Anna Uzele Explained

Anna Uzele is an American actress and singer from Delaware.[1] She is known for her performance as Catherine Parr in the original Broadway cast of the musical SIX and for her performance as Francine Evans in the Broadway musical New York, New York.[2] [3] In 2024, she costarred in Jason Katims' television series Dear Edward as Adriana Washington.[4]

Theatre credits

Year(s)TitleRoleLocationNotes
2023New York, New YorkFrancine Evans[5] St. James Theatre[6] Broadway
2021-2022SixCatherine ParrLena Horne Theatre[7] Broadway
2018Once on This IslandAndrea, Storyteller, Ti Moune (u/s) Circle in the Square TheatreBroadway

Awards

In 2023, Uzele was nominated for the Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for her role in New York, New York.[8]

References

  1. Web site: About . 12 September 2024 . Anna Uzele.
  2. Web site: Quinn . Dave . 12 January 2023 . Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele Will Lead Broadway's New Kander & Ebb Musical 'New York, New York' . 2024-09-13 . Peoplemag . en.
  3. Web site: Evans . Greg . 2023-01-12 . Colton Ryan & Anna Uzele Cast As Leads In Upcoming Broadway Musical ‘New York, New York’ . 2024-09-13 . Deadline . en-US.
  4. Web site: Holmes . Linda . 4 February 2023 . 'Dear Edward' tugs — and tugs, and tugs — at your heartstrings . 12 September 2024 . NPR.
  5. Web site: Anna Uzele . 12 September 2024 . Playbill.
  6. Web site: New York, New York . 12 September 2024 . Playbill.
  7. Web site: SIX: The Musical . 12 September 2024 . Playbill.
  8. Web site: Considine . Allison . 31 May 2023 . 2023 Drama Desk Award winners announced . New York Theatre Guide.