Emily Afton Explained

Birth Place:	United States
Education:	Emerson College (BFA)^[1]
Occupation:	Singer and actress

Emily Afton (born January 26, 1985) is an American singer and actress^[2] known for her roles in the Original Broadway Cast of Amélie,^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]} Broadway and National Tour casts of Hair,^{[11] [12] [13] [14]} and National Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.^{[15] [16]} In 2015, she played Pattie in the STAGES St. Louis production of Smokey Joe's Cafe.^{[17] [18] [19]} In 2017, she performed with the Broadway’s Future Songbook Series^[20] featuring the work of Michael Finke.

She performs as lead female vocalist for the bands Saved by the 90s and The Little Mermen.^{[21] [22]}

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

1. Web site: Casting — Emily Afton . emilyafton.com . April 22, 2022.
2. Web site: Emily Afton . emilyafton.com . en-US . 2019-01-24.
3. Web site: Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical . Viagas . Robert . 2016-10-17 . Playbill . 2019-02-05.
4. Web site: Emily Afton attends the 'Amelie' Broadway Opening Night - After Party... . Getty Images . April 4, 2017 . en-gb . 2019-02-05.
5. Web site: Center Theatre Group's 'Amelie, A New Musical' Rounds Out Cast . The Hollywood Reporter . October 18, 2016 . en . 2019-01-24.
6. Web site: Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre . Viagas . Robert . 2016-11-16 . Playbill . 2019-01-24.
7. Web site: Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff IBDB. www.ibdb.com. 2019-01-24.
8. Web site: Emily Afton Theatre Credits . www.broadwayworld.com . en . 2019-01-24.
9. Web site: Emily Afton . Playbill . en . 2019-01-24.
10. Web site: Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical . Viagas . Robert . 2016-10-17 . Playbill . 2019-01-24.
11. Web site: Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff IBDB. www.ibdb.com. 2019-01-24.
12. Web site: Emily Afton Theatre Credits . www.broadwayworld.com . en . 2019-01-24.
13. Web site: Emily Afton . Playbill . en . 2019-01-24.
14. Web site: Hair Headed Back to Broadway for Summer Run . Broadway.com . en . 2019-01-24.
15. Web site: Images from 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' at the Peoria Civic Center . Dayhoff . Matt . 2013-01-05 . The Eye . en-US . 2019-01-24.
16. Web site: Emily Afton Theatre Credits . www.broadwayworld.com . en . 2019-01-24.
17. Web site: STAGES St. Louis' "Smokey Joe's Café" Offers Much More Than Pop Nostalgia . Vaughn . Alyssa . 2015-06-05 . www.stlmag.com . en-us . 2019-01-24.
18. Web site: Big hits keep playing at 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' . Newmark . Judith . stltoday.com . June 2, 2015 . en . 2019-01-24.
19. Web site: STAGES St. Louis presents 100th production, 'Smokey Joe's Café' . Caldwell . Evita . news.stlpublicradio.org . June 5, 2015 . en . 2019-01-24.
20. Web site: Actors Set for Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Concert in NYC . Gans . Andrew . 2017-01-23 . Playbill . 2019-01-24.
21. Web site: Bringing Disney Characters and Their Music to Life . 2019-03-12 . The Two River Times . en-US . 2019-03-13.
22. Web site: This Disney cover band is living that wholesome rock 'n' roll lifestyle [Fandom Files #56] ]. Zakarin . Jordan . 2018-10-29 . SYFY WIRE . en . 2019-01-24.