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BIO

Gayle Samuels earned a Best Actress nomination from the Connecticut Critics Circle for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill and received rave reviews for her portrayal of Rose in Fences and Louise in Seven Guitars. She recently made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, did the national tour of Little House on the Prairie and toured internationally as a featured vocalist with Harry Belafonte. BROADWAY: Sunset Blvd., Grind, Dancin’. OFF-BROADWAY: Sistas (Gloria), Little Shop Of Horrors (Ronnette) The Dark Star From Harlem (Josephine Baker). REGIONAL: Crowns, The Sunshine Boys, Beehive, Chess. TV/ FILM: "Bull", "Madam Secretary", "The Americans", "The Class", "Twenty Good Years", Cupid, Black Nativity, Honeybee, The Tides That Bind. www.gaylesamuels.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Aunt Lou (Understudy)

Miss Dawson (Understudy)

Mrs. Tyler (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway New York Premiere, 2019
Barbara Cooley

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Musicals Original Production, 2018
Chaperone/Mother Marthe

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Norman (Understudy)

Edna (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
1st Harem Girl [Replacement]

Beautician [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Fleta (Understudy)

Kitty (Understudy)

Linette (Understudy)

Ruby (Understudy)

Vernelle (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Dance Alternate [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Goodspeed Revival, 1990
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Ensemble

Mrs. Brewster (Understudy)

Eliza Wilder (Understudy)


News


Harlem9 Celebrates Iconic Black Political Speeches On The Heels Of The Democratic National Convention

On the heels of the Democratic National Convention, Harlem9, is celebrating Black political speeches by iconic Black leaders in their 14th Annual '48Hours in...Harlem' on Sunday, August 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College Unveils Lineup of Performances for Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of exciting performances including Mississippi Land, Cubop to Hip-Hop!, and The String Queens.
The Bushwick Starr Presents Keelay Gipson's DEMONS. in May

The Bushwick Starr will partner with JAG Productions and Oye Group to present demons., a new Afro-Surrealist play written and directed by award-winning playwright Keelay Gipson.
Theatre Now To Present Staged Readings Of New Musicals DERAILED! And THE SUSTAIN

This month, Theatre Now is producing staged readings of Derailed! and The Sustain, new musicals developed in their Musical Writers Lab.
Video: Audra McDonald Comments on OHIO STATE MURDERS Closing

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Ohio State Murders will close on Broadway on January 15. In this video, the play's star, Audra McDonald, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the production closing.
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY

Audra McDonald appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to discuss appearing on Broadway in Ohio State Murders and filming the upcoming second season of The Gilded Age. McDonald also discussed the difference between Ohio State Murders and A Beautiful Noise, in which her husband, Will Swenson, stars as Neil Diamond. Watch the video now!
OHIO STATE MURDERS to Play Final Performance on Broadway This Month

Ohio State Murders will play its final performance on Sunday, January 15, 2023. See how to purchase tickets and more.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reveals Why OHIO STATE MURDERS Is Her 'Hardest' Role on THE VIEW

While on The View, Audra McDonald discussed Adrienne Kennedy's Broadway debut at 91 and why Ohio State Murders is her hardest role yet. McDonald also discussed why her stage fright as gotten worse, her husband Will Swenson's Neil Diamond impression, and the new season of The Gilded Age. Watch the new interview video now!
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; at Playhouse on Park Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of OHIO STATE MURDERS

BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for opening night of Ohio State Murders, which is running on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as we take you inside the big night!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of OHIO STATE MURDERS

Ohio State Murders officially opened last night on Broadway. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Ohio State Murders is the first show to play at the renamed and renovated James Earl Jones Theatre.
Photos: OHIO STATE MURDERS Cast Celebrates Opening Night!

See photos of the cast of Ohio State Murders, including Audra McDonald and more, celebrating their opening night on Broadway!
Photos: Audra McDonald and the Cast of OHIO STATE MURDERS Take Their Opening Night Bows

Ohio State Murders officially opened last night on Broadway. starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. BroadwayWorld was there at last night's opening, and you can check out photos from the curtain call here!
Review Roundup: Audra McDonald Stars In OHIO STATE MURDERS On Broadway

Ohio State Murders officially opens tonight on Broadway. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Ohio State Murders is the first show to play at the renamed and renovated James Earl Jones Theatre. Read the reviews!
Photos/Video: First Look at Audra McDonald and More in OHIO STATE MURDERS, Opening Tonight!

Ohio State Murders officially opens tonight on Broadway. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Ohio State Murders is the first show to play at the renamed and renovated James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out all new photos and video clips from the play here!
OHIO STATE MURDERS To Support Black Arts Organizations With Ticketing Initiative

Ohio State Murders on Broadway has announced a special ticketing initiative with a number of New York-founded Black arts and culture organizations including National Black Theatre, The Harlem Arts Alliance, Black Theatre Coalition and The Classical Theatre of Harlem to help support their mission and efforts.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park's PIPPIN Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
OHIO STATE MURDERS Launches Digital Lottery and In-Person Rush Tickets

Preview performances for playwright Adrienne Kennedy’s Ohio State Murders begin Friday, November 11 on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. A limited number of tickets will be available via digital lottery.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gayle Samuels been in?

Gayle Samuels has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Gayle Samuels been in?

Gayle Samuels has not appeared in the West End.

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