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BIO

Award winning actor. Eight Broadway shows, tons of regional, some TV & Films. “I cannot help wondering sometimes what I might have become & might have done if I had lived in a country which had not circumscribed & handicapped me on account of my race, that had allowed me to reach any height I was able to attain.” — Mary Church Terrell. AnastaciaMcCleskey.com @anastaciamccofficial

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Church Terrell

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway Revival, 2021
Performer (Standby)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
May

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble [Replacement]

Nurse Norma [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Nurse Norma [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]

Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]

Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mrs. Brown [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Diva

[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Diva

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Member of the Tribe [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Ensemble


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SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance in January of 2025 following 24 previews and 301 regular performances. After closing, the show will head out on tour and we've got the scoop.
Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more. You can learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
SUFFS Will Offer Discount Tickets Aimed at Mobilizing Young Voters

Broadway musical Suffs has announced a new slate of ticketing initiatives focused on mobilizing young voters ahead of the election. These new ticket offers are now in effect and will be valid through the November 5 election:
Photos & Video: SUFFS Honors 104th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment

See photos and video from Suffs' celebration honoring the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment!
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment

On Saturday, August 24th, Suffs hosted a special performance in partnership with the League of Women Voters that featured a roll call including representatives from all 36 states that ratified the 19th Amendment. Watch the full roll call in the video here!
Video: Emily Skinner Sings 'A Letter From Harry's Mother' in SUFFS

Watch Emily Skinner sing 'A Letter From Harry's Mother' in SUFFS on Broadway!
SUFFS Will Celebrate Women's Equality Day and the Ratification of the 19th Amendment With Events

From August 18-26, Broadway’s two-time Tony Award winning musical Suffs will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, as well as Women’s Equality Day (August 26), through a series of activations in and outside of the Music Box Theatre. Plus, watch a video of Emily Skinner performing 'A Letter from Harry’s Mother'!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Photos: SUFFS Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Shaina Taub's Tony-winning musical, Suffs, just celebrated its 100th performance on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. See photos of the company's celebration here.
SUFFS Interrupted By Demonstrators Calling the Show 'A White Wash'

A performance of SUFFS was interrupted by demonstrators holding a banner in one of the boxes at the Music Box Theatre. The banner read 'SUFFS is a whitewash' and was coupled with chants urging the show to be cancelled.
Video: Jenn Colella Talks Tony Noms for SUFFS and Why the Show Resonates Today

Jenn Colella, who plays suffragette Carrie Catt in the hit musical Suffs, recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the show, which has received 6 Tony nominations. In the interview, she recalled celebrating the nominations and went on to highlight how, even though the story takes place 100 years ago, the themes still resonate today. Watch the full interview!
SUFFS Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 5

Suffs has released a new block of tickets on sale now! Tickets for the 6x Tony-nominated musical are now on sale through January 5, 2025.
Video: Get an Inside Look at SUFFS' Journey to Broadway

See as Shaina Taub, producer Rachel Sussman, and more discuss Suffs' journey to Broadway! 
Video: Nikki M. James Discusses Playing Ida B. Wells in SUFFS

Tony Award-winning performer Nikki M. James stopped by The View to talk about playing journalist Ida B. Wells in the musical Suffs, which is currently playing on Broadway. James has been attached to the project for 7 years but admitted that she didn't know a lot about the woman before taking on the role, for which she has been nominated for a Tony Award. Watch the interview now!
Melissa McCarthy Hopes to Return to the Stage After Investing in SUFFS

In a new interview, actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy discussed the Broadway musical Suffs (for which she serves as an investor), the power of live theater, and her hopes to return to stage work in the future. Though this is the first time McCarthy has invested in a Broadway show, the actress has a background in theater. She started her acting career onstage and revealed that she hopes to return to her theater roots.
Listen: SUFFS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official musical companion to the 6x Tony Award-nominated new musical from award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, is available now! Listen to the full album here!
Video: The Cast of SUFFS Performs 'G.A.B.'

Suffs, the new Broadway musical now in performances at the Music Box Theatre, has shared its first official onstage clip of the musical number “G.A.B.”, which stands for Great American Bitch. Check out the video here!
Shaina Taub Reveals Voice Notes from the SUFFS Songwriting Journey

Suffs' book writer and lyricist Shaina Taub recently shared voice note recordings from the writing process. Hear how the musical evolved into what it is today.
Video: Watch Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' From SUFFS

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform Wait My Turn from the Tony-nominated musical Suffs, currently playing at the Music Box Theatre. Watch the performance now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anastacia McCleskey been in?

Anastacia McCleskey has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Anastacia McCleskey been in?

Anastacia McCleskey has not appeared in the West End.

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