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Aliah James is overjoyed to be a part of the Gypsy revival on Broadway! Broadway: The Who’s Tommy, Funny Girl. Tour: The Lion King-Rafiki Tour, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Other credits: The Who’s Tommy, 42nd Street, Newsies, Cabaret, After Midnight. BFA: Point Park University. Shoutout to her family and mom for their constant support!

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STAGE CREDITS

The Who's Tommy The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Performer
Funny Girl Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ensemble
The Lion King The Lion King
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement]
Nala (Understudy) [Replacement]
Sarabi (Understudy) [Replacement]

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Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Video: Let GYPSY Entertain You at Broadway Sessions Photo
Video: Let GYPSY Entertain You at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Mar 22, 2025

Performers from Gypsy included: Natalie Wachen, Tony d'Alelio, Jade Smith, Sally Shaw, Aliah James, Jace Bently, Shanel Bailey, Majo Rivero, Jordan Wynn, Marley Lianne Gomes. Watch video highlights here!
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New Highlights from GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
GYPSY Cast Will Take Over Broadway Sessions This February Photo
GYPSY Cast Will Take Over Broadway Sessions This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Ben Cameron's long running, award winning, Broadway Sessions returns for 2025 with the cast of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Gypsy. Learn more about the performance here!
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Son Photo
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING A Photo
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway Photo
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight,  Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre.  The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY Photo
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting. Learn more about Audra McDonald's standby who goes on if the star is ever out sick.
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies Photo
GYPSY to Offer $49 and $39 Tickets Through Rush & Standing Room Policies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

The revival of GYPSY, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe and starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, has announced it rush and standing room ticket policies. Learn how to purchase discounted tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie' Photo
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits Photo
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Will Offer Exclusive Seats and Signed Window Cards at Box Office Opening This W Photo
GYPSY Will Offer Exclusive Seats and Signed Window Cards at Box Office Opening This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast Photo
GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

The full cast has been announced for GYPSY on Broadway, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe. Find out who's joining Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and more in the show here!
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY Photo
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. Watch the curtain call speech in the video here!
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How many Broadway shows has Aliah James been in?

Aliah James has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Aliah James has not appeared in the West End.

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