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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Curtis Taylor, Jr.

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Harpo [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]


Movies

Set It Off
[ 1996 ] Stevie Chaz Lamar Shepard
The Nutty Professor
[ 1996 ] Student
Woman Thou Art Loosed
[ 2004 ] Deacon
Grandma's House
[ 2016 ] Ptor Morris
Almost Love
[ 2019 ] Damon

TV Shows

7th Heaven
John Hamilton
Me and the Boys
Artis Tower
Sister, Sister
Shawn, Russell
The Game
Trey Wiggs
The Parkers
Aaron

News


Petition to Make the Apollo Theater a Broadway House Surpasses 5,000 Signatures

A petition has been created to make the Apollo Theater a Broadway house.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Portland Awards!

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Portland Awards!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Portland Awards!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Portland Awards; FOLK CITY Leads Best Musical!

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; FOLK CITY Leads Best Musical Ensemble!

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: Portland Center Stage's THE COLOR PURPLE Give Us What We Need Most: Hope

If a musical can heal the world, that musical is THE COLOR PURPLE -- specifically, the production now playing at Portland Center Stage. This star-studded production, headed by the luminous Felicia Boswell in the role of Celie, tells a story of empowerment that has probably never been more needed than it is right now.
Photo Flash: Inside Portland Center Stage's THE COLOR PURPLE

Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2018-2019 season launches with the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker's classic novel about the sisterhood, resilience and self-empowerment found in a community of black women living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The Color Purple begins preview performances on September 15, opens on September 21, and runs through October 28 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Timothy Douglas directs the production, joined by music director Darius Smith, who will bring the Grammy Award-winning score to life.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Stars of THE COLOR PURPLE at Portland Center Stage

Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2018-2019 season launches with the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker's classic novel about the sisterhood, resilience and self-empowerment found in a community of black women living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The Color Purple begins preview performances on September 15, opens on September 21, and runs through October 28 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Timothy Douglas directs the production, joined by music director Darius Smith, who will bring the Grammy Award-winning score to life.
THE COLOR PURPLE To Open At The Armory Next Month

Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2018-2019 season launches with the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker's classic novel about the sisterhood, resilience and self-empowerment found in a community of black women living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The Color Purple begins preview performances on September 15, opens on September 21, and runs through October 28 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Timothy Douglas directs the production, joined by music director Darius Smith, who will bring the Grammy Award-winning score to life.
Photo Flash: Mama Has Arrived! Cady Huffman Takes Her First Bow in CHICAGO

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, welcomeD Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' starting Monday, April 23, 2018. Check out the photos below!
Vocalist & Theatrical Star Sayonne (Stephanie Ann Courtney) Combines Acting With A 2018 Single Releases

From 2011 until this past year, Singer/ Songwriter/ and Musical theatre star, Sayonne, enthralled Off-Broadway and national audiences with her powerhouse vocals and energetic performances. With stellar turns in popular shows such as Dreamgirls as Deena Jones, Hairspray as Little Inez, Kiss Me, Kate, and Anything Goes her star has been steadily on the rise.
Tony Winner Cady Huffman Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, will welcome Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' starting Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
Photo Coverage: Legendary Singer-Songwriter Valerie Simpson Makes Broadway Debut In CHICAGO

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, just welcomed legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Joining Ms. Simpson is Chaz Lamar Shepherd (original Broadway production of The Color Purple; Dreamgirls national tour) as 'Billy Flynn.'
Valerie Simpson & Chaz Lamar Shepherd to Join the Cast of CHICAGO

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, will welcome legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson making her Broadway debut in the role of "Matron "Mama" Morton" starting Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Joining Ms. Simpson is Chaz Lamar Shepherd (original Broadway production of The Color Purple; Dreamgirls national tour) as "Billy Flynn."
Christina Sajous & More Join Cast of DCPA's THE 12; Full Company Announced!

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full casting for the Theatre Company's world premiere of The 12,a brand new rock musical with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan (All The Way) and music and lyrics by Neil Berg (Grumpy Old Men).
Photo Flash: NN Productions' Broadway Rhythm & Booze

Broadway Rhythm and Booze, a cabaret series created as a platform to highlight the soulful talents of the Broadway community, will take place on Monday, August 1st at Tillman's Bar & Lounge, 165 West 26th Street (between 6th and 7th avenue), doors open at 7pm, performance begins at 8pm. Tickets are $18 for advance general admission, $25 for advance reserved seating (limited availability), $20 at the door and available atwww.vallinsandmalotke.com or by calling 646-363-6039.
DREAMGIRLS Tour to Conclude in Detroit, 12/26

The National Tour of DREAMGIRLS, which kicked off last fall at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, will conclude in Detroit after its run from December 21 through December 26, 2010.
DREAMGIRLS Tour to Conclude in Detroit, 12/26

Producer John Breglio and Broadway Across America announced that tickets for the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS are now on sale as part of a Broadway Across America 10/11 Season Presentation
DREAMGIRLS Comes To Old National Center, Features Local Moya Angela 11/2

Producer John Breglio and Broadway Across America announced that tickets for the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS are now on sale as part of a Broadway Across America 10/11 Season Presentation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chaz Lamar Shepherd been in?

Chaz Lamar Shepherd has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Chaz Lamar Shepherd been in?

Chaz Lamar Shepherd has not appeared in the West End.

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