Broadway star and Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess is In The Frame!
Sierra is preparing to return to London for a one-night-only concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
She is one of Broadway and the West End’s most beloved sopranos, best known for originating the role of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Broadway, for which she received Drama Desk and Drama League nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance.
Sierra has a long history with The Phantom of the Opera, having played Christine Daaé on Broadway and in London for the special 25th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall. She also originated the role of Christine in Love Never Dies in the West End, receiving an Olivier Award nomination for her performance.
Her many other credits include Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables alongside Broadway productions of Master Class, School of Rock, Harmony and It Shoulda Been You. Sierra has also performed concerts across the world, including appearances at the BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
In this episode Sierra discusses her return to London and her incredible concert career. She also reflects on her journey through theatre, the pressures of playing iconic roles such as Ariel and Christine, social media, sustaining longevity in the industry and lots more.
Sierra performs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31st May. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets.
This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins
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