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Meredith Aleigha Wells (they/she) is a Chicago-based actor, singer, dancer, and writer originally from Massachusetts. Most recently, Meredith made their Muny debut in Sister Act as Sister Mary Robert, garnering rave reviews and a BroadwayWorld Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical. They are honored to play Punky Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, marking the first performance by a wheelchair user on a Broadway National Tour. They also received nominations for The Walder Foundations’ inaugural Platform Awards and a 2023 3Arts Chicago Award in the dance category.

Meredith studied music, theatre, and dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on scholarship. There, they spent four years training under Debra Vega, Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Judyie Albalali, Sheila Siragusa, Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja, and Paul Dennis. In their senior year, Meredith took on an ambitious graduate-level capstone project; writing, performing, and producing their original one-person musical, Dysfunctioning Just Fine.

Upon graduating, Meredith toured Dysfunctioning Just Fine across the northeast, culminating in a run at the My True Colors Festival, where they received the Purple Skies Playwright Award.

A versatile multidisciplinary artist, Meredith has performed regionally in productions at Seattle Rep, Rec Room Arts, Music Theatre Works, Beck Center, Mercury Theatre Company, Blank Canvas Theatre, and Cleveland Public Theatre. They have also made appearances at New York Theatre Workshop, Spring to Dance St. Louis, OHIODance Festival, Boston Symphony Hall, Ailey Citigroup Theatre, CounterBalance, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Luminous Festival; China’s first-ever disability-led arts festival in Beijing.

Meredith believes becoming disabled reinvigorated their practice and forces them to reflect daily on why they chose a life in the arts. In 2016, Meredith created their Youtube channel, where they continue spread disability and lgbtqia+ awareness through sharing their experience as a queer disabled artist. They dedicate their work to the underdogs; the strong, resilient humans who are breaking down stereotypes and exceeding expectations every day.

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Video: Get A First Look At THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center


Get a first look at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's world premiere musical Through the Sunken Lands in an all-new video. Check out the trailer!

Review: THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS at The Kennedy Center


What did our critic think of THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS at The Kennedy Center?

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center


Go inside rehearsals for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's world premiere musical Through the Sunken Lands in an all-new video. A powerful, heartwarming tale about a young girl who finds her power and purpose, this new work features script and lyrics by Tim J. Lord, music and lyrics by Avi Amon, and direction by Cara Phipps.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center


The Kennedy Center has revealed the full cast and creative team for 'Through the Sunken Lands.'

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical at Providence Performing Arts Center


What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center?

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; CLUE Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: The Muny's SISTER ACT is Fabulous Baby!


The Muny has delivered a big, bold, over-the-top production of delightful disco divinity that exceeds every expectation. Credit Director and Choreographer Dennis Jones for his directorial vision and collaboration with the entire production team. He, and The Muny’s casting partners at The Telsey Office, have assembled a phenomenal cast with loads of talent, who supply big laughs, and deliver exceptional vocal performances while executing on Jones’ spirited choreography. The acting is superb. Every member of this onstage company performs at their highest level. The orchestrations are first rate. The choreography is amusing and animated. The scenic design is grandiose. The interior of the gothic church on the large Muny turntable is cathedral-like. Huge accolades to the Muny’s costume shop and costume designer Leon Dobkowski. The vintage 1970s costumes are flashy, colorful eye candy. The flow of Dobkowski’s costumes enhanced every movement of the energetic choreography. Shelby Leonard’s dazzling lighting design rivaled the glittery costumes and created a lighthearted and carnivalesque mood. Everything about this Muny production is miraculous.

Video: Inside Opening Night of SISTER ACT at The Muny


Get a first look at footage from opening night of Sister Act at The Muny.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for SISTER ACT at The Muny


Get a first look inside rehearsals for Sister Act at The Muny.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For SISTER ACT at The Muny


Get a first look at the cast of Sister Act in rehearsals for The Muny production! Sister Act runs August 14 - 20, 2023.

Full Cast and Team Set For SISTER ACT at the Muny


The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the divine musical comedy, Sister Act, August 14 - 20.

Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, and More Will Lead SISTER ACT at the Muny


The Muny announced that Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, Alan H. Green, Thom Sesma, Meredith Aleigha Wells, Madeleine Doherty, Katy Geraghty, Brandon Espinoza, F. Michael Haynie and Darron Hayes will star in the divine musical comedy Sister Act, August 14 - 20, 2023.

Listen: Maestras Share Their Efforts To AMPLIFY Female & Non-Binary Musicians On Why I'll Never Make It Podcast


Listen to Julianne Merrill and Jessica Ryan on the latest episode of Why I'll Never Make it Podcast!

Listen: Lisa Howard Opens Up About Her Broadway Career On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast


With Women's History Month in full swing, Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You, 9 to 5) joins Why I'll Never Make It and host Patrick Oliver Jones to talk about her first show on Broadway, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and how it's compared to those that have come after. They also discuss how both of them met in the recent production of 42nd Street at Goodspeed Opera House, which has aspirations of coming to Broadway.

Listen: THIS IS US' Blake Stadnik Discusses Theater And Disability On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast


On the first episode of Why I'll Never Make It's seventh season, Blake Stadnik (This Is Us, 42nd Street) joins host Patrick Oliver Jones to talk about his early beginnings in theater as well as the television show that has propelled his career.

BWW Review: TEENAGE DICK at The Seattle Rep


The provocative title, “Teenage Dick”, for the current show at the Seattle Rep is giving some people pause while others just find it hilarious. Yes, I’m sure it’s intentionally provocative to get attention and yes, it’s funny. But it’s just the nickname for the main character, Richard, and he is a teenager, so let’s get the giggles out of our system now. I’ll wait. All good now? OK, Dear Readers, now I can tell you all about this incredible show and how I was left super excited for “Teenage Dick”. Dammit! I guess it wasn’t all out yet.

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