter #3 in Dirty Sexy Money.
- Was credited as Bartender in Rock Slyde.
Nikki McKibbin
- Played a singer in the TV movie The Scorned, whose production was documented by the E! series Kill Reality.
Ryan Starr
- Played guest roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (as Sophia Renatta) and What I Like About You (as Pam Wayne).
- Played the lead role of Stacy in the film Ring of Darkness.
- Played Brigitte Douglas in the film Vendetta.
Tamyra Gray
- Made her Broadway debut as a replacement in the role of Priya in Bombay Dreams; the production closed on January 1, 2005.
- Played Rain Walker in the feature film The Gospel, her first film role.
- Played Mimi Marquez as a replacement in Rent on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre; her initial run to November 2007 was extended.
- Tamyra Gray starred in Debbie Allen’s Twist at Pasadena Playhouse in 2011.
- Joined the Broadway revival of Once On This Island as a replacement in the role of Papa Ge.
- Tamyra Gray played Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act at Starlight Theater in Kansas City on August 16, 2022.
- Tamyra Gray and Will Chase sang I Should Tell You in Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre on October 26, 2026.
Tanesha Ross
- Appeared in Village Theatre's 2008 production of Saint Heaven.
- Was in the Broadway run of Hair, a year after the 2010 national tour.
- Was scheduled to play Nina Rosario in Village Theatre’s In the Heights, a production advertised for September 18 through October 26, 2014.
- Tanesha Ross was scheduled to play Sally Bowles in the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society production of Cabaret at 12th Avenue Arts from November 22 through December 15, 2019.
Ashley Hartman
- Played Karen Herdberger in the film Abominable (Anchor Bay, 2006).
Bettis Richardson
- Made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Bring It On: The Musical at the St. James Theatre on July 12, 2012.
Carmen Rasmusen Herbert
- Made her film acting debut as Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice: A Latter-Day Comedy.
- Played Marilyn in the film Down and Derby.
Clay Aiken
- Made his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot, playing from January 18 to May 4, 2008; on August 12, 2008, he was announced to return to the role from September 19, 2008 to January 4, 2009.
- Starred with Ruben Studdard in a Broadway holiday show, Ruben & Clay's First Annual Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Christmas Show.
Kimberley Locke
- Appeared on Broadway as a guest performer in the concert run Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls at the Nederlander Theatre.
- Led the cast of a production of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Prima, playing Diva Donna.
Kimberly Caldwell
- Played a character named Kimberly in the film Wrong Turn 2: Dead End.
- Played Bree in the Franklin & Bash episode "Waiting on a Friend".
- Appeared in the television film Recipe for Love.
- A July 3, 2014 interview reported that Caldwell had played a country singer in the miniseries 26 Miles.
- Played an ET correspondent in the film Monkey Up.
Louis Gazzara
- Louis Gazzara appeared in the 2007 film Bad Girl Island.
Rickey Smith
- Rickey Smith played the Tinman in Oz, the Musical in 2009.
Ruben Studdard
- Played Fats Waller as the headliner of a national touring revival of the musical Ain't Misbehavin', with Idol alumni Trenyce and Frenchie Davis, and sang on its 2009 cast recording.
- Made his Broadway debut with Clay Aiken in Ruben & Clay's First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show at the Imperial Theatre.
Trenyce
- Made her stage debut as Yancey in a North American tour of the play Not a Day Goes By.
- Played the lead role of Deena Jones in an Indianapolis production of the musical Dreamgirls.
- Played Portia in David E. Talbert's musical play Love in the Nick of Tyme, which began a 17-city tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan.
- Was the leading female vocalist in the Michael Jackson tribute revue Thriller - Live on a European tour and in its West End run at the Lyric Theatre, London.
- Had a minor role as a cheerleading coach in the film Kick-Ass 2.
- Returned to her role in the West End production of Thriller - Live.
- Starred in the cabaret production Heart & Soul: Music of Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick & Diana Ross in 2017.
- Played Nicole in the BET+ film The Christmas Ringer, released in 2023.
- On May 18, 2023, Trenyce was announced as Nicole in the BET+ film The Christmas Ringer.
Vanessa Olivarez
- Played the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the Canadian production of the musical Hairspray.
Amy Adams
- Amy Adams sang in Le Rêve - The Dream at Wynn Las Vegas for five years.
- Amy Adams played the Narrator alongside Patrick Cassidy in the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Diana DeGarmo
- Made her Broadway debut as a replacement Penny Pingleton in Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre, in two runs between February 2006 and February 2007.
- Played Sheila as a replacement in the Broadway production of Hair at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre until the production closed.
- Played Angelina Veneziano on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless.
- A July 23, 2021 report said she starred with Ace Young in Stellar's streaming production of First Date.
Eric Yoder
- Had a starring role in Saint Louis University’s production of Godspell in 2002.
Fantasia Barrino
- Played herself in the Lifetime television film based on her memoir, directed by Debbie Allen.
- Made her Broadway debut as Celie in the musical The Color Purple; the engagement was extended to January 6, 2008.
- Appeared as the first special guest star in the Broadway revue After Midnight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre from its November 3, 2013 opening until February 9, 2014; on March 20, 2014, a second four-week stint from May 13 to June 8 was announced.
- Played Celie in the film adaptation of The Color Purple; the role brought Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and an NAACP Image Award win.
- Was announced as a cast member of Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas, a holiday film for Netflix, when Netflix listed the cast in its 2026 film slate.
- On October 9, 2026, Tyler Perry announced that The Gospel of Christmas, starring Fantasia Barrino Taylor and Tank, was set for release on Netflix on November 11.
Jasmine Trias
- Appeared in the Black Eyed Peas music video for “Bebot” in 2006.
- As of December 16, 2021, Jasmine Trias and Ben Stone were performing in This Is Christmas at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
Jennifer Hudson
- Made her screen debut as Effie White in the film musical Dreamgirls, which opened in limited release in December 2006; the role won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Made her Broadway debut as Shug Avery in the revival of The Color Purple; the cast album later won a Grammy.
- Played Grizabella in the film Cats, released in 2019.
- Played Aretha Franklin in the biographical film Respect and sang its soundtrack album.
- Was a producer of the Broadway musical A Strange Loop, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in June 2022.
- Played Maya in the film Breathe in 2024.
- Co-produced Smash at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The show ran from March 11 to June 22, 2025, with its official opening on April 10.
- Was reported on February 11, 2026 to have signed on as a producer of the Broadway revival of Dreamgirls, her third Broadway producing credit after A Strange Loop and Smash; the revival was set to open in fall 2026.
- Voiced Louise Harris, the late mother of the lead character, in the Sony Pictures Animation film Goat, released in the United States on February 13, 2026.
- Voiced the news reporter Lilian Ledes in the animated film Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, released in theaters in the United States and Canada on August 14, 2026.
- The producers of the Broadway revival of Dreamgirls, which Jennifer Hudson had joined as a producer, said in a statement reported on August 25, 2026 that it would no longer open in fall 2026 and was still moving forward.
John Preator
- An October 3, 2015 review described John Preator playing Ravenal in Show Boat at Westchester Broadway Theatre.
- A February 3, 2021 report named John Preator in the cast of Amas Musical Theatre’s Black Butterfly virtual reading, scheduled for February 3–6.
Katie Webber
- A March 8, 2011 report quoted Lisa Leuschner saying Katie Webber was on Broadway in Wicked.
- By March 25, 2026, Katie Webber was performing in the ensemble of the Broadway revival of Chess.
Lesa Wilson
- Lesa Wilson worked as an actress after she moved to Atlanta in 2006.
- On August 10, 2020, Lesa Wilson said she had played Shellee in the TV movie Coins for Love.
- On August 10, 2020, Lesa Wilson said she had played Rachel in Stars Fell on Alabama.
- Lesa Wilson played Melody in the 2023 movie The Hand That Robs the Cradle.
- Lesa Wilson played Rebecca in the 2025 TV movie Deadly Girls Trip.
- Lesa Wilson played Mary in My Amish Double Life.
Marque Lynche
- An April 6, 2004 announcement named Marque Lynche to play Tyrone Jackson in the Off-Broadway show Fame on 42nd Street.
- An April 6, 2004 report said Marque Lynche had appeared on Broadway in The Lion King.
Anthony Fedorov
- Played Matt in the off-Broadway The Fantasticks at the Snapple Theater Center in New York, from May 1, 2007 through the end of July 2007.
- Played the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from July 2009 through June 2011, including Oklahoma City, Seattle, Beverly, St. Paul, a Tokyo run cut short in March 2011, and dates in Florida and Atlanta.
- Played Roger in the off-Broadway Rent at New World Stages starting July 11, 2012, and stayed until the production closed in September 2012.
- Played Rolf Gruber in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of The Sound of Music from November 23 to December 30, 2012.
- Played Enjolras in Les Misérables at La Mirada Theatre in California from May 31 to June 22, 2014.
Anwar Robinson
- Played Tom Collins in the national and international tour of Rent in the 2007-2008 season.
- Played Jesus in the Syracuse Stage production of Godspell from November 25 to December 28, 2008.
- Made his film debut as Owen in The Ski Trip 2: Friends and Lovers.
- He played Jesus in a symphonic concert performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, with a 35-piece orchestra, at the Count Basie Theater.
Bo Bice
- In February 2023 he played Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages at the Savannah Center.
Carrie Underwood
- Made her feature film debut in Soul Surfer, playing youth leader Sarah Hill.
- Played Maria von Trapp in NBC's live television production The Sound of Music Live!.
Celena Rae
- Has film credits in The Last Whistle and Always on Time, starred in the series In the Gap, hosted DFW's Ultimate, and played Rosie in Pure Country at Casa Manana in Fort Worth.
Constantine Maroulis
- He joined the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer as Sammy in September 2006.
- He starred as Drew in Rock of Ages. The production began Off-Broadway at New World Stages in October 2008 and moved to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway on April 7, 2009.
- He played the title roles in Jekyll and Hyde. Tour previews ran at La Mirada from September 7 to September 30, 2012. Broadway previews began April 5, 2013, the show opened April 18, 2013, at the Marquis Theater, and the last performance was on May 12.
- On July 23, 2014, a return to Rock of Ages as Drew was announced for the Helen Hayes Theater, beginning August 4, 2014. The return was extended through January 18, 2015, the Broadway closing date.
- He starred as Alan Freed in Rock and Roll Man Off-Broadway at New World Stages from June 3 to November 5, 2023. Previews began June 3, and the show opened June 21, 2023.
- In 2024 he starred in East Carson Street at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. An April 9, 2024 Playbill article said he and Teal Wicks would star, with the show scheduled at the Bell Theatre in Holmdel from May 3 through May 12, 2024.
- A March 12, 2026 report said he was playing Alan Freed in the UK tour of Rock & Roll Man at Theatre Royal Windsor.
- A June 30, 2026 announcement named Constantine Maroulis in the cast of Original Sound, which was streaming after its theatrical release.
Joseph Murena
- Was scheduled to begin performances as Ezio in the Off-Broadway comedy My Big Gay Italian Funeral at St. Luke's Theatre on February 2, 2014, his Off-Broadway debut.
- A February 2, 2014 report said he had appeared in Long Island community theatre productions of West Side Story and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.
Mikalah Gordon
- On October 30, 2007 she played Lila Lee, a country singer on a USO tour, in The Unit episode M.P.s.
- A November 7, 2024 profile described her role on Living with Fran as co-starring. She played Brianna.
Nadia Turner
- She has a lead role in Lord Help Us, which premiered at the Pan African Film and Arts Festival. Image Entertainment released it on DVD in May 2007.
Nikko Smith
- Nikko Smith portrayed Ozzie Smith in the film Soul on Fire.
Scott Savol
- From the summer of 2009 until the spring of 2010 he starred as Billy in Garrett Davis's play The Lord Will Make a Way.
- Scott Savol performed in the musical stage play Father Figure in summer 2025.
Vonzell Solomon
- In 2007 she played Chelsea in the independent film Still Green.
Ace Young
- On May 12, 2008 he appeared on the Fox series Bones.
- He made his Broadway debut as Kenickie in the revival of Grease on September 9, 2008, and played the role until the show closed on January 4, 2009.
- He took over the role of Berger in the Broadway revival of Hair in March 2010 and stayed until the show closed on June 27, 2010.
- Ace Young played Michael in the 2019 horror film Clinton Road.
- On July 23, 2021, a virtual production of the musical First Date began streaming on Stellar, with him as Aaron and Diana DeGarmo as Casey.
- In June 2022, Ace Young starred with Diana DeGarmo in Skates at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago.
- A September 23, 2022 report said Ace Young had performed with Diana DeGarmo in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline earlier that year.
- In October and November 2022 he played Riccardo in the world premiere of Frank J. Avella's play Vatican Falls at the Tank, off-off-Broadway.
- He played Jackson Cole in Colorado Christmas, a Christmas romance film completed in 2023. Diana DeGarmo played Sierra Snow.
Becky O'Donohue
- Played Giavanna in Frank Reina's film Scrambled, which was filmed in 2012.
- Becky O'Donohue played Siri in The Beta Test Initiation, an episode of The Big Bang Theory that aired on January 26, 2012.
- Played Sasha in Red Is the New Black, an episode of The Mentalist released on February 2, 2012.
- Played Vera Channing in Kill Screen, an episode of CSI: NY released on April 6, 2012.
- Played Ava Rendell in Last Woman Standing, an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation released on February 27, 2013.
- Played Jamaica in Running Mates, an episode of Sullivan & Son released on August 1, 2013.
- Played Charisma in Hack to the Future, an episode of Mike & Molly released on February 9, 2015.
- Played Charisma in Buy the Book, an episode of Mike & Molly released on March 9, 2015.
- Played Summer in the 2018 film American Dresser.
- Played Jenna in Grey's Anatomy.
- Played Mrs. Volpe in Snowfall.
- Played Car GPS in The Kominsky Method.
- Voiced a GPS in Mom.
Bobby Bennett
- In an August 28, 2020 interview, Bobby Bennett said he had played Harold in the Denver regional premiere of The Boys in the Band.
- An October 9, 2023 review described Bobby Bennett’s earlier performance in The Inheritance. He played Toby at Vintage Theatre.
- An October 9, 2023 review described Bobby Bennett’s performance as Cory in Local Theater Company’s You Enjoy Myself in Boulder.
Bucky Covington
- In the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie he played guitar in Robby Stewart's band.
- He played Coach Lemley in the 2021 film Under the Stadium Lights.
Chris Daughtry
- Made his acting debut in an episode of the crime drama CSI: NY.
- Played Judas in Fox's live musical television special The Passion.
- Played Hugo Strange in the fan film Batman: Dying Is Easy, released on March 10, 2021.
Katharine McPhee
- Appeared in the film The House Bunny as a member of a misfit sorority.
- Starred as Karen Cartwright in the NBC musical drama Smash, which ran for two seasons.
- Starred as Paige Dineen in the CBS drama Scorpion.
- Made her Broadway debut as Jenna in the musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
- Returned to Waitress on Broadway and played Jenna until the production's final performance.
- Played Bailey Hart in the series Country Comfort in 2021.
- A February 16, 2026 report said Katharine McPhee had completed filming Three People in the Woods, directed by Joshua Caldwell.
Kellie Pickler
- Kellie Pickler played Laurel in the 2018 Hallmark movie Christmas at Graceland.
- Kellie Pickler played Aria Eubank in the 2019 Hallmark movie The Mistletoe Secret.
- Kellie Pickler played Laurel in the 2019 Hallmark movie Wedding at Graceland.
Kevin Covais
- He co-starred as Morris in the 2008 film College and landed a role in the 2009 film Labor Pains, where the filmography credits him as Greg.
- He played Morris Hooper in the 2008 film College and Greg in the 2009 film Labor Pains.
- The filmography credits him as Dorky Driver in the 2014 film Transformers: Age of Extinction.
- He played Dorky Driver in the 2014 film Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Kinnik Sky
- Was cast in projects by Tyler Perry, Robert Townsend and Kenny Leon.
Lisa Tucker
- At age 11 she played Young Nala for nine months in a Pantages Theatre production of The Lion King.
- At age 11 she played Young Nala for nine months in a Pantages Theatre production of The Lion King.
Paris Bennett
- A September 23, 2022 review described Paris Bennett playing Nell in Ain’t Misbehavin’ for Theatre Under the Stars at the Hobby Center.
- Paris Bennett appeared in the short film The Coworker in 2025.
- By April 16, 2025, Paris Bennett had been announced in the cast of The Lost Son, due at the Hope Theatreplex in Decatur, Georgia, on June 21, 2025.
Taylor Hicks
- On June 6, 2008, he joined the Broadway cast of Grease at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre as Teen Angel. The lead says he performed on Broadway in 2008 and on the national tour in 2009.
- Taylor Hicks appeared as himself in the film Stars Fell on Alabama in 2021.
Antonella Barba
- Antonella Barba played Jessica in the 2017 film All About the Money.
Blake Lewis
- Reports in May 2011 named him as the voice of Kasuka Heiwajima in the English dub of Durarara!!. Vic Mignogna replaced him in the show's second season.
- Voiced Thump in an episode of Generator Rex.
Chris Sligh
- He made his acting debut as B-Mac in October Baby, which had a limited release on October 28, 2011. He performed Broken (Beautiful), One and Willow Tree for the soundtrack.
Jordin Sparks
- Made her Broadway debut as Nina Rosario in In the Heights for a 12-week run.
- Played the title role in the film Sparkle, opposite Whitney Houston.
- Played Jenna as a replacement in Waitress on Broadway.
- An interview published on November 21, 2025 reported that Jordin Sparks starred as Nat in Merry Little Mystery, which was streaming on The Roku Channel.
- Jordin Sparks voiced Shimmer in The Pout-Pout Fish, released in U.S. theaters on March 20, 2026, and sang its end-credits song, Coming Back to Me.
LaKisha Jones
- In September 2007, she was announced as the church soloist for Broadway’s The Color Purple, with performances scheduled to start January 9, 2008.
- In late September 2007 she was announced to take the church-soloist role in the Broadway musical The Color Purple as of January 9, 2008. She played Sofia at matinees.
Rudy Cardenas
- Played Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show.
Sabrina Sloan
- Was scheduled to play Liz Rico in Geffen Playhouse’s King Liz from July 12 to August 14, 2022.
- Played Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton for four years, including opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda in Puerto Rico.
- Had Broadway credits in Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can and Motown.
- Has screen credits including HBO's Hacks, All Rise, Ode to Joy, Blindspot, The Mysteries of Laura and Boston Legal.
Sanjaya Malakar
- On February 23, 2011, he joined the off-Broadway musical Freckleface Strawberry at New World Stages.
Asia'h Epperson
- A September 4, 2018 report said that Epperson had appeared in Straight Outta Compton.
- Had a lead role in Dear Best Friend.
- Had a lead role in A Message From Brianna.
Brooke White
- She played Annie in Funny Thing About Love, released on December 3, 2021.
Chikezie
- Chikezie played K.Z. in one episode of General Hospital in 2009.
Colton Berry
- A May 20, 2011 review described Colton Berry performing in Opening the Box with Houston’s Music Box Theater company.
- An October 19, 2011 interview described Colton Berry performing in Damaged Divas of the Decades at Music Box Theater.
- An October 19, 2011 interview announced Colton Berry as director and Riff Raff for a scheduled Music Box Theater production of The Rocky Horror Show.
- Played Taylor in Art Factory’s Brooklyn in 2017.
- Played Jekyll and Hyde in Art Factory’s Jekyll & Hyde in 2017.
- Played Moritz in Art Factory’s Spring Awakening in 2017.
- Played Nick Arnstein in Art Factory’s Funny Girl in 2018.
- Played J.D. in Art Factory’s Heathers in 2018.
- Played William Barfeé in Art Factory’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2018.
- Played Quasimodo in Art Factory’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 2018.
- Played the Lion in Art Factory’s The Wizard of Oz in 2019.
- Played Doody and the Teen Angel in Art Factory’s Grease in 2019.
- Played Miles Tuck in Art Factory’s Tuck Everlasting in 2019.
- Played Hunter in Art Factory’s [title of show] in 2020.
- Played Bobby Strong in Art Factory’s Urinetown in 2020.
- Played Jamie in Art Factory’s The Last Five Years in 2020.
- Played Robert in Art Factory’s Company in 2021.
- Played Lady Gaga in Art Factory’s Monster: The Music of Lady Gaga in 2021.
- Played Nick in Art Factory’s Gatsby in 2021.
- Played the Beast in Art Factory’s Beauty and the Beast in 2022.
- Played Sonny Malone in Art Factory’s Xanadu in 2022.
- Played Anthony in Art Factory’s Sweeney Todd in 2022.
- Played Mr. Hart in Art Factory’s 9 to 5 in 2023.
- Played Claude in Art Factory’s Hair in 2023.
- An April 1, 2023 review described Colton Berry directing, designing and acting in Art Factory’s Metamorphoses. His roles included Midas and Phaeton.
- A December 12, 2023 review described Colton Berry playing the Baker and co-directing Into the Woods with Luke Hamilton at Art Factory.
- Played Burrs in Art Factory’s The Wild Party in 2024.
- Played the Velociraptor of Faith in Art Factory’s Triassic Parq in 2024.
- Played Sylvia St. Croix in Art Factory’s Ruthless! in 2024.
- Played Jonathan Byers and Steve Harrington in Art Factory’s Stranger Sings! in 2024.
- Played Pinocchio in Art Factory’s Shrek the Musical in 2025.
- Played Laurie in Art Factory’s Little Women in 2025.
- Played Roger in Art Factory’s Rent in 2025.
- Played Bud in Art Factory’s Gutenberg! The Musical! in 2025.
- Played Phoenix in Art Factory’s Jagged Little Pill in 2026.
- Played Felix in Art Factory’s Frankenstein in 2026.
- Played Seymour in Art Factory’s Little Shop of Horrors.
- Played the Emcee in Art Factory’s Cabaret.
- Played Dr. Frank’n’Furter in Art Factory’s The Rocky Horror Show.
- Played Oscar, Vittorio and other roles in Art Factory’s Sweet Charity.
- Played Tom in Art Factory’s Murder Ballad.
- Played the Lecturer in Art Factory’s Reefer Madness.
- Played Pippin in Art Factory’s Pippin.
- Played Britney in Art Factory’s It’s Britney, B*tch!.
- Played Hedwig in Art Factory’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
- Played Gordon in Art Factory’s A New Brain.
- Played Ralph and Jesus in Art Factory’s Reefer Madness.
David Archuleta
- Starred in the Philippine prime-time miniseries Nandito Ako on TV5.
David Cook
- Made his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (April 3 to May 5, 2018) and returned for a second run from July 17 to September 9, 2018.
David Hernandez
- He replaced Aaron Carter as the Las Vegas headliner of Naked Boys Singing, in a three-month residency that began on September 15, 2021.
Jason Castro
- Jason Castro played surf shop owner Cody in the television film The Perfect Summer.
Syesha Mercado
- Mercado played Deena Jones in a Dreamgirls production that opened at the Apollo Theater and toured nationally from November 7, 2009, to December 29, 2010.
- Mercado starred as Ti Moune in Once on This Island at Paper Mill Playhouse. Opening night was May 30, 2012, and the run continued through June 24, 2012.
- From January to June 2014, Mercado made her Broadway debut as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon.
- A January 17, 2014 interview described Syesha Mercado playing Mia in the film Dreams. She filmed the role during a vacation from the Dreamgirls national tour.
- Mercado joined the Chicago production of The Book of Mormon as Nabulungi, replacing Stephanie Umoh during rehearsals.
Adam Lambert
- Before American Idol, worked in the musical Wicked as an ensemble member and understudy for Fiyero, on the first national tour from 2005 and in Los Angeles from 2007 until 2008.
- Played Charlie in Fairyland, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023.
- Voiced Machiavillain in Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate and Megamind Rules! in 2024.
- Made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in the revival of Cabaret, replacing Eddie Redmayne, in a limited engagement announced through March 30, 2025.
- Played Judas opposite Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in a three-performance concert staging of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl.
Alexis Grace
- Starred as Roxie Hart in a Memphis production of Chicago, a role that earned her a best actress in a musical nomination at a Memphis theater awards show; she also appeared in a community production of Legally Blonde.
- Appeared in film and television projects including the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, Hallmark's Wedding at Graceland and the documentary Show Business Is My Life, But I Can't Prove It.
Anoop Desai
- In 2018, Desai was offered a role in the developmental lab of the Broadway-bound production of The Secret Garden.
- Anoop Desai played Fakir in a developmental lab of The Secret Garden in 2018.
- In 2019, Desai made his Off-Broadway debut at MCC Theater in The Wrong Man.
- In 2023, Desai made his film debut in The Adults, as Josh.
- He played Robert in Babygirl (2024).
- A November 23, 2025 review described Anoop Desai playing Jack Trainer in Working Girl at La Jolla Playhouse.
Arianna Afsar
- Originated the role of Eliza in the Chicago production of Hamilton.
- Starred in the Netflix film Wedding Season.
Jackie Tohn
- On June 26, 2017, The Forward described Jackie Tohn’s Melrose role in the Netflix series GLOW as her breakout role.
- Played Tiffany Koenig in an episode of The Nanny.
Ju'Not Joyner
- Appeared in the touring stage play The Little Black Dress in 2015.
- An October 1, 2016 interview said Ju'Not Joyner had appeared in Donald Gray's stage play Shaken.
Matt Giraud
- Performed in Studio Tenn's The Ray Legacy in 2016.
Megan Joy
- Played the role of Siren in the film Writers Cramp.
Tatiana Del Toro
- A January 15, 2010 interview said she played herself at the Whisky a Go Go in the film project Captured, which had a possible 2010 release.
Crystal Bowersox
- She made her acting debut in 2011 as Zoe Brant in "Second Chances", a second-season episode of the ABC drama Body of Proof.
- She wrote and starred in Trauma Queen, an autobiographical musical performed for one night at the Franklin Theatre in 2019.
Didi Benami
- In 2012 she played the title character, a fallen pop star called Hurricane, in the music video for Theory of a Deadman's song Hurricane.
Haeley Vaughn
- A July 9, 2015 report said Haeley Vaughn had small recurring roles on the ABC series Nashville, as a bar patron, a cheerleader and a musician.
Katie Stevens
- She starred as Karma Ashcroft in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It, which ran for three seasons from April 22, 2014, to May 17, 2016.
- She played Gina DeMaio in the independent comedy film Friends and Romans, which was shown at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 17, 2014.
- She played Lindsey Willows, the daughter of Catherine Willows, in Immortality, the two-hour series finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, aired on September 27, 2015.
- Stevens played Sophie in Dan + Shay’s How Not To music video alongside Pierson Fodé.
- She starred as Jane Sloan, a writer at the fictional Scarlet magazine, in the Freeform comedy-drama The Bold Type, which ran for five seasons from June 20, 2017, to June 30, 2021.
- She played Avery in the horror film Polaroid, released in Germany on January 10, 2019, and in the United States on September 17, 2019, on video on demand.
- She starred as Harper in the slasher film Haunt, which premiered at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival on August 8, 2019, and opened in limited release in the United States on September 13, 2019.
- She played Lee in Two Doors Down, an episode of the Netflix anthology series Dolly Parton's Heartstrings released on November 22, 2019.
- She returned as Lindsey Willows in Koala, a season 2 episode of the CBS series CSI: Vegas aired on October 20, 2022.
- A November 11, 2022 report described Stevens as Melissa Norwood, an Atlanta home stager, in A Christmas Open House, which was streaming on discovery+.
- She played Gwen in Gwenivere of Glendale, a season 2 episode of the Fox series Fantasy Island aired on April 10, 2023.
- Announced on September 17, 2024, that she had joined the cast of Ed Brubaker's Prime Video series Criminal in a recurring role.
- She starred as Cora McLeod in Providence Falls, a three-part Hallmark Channel film series based on the books by Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets, which ran from August 2 to August 16, 2025.
Michael Lynche
- In 2018, Lynche was cast in American Reject, an independent comedy film directed by Marlo Hunter and written by its star Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone.
- American Reject, in which Lynche plays Ty, was released on video on demand by 1091 Pictures on April 12, 2022.
Paige Miles
- She headlined TheatreZone's production of the musical Beehive in Naples, Florida, in May 2011.
- A January 25, 2014 report said Paige Miles had played Candy in TheatreZone's production of Whistle Down the Wind.
- Before American Idol she played Geneva Lee Browne in The 1940's Radio Hour at the Sugden Theater in Naples, Florida.
Tim Urban
- He acted in Amerigeddon, an action film directed by Mike Norris and released on May 13, 2016.
Todrick Hall
- Todrick Hall joined the Broadway cast of Kinky Boots as Lola at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on November 1, 2016, and was playing the role two weeks later, in a run scheduled through March 5, 2017.
- Todrick Hall played Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway in a limited engagement from November 30, 2017 to January 14, 2018.
- Todrick Hall played Sean in the stage musical Burlesque, in previews at Manchester Opera House in June 2024 with opening night set for June 25, 2024. The score includes additional songs by Hall and Jess Folley.
- Todrick Hall wrote Midnight, a sung-through musical set in the 19th-century American South. It played two sold-out engagements in London, the first a workshop at Sadler's Wells East scheduled for November 11 to 15, 2025, and its off-Broadway previews were set to begin on September 25, 2026.
- Todrick Hall’s musical Midnight opened at the Daryl Roth Theatre in New York on October 15, 2026.
Ashthon Jones
- In a July 23, 2023 interview, Ashthon Jones discussed her role in the short film A Reminder, made with filmmaker Ryan Rossum.
Brett Loewenstern
- A March 15, 2016 report named Brett Loewenstern in The Stage TLV's cast of Picasso at the Lapin Agile, with performances planned at the Rozin Community Center in Ramat Aviv.
Casey Abrams
- Appeared as a featured actor in the feature film Love and Debt.
Haley Reinhart
- Made her live-action film debut as the superhero Ms. Vox in Robert Rodriguez's Netflix film We Can Be Heroes.
James Durbin
- An October 9, 2024 report said James Durbin did voice work for Disney and Amazon and voiced Funko’s Turbo Man toy from Jingle All the Way.
Lauren Alaina
- Starred in her first film, Road Less Traveled, shot in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2016 and released in June 2017; it aired on CMT in November 2017.
Pia Toscano
- Played Alyssa in the feature film Grace Unplugged, released in U.S. theaters on October 4, 2013.
- Played Rose, an aspiring country singer, in the movie musical 1660 Vine.
Ta-Tynisa Wilson
- An April 22, 2026 report named Ta-Tynisa Wilson as one of the stars of the revue Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon at the Apollo Theater in Chicago, scheduled through May 17.
- Had a career that included work in Hamilton and The Bodyguard.
Thia Megia
- Began acting in 2017, with guest roles in the series Totally Funny, Pop Music High and Tails of the Blue and in the short films Eye of Enmity and Yellow Rose.
- Played Kristen in three episodes of A.S.S. (A Scary Sleepover) in 2018.
- Played Haley Chen, a nurse, on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives from December 2018 into 2020; the character's death was revealed in the November 11, 2019 episode.
- Played Min in the Coop & Cami Ask the World episode "Would You Rather Get a Selfie?" in 2019.
Aaron Marcellus
- Performed in the New York cast of Stomp.
Erika Van Pelt
- In February and March 2010 she starred in The Contemporary Theater Company's production of The Last 5 Years.
Han Hee-jun
- In 2007 he played Danny in the film West 32nd.
- In 2015 he played Chow in the film Seoul Searching.
Jermaine Jones
- Jermaine Jones played the Newtown Theater singer in the 2016 film The North Star.
Phillip Phillips
- Played a diamond smuggler in an episode of the series Hawaii Five-0.
Aubrey Cleland
- Appeared in Ben Barnes’s music video for “Nevermind”, released in December 2024.
Candice Glover
- In 2014 she played Josephine in the television film Northpole.
- In 2017 she played Gullah Woman #1 in Underground, in the episodes Contraband and Things Unsaid.
- She sang in Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre from November 17 to December 30, 2017.
- In 2019 she played Tiana in GRITS: Girls Raised in the South.
Janelle Arthur
- Arthur played country singer Faith Winters in the film Runnin' from My Roots, released on December 11, 2018.
- In 2025 Arthur played Hattie Fisher in the film Five Date Rule.
- At age eight, Arthur portrayed Dolly Parton in a theatrical production of Dolly's life at Dollywood.
Tenna Torres
- By October 16, 2026, Tenna Torres had played Cinderella in Cinderella, Nettie in The Color Purple and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors.
Caleb Johnson
- Filmed the role of Father in Remember in 2025, his first film role.
- A March 31, 2026 update said Remember, featuring Caleb Johnson as Father, had finished production and still had work to complete before release.
Loren Lott
- Loren Lott appeared in the Broadway production of Motown: The Musical in 2016.
- Was an original Storyteller in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island, from November 9, 2017 through July 2018.
- Played Ti Moune as a replacement in Once on This Island on Broadway from July 2018 through September 3, 2018.
- Appeared in the touring production of Motown: The Musical.
Nick Fradiani
- In October 2019 Nick Fradiani portrayed Lorenzo Anello on the national tour of A Bronx Tale.
- In June 2022 Nick Fradiani portrayed Neil Diamond-Then as the alternate in the pre-Broadway tryout of A Beautiful Noise.
- From November 2022, when A Beautiful Noise moved to Broadway, Nick Fradiani played Neil Diamond-Then on Wednesday evenings and when Will Swenson was out sick, until he took over the role full-time on October 31, 2023.
- Nick Fradiani led A Beautiful Noise full-time from October 31, 2023 until the Broadway close on June 30, 2024.
- The North American tour of A Beautiful Noise opened on September 21, 2024, with a final show set for July 12, 2026, and Nick Fradiani continuing as Neil Diamond-Then.
- A September 10, 2025 report said Nick Fradiani was the lead of the A Beautiful Noise national tour as it began its second year. He said he had played the role over 800 times.
Qaasim Middleton
- He played DJ Big Planet on The Get Down. The series debuted on Netflix on August 12, 2016, and a concluding part was released on April 7, 2017.
- He played Rapping Dude in the 2020 film The Forty-Year-Old Version.
- He played Rasheed in the 2021 film Steps.
Cade Foehner
- Cade Foehner acted alongside Gabby Barrett in her "Pick Me Up" music video, released on May 5, 2022.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson
- In 2022, Caleb Lee Hutchinson produced an EP and wrote and starred in its accompanying short film.
Michael J. Woodard
- In 2021, voiced Arlo in the film Arlo the Alligator Boy and again in the series I Heart Arlo.
Alyssa Raghu
- Played Lakshmi in Vibrato.
Dillon James
- Before American Idol he appeared in Hallmark and Disney movies.
Grace Leer
- She played Riley in the Hallmark film Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas, which debuted in November 2023, and released the song Star on Top of the Tree for the film.
Alanis Sophia
- Announced on 4 August 2025 as Lydia Hillard in the second North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, set to begin on 5 September at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
Anilee List
- Appeared in a principal on-camera role in the film CODA.
Grace Kinstler
- In December 2023 she starred as Natalie in Love Actually Live in Los Angeles.
- Grace Kinstler did voice acting and sang the theme song for Disney Jr’s Hey A.J.!
Jay
- In 2022, Jay Copeland was the opening act for Patti LaBelle in concert. His other stage credits include Seaweed in Hairspray and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.
- A February 8, 2023 review reported that Jay Copeland was performing in Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Geva Theatre Center.
- Jay Copeland made his Westport Country Playhouse debut in the cast of Ain't Misbehavin', which ran from April 11 to 29, 2023.
- In 2024, Jay Copeland was an understudy for Scarecrow and Tinman in the Broadway revival of The Wiz.
- Jay Copeland was scheduled to appear in Songs for a New World at the York Theatre's spring benefit on March 30, 2026.
- Jay Copeland appeared in Songs for a New World at the York Theatre’s spring benefit at Theatre at St. Jean’s on March 30, 2026.
Jayna Elise
- On August 22, 2024 she was announced to share the role of Tina Turner with Mona Swain on the non-Equity North American tour of Tina, scheduled to open September 24 at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron and then visit more than 60 cities.
- She began the second national tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical as Tina Turner on September 24, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Further cities were still ahead as of November 23, 2024.
- Jayna Elise played Tina Turner in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on January 30, 2025.
- An October 21, 2025 review credited Jayna Elise as an understudy in Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater’s Martinson Hall.
- By August 14, 2025, Jayna Elise had been cast as an understudy in Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater in New York.
KAYKO
- A September 25, 2026 report said KAYKO was playing Orpheus in Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre in his Broadway debut. He said he had canceled his tour to take the role.
Nya
- She played the title role in the off-Broadway musical Cleopatra, which opened at Chelsea Music Hall on November 7, 2018.
- A February 26, 2020 Playbill report listed Beautiful among Nya’s earlier stage credits.
- She was one of The Radio, with Nasia Thomas and Harper Miles, in the 2021 Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change at Studio 54. Previews began October 8, 2021, the revival opened October 27, 2021, and it ran through January 9, 2022.
- An August 24, 2023 report listed Nya in the cast of the Off-Broadway musical Titanique, in which she appeared before her season 22 audition.
Baylee Littrell
- Had a lead role in the Broadway musical Disaster!.
Gabby Samone
- She played Dorothy in the North American tour of The Wiz, which opened in Springfield, Ohio, on September 26, 2026.
- She made her major theatrical debut in Dreamgirls.
Kolbi Jordan
- She was scheduled to play Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from September 12 through September 21, 2025.
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Curtis Grimes
- His single "Home to Me" was picked up by Supercuts in 2014, and he starred in the chain's national television commercial.
Dia Frampton
- In 2017 she played Jillian Flanagan in season 12, episode 11 of Criminal Minds.
- In 2020 she starred as Layne Price in the film I Hate New Year's.
- In 2021 she played Lauren in the film Christmas at the Ranch.
- Dia Frampton voiced Ishikawa in the English version of Yasuke in 2021.
- In 2022 she played Becca Winters in the television movie Merry & Gay.
Frenchie Davis
- In 2003 she joined the Broadway cast of Rent and sang the solo in Seasons of Love. She returned on June 1, 2005. She had announced a May 2007 exit, then announced her final performance after a mid-April 2007 show.
- In 2004 she was cast as Effie in a West Coast touring production of Dreamgirls, which later went to the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.
- From August 3 to August 19, 2007, she played Mahalia Jackson in Mahalia: A Gospel Musical at Hartford Stage.
- In the fall of 2010 she was cast as the Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Berkeley Playhouse.
- In December 2012 she starred in God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever at the Baruch Performing Arts Center with James A. Forbes Jr. and Gregory Charles Royal.
- In 2014 she made her film debut in the comedy Dumbbells.
- In 2017 she starred as Henri in the off-Broadway musical The View UpStairs.
- Played Asaka in Pittsburgh CLO’s Once on This Island at the Benedum Center. The production opened on July 25, 2023, with performances scheduled through July 30.
- Played Sofia in The Color Purple at Signature Theatre.
Javier Colon
- In 2011 he was cast as Ray Charles in the Playboy Club episode Trouble in Makeoutsville. The episode did not air.
Nakia
- In 2006 he performed in stage productions of The Music Man and The Rocky Horror Show.
- In 2022 he appeared in the Skeleton Crew episode Dueling Pianos.
- As of January 28, 2022, Dueling Pianos was set to premiere that Friday, with Nakia Reynoso singing Hate Sex and playing Sebastian Jupiter.
- He had a role in the independent film Lone Star Blues.
Raquel Castro
- Played the daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in the 2004 film Jersey Girl.
Vicci Martinez
- In 2008 she played a woman at a restaurant in the film Limbo.
- From 2018 to 2019 she played Dominga Duarte, called Daddy, on Orange Is the New Black, a recurring role in season 6 and a guest role in season 7, across 12 episodes.
- From 2023 to 2024 she voiced Frida Kahlo on Clone High in seasons 2 and 3.
- A June 20, 2025 report said Vicci Martinez had appeared in TV commercials for Crest 3D White and Bud Light.
Xenia
- In the 2014 film Life Inside Out she sings Hiding Places as the character Xenia.
Anthony Evans
- Played the Beast in Beauty and the Beast.
Ashley De La Rosa
- Made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls The Musical.
- Played Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in Hamilton: An American Musical.
- Starred in Buena Vista Social Club.
- Played Sienna in Dear Edward on Apple TV+ and Natalie in season 3 of The Other Two on HBO.
Juliet Simms
- A May 26, 2026 interview said she had filmed the horror short Boogeyman with Andy Biersack.
- A May 26, 2026 interview said she had acted with Andy Biersack in Paradise City.
Pip
- In November 2015 Pip joined For The Record: The Brat Pack on Norwegian Escape as The Geek, and reprised the role in November 2016.
- Pip was first assistant director on Christmas Harmony (2018) and appeared in a minor role.
- Pip worked on Dead in the Water (2021) and wrote and released the single Burn for it.
Tony Lucca
- Tony Lucca played Zack Morrison on Malibu Shores in 1996.
Tony Vincent
- Starred on Broadway in RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar and Green Day's American Idiot.
Avery Wilson
- Producers announced on June 1, 2023 that he would play the Scarecrow in the new production of The Wiz, headed to Broadway in spring 2024.
- Played the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre, which opened on April 17, 2024.
Cassadee Pope
- In 2025, Cassadee Pope starred in Rolling Thunder, which closed on September 7, 2025.
- Cassadee Pope performed as Rose in the Off-Broadway show Titanique in 2025.
Chris Trousdale
- Played Ed Dines in the 2008 film The Candlelight Murders, also titled Seducing Spirits.
- Played Joshua in the 2014 film Dance Off.
- Appeared as himself in the 2018 film To the Beat!
- Played a wedding singer opposite Chris Noth in the film A New York Christmas Wedding, released in 2020 after his death.
- Played Gavroche in the Broadway and third national tour companies of Les Misérables.
- Played Friedrich von Trapp in the 1998 Broadway revival of The Sound of Music.
Devyn DeLoera
- Performed in DRAG: The Musical at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood for Pride 2022.
Dez Duron
- He played Gil Brentley in the English-language debut of Maybe Happy Ending in Atlanta, which ran from January 18 to February 17, 2020, and he was still with the show for its Broadway opening.
- A May 14, 2024 announcement said Dez Duron had starred in Music City at Cape Fear Regional Theatre and appeared in the Freevee pilot Open Book.
- He made his Broadway debut as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending. Previews began on October 16, 2024, and the show opened at the Belasco Theatre on November 12, 2024.
- An October 20, 2026 report said Dez Duron was scheduled to return as Gil Brentley in Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre on November 17, 2026.
Diego Val
- Played El Cuervo in the series Por amar sin ley.
Terisa Griffin
- Terisa Griffin joined Jennifer Holliday, Thomas Mikal Ford, Christopher Williams and Dave Hollister in the musical play “Standing In The Shadows of Love” in 2013.
Holly Tucker
- A January 23, 2026 report said Holly Tucker was due to make her musical theatre debut in Waco Civic Theatre's 9 to 5: The Musical.
Julie Roberts
- Julie Roberts sang the role of Sarah in Kathie Lee Gifford’s film The Way, which reached theaters in September 2022.
Leah Lewis
- Played Spoon in the 2012 Nickelodeon television film Fred 3: Camp Fred.
- Played the lead role of Ellie Chu in the 2020 Netflix film The Half of It.
- Played Heather Williams in the 2020 film How to Deter a Robber.
- Voiced the lead character Ember Lumen in the 2023 Pixar film Elemental.
- Played Lizzy in the 2023 film Tripped Up.
- Voiced Räv in the animated film The Tiger's Apprentice, released on Paramount+ on February 2, 2024.
- A May 7, 2025 report named Lewis and Xolo Maridueña as the stars of Mary Bronaugh's independent romance Dog Years.
Sam Alves
- Sam Alves appeared in Sins of the Preacher.
Sasha Allen
- In 2003, Sasha Allen played Dee in the film Camp.
- From March 2009 to March 2010, Sasha Allen played Dionne in the Broadway revival of Hair at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
- From April to September 2010, Sasha Allen played Dionne in Hair at the Gielgud Theatre in London.
- An October 30, 2019 review described her playing the Lady in Blue in For Colored Girls at the Public Theater’s Martinson Hall.
- From November 2023 to January 2024, Sasha Allen was in the world premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice at the MCC Theater.
- Sasha Allen joined the Broadway cast of MJ as Katherine Jackson at the Neil Simon Theatre.
- An October 22, 2026 report named her as Cyrus in Warriors, scheduled to begin Broadway performances on March 9, 2027.
- At 14, Sasha Allen starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind.
Briana Cuoco
- Played Mary Bennet in the web series The Lydia Bennet in 2012.
- Played Pele Peterson in the 2015 romantic comedy film Beauty in the Broken.
- Played Lizzie Borden in Lizzie: The Musical, which opened at The Mint in Los Angeles in March 2016.
- Voices Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) and other characters in the animated series Harley Quinn from 2020.
- Played Chloe Stokes in the 2022 comedy film Rosé All Day.
Dominic Scott Kay
- Played Younger Sean Anderton in the film Minority Report.
- Voiced Wilbur in the film Charlotte's Web.
- Appeared as Henry Turner in the post-credits scene of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
- Dominic Scott Kay played Adam Bilson in the film Snow Buddies, released on February 5, 2008.
- Played Danny Adams in Red Stone (2021).
Donna Allen
- A July 10, 2015 announcement said Donna Allen had been cast in a leading role in the short film Mama I Saw Jesus.
E.G. Daily
- Played Sex-Head in the 2016 film 31.
- Played Mrs. Bowen in the 2020 film Valley Girl.
- By October 14, 2025, E.G. Daily had voiced Cry, a puppet rat, in the series Scream and Cry Horror Movie Review, streaming on Magnolia Selects.
Jacquie Lee
- She sang the voice of Polly Cooper, played by Tiera Skovbye, on the Riverdale episode Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal. The episode soundtrack came out on September 30, 2021, on WaterTower Music.
Matthew Schuler
- Matthew Schuler appeared in the film I'm Not Ashamed in 2016.
- Matthew Schuler appeared in the film Because of Gracia in 2017.
Samuel Mancini
- Made his acting debut in the film Love the Coopers, alongside Olivia Wilde and Diane Keaton.
Christina Grimmie
- Her only motion picture, The Matchbreaker, played in selected theaters in October 2016 and on digital release in December 2016.
Delvin Choice
- His stage roles include Ain't Misbehavin', Carousel, Motown Magic, Little Shop of Horrors, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Ragtime, Seussical, and Pippin.
Josh Kaufman
- He was the final actor to play the title role in the 2013 Broadway revival of Pippin, which closed in early 2015.
- He sang in Home For the Holidays, Live on Broadway, from November 17 to December 30, 2017, at the August Wilson Theatre.
Paula DeAnda
- Played Alicia in the MTV television film Super Sweet 16: The Movie, which premiered on July 8, 2007.
Sisaundra Lewis
- In 2009 she narrated the documentary Sustaining Life. The film received a nomination for a 2009 Academy Award in the Student Documentary category.
T.J. Wilkins
- He played Barack Obama, with Shanice as Michelle Obama, in 44 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The run began on February 23, 2025.
- He has appeared on High School Musical and as Barack Obama in the play 44.
Bryana Salaz
- Played Princess Daisy in season two of the Disney Channel series Best Friends Whenever in 2016.
- Voiced Anga in The Lion Guard in 2019.
- Played Kaylie Konrad in the Netflix series Team Kaylie in 2019 and 2020.
- Played Ines in the series Freeridge in 2023.
Taylor John Williams
- Was cast in Teen Beat Live: 80s Movie Mixtape at CineVita in Inglewood, California.
Brooke Adee
- In a September 11, 2025 OGSP interview, Brooke Adee discussed her role in a La Favre short film.
Koryn Hawthorne
- An April 19, 2024 report said Hawthorne had played Fallon in the Peacock film Praise This.
Emily Ann Roberts
- In 2024 she covered Try Everything and voiced Trixie for the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Mark Hood
- A January 18, 2016 report said he had roles on Chicago Fire and Sirens and had been featured on Apollo Live.
- Mark Hood played Rodney Joseph in the BET+ comedy series Churchy in 2024.
Regina Love
- Worked in stage acting.
Alisan Porter
- In 1991 she played the lead in the film Curly Sue.
- Alisan Porter appeared as Urleen in the Broadway production of Footloose in 1999.
- In 2006 she played Bebe Benzenheimer in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
Kata Hay
- Performed for years at The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Tennessee.
Nick Hagelin
- On July 22, 2026, he made his soap debut as Noah Rollins on Beyond the Gates.
- An open call in The New York Times led to a role in The Emperor's Club, and he later made a guest appearance on Law & Order: SVU.
- He has performed with Atlanta Opera and City Springs Theatre Company.
Owen Danoff
- He played bass and guitar in the Off-Broadway musical Only Human.
Shalyah Fearing
- She played lead roles in The Little Mermaid, A Little Princess, and Shrek the Musical.
Támar Davis
- Was scheduled to star as Sarah Vaughan in Sarah Sings a Love Story in New York in 2017.
- Made her Broadway debut in Motown: The Musical, with understudy roles including Diana Ross.
Darby Walker
- The Hatred, with Darby Walker as Alice, was released on September 12, 2017.
- She plays Riley's classmate Darby on Disney's Girl Meets World.
- She appeared as herself in nine episodes of the sitcom Girl Meets World.
Sa'Rayah
- By March 8, 2024, Sa'Rayah was performing as Madame Z in the show Teatro ZinZanni in Chicago.
- Sa'Rayah completed a six-month run as Madame ZinZanni in the cirque production Teatro ZinZanni in Chicago, ahead of a City Winery Chicago concert scheduled for July 7, 2024.
Simone Gundy
- Starred in lead roles in Theatre Under the Stars productions of Sister Act, Rent and Memphis in Houston.
Aliyah Moulden
- A March 12, 2018 interview described Aliyah Moulden playing Luna in Chicken Girls.
- A March 12, 2018 interview described Aliyah Moulden filming the role of Bliss in Anastasia in Kentucky with Emily Carey and Amiah Miller.
Brennley Brown
- From 2019 through 2022 she voiced Leyla, a human girl who can speak to dragons, for six seasons of DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders.
JChosen
- In 2023, JChosen joined the cast of Love in a Different Key.
Lilli Passero
- Lilli Passero was announced in the cast of Gabriel at North Coast Repertory Theatre, scheduled for February 20 through March 17, 2019.
- Listed credits include a guest role on Go On, Miranda in Miranda's Marionettes, The Divide, In Between Days, Strange Nature, Lily in Gabriel at NCRT, and a lead in Maladaptation at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. She had finished a five-week run of Gabriel at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
Vanessa Ferguson
- She opened in the original Broadway company of Hell's Kitchen on April 20, 2024 as Tiny, as ensemble, and as vocal captain.
- Playbill dates a vocal-captain departure on November 3, 2024, a Tiny and ensemble departure on January 11, 2026, vocal-captain dates from August 18, 2025 to January 11, 2026, and an arrival on January 20, 2026.
- On January 15, 2026 she was in the Hell's Kitchen ensemble. The final Broadway performance was scheduled for February 22, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre.
Brooke Simpson
- Brooke Simpson played Roger Sherman in the 1776 revival at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The production ran from May 17 through July 24, 2022.
- The Broadway revival of 1776 opened on October 6, 2022 at the American Airlines Theatre, and she played Roger Sherman.
- A March 4, 2026 review identified Brooke Simpson as Cleo in Blood/Love at Theater 555 in New York.
- Brooke Simpson was scheduled to play the Prisoner in Wakeman at New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire from September 3 to 6, 2026.
- She played Spider, Bean and Water Snake in Spirit Rangers.
Davon Fleming
- An October 6, 2026 report named Davon Fleming as Santa in Charmz: The Other Reindeer at Baltimore Center Stage, with performances scheduled for November 13–December 27, 2026.
Katrina Rose
- Performed as Shawntel and Eve in the Carnegie Hall performance of Jerry Springer: The Opera.
- Katrina Rose was scheduled to play Billie in a script-in-hand performance of the musical Birds of New York at the Westport Library on June 9, 2025.
- Katrina Rose originated the role of Tracy in the Luxor production of Hairspray in Las Vegas. She played the role until the show closed in June 2006.
- Played Mimi in Rent opposite Justin Guarini at Surflight Theatre.
Myles Frost
- Played Clarence in the BET+ original film American Gangster Presents: The Big 50.
- Was announced in June 2021 as the new Michael Jackson of MJ the Musical, replacing Ephraim Sykes, after the producers saw a YouTube video of him singing "Billie Jean" at a high school talent show.
- Made his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre, where the show began previews on December 6, 2021 and opened on February 1, 2022; his final performance in the role was on April 2, 2023.
- Played Trayvon Martin in Ava DuVernay's film Origin, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 6, 2023 and began a limited U.S. release on December 8, 2023.
- Played Michael Jackson in the West End production of MJ the Musical at London's Prince Edward Theatre, which began previews on March 6, 2024 and opened officially on March 27, 2024; he left the production on January 11, 2025.
- Played the title role of Joey Evans in Chez Joey, a reworking of Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey, at Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater in Washington, D.C.; the run began in January 2026, had its opening night on February 13 and was extended to March 22, 2026.
Dylan Hartigan
- Appeared in the coming-of-age film Funeral Kings.
Kyla Jade
- Kyla Jade opened as Evillene in the 50th anniversary Broadway tour of The Wiz on February 22, 2025.
- Kyla Jade played Aunt Em and Evillene in The Wiz at Bass Concert Hall in Austin during its May 12–17, 2026 run.
Megan Lee
- Played Kenzie in the feature film Murmur.
- Played Teala in the feature film Teardrop.
- Directed and wrote the short film En Pointe.
- Credited with additional voices in KPop Demon Hunters.
Rayshun LaMarr
- A September 4, 2026 report announced Rayshun LaMarr as Kinfolk in the Broadway musical Wanted.
- Rayshun LaMarr appeared in the musical theatre pieces Junkanoo and The Prodigal Son and on the For Sister Only Tour.
Chevel Shepherd
- In 2022, Chevel Shepherd made her acting debut with a cameo as Young Singer in the film Vengeance.
- In 2023, Chevel Shepherd played Samantha Nichols in Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse.
- Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse, with Chevel Shepherd as Samantha Nichols, opened in theaters on September 26, 2025.
- Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse, with Chevel Shepherd as Samantha Nichols, reached Fandango at Home on October 10, 2025.
Kennedy Holmes
- Kennedy Holmes was scheduled to star as Danielle in Bring It On: The Musical at The Muny from June 16 to June 22, 2025.
- Kennedy Holmes began at The Muny at age 10 as Little Inez in Hairspray and returned for an 11th season, with credits including Little Shop of Horrors, Beautiful, The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Smokey Joe’s Café, Footloose, Newsies, All Shook Up, Aida, Sweeney Todd, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
- Kennedy Holmes performed Joanne in a concert version of Rent with the Pacific Symphony.
Reagan Strange
- In 2017 she played Cousin 1 in Coming Home.
SandyRedd
- SandyRedd was scheduled to appear in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Ordway in St. Paul from December 9 to 28, 2025.
Beth Griffith-Manley
- Worked as a body double and stand-in for Whitney Houston in Sparkle.
Jae Jin
- Appeared as a principal actor singing in a scene of the TV series House of Cards, season 2.
Maelyn Jarmon
- In 2024 she starred as Cathy in Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years.
- In 2026 she starred as Mary Magdalene in Broadway Sacramento's production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Toneisha Harris
- Toneisha Harris began playing Motormouth Maybelle in the Hairspray tour in San Diego on November 17, 2021.
- Toneisha Harris was scheduled to play Diva Donna and Mary Gaines in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts from January 16 to March 1, 2026.
- Toneisha Harris played Justice in Rock of Ages at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts, in August 2026.
- By October 13, 2022, Toneisha Harris had played Oda Mae Brown in the musical Ghost at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- Toneisha Harris appeared alongside Loretta Devine in the world premiere of The Preacher’s Wife, with music by Tituss Burgess.
John Holiday
- John Holiday sang Cherubino in Washington National Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro in November 2025.
Tamara Jade
- A May 24, 2023 report said Tamara Jade was a cast member of A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Gihanna Zoë
- A March 19, 2021 report said Gihanna Zoë had played Princess Tiana, Nehebka in Aida and a member of the Dynamites in Hairspray.
Pia Renee
- Her screen credits include a bassist on the final season of Empire, a woman at a bar on 4400, a concerned neighbor on Chicago Fire, a singer on The CHI, and a woman on Southside.
Joshua Vacanti
- Joshua Vacanti starred with Cami Clune in The Last Five Years at the Kenan Center in Lockport. The run opened on September 19, 2024, and was scheduled through October 6.
Wendy Moten
- She had a starring role in the off-Broadway production Mama I Want to Sing.
Kique
- A June 14, 2024 report said Kique was in the cast of Rosemary Street, a web series about two families in Baltimore.
Omar Jose Cardona
- From June 27, 2024 he played Ricky in the Off-Broadway run of From Here, a musical about the Pulse nightclub shooting. The cast had played its world premiere run at the Ren in Orlando earlier that year.
Asher HaVon
- Played the Lion in the touring production of The Wiz at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium on October 23, 2026.
Jeremy Beloate
- From November 11 to November 15, 2025, he played Richard opposite Todrick Hall in a Midnight workshop at Sadler's Wells East in London. He has also named workshops in LA and New York.
- In August 2026 he was announced to reprise Richard in Midnight off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre, in a run set for September 12 through November 8, 2026.
- An October 15, 2026 review described Jeremy Beloate playing Richard in Midnight at the Daryl Roth Theatre in New York.
Bryson Battle
- He played Ulysses in Saturday Church off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop. The first preview was August 27, 2025, the opening was September 19, 2025, and the closing date was October 24, 2025.
- He made his Broadway debut as Jellylorum in Cats: The Jellicle Ball, with performances from March 18 to August 8, 2026.
Kaiya Hamilton
- Kaiya Hamilton was scheduled to appear in the stage play When a Woman's Fed Up at Oakland's Paramount Theatre on May 3, 2026.
Olivia Kuper Harris
- The Day The Sky Turned Orange had its world premiere at Z Space in San Francisco in 2025.
- She performed with the theatre company For The Record Live.
- She starred in productions on Broadway in Chicago and at The Wallis Annenberg.
- She starred in Baz: Star Crossed Love at The Palazzo Theatre in Las Vegas. That show was voted Best Show in Vegas in 2017.
Max Chambers
- A September 18, 2025 report said Max Chambers had made his Broadway debut as little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical.
- An October 20, 2025 report said Max Chambers had recently played little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical on Broadway.
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Dani Knights
- Dani Knights played Audrey in Sins of Our Youth.
Hayley Orrantia
- Hayley Orrantia played Erica Goldberg on The Goldbergs from 2013 to 2023.
- Hayley Orrantia played Brooke Thawley in God's Not Dead 2, released on April 1, 2016.
- Hayley Orrantia starred in the Lionsgate film Christmas Is Canceled, which includes an original song by her.
- Played Nicola in Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl in July 2022.
John Lindahl
- A February 8, 2024 interview described John Lindahl's work on a six-part film for Cult Classiqué. He had finished the script and planned to make a full-length feature.
Justin Williams
- In an October 8, 2020 interview, Justin Williams said acting had become his focus. He also worked in film writing, modeling, visual art and creative direction.
- An October 8, 2020 interview said Justin Williams had appeared in music videos with Beyoncé, Brandy Norwood, Ella Mai and Teamarrr.
- An October 8, 2020 interview said Justin Williams had acted in skits with Kwaylon Rodgers, Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson.
- An August 30, 2021 interview identified Justin Williams as an actor and creative director.
Melanie Amaro
- On October 4, 2013 she made her musical theater debut in the national tour of You're Never Alone.
Rachel Crow
- In 2012 Crow played Starr in eight episodes of Fred: The Show and Winnie in one episode of Big Time Rush.
- Crow voiced Carla in Rio 2, released in 2014.
- In 2015 Crow played Nikki in Invisible Sister.
- From 2016 to 2018 Crow voiced Tip on Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh.
- In 2017 Crow played Laney in Deidra & Laney Rob a Train, and Solo was released for that film's soundtrack.
- From 2019 to 2020 Crow played Felicia Somers in six episodes of Schooled.
- Crow played Dee in the interactive series Timeline in 2019.
- Crow voiced Imara in the 2019 Lion Guard episode Return to the Pride Lands.
Stacy Francis
- From 1992 to 1996 Francis played Doris Winter in Mama, I Want to Sing! A 1995 London cast recording features Francis, Doris Troy, and Chaka Khan.
- In October 1998 Francis played Rusty in the Broadway production of Footloose. The cast recording Footloose the Musical (1998 Original Broadway Cast) came out in 1999.
Stro
- In 2012 Bradley played Darren McGrady in the Person of Interest episode Wolf and Cub.
- Bradley played Tucker "Tuck" Simms in Earth to Echo, released on July 2, 2014.
- Bradley played Dash Hosney in Red Band Society, which premiered on September 17, 2014 and ran into 2015.
- Bradley played TJ in A Walk Among the Tombstones, released on September 19, 2014.
- In 2016 Bradley played Lodis in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
- Stro played Darius Lambert in the Bull episode "Forfeiture" in 2019, credited as Brian Bradley.
- Stro played DeShaun Meeks in the 2019 film Luce.
- See You Yesterday, in which Bradley played Calvin Walker, debuted on Netflix on May 17, 2019.
- A report of June 12, 2019 said that Bradley had left the Euphoria role of Christopher McKay while shooting the pilot, and that HBO had replaced him with Algee Smith.
- Stro played Anttwon Perry in the FBI: Most Wanted episode "Caesar" in 2020, credited as Brian Bradley Jr.
Ally Brooke
- Ally Brooke voiced Alisa Barela in Operation Popstar, an episode of The Casagrandes that aired on July 16, 2021.
- Ally Brooke played Sofia in High Expectations, released on April 7, 2022.
- Ally Brooke played Ally (Artist) in A Step Forward, a third-season episode of The Baxters released on March 28, 2024.
Beatrice Miller
- In 2008 she appeared on Saturday Night Live as a kid on The Dakota Fanning Show and played the lead role, Virginia O'Hanlon, in Yes, Virginia. In 2009 she played a shoestore girl in Confessions of a Shopaholic.
Camila Cabello
- On September 3, 2021, the film Cinderella was released with her in the title role.
- She voiced Viva in the 2023 film Trolls Band Together.
- She played Naya in Rob Peace, which opened in U.S. theaters on August 16, 2024.
Carly Rose Sonenclar
- In 2006 she played the lead, Pearl, in a stage adaptation of The Night of the Hunter at the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
- In 2006 she made her Broadway debut as Young Cosette in Les Miserables.
- In 2011 she originated Chloe, Alice's daughter, in Wonderland on Broadway and in the earlier Tampa workshop.
- In October 2011 she originated Parsley in The Big Bank at the New York Musical Theater Festival.
- She appeared in The Nanny Diaries as the child of the nanny, and she had a small role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Diamond White
- In 2007 she starred in a Chicago production of The Color Purple that toured nationally.
- In 2010 she played young Nala in Disney's The Lion King musical.
- In October 2016 she starred as Tiffany Simmons in Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween.
- Diamond White played Piper in the 2018 film Rock Steady Row.
- Diamond White played Tiffany Simmons in the 2025 film Madea's Destination Wedding.
- Diamond White voiced Lunella Lafayette / Moon Girl in the video game Marvel Rivals in 2026.
Dinah Jane
- Dinah Jane appeared as herself in the Netflix film The After Party in 2018.
Jason Brock
- In a June 7, 2026 post, Jason Brock said he had done commercial work in Japan for Rosetta Stone, Suntory and IDEX.
- His screen credits include Looking, Love Is Not Enough, and Eat the Rainbow, plus Japanese television and film work that includes Unbelievable, Songs of Tokyo, and The Investor.
- He has voice-acted in the Aveyond games and sung in Disney Music Parade.
Normani Kordei
- In February 2023, Normani voiced Giselle on the second season of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
- Normani played Entice in Freaky Tales, which opened in theaters on April 4, 2025.
Carlito Olivero
- In 2012 he played Paco in We the Party and Reuben Sanchez in the Rizzoli & Isles episode Virtual Love.
- In 2014 he played Teddy in the Modern Family episode Strangers in the Night.
- From 2015 to 2017 he played Eddie in a recurring role on East Los High, for 25 episodes.
- In 2016 he played Jules in a main role on Making Moves, for 9 episodes.
- From 2018 to 2022 he played Davis Jimenez in a main role on Step Up: High Water.
- He played Derek Sandoval in Bad Samaritan, which premiered on May 4, 2018.
- He played Theo in Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, released on July 16, 2021. A cast report ran on October 18, 2019.
- In 2026 he played Esteban in two episodes of Wonder Man.
Josh Levi
- In 2009 he began playing Darius Merriweather on Friday Night Lights and stayed for two seasons.
- In 2017, Josh Levi played Mickey in the film School Spirits.
- In March 2022 he voiced Aaron Z of the fictional group 4*Town in the film Turning Red.
Rachel Potter
- At Walt Disney World she played Ariel in Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Belle in Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage in 2008, and Nemo in Finding Nemo: The Musical in 2009.
- In 2010 she was in the ensemble of the second national tour of Wicked and understudied Glinda.
- In the 2012 Broadway revival of Evita she originated the role of Peron's Mistress and sang Another Suitcase in Another Hall.
- She made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family.
Questions
Which American Idol contestants have been on Broadway?
Encore Index has a reviewed Broadway credit for 21 contestants of American Idol: Justin Guarini, Tamyra Gray, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Ruben Studdard, Diana DeGarmo, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Constantine Maroulis, Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, David Cook, Syesha Mercado, Adam Lambert, Todrick Hall, Candice Glover, Nick Fradiani and Nya.
Which contestants of The Voice have been on Broadway?
Encore Index has a reviewed Broadway credit for 10 contestants of The Voice: Frenchie Davis, Dez Duron, Sasha Allen, Josh Kaufman, Alisan Porter, Vanessa Ferguson, Brooke Simpson, Myles Frost, Bryson Battle and Max Chambers.
Which X Factor contestants have been on Broadway?
Encore Index has a reviewed Broadway credit for 3 contestants of The X Factor: Stacy Francis, Carly Rose Sonenclar and Rachel Potter.
Which contestants of The Voice played Michael Jackson on Broadway?
Myles Frost, who had no chair turn in the blind auditions of season 13. Myles Frost made his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre, where the show began previews on December 6, 2021 and opened on February 1, 2022; his final performance in the role was on April 2, 2023. Max Chambers, who was a finalist of season 28 (fifth place). A September 18, 2025 report said Max Chambers had made his Broadway debut as little Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical. The Voice contestants who left in a taped round.
Has an American Idol contestant won an Oscar?
Yes. Jennifer Hudson made her screen debut as Effie White in the film musical Dreamgirls, which opened in limited release in December 2006; the role won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino compared.
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Fantasia won Idol in 2004. Seventh-place Jennifer Hudson went on to an EGOT.
Fantasia won American Idol in 2004 and later played Celie on Broadway and on film. Seventh-place Jennifer Hudson completed an EGOT in 2022.
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Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert on Idol. Lambert went on to front Queen.
Kris Allen won Idol in 2009, left RCA and started his own label. Adam Lambert became Queen’s singer and played the Emcee on Broadway.
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Taylor Hicks won Idol. Fourth-place Chris Daughtry outsold him nine to one.
Taylor Hicks won Idol in 2006 and played Teen Angel in Grease on Broadway. By 2014, fourth-place Chris Daughtry had outsold him nine to one.
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- Vanessa Ferguson: PhilipRomanoPhoto · CC BY 4.0 · Photo source · cropped.
- Myles Frost: U.S. Department of State from United States · Public domain · Photo source · cropped.
- Bryson Battle: Christine Bartolucci · Photo source · cropped.
- Stacy Francis: Alexrighetto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · cropped.
- Carly Rose Sonenclar: Red Carpet Report on Mingle Media TV from Culver City, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
- Rachel Potter: Photo source · cropped.
- Brooks Atkinson Theatre: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source.
- Adam Lambert performing with Queen: marcen27 from glasgow uk · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source.
- Bally’s Las Vegas: Plane777 at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Photo source · cropped.
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