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Zakiya Young


Broadway: Stick Fly, The Little Mermaid (OBC), Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Off-Broadway: Storyville (AUDELCO Award Nomination), The Lightning Thief, Tenderloin. Regional: Familiar (Old Globe), Spamilton (Center Theatre Group), OPC New Works Festival, Disgraced (Goodman Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre), Good People (George Street Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre), Aida (Starlight Theatre), White Christmas (Syracuse Stage), Little Miss Sunshine (La Jolla Playhouse), It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (Dallas Theater Center). She is the first and only black actress known to have played the iconic role of Lois Lane in any Superman project. Various film, tv and VO credits. Jeremiah 29:11.


Formerly known as Zakiya Young Mizen

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STAGE CREDITS

Stick Fly Stick Fly
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Cheryl (Understudy)
Taylor (Understudy)
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The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble
Cabin in the Sky
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals Tonight! Concert, 2003
Ensemble/Other Roles
Storyville Storyville
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere, 2013
Tigre Savoy

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release Selections from The Path to Catherine in streaming and digital formats this week. Learn more about the album here and see how to stream!
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Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola Photo
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

Join the much-anticipated return of AT THIS PERFORMANCE at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 22, 2024. Experience an unforgettable night of Broadway magic.
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        
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La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... will celebrate its 20th anniversary at The Green Room 42 with Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from various Broadway shows on October 23rd at 7 PM.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…
AT THIS PERFORMANCE Returns To The Green Room 42 On August 21 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE Returns To The Green Room 42 On August 21
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from SHUCKED; KIMBERLY AKIMBO; ALADDIN; HERE LIES LOVE and CAMELOT.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Shucked, Six The Musical, Once Upon A One More Time, The Book Of Mormon, Camelot, Parade; Aladdin, A Doll's House, and Flying Over Sunset.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from SIX THE MUSICAL; PARADE; CAMELOT; THE BOOK OF MORMON; HADESTOWN and MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Zakiya Young been in?

Zakiya Young has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Zakiya Young been in?

Zakiya Young has not appeared in the West End.

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