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American singer and actress (born 1985)

Emily Afton
BornJanuary 26, 1985 (1985-01-26) (age 39)
United States
EducationEmerson College (BFA)
Occupation(s)Singer and actress
Websitewww.emilyafton.com

Emily Afton (born January 26, 1985) is an American singer and actress known for her roles in the Original Broadway Cast of Amélie, Broadway and National Tour casts of Hair, and National Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. In 2015, she played Pattie in the STAGES St. Louis production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. In 2017, she performed with the Broadway’s Future Songbook Series featuring the work of Michael Finke.

She performs as lead female vocalist for the bands Saved by the 90s and The Little Mermen.

Theatre credits

Year Production Role Location Category
2017 Amélie U/s Amelie Poulain, swing, dance captain Walter Kerr Theatre Broadway
Ahmanson Theatre Regional Pre-Broadway
2016 Oliver! Nancy Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Regional
2015 Smokey Joe's Cafe Pattie STAGES St. Louis Regional
2015 Waitress Swing, dance captain A.R.T. Regional Pre-Broadway
2014 Standard Time Featured vocalist (temporary replacement) The Duke Off-Broadway
2013 Featured vocalist F.M. Kirby Center Regional Pre-NYC
2012-2013 Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Diva 1 National Tour 1st National Tour
2011 Hair Swing, dance captain St. James Theatre Broadway
2010-2012 U/s Jeanie, swing, asst. dance captain National Tour 1st National Tour
2009 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Philia Goodspeed Opera House Regional
2007-2008 I Love a Piano Swing National Tour 1st National Tour

References

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  5. "Center Theatre Group's 'Amelie, A New Musical' Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. October 18, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  6. Viagas, Robert (November 16, 2016). "Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
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  11. "Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  12. "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
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  14. "Hair Headed Back to Broadway for Summer Run". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  15. Dayhoff, Matt (January 5, 2013). "Images from 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' at the Peoria Civic Center". The Eye. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  16. "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  17. Vaughn, Alyssa (June 5, 2015). "STAGES St. Louis' "Smokey Joe's Café" Offers Much More Than Pop Nostalgia". www.stlmag.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  18. Newmark, Judith (June 2, 2015). "Big hits keep playing at 'Smokey Joe's Cafe'". stltoday.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  19. Caldwell, Evita (June 5, 2015). "STAGES St. Louis presents 100th production, 'Smokey Joe's Café'". news.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  20. Gans, Andrew (January 23, 2017). "Actors Set for Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Concert in NYC". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  21. "Bringing Disney Characters and Their Music to Life". The Two River Times. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  22. Zakarin, Jordan (October 29, 2018). "This Disney cover band is living that wholesome rock 'n' roll lifestyle [Fandom Files #56]". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved January 24, 2019.

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