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BIO

Broadway: Motown the Musical. West End: HAIR. First national tour: Legally Blonde The Musical, Memphis, After Midnight. Off-Broadway: The Visitor. Regional: The Wiz, Dreamgirls. “Roots” and “Been Magic” available for purchase and on all streaming platforms. Helen Hayes nominee.

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STAGE CREDITS

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2022
Ensemble
Zelma (Understudy) [Replacement]
Gran Georgeanna (Understudy) [Replacement]
The Visitor The Visitor
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2021
Swing
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble [Replacement]
Performer (Swing)
Memphis: A New Musical Memphis: A New Musical
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Ensemble
Felicia (Understudy)
Hair Hair
[West End]
London Revival, 2010
Member of the Tribe
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Pilar

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

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Jeremiah Abiah to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Minton's Playhouse Photo
Jeremiah Abiah to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Minton's Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Celebrity vocal coach and acclaimed singer Jeremiah Abiah will present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED, a new performance series at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse in the heart of Harlem, NYC. Learn more.
Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below Photo
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Begins At Proctors Next Week! Photo
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Begins At Proctors Next Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.
Review: TINA, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Overture Photo
Review: TINA, THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Overture
by Scott Rawson - Jun 12, 2024

From the gripping opening number to the dynamic conclusion, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, is on hell of an emotional rollercoaster. The highs and lows of Tina's tumultuous journey are brilliantly encapsulated in the show, and her extraordinary music weaves through a narrative that is both heart-breaking and stunning.
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Overture Hall in June Photo
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Overture Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will invite audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' at the Overture Hall this June.
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens in Indianapolis April 30th Photo
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens in Indianapolis April 30th
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2024

Broadway in Indianapolis announced today that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical are on sale now for 8 performances from April 30 - May 5, 2024.
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Overture Center This Summer Photo
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Overture Center This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

​​​​​​​ TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL invites audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll.'
Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall is Simply The Best! Photo
Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall is Simply The Best!
by Sabrina Wallace - Jan 19, 2024

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical stands as a masterful exposé of the icon's life, ranking among the best in its genre in my humble opinion. The entire cast of this Broadway touring production deserves commendation, with each performer and the orchestra paying much-deserved homage to the queen of rock ‘n roll. 
Review: TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center brings the essence of the Queen of Photo
Review: TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center brings the essence of the Queen of Rock to NWA
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 27, 2023

What did our critic think of TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Kansas City Photo
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Kansas City
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that tickets for the national tour of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale Friday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. Find out how to get tickets here!
Review: THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT Beautifully Photo
Review: THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT Beautifully at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 5, 2022

To present Eric Michael Gillett with the first-ever Darrell Henline Award the American Songbook Association produced an award show ceremony that could serve as a blueprint for how it's done.
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Charity Angél Dawson to Lead Industry Presentation of ELLA: AN Photo
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Charity Angél Dawson to Lead Industry Presentation of ELLA: AN AMERICAN MIRACLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022

ELLA: An American Miracle, a new musical written by Anna Deavere Smith (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Notes From The Field) and featuring music from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, is currently in development, with an upcoming work session held from August 25-September 21 to conclude with a private industry presentation.
JOE ICONIS & FAMILY, A NIGHT FOR LUTHER VANDROSS and More Coming Up At Feinstein's/54 Photo
JOE ICONIS & FAMILY, A NIGHT FOR LUTHER VANDROSS and More Coming Up At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2022

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Photos: Go Inside Broadway By The Year's ALMOST ON BROADWAY Photo
Photos: Go Inside Broadway By The Year's ALMOST ON BROADWAY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 28, 2022

The Town Hall presented Broadway By The Year: Almost on Broadway, created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. This latest Broadway by the Year concert highlighted songs that leapt to fame from shows that never actually made it to Broadway. Check out photos here!
Celebrate the Songs that Were 'Almost on Broadway' with Broadway by the Year! Photo
Celebrate the Songs that Were 'Almost on Broadway' with Broadway by the Year!
by Team BWW - Jun 27, 2022

Special Offer - Celebrate the songs that were 'Almost on Broadway' with Broadway by the Year!
Original Cast Recording Of Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey & Kwame Kwei-Armah's THE VISITOR Re Photo
Original Cast Recording Of Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey & Kwame Kwei-Armah's THE VISITOR Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022

Today Craft Recordings / Concord Theatricals released the original cast recording of The Visitor on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
Christine Andreas, Jason Graae, Kelli Rabke & More to Star in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: A Photo
Christine Andreas, Jason Graae, Kelli Rabke & More to Star in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: Almost On Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022

The Town Hall will present Broadway By The Year: Almost on Broadway on Monday, June 27 at 8pm. Created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, the evening will continue Broadway By The Year’s 21st landmark season at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 2, 2022

The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE GIRL BLUE at New World Stages Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE GIRL BLUE at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Little Girl Blue, the musical inspired by the life of Nina Simone, is now playing at New World Stages. The musical, written and starring Laiona Michelle (Amazing Grace, Book of Mormon, American Hero), began previews on Saturday, March 5th.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Crystal Joy been in?

Crystal Joy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Crystal Joy been in?

Crystal Joy has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Crystal Joy's first West End show?

Crystal Joy's first West End show was Hair which opened in 2010

What awards has Crystal Joy been nominated for?

and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dreamgirls.

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