Andrea Frierson
Latest News on Andrea Frierson:
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week (Sep 4, 2024)
Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On (May 15, 2024)
Erin Davie, Janine LaManna, and Christine Pedi Join BACK TO BEFORE at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (May 6, 2024)
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week (Sep 4, 2024)
Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On (May 15, 2024)
Erin Davie, Janine LaManna, and Christine Pedi Join BACK TO BEFORE at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (May 6, 2024)
BIO
,.ANDREA FRIERSON
Bio
Broadway: Once on This Island (Erzulie, original cast); Marie Christine, Juan Darien (both at Lincoln Center Theater); Bring in ‘Da Noise/Funk ('Da Singer); The Lion King (Rafiki); For Colored Girls...(original Broadway production).
Off- Broadway: Me & Ella (writer, star) at the York's Theatre New 2 NY Developmental series; Dr. Charity in Above Hell's Kitchen (2010 NYMF Festival); The Moon in Hit the Lights, and the Mother in You Don't Miss Your Water (both at the Vineyard Theatre), Beehive! (The Village Gate)
Regional Theatre: Rattlesnake Kate (Katherine) at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Aretha Franklin/ Tina Turner in Beehive! (Helen Hayes Award); Dr. Charlotte in Falsettoland (Hartford Stage Company); The Mother in Julie Taymor's Juan Darien (Edinburgh Festival); The Midwife in The Duchess of Malfi and Audrey in As you Like It (both at The Shakespeare Theatre Company, DC); Armelia in Ain't Misbehavin' (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Dionne in Hair (Starlight Ampitheatre, KC), Suzanna in Tintypes (South Coast Reperatory), among others.
International: Dorothy in The Wiz (Australia). Television: Ms. Melody on Allegra's Window (Series Regular, Nickelodeon); Star Search (5- time winner/semi-finalist); POSE (FX); Harlem- Season 1 (Prime); Quantico (ABC); Elementary (CBS); Red Oaks (Prime); Louie (FX); Rosie O'Donnell Show (guest); The Newshour with Jim Lehrer (guest).
Andrea is a graduate of the Shakespeare Theatre Company's MFA program in Classical Acting. She is also a playwright, lyricist, and bookwriter. She is a former Dramatists Guild Fellow, a member of the BMI Musical Theater Songwriters Workshop, and a recipient of a Library of Congress Fellowship award in Ethnographic Research. Her musical, Soon of a Mornin', was a 2005 NYMF invited show, and was also featured as part of the Kennedy Center's Page to the Stage Festival. Andrea's first musical, Lady be Good, was presented in Workshop at Lincoln Center Theatre in 1999. Her ten-minute play, Houston, was featured recently in 2023 The Fire This Time Theatre Festival
Andrea is currently writing a memoir.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1976
Performer (Understudy) [Replacement]
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TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2018
TV: Behind the Scenes with Premieres' GRACE and THE OTHER ROOM as Part of 'Inner Voices'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 7, 2014
News
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week
The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On
A cabaret night called Back To Before looked back at the numerous scores of Ahrens and Flaherty. Material from Seussical, Anastasia, Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and more sounded glorious at the May 7th show.
A cabaret night called Back To Before looked back at the numerous scores of Ahrens and Flaherty. Material from Seussical, Anastasia, Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and more sounded glorious at the May 7th show.
Erin Davie, Janine LaManna, and Christine Pedi Join BACK TO BEFORE at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of its second cabaret evening this spring at AMT.
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of its second cabaret evening this spring at AMT.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lynn Ahrens and More Will Celebrate Women's History Month at 54 Below
54 BELOW will present Songs From Women At The Table on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed.
54 BELOW will present Songs From Women At The Table on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed.
Photos: The Rehearsal Club Celebrates 110th Birthday With Gala Hosted By Blythe Danner
The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses, celebrated its 110th birthday on October 20 with a Gala hosted by Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner. Check out photos from the event here
The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses, celebrated its 110th birthday on October 20 with a Gala hosted by Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner. Check out photos from the event here
The Rehearsal Club to Celebrate Its 110th Birthday With Gala Hosted By Blythe Danner
Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner hosts The Rehearsal Club's 110th birthday celebration at The Players. Don't miss this star-studded Gala honoring the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses. Get your tickets now!
Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner hosts The Rehearsal Club's 110th birthday celebration at The Players. Don't miss this star-studded Gala honoring the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses. Get your tickets now!
Cast Set For York Theatre Company's WHEN WE GET THERE
The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for its New2NY presentation of When We Get There, a new musical. Learn more about the musical and find out who is starring here!
The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for its New2NY presentation of When We Get There, a new musical. Learn more about the musical and find out who is starring here!
Album Review: CRYER & FORD HIDDEN TREASURES, 1967-2020 Represents Past Glories & Present Triumphs From Musical Theatre's First Feminist Team
There is so much on this album that makes it well worth the time and expense to have it in our collections.
There is so much on this album that makes it well worth the time and expense to have it in our collections.
FRIGID New York Announces Performance Schedule for 2023 The Fire This Time Festival
FRIGID New York will present the 14th annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater January 16-29, 2023.
FRIGID New York will present the 14th annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater January 16-29, 2023.
FRIGID New York Will Present 14th Annual The Fire This Time Festival in January 2023
FRIGID New York will present the 14th Annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003), January 16-29, 2023.
FRIGID New York will present the 14th Annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003), January 16-29, 2023.
Photos: Julie Halston Storms Birdland With DE-CLASSIFIED
On Monday, October 17, Julie Halston returned to the Birdland stage after two-and-a-half years of global pandemic Zoom Meetings and Green Screens. The Tony-winning actress/comedienne brought her new show “De-Classified,” in which she assesses the state of the world, the state of her life and the state of her hair.
On Monday, October 17, Julie Halston returned to the Birdland stage after two-and-a-half years of global pandemic Zoom Meetings and Green Screens. The Tony-winning actress/comedienne brought her new show “De-Classified,” in which she assesses the state of the world, the state of her life and the state of her hair.
Photos: Blythe Danner Dedicates Plaque As The Rehearsal Club Celebrates May 2022 Events
The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses that inspired the Ferber/Kaufman play Stage Door, is thrilled to announce actress Miranda Jones as the winner of the annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space held May 16.
The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses that inspired the Ferber/Kaufman play Stage Door, is thrilled to announce actress Miranda Jones as the winner of the annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space held May 16.
The Rehearsal Club to Present ANNUAL RISING STAR COMPETITION and Carol Burnett Tribute at Symphony Space
The Rehearsal Club, a legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses will host on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 PM, its annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). Tickets: $50 (TRC Members $40).
The Rehearsal Club, a legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses will host on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 PM, its annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). Tickets: $50 (TRC Members $40).
BWW Review: DCPA's Long-Awaited RATTLESNAKE KATE Attacks
The musical is based on former Lumineers member Neyla Pekarek's first solo album, Rattlesnake, which features songs inspired by the life of Colorado's own 'Rattlesnake Kate' Slaughterback. Nearly 100 years ago, Kate killed around 140 rattlesnakes mostly using a wooden sign she found after her rifle ran out of ammunition, not only saving herself but also her 3-year-old son and their horse, Brownie.
The musical is based on former Lumineers member Neyla Pekarek's first solo album, Rattlesnake, which features songs inspired by the life of Colorado's own 'Rattlesnake Kate' Slaughterback. Nearly 100 years ago, Kate killed around 140 rattlesnakes mostly using a wooden sign she found after her rifle ran out of ammunition, not only saving herself but also her 3-year-old son and their horse, Brownie.
Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre
Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!
Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!
BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with D.C. Anderson
Singer, actor and songwriter, D.C. Anderson is a very talented person. His latest album, Sarasota is D.C.'s 12th studio album which was released earlier in 2020.
Singer, actor and songwriter, D.C. Anderson is a very talented person. His latest album, Sarasota is D.C.'s 12th studio album which was released earlier in 2020.
Daniel Breaker, Arielle Jacobs & Joanna Jones Feature in Next BROADWAY JAZZ SESSION
Daniel Breaker (Hamilton), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) and Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) will be the featured vocalists in the March 10th installment of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session,' the popular series which presents In Transit composer Kaplan's innovative jazz interpretations of current Broadway favorites.
Daniel Breaker (Hamilton), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) and Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) will be the featured vocalists in the March 10th installment of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session,' the popular series which presents In Transit composer Kaplan's innovative jazz interpretations of current Broadway favorites.
Photo Coverage: LONESOME BLUES Celebrates Opening Night at The York Theatre Company
The York Theatre Company in association with Documentary Arts, presents the world premiere of the new musical Lonesome Blues, based on the true story of legendary bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson, created by Alan Govenar (Texas in Paris) and Akin Babatundé (Blind Lemon Blues), directed by Katherine Owens (How Is It That We Live or Shakey Jake + Alice), performed by Akin Babatundé with David Weiss on guitar. Performances began June 12, 2018 for a three-week limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2018 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
The York Theatre Company in association with Documentary Arts, presents the world premiere of the new musical Lonesome Blues, based on the true story of legendary bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson, created by Alan Govenar (Texas in Paris) and Akin Babatundé (Blind Lemon Blues), directed by Katherine Owens (How Is It That We Live or Shakey Jake + Alice), performed by Akin Babatundé with David Weiss on guitar. Performances began June 12, 2018 for a three-week limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2018 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
Hamilton's Joanna A. Jones And Jazz Singer Ryan Kelly To Appear In Next Installment Of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session'
Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) and jazz vocalist Ryan Kelly will be the featured vocalists in the June 3rd installment of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session,' the popular series which presents In Transit composer Kaplan's innovative jazz interpretations of current Broadway favorites.
Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) and jazz vocalist Ryan Kelly will be the featured vocalists in the June 3rd installment of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session,' the popular series which presents In Transit composer Kaplan's innovative jazz interpretations of current Broadway favorites.
Patti Cohenour Stars in Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE, Opening Tonight!
A Chicago housewife turns one small step into a giant, life-changing leap in Bartram & Hill's new musical You Are Here. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this intimate tour-de-force new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Patti Cohenour as Diana, Broadway performers Andrea Frierson as Voice 1 and Stacia Fernandez as Voice 2, and Spamilton: An American Parody starDan Rosales as Voice 3.
A Chicago housewife turns one small step into a giant, life-changing leap in Bartram & Hill's new musical You Are Here. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this intimate tour-de-force new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Patti Cohenour as Diana, Broadway performers Andrea Frierson as Voice 1 and Stacia Fernandez as Voice 2, and Spamilton: An American Parody starDan Rosales as Voice 3.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Andrea Frierson been in?
Andrea Frierson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Andrea Frierson been in?
Andrea Frierson has not appeared in the West End.
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