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STAGE CREDITS

Hot Feet Hot Feet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Mom
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
'da Singer
The Chanteuse
da Singer
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1995
'da Singer
Jelly's Last Jam
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Gran Mimi
Ancestor
Ensemble/Other Roles
The Wiz
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Glinda
Aunt Em (Understudy)
Blues in the Night
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Woman #1 (Standby)
Woman #2 (Standby)
Woman #3 (Standby)
Jam
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer
Before the Flood
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer
Daddy Goodness
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1979
Night Club Singer

Productions

Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Vocal Music Arranger
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Vocal Music Arranger

Writing


Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Ann DuquesnayHallelujah, Baby!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Ann DuquesnayCookin' at the Cookery

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Ann Duquesnay, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Ann Duquesnay, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk


winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Ann Duquesnay, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

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NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Cataloger Charles Morrow on George C. Wolfe

BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Charles Morrow, Cataloger at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive on: George C. Wolfe.
Stephen Stahl to Join Downtown Performing Arts Center for Summer Classes

Lambertville, New Jersey's Downtown Performing Arts Center has announced a 6-week summer class schedule focusing on Teen and Adult Acting, Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Dance. Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings between 5 pm and 8 pm from July 7 through August 11 at the Downtown Performing Arts Studios located at 54 Mt. Airy Village Rd. in Lambertville.
Clocktower Players Host Opening Night Gala Tonight

Clocktower Players 2014-15 SEASON kicks off tonight, October 18th with a Sensational Opening Night Fundraising Gala: THE WIZ in concert.
Clocktower Players to Host Opening Night Gala, 10/18

Clocktower Players 2014-15 SEASON kicks off on Saturday, October 18th with a Sensational Opening Night Fundraising Gala: THE WIZ in concert. This highly-anticipated event benefits Clocktower Players and features TONY Award-winner Ann Duquesnay (Bring in Da' Noise, Bring in Da' Funk), Darlesia Cearcy (Book of Mormon, The Color Purple), Terri Klausner (Evita, Sophisticated Ladies), NaTasha Yvette Williams (The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess, The Color Purple), Guy Fortt (The Color Purple, The Devil Wears Prada) and Ty Stephens (Sophisticated Ladies, Marilyn, An American Fable) along with the Rivertowns Clocktower troupers and Emmy-award winner Jon Scott.
MISS SAIGON, HAIR & More Set for Clocktower Players' 2014-15 Season

On Thursday, June 26, 2014, Westchester Magazine unveiled their annual Best of Westchester issue announcing the very best of what Westchester County has to offer. Clocktower Players, the resident theater company of Irvington Town Hall Theater, received two prestigious awards: Best Local Theater Group and Best Children's Theater.
ON KENTUCKY AVENUE Revue to Begin Performances 2/2 at Stage 72

ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, a musical revue based loosely on fact and mostly fiction about the people and performers who took the stage and filled the tables at the majestic Club Harlem 'on Kentucky Avenue' in the north section of Atlantic City from the 1930s until the late 1980s, will make its NYC commercial stage debut at STAGE72/THE TRIAD, 158 West 72nd Street, on Sunday, February 2, with performances at 3pm and 7pm and Monday, February 3 at 7pm in honor of Black History Month.
Tony Award Winner Ann Duquesnay Joins Historic St. Mark's Church-In-The-Bowery to Tell Good Friday Story Through Blues Music

This year's performance features an impressive array of nationally renowned musicians and performers, including Tony Award winner Ann Duquesnay and St. Mark's Music Director Jeannine Otis.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 1-7

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 24-30!
TV: Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Barkin et al. Honor George C. Wolfe with SDC 'Mr. Abbott' Prize

Last night, October 3, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), just honored acclaimed director George C. Wolfe with the 2011 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the American Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the event and takes you inside the ceremony below!
Photo Coverage: Ellen Barkin, Joe Mantello, et al. Honor George C. Wolfe at 2011 Mr. Abbott Awards

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), just honored acclaimed director George C. Wolfe with the 2011 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the American Theatre.
Ellen Barkin, Elaine Stritch, Joe Mantello et al. Honor George C. Wolfe with SDC 'Mr. Abbott' Award, 10/3

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) has announced that acclaimed director George C. Wolfe will be celebrated with the 2011 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the American Theatre.
Ellen Barkin, Elaine Stritch, Joe Mantello et al. Honor George C. Wolfe with SDC 'Mr. Abbott' Award, 10/3

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) has announced that acclaimed director George C. Wolfe will be celebrated with the 2011 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the American Theatre.
Kim Coles, Quinton Aaron Annouce Nominees For 20th Annual Naacp Theatre Awards

The Beverly Hills/Hollywood (BHH) Branch of the NAACP announced the 20th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards nominees at a press conference this morning at the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC) in downtown Los Angeles.
Tommy Femia Stars In NORMA DOESMEN At Abingdon Theatre

Gifted actor/performer/impersonator Tommy Femia will star in the new comedy 'Norma Doesmen' a parody of a popular 1950's film about a faded star of the silent screen, opening Monday, March 8th (7:30PM) at Off Broadway's Abingdon Theatre (312 W. 36th Street Sixth floor).
Tommy Femia Stars In NORMA DOESMEN At Abingdon Theatre

Gifted actor/performer/impersonator Tommy Femia will star in the new comedy 'Norma Doesmen' a parody of a popular 1950's film about a faded star of the silent screen, opening Monday, March 8th (7:30PM) at Off Broadway's Abingdon Theatre (312 W. 36th Street Sixth floor).
Photo Flash: NORMA DOESMEN At Abingdon Theatre

Gifted actor/performer/impersonator Tommy Femia will star in the new comedy 'Norma Doesmen' a parody of a popular 1950's film about a faded star of the silent screen, opening Monday, March 8th (7:30PM) at Off Broadway's Abingdon Theatre (312 W. 36th Street Sixth floor).
Tommy Femia Stars In NORMA DOESMEN At Abingdon Theatre

Gifted actor/performer/impersonator Tommy Femia will star in the new comedy 'Norma Doesmen' a parody of a popular 1950's film about a faded star of the silent screen, opening Monday, March 8th (7:30PM) at Off Broadway's Abingdon Theatre (312 W. 36th Street Sixth floor).
SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2

SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ann Duquesnay been in?

Ann Duquesnay has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ann Duquesnay been in?

Ann Duquesnay has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ann Duquesnay been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hallelujah, Baby!, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cookin' at the Cookery, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

What awards has Ann Duquesnay won?

Ann Duquesnay has won several prestigious awards. She received the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Hallelujah, Baby! She also won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cookin' at the Cookery. Additionally, she was honored with the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her work in Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

How many shows has Ann Duquesnay written?

Ann Duquesnay has written 1 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Composer).

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