Dionne Figgins
Latest News on Dionne Figgins:
Photos: Red Bucket Follies Raises $5,320,146 for Broadway Cares (Dec 12, 2024)
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD (Dec 6, 2024)
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES (Dec 6, 2024)
Photos: Red Bucket Follies Raises $5,320,146 for Broadway Cares (Dec 12, 2024)
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD (Dec 6, 2024)
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES (Dec 6, 2024)
BIO
Dionne Figgins has danced professionally with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Most notably, she has appeared in the original Broadway companies of Memphis and Motown the Musical. Of her many regional and Off-Broadway appearances, her work in Smokey Joe's Cafe garnered her an Ovation Award nomination and Chita Rivera Award nomination. In 2012 she co-founded the non-profit organization Broadway Serves and in 2021, she was appointed the Artistic Director of Ballet Tech.
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Nicole Henry, Lana Gordon, Darlene Hope and Dionne Figgins During the Open Rehearsal for the Miami New Drama's World Premiere Musical "A Wonderful World" at the Ripley-Grier Studios on January 26, 2020 in New York City.
Date:
01/28/2020
From: Photo Coverage: Get a First Look at A WONDERFUL WORLD Rehearsal Photos
The Beale Street Ensemble that included-Justin Baret, Darius Barnes, Irish Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel Jennings, Candice Monet McCall and Danielle Williamson
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
The Beale Street Ensemble that included-Justin Baret, Darius Barnes, Irish Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel Jennings, Candice Monet McCall and Danielle Williamson
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
The Beale Street Ensemble that included-Justin Baret, Darius Barnes, Irish Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel Jennings, Candice Monet McCall and Danielle Williamson
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
Original cast members that includes-Tyrone Jackson, Danielle Williamson, Kevin Covert, Candice Money McCall, Antoine L. Smith, Darius Barnes, Dionne Figgins, Chad Kimball, John Jellison, Cass Morgan, Christopher Gurr, J. Bernard Calloway and Felicia Boswe
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
J. Bernard Calloway, Felicia Boswell and The Beale Street Ensemble that included-Justin Baret, Darius Barnes, Irish Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel Jennings, Candice Monet McCall and Danielle Williamson
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
Chad Kimball with The Beale Street Ensemble that included-Justin Baret, Darius Barnes, Irish Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel Jennings, Candice Monet McCall and Danielle Williamson
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
54 Sings Memphis.the cast includes-Chad Kimball, Felicia Boswell, J. Bernard Calloway, Gilbert L. Bailey II, Antoine L. Smith, Cass Morgan, Justin Baret, Darius Baresm Iris Beaumier, Dionne Figgins, Lauren Lim Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Kyle Javon, Raquel J
Date:
02/05/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Chad Kimball, Cass Morgan & More Reunite for 54 SINGS MEMPHIS!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Performer (Swing)
Diana Ross (Understudy)
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News
Photos: Red Bucket Follies Raises $5,320,146 for Broadway Cares
Powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy swelled inside Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre at this year’s Red Bucket Follies. See photos!
Powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy swelled inside Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre at this year’s Red Bucket Follies. See photos!
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES
Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!
Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!
Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on THE VIEW
James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!
James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!
A WONDERFUL WORLD Star James Monroe Iglehart Joins THE VIEW Tomorrow
Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.
Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
Check out photos of the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical taking their opening night bows on Broadway! Learn more about James Monroe Iglehart and the cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
Check out photos of the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical taking their opening night bows on Broadway! Learn more about James Monroe Iglehart and the cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: A WONDERFUL WORLD Opens On Broadway
Tony Award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart steps into the shoes of the one and only Louis Armstrong in the new Broadway musical, A Wonderful World, opening tonight! The reviews are rolling in! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
Tony Award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart steps into the shoes of the one and only Louis Armstrong in the new Broadway musical, A Wonderful World, opening tonight! The reviews are rolling in! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
Photos/Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released production video and additional photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company. The production opens Monday, November 11 at Studio 54. Check out the photos and video here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released production video and additional photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company. The production opens Monday, November 11 at Studio 54. Check out the photos and video here!
Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Performs 'When You're Smiling' on Good Morning America
James Monroe Iglehart, DeWitt Fleming Jr., and the company of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical visited Good Morning America on Thursday. For their first TV performance, the company sang the classic number When You're Smiling. Watch the performance now!
James Monroe Iglehart, DeWitt Fleming Jr., and the company of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical visited Good Morning America on Thursday. For their first TV performance, the company sang the classic number When You're Smiling. Watch the performance now!
Photos: James Monroe Iglehart Is Louis Armstrong in A WONDERFUL WORLD First Look
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released First Look photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company on Broadway. The production is now running at Studio 54, prior to an opening night on Monday, November 11, 2024.
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released First Look photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company on Broadway. The production is now running at Studio 54, prior to an opening night on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call
Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!
Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL to Offer $25 and $49 Rush Tickets
An in-person and digital rush policy has been announced for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Find out how to get both digital rush tickets, student rush, and general rush discounted tickets.
An in-person and digital rush policy has been announced for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Find out how to get both digital rush tickets, student rush, and general rush discounted tickets.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
A special event was held yesterday, September 5, to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out photos here!
A special event was held yesterday, September 5, to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out photos here!
A WONDERFUL WORLD to Host Event to Celebrate Box Office Opening
A special event will take place to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Learn how to attend and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
A special event will take place to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Learn how to attend and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Will Co-Direct A WONDERFUL WORLD
The complete creative team has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024.
The complete creative team has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024.
Branford Marsalis Joins Broadway Music Team For A WONDERFUL WORLD
Branford Marsalis joins the Broadway music team for A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, alongside Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Darryl G. Ivey.
Branford Marsalis joins the Broadway music team for A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, alongside Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Darryl G. Ivey.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for A WONDERFUL WORLD- THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in rehearsal! The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. Go inside the rehearsal room in new photos below!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in rehearsal! The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. Go inside the rehearsal room in new photos below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dionne Figgins been in?
Dionne Figgins has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Dionne Figgins been in?
Dionne Figgins has not appeared in the West End.
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