Naomi C. Walley
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Naomi is a multi-talented performer and artistic creator hailing from the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Naomi has been trained (and continues to train) in dance, music, and theatre for upwards of twenty years.
Ballet being the basis of her early dance training, Naomi appeared in productions with ...
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Naomi is a multi-talented performer and artistic creator hailing from the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Naomi has been trained (and continues to train) in dance, music, and theatre for upwards of twenty years.Ballet being the basis of her early dance training, Naomi appeared in productions with The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and The Universal Ballet of South Korea as well as several local and national ballet competitions while continuing to study modern dance, jazz, hip hop, latin, west African, and tap. Simultaneously, Naomi began singing in numerous choirs and started formal vocal training, honing her voice to adapt and negotiate varying styles including classical, pop, rock, and R&B. Naomi eventually went on to earn her degree in Drama (B.F.A.) at the Cap 21 Consevatory for musical theatre in the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
Performing and training in a wide range of genres and styles over the years has molded Naomi into a unique and well-rounded entertainer. Her theatrical credits range from West Side Story (Anita standby, Int’l tour) to The Who’s TOMMY to Hairspray. Naomi has also had the pleasure of working commercially with multiple artists and notable choreographers including Jermaine Browne, Jared Jenkins, and Kellen Stancil for Coco & The Vanity Vixens. She continues to chase her aspirations both in legitimate and commercial performance as well as songwriting and recording in New York City.
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VIDEO: Alex Newell, Kara Lindsay, Isabelle McCalla, and More Perform 'The New World' From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLDby Stage Tube - Jun 13, 2020
A group of stars have performed a new virtual cover of The New World from Jason Robert Brown's Songs For a New World.
Review Roundup: FLY at La Jolla Playhouse - What Did The Critics Think?by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020
La Jolla Playhouse's Fly is currently playing through March 29 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre! The cast features Storm Lever (Playhouse/Broadway productions of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) as 'Wendy' and Lincoln Clauss (Bat Out of Hell) as 'Peter Pan.' They are joined by Eric Anderson as 'Hook,' Victor E. Chan as 'Boris,' Audrey Cymone as 'Slightly/Jane,' Jeremy Davis as 'Noodler,' Nick Eibler as 'Nibs,' Collin Jeffery at 'Curly,' Nehal Joshi as 'Smee,' Liisi LaFontaine as 'Crocodile,' Isabelle McCalla as 'Tink,' Sean Pope as 'Twins,' David Price as 'Skylights,' Daniel Quadrino as 'Toodles,' Daniel Stewart Sherman as 'Max,' along with ensemble members Hettie Barnhill, Dayna Jarae Dantzler, Victoria Fiore, Shonica Gooden, Amara Granderson, Masumi Iwai, Emily Grace Kersey, Kamille Upshaw and Naomi C. Walley; and Lillith Freund, Jimmy Larkin, Jake Millgard and Alexia Sky as Swings.
Photo Flash: First Look at Derek McLane's Scenic Design For MJ THE MUSICAL; Full Creative Team Announced!by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2020
The complete creative team has been announced for the upcoming musical, MJ, on Broadway.
Photo Flash: First Look at FLY at La Jolla Playhouse, Starring Storm Lever, Lincoln Clauss, Isabelle McCalla, and More!by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2020
La Jolla Playhouse presents the new musical Fly, based on the J.M. Barrie novel Peter and Wendy.
Chicago Alums Launch New Love Orchestra & Debut Single!by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2020
Naomi C. Walley and Ray Cetta are pleased to introduce Togetherness Orchestra, a soulful symphony of original love songs. Their debut single 'Undeniable' is out everywhere on February 14.
Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICALby Walter McBride - Jan 28, 2020
Preview performances of MJ the Musical will begin on Monday, July 6th, with Opening Night set for Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m., at the Neil Simon Theatre, New York City.
Eric Anderson, Jeremy Davis & More Join FLY at La Jolla Playhouseby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2020
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the complete cast and creative team for its upcoming musical Fly, based on the J.M. Barrie novel Peter and Wendy, with book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Playhouse's Guards at the Taj, Broadway's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo); music by Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Bill Sherman (music director for Sesame Street; orchestrator for In the Heights); lyrics by Obie Award winner Kirsten Childs (The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin) and Rajiv Joseph, direction by multiple Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights), and co-choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, Bandstand) and Stephanie Klemons (In the Heights). Fly will run February 18 - March 29 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Wake Up With BWW 1/8: SING STREET Will Transfer to Broadway, and More!by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020
Today's top stories: Sing Street will transfer to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Donna Vivino joins the tour of Cats, further casting for MJ the Musical, and more!
Quentin Earl Darrington, Whitney Bashor and More to Star in MJ Alongside Ephraim Sykesby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020
Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate announced today the official cast for the upcoming World Premiere of MJ the musical on Broadway. Preview performances will begin on Monday, July 6th, with Opening Night set for Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m., at the Neil Simon Theatre, New York City.
Marilyn Maye, Jim Caruso's Cast Party And More at Birdland Jazz Clubby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019
Birdland Jazz Club has released its schedule for December 30-January 12. Performers include Marilyn Maye, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Duo, The Billy Stritch Trio, and more.
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VIDEO: Alex Newell, Kara Lindsay, Isabelle McCalla, and More Perform 'The New World' From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLDby Stage Tube - Jun 13, 2020
A group of stars have performed a new virtual cover of The New World from Jason Robert Brown's Songs For a New World.
VIDEO: Cuba Gooding, Jr. and the Cast of CHICAGO Spend 'Christmas Eve on the Dance Floor' For BC/EFAby Stage Tube - Dec 23, 2018
Once again, the Broadway company of Chicago has created an original holiday song for Broadway Cares' annual Carols For a Cure album.
BWW TV: Get Back in the Line with Highlights from New York City Center's A CHORUS LINE!by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 14, 2018
New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).
VIDEO: Watch Robyn Hurder Get Ready to Take on Cassie for A CHORUS LINE!by Stage Tube - Nov 13, 2018
New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).
BWW TV: Watch the Cast of A CHORUS LINE Dance It Out in Rehearsals for City Center Gala!by TV - Press Previews - Oct 31, 2018
New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie), Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).
BWW TV: A 5, 6, 7, 8! Watch a Sneak Peek from New York City Center's Star-Studded A CHORUS LINE!by TV - Press Previews - Oct 30, 2018
New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bailey (Kristine), Callan Bergmann (Frank), Natalie Bourgeois (Lois), Tommy Bracco (Mike), Wesley Ian Cappiello (Roy), Max Clayton (Don), Aaron Patrick Craven (Butch), Sara Esty (Maggie),Emily Franch (Vicki), David Grindrod (Mark), Eddie Gutierrez (Paul), Robyn Hurder (Cassie), Jolina Javier (Connie), Tara Kostmayer (Diana), Denis Lambert (Greg), J. Elaine Marcos (Val), Melanie Moore (Judy), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Tricia), Joseph J. Simeone (Al), Ahmad Simmons (Tom), Ryan Steele (Larry), Naomi C. Walley (Bebe), Anthony Wayne (Richie), Tony Yazbeck (Zach), and Leigh Zimmerman (Sheila).
by Stage Tube - Nov 15, 2016
Paper Mill Playhouse just announced the addition of two Friday matinee performances to its run of THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL due to the show's popularity among ticket buyers. Below, watch Paper Mill's Broadway Show Choir welcome Deborah Cox and the company to Millburn, NJ, with a Whitney Houston medley!
