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BIO

Place of Birth: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Training: The Ailey School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Independent Study Program; Dance Theatre of Harlem – Professional Training Division

The Lion King marks Ryesha’s West End debut.

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STAGE CREDITS

Disney's Hercules Disney's Hercules
[West End]
2025
Swing (Swing)
Hadestown Hadestown
[West End]
2024
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Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End Photo
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025

Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks Photo
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere Photo
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Disney Theatrical reveals the full cast of The Greatest Showman stage adaptation, featuring Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. Discover the details!
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance' Photo
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
Video: Original HERCULES Muse LaChanze Visits West End Production Photo
Video: Original HERCULES Muse LaChanze Visits West End Production
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

LaChanze, who voiced the role of Terpsichores in the Hercules movie musical, visited the West End stage adaptation. Watch a video of her greeting the Muses, including Robyn Marshall who plays Terpsichores, after the performance.
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES Photo
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London Photo
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all the reviews of the show on stage!
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

With previews beginning this evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Hercules will extend until 28 March 2026. Learn more here!
Video: Inside HADESTOWN Live Capture Filming With Reeve Carney, Amber Gray & More Photo
Video: Inside HADESTOWN Live Capture Filming With Reeve Carney, Amber Gray & More
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2025

Step inside the filming of the Hadestown live capture with Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and André De Shields. Watch the video now!
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses Photo
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2025

Watch the muses from the West End production of Disney's Hercules belt out 'Zero to Hero' in a brand new music video! The Muses for the new production include Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, Brianna Ogunbawo, Malinda Parris, and Robin Rose-Li. 
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars Photo
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London Photo
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group has announced the full casting for Hercules which opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this June. Learn more about the production and cast here!
HADESTOWN: LIVE FROM LONDON Limited-Edition Vinyl Out Now Photo
HADESTOWN: LIVE FROM LONDON Limited-Edition Vinyl Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Hadestown: Live from London – the original London cast album for Tony and Grammy Award-winning “Best Musical” Hadestown – has been released as a limited-edition deluxe gatefold “pop-up” vinyl. Learn more!
Video: 'Way Down Hadestown' From HADESTOWN: LIVE IN LONDON Cast Album Photo
Video: 'Way Down Hadestown' From HADESTOWN: LIVE IN LONDON Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

The all new cast recording of the West End production of Hadestown, titled 'Hadestown: Live From London' is available in digital formats. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Way Down Hadestown'.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why We Build The Wall' From the HADESTOWN West End Cast Recordi Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why We Build The Wall' From the HADESTOWN West End Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

We have your exclusive first listen to the upcoming album, Hadestown: Live From London! The original London cast album will be released on December 6. Listen to 'Why We Build the Wall' here!
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London Photo
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ryesha Higgs's first West End show?

Ryesha Higgs's first West End show was Hadestown which opened in 2024

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