Emily Afton | |
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Born | January 26, 1985 (1985-01-26) (age 39) United States |
Education | Emerson College (BFA) |
Occupation(s) | Singer and actress |
Website | www |
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 |
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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
- "Casting — Emily Afton". emilyafton.com. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- "Emily Afton". emilyafton.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Viagas, Robert (October 17, 2016). "Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical". Playbill. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- "Emily Afton attends the 'Amelie' Broadway Opening Night - After Party..." Getty Images. April 4, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- "Center Theatre Group's 'Amelie, A New Musical' Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. October 18, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Viagas, Robert (November 16, 2016). "Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Viagas, Robert (October 17, 2016). "Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Hair Headed Back to Broadway for Summer Run". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Dayhoff, Matt (January 5, 2013). "Images from 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' at the Peoria Civic Center". The Eye. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- 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.
- Newmark, Judith (June 2, 2015). "Big hits keep playing at 'Smokey Joe's Cafe'". stltoday.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Caldwell, Evita (June 5, 2015). "STAGES St. Louis presents 100th production, 'Smokey Joe's Café'". news.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Gans, Andrew (January 23, 2017). "Actors Set for Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Concert in NYC". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- "Bringing Disney Characters and Their Music to Life". The Two River Times. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- 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.
External links
- Emily Afton at Playbill Vault
- Emily Afton at the Internet Broadway Database
- Emily Afton at IMDb
- Emily Afton on Twitter
- Emily Afton on Instagram
- Official website