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Amber Riley is best known for her portrayal of Mercedes Jones on the Fox comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015). For her performance on the series, she and the rest of the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award, and have been nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and a ...
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Amber Riley is best known for her portrayal of Mercedes Jones on the Fox comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015). For her performance on the series, she and the rest of the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award, and have been nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and a Grammy Award.In December 2015, she portrayed Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North, in NBC's live performance of The Wiz.
In 2016, Riley originated the lead role of Effie White in the West End debut of Dreamgirls. She won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical and Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance in 2017 for her work.
Riley won season 17 of Dancing with the Stars in 2013. In 2017, Riley appeared as a judge on BBC One musical theatre talent show Let It Shine and formed a musical theatre supergroup with Beverley Knight and Cassidy Janson, known collectively as Leading Ladies and signed to East West Records/Warner. Her debut album, Songs from the Stage, was released on November 17, 2017.
In 2022, Riley won season 8 of The Masked Singer.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023
Harlem Stage has announced the 2023 cohort for its WaterWorks Emerging Artists program.

by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2023
Funny Girl stars Lea Michele and Julie Benko's names were featured on a recent episode of The Simpsons. During the episode, several cars pulled up to a crime scene, two of which read 'Fanny Brice Imitations.' One of the cars was labeled as Lea Michele and the other was labeled as Julie Benko. Watch a video clip from the episode now!

by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023
While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2023
On the latest episode of The Masked Singer, a five-time Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winning musical theatre legend was revealed the be the 'Gnome.' Watch videos of the episode to see who was behind the mask!

by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 12, 2023
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 10th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards, presented by Dyson and HASK Beauty, in 23 categories of film, television, commercials, and live theater. The gala was held on Saturday night, February 11, 2023, before a live audience at The Beverly Hilton. It was also live-streamed to an audience of millions worldwide.

by TV Scoop - Jan 26, 2023
Get all the scoop on NAME THAT TUNE, airing on FOX on Wednesday, February 1, 2023! Jordin Sparks vs. Clay Aiken and Amber Riley vs. Chris Colfer. Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski hosts, and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson serves as band leader. Watch a video clip from a recent episode now!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. See how to purchase tickets!

by - Dec 6, 2022
Top stories include coverage from opening night of A Beautiful Noise, featuring Neil Diamond himself! Plus, Fat Ham is headed to Broadway, and more!

by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2022
Amber Riley joined Jennifer Hudson for an impromptu performance of '(And I Am Telling You) I'm Not Going' from Dreamgirls. During their interview, Riley discussed how she resonated with the character of Effie White in the iconic musical. Watch the new video of their special performance now!

by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2022
Each hour-long episode of the docuseries features candid conversations on the impact influencers have had on the industry’s changing perception of beauty from Black beauty influencers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs including Amber Riley, Meagan Good, Andrea Lewis, CJ Faison, Jackie Aina, Mikki Taylor, Whitney White, and more.
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by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2023
On the latest episode of The Masked Singer, a five-time Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winning musical theatre legend was revealed the be the 'Gnome.' Watch videos of the episode to see who was behind the mask!


by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2022
Amber Riley joined Jennifer Hudson for an impromptu performance of '(And I Am Telling You) I'm Not Going' from Dreamgirls. During their interview, Riley discussed how she resonated with the character of Effie White in the iconic musical. Watch the new video of their special performance now!


by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022
The 5th Avenue Theatre announced its 2022/23 Season. The 2022/23 Season features a dynamic lineup of musical theater magic that includes a world premiere, a co-production with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, and more. Check out the fill season


by Stage Tube - Aug 19, 2021
Rejoycify! It's just a matter of days until PBS presents Wicked IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score. The special will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9pm ET (check local listings) on PBS. Check out a sneak peek!


by Stage Tube - Aug 28, 2020
Actress and singer Amber Riley performed 'A Momenta' in a touching tribute to 'Glee' co-star Naya Rivera on last night's episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'


by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 11, 2020
Today we rewind to 2009, when Encores! presented the musical starring James Monroe Iglehart, Joshua Henry, LaChanze, Ashanti and more. Watch as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 12, 2020
Today we rewind to summer 2015, just after Williams learned that she got the part. Watch as she gets ready to take center stage as Dorothy.


by Stage Tube - Apr 29, 2020
Broadway veteran Todrick Hall has just released a music video for 'Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs'- a song featured on his new album, Quarantine Queen.


by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2020
The original West End cast of Dreamgirls came together virtually from their homes, to bring you Dreamgirls Lockdown Live!


by Stage Tube - Apr 15, 2020
Get ready for a night of magic and music tomorrow, April 16, as 'The Disney Family Singalong,' hosted by Ryan Seacrest, airs at 8pm. The nationwide singalong event will feature celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.
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