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Award winning actor. Eight Broadway shows, tons of regional, some TV & Films. “I cannot help wondering sometimes what I might have become & might have done if I had lived in a country which had not circumscribed & handicapped me on account of my race, that had allowed me to reach any height I was able to attain.” — Mary Church Terrell. AnastaciaMcCleskey.com @anastaciamccofficial

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STAGE CREDITS

Suffs Suffs
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Church Terrell
Caroline, or Change Caroline, or Change
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway Revival, 2021
Performer (Standby)
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Ensemble
The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
May
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ensemble [Replacement]
Nurse Norma [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Nurse Norma [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]
Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]
Becky (Understudy) [Replacement]
Violet Violet
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Ensemble
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mrs. Brown [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Diva
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Diva
Hair Hair
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Member of the Tribe [Replacement]
Tarzan Tarzan
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Ensemble

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BOOP! THE MUSICAL Launches Weekly Lottery Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Launches Weekly Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Hoping to get your hands on discount tickets to BOOP! The Musical? Now's your chance! The new Broadway production will offer four weekly lottery drawings to win $49 tickets during preview performances only.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Joey Mervis - Feb 24, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! Rehearsals are underway for BOOP! The Musical, which is set to begin previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Watch in this video as the whole company takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new musical is all about.
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2025

BOOP! The Musical will begin performances on Broadway next month. The cast recently met the press ahead of the show's Broadway premiere and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Bess Wohl's LIBERATION Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Bess Wohl's LIBERATION
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 21, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Check out photos from opening night here.
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for BOOP! The Musical, which begins previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More Photo
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Get a sneak peek at the recording of the Boop! the Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording! Watch a video from inside the studio with David Foster, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more ahead of the musical's upcoming Broadway debut.
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON Photo
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

On a recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, music producer and composer David Foster discussed the prospects of winning a Tony for Boop! The Musical and played a sneak peek from the new musical. Watch the segment now!
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office Photo
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

The box office is officially open at the Broadhurst Theatre for BOOP! The Musical, which will begin previews on March 11, 2025 and will open officially on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The company gathered to celebrate this morning with a ribbon-cutting by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell as well as special giveaways and surprises!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The iconic Betty Boop is exactly where she wants to be as she gets ready for her Broadway debut! The Broadhurst Theatre Box Office (235 West 44th Street) opens Tuesday, February 11 at 10am for the splashy new Broadway musical.
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be' Photo
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

BOOP! The Musical has released the first single from its newly announced cast recording, out soon on Melody Place Records. Hear star Jasmine Amy Rogers and the show's ensemble perform, 'Where I Wanna Be'.
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 17, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! In just a matter of weeks, previews will begin for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical. Check out the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles will be available to stream on Max in time for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025. The filmed capture was screened in theaters in December of 2023 and is also available to rent and purchase.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical, which begins performances on Broadway in March. Learn more about the cast here!
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances Photo
SUFFS Will Be Filmed For Release on PBS Great Performances
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Suffs is set to close on Broadway next month, but fans of the show may have the opportunity to view the production on their TV screens in the future as part of PBS' Great Performances series.
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum Photo
SUFFS Special Event to Take Place at The Grammy Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

In celebration of Suffs’ GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album” the GRAMMY Museum will host A New York Evening with Suffs, a special night of music and conversation at The Greene Space in NYC. Learn how to attend!
The Broadway Cast: SUFFS Stars Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock & Kim Blanck Photo
The Broadway Cast: SUFFS Stars Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock & Kim Blanck
by The Broadway Cast - Nov 9, 2024

In this video, we dive deep into the revolutionary musical Suffs, featuring insights from original cast members Anastacia McCleskey, Tsilala Brock, and Kim Blanck. Join us as we explore the powerful themes, groundbreaking performances, and the incredible journey behind this remarkable show.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical Photo
Video: Shaina Taub Talks SUFFS and Shares Why RAGTIME is Her Favorite Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Shaina Taub, who was recently honored by Time Magazine as part of their 2024 Time100 Next List, recently visited CBS Mornings to discuss her musical Suffs. During the interview, she also shared why Ragtime is her favorite show and how it serves as an inspiration for Suffs. Watch the segment now!
SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January Photo
SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance in January of 2025 following 24 previews and 301 regular performances. After closing, the show will head out on tour and we've got the scoop.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Anastacia McCleskey been in?

Anastacia McCleskey has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Anastacia McCleskey been in?

Anastacia McCleskey has not appeared in the West End.

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