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Amra-Faye Wright has played the role of Velma in Chicago worldwide since 2001, and on Broadway and the West End since 2005, including both 10th Anniv. productions, and in Japan in Japanese. She received the Naledi and Fleur du Cap Awards (South Africa's Tony equivalent). Credits include: UK: Vi Moore/Footloose; South Africa: Sandy/Grease, Sheila/A Chorus Line, Mother Superior/Nunsense, Jack/Jack and the Beanstalk, Mrs. Darling/Peter Pan, Star/Viva Sun City, Lead/Elvis Las Vegas (Vita Award) and musical extravaganzas throughout the world. Solo shows include: "It's Not Where I Start" (Vita Award), "Drinks on Me," "Rouge Pulp" (Vita Award), "Sittin' on Top of the World." Guest appearances: SPAR Intern'l, VIP Gala, Sydney Olympics, World-Cup Rugby/Jo'burg Phil. Orch., AquABBA/Cape Phil Orch.


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London Revival, 1997
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How many Broadway shows has Amra-Faye Wright been in?

Amra-Faye Wright has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Amra-Faye Wright been in?

Amra-Faye Wright has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Amra-Faye Wright's first West End show?

Amra-Faye Wright's first West End show was Chicago which opened in 1997

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