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Cassondra is delighted to be making her Broadway debut in Once On This Island. Recent credits include The First Noel with the Classical Theatre of Harlem. As a background vocalist, she has performed alongside a wide range of artists including Christina Aguilera, Wynton Marsalis, Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Kim Burrell, Laura Izibor, Ledisi, and Gladys Knight. She is currently finishing a PhD at the Graduate Center (CUNY). Website: www.CassondraJames.com

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STAGE CREDITS

Suffs Suffs
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Mary Church Terrell
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2019
Erzulie
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Storyteller
Erzulie [Replacement]
Storyteller [Replacement]
Erzulie (Understudy) [Replacement]
Andrea (Understudy) [Replacement]

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BILLIE & BEYOND Comes to the Billie Holiday Theatre Photo
BILLIE & BEYOND Comes to the Billie Holiday Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

As a part of its 2024-25 Season, The Billie Holiday  Theatre will present the next edition of  BILLIE &  BEYOND, a new expansive music series inspired by the artistry and legacy of the institution’s iconic namesake - jazz icon Billie Holiday.
VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo
VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 27, 2024

Watch the final curtain call for The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production concluded its run on August 2th, 2024.
QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Batt Photo
QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Battery Leak
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will resume performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in time for the matinée after a performance cancellation due to a 'battery leak' on August 20th. Producer Bill Damaschke shared the news with the seated audience.
Review Roundup: Kristin Chenoweth Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo
Review Roundup: Kristin Chenoweth Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 2, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will take its Broadway bow during the 2025-26 season, following a the world premiere engagement at the Emerson Colonial Theatre that officially opened on August 1st, 2024. Read all the reviews!
Photos: First Look At Kristin Chenoweth & Company in QUEEN OF VERSAILLES; Announces B Photo
Photos: First Look At Kristin Chenoweth & Company in QUEEN OF VERSAILLES; Announces Broadway Run
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will take its Broadway bow during the 2025-26 season, following a the world premiere engagement at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Check out all-new photos of the cast in action!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024

Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024.
Boston Mayor Declares July 24, 2024 As 'Kristin Chenoweth Day' Photo
Boston Mayor Declares July 24, 2024 As 'Kristin Chenoweth Day'
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu officially proclaims July 24, 2024, as Kristin Chenoweth Day in the City of Boston, honoring the celebrated actress and singer.
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth & F. Murray Abraham Get Ready for THE QUEEN OF VERSAILL Photo
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth & F. Murray Abraham Get Ready for THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

We've got your first look at Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham in character in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of The Queen of Versailles. Check out the photos here!
What We Know So Far About THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Musical Photo
What We Know So Far About THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2024

Did you know that The Queen of Versailles will soon hold court on stage? The new musical is getting ready for an out-of-town run this summer before heading to Broadway. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!
Pre-Broadway Run of Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Extends; Plus Compl Photo
Pre-Broadway Run of Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Extends; Plus Complete Casting!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

The Queen of Versailles, led by Kristin Chenoweth, has announced that the pre-Broadway engagement at Boston’s historic Emerson Colonial Theatre has extended. Plus, learn more about the additonal casting here!
What We Know So Far About SUFFS Photo
What We Know So Far About SUFFS
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 28, 2023

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is set to come to Broadway this spring. What do we know so far about the new musical? We have all the scoop!
LIVIN' IT! - The Music Of Julie Mandel Comes to Theater 555 For Two Performances Photo
LIVIN' IT! - The Music Of Julie Mandel Comes to Theater 555 For Two Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

LIVIN' IT! – The Music of Julie Mandel comes to Theater 555 for two special performances. Learn more about how to attend this free performance here!
Review: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Kauffman Center For The Arts Photo
Review: SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Kauffman Center For The Arts
by Alan Portner - May 11, 2023

WWe lost a giant of the arts on November 26, 2021.  Steven Sondheim was ninety-one years old.  Now eighteen months later, Lyric Opera has produced James Lapine’s 2008 retrospective SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM of his friend’s life work.
XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE Celebrates 10 Years At Joe's Pub, February 9 Photo
XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE Celebrates 10 Years At Joe's Pub, February 9
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023

XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE returns for it's tenth anniversary on Thursday, February 9 @ 9:30pm at NYC's Joe's Pub.
Tally Sessions, Sally Wilfert, Howard McGillin & More to Star in INVENTIONS OF PIANO Photo
Tally Sessions, Sally Wilfert, Howard McGillin & More to Star in INVENTIONS OF PIANO Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

The Directors Company will present a reading of INVENTIONS FOR PIANO, a new musical by Joseph Thalken, based on the article Fantasia for Piano by Mark Singer. The private industry reading is being presented Thursday, December 8, 2022 at The Theatre Center.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Fundraising E Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet of Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Fundraising Event
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 25, 2022

Broadway Inspirational Voices held its BETTER DAYS: Fundraising Cocktail Party and Award Ceremony on October 24, 2022 at 7:00pm in the heart of Times Square. Check out photos here!
Hunter Foster, Cassondra James & More to Take Part in Theatre Aspen's 2022 Season Photo
Hunter Foster, Cassondra James & More to Take Part in Theatre Aspen's 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022

Theatre Aspen announced today the complete casts and creative teams for the company’s 39th Season, which includes the Tony Award-winning musicals Gypsy and Jersey Boys on the mainstage, as well as the summer Cabaret Series at Hotel Jerome and additional programming and special events for the summer.
Shaina Taub on Future of SUFFS- 'I'd love for it go to Broadway...' Photo
Shaina Taub on Future of SUFFS- 'I'd love for it go to Broadway...'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022

Shaina Taub has revealed that she would love for her show Suffs, currently playing at The Public Theater, to go to Broadway. 
VIDEO: SUFFS Star Grace McLean Performs 'Ladies' In A New Clip From the Show Photo
VIDEO: SUFFS Star Grace McLean Performs 'Ladies' In A New Clip From the Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

Shaina Taub's new musical SUFFS resumes performances tonight at The Public Theater. To celebrate, the company has released a brand-new look at the show featuring Grace McLean performing the song, 'Ladies' as Woodrow Wilson.
Performances of SUFFS Now Cancelled Through May 25 Photo
Performances of SUFFS Now Cancelled Through May 25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

According to The Public Theater's website, performances of SUFFS have been cancelled through May 25. The limited run is set to close on May 29th.
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How many Broadway shows has Cassondra James been in?

Cassondra James has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Cassondra James has not appeared in the West End.

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