Joanna Francis
Latest News on Joanna Francis:
Full Casting Announced For THE COLOR PURPLE Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn (Nov 5, 2021)
Leicester Curve to Begin Streaming THE COLOR PURPLE Next Month (Jan 21, 2021)
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE, Curve Leicester (Jul 9, 2019)
Full Casting Announced For THE COLOR PURPLE Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn (Nov 5, 2021)
Leicester Curve to Begin Streaming THE COLOR PURPLE Next Month (Jan 21, 2021)
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE, Curve Leicester (Jul 9, 2019)
BIO
Place of Birth: Jamaica
Training: American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York
Theatre: The Harder They Come (Theatre Royal Stratford East, Barbican, Playhouse Theatre and US Tour); Carmen Jones (Royal Festival Hall); The Big Life (Apollo); Purlie (Bridewell Theatre - nominated for the 2005 Whatsonstage Award for Best Actress in a Musical); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Ohio, USA); Jesus Christ Superstar (Scandinavian Tour); The Company Dance Theatre (Jamaica)
Radio: The Big Life (BBC Recording)
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Full Casting Announced For THE COLOR PURPLE Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn
The cast will be led by Felicia P. Fields as one of three actors who will play Miss Celie. Joining Fields are Simon-Anthony Rhoden as Mister, Hope Mkhway as Young Celie, Joanna Francis as Miss Celie, Allison Semmes as Nettie, Melody A. Betts as Sofia, Alexis J. Roston as Shug Avery, Peyton Rowe as Squeak, Kristen Lowe as Doris, and more.
The cast will be led by Felicia P. Fields as one of three actors who will play Miss Celie. Joining Fields are Simon-Anthony Rhoden as Mister, Hope Mkhway as Young Celie, Joanna Francis as Miss Celie, Allison Semmes as Nettie, Melody A. Betts as Sofia, Alexis J. Roston as Shug Avery, Peyton Rowe as Squeak, Kristen Lowe as Doris, and more.
Leicester Curve to Begin Streaming THE COLOR PURPLE Next Month
The Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve production of The Color Purple is set to stream next month following the great success Sunset Boulevard.
The Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve production of The Color Purple is set to stream next month following the great success Sunset Boulevard.
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE, Curve Leicester
Based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel and successive film in 1985, The Color Purple has enjoyed award-winning success, both for its original Broadway production in 2005 and then its revival in 2015. The show's first international production opened for a limited season in London in 2013 and in a co-production between Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome, The Color Purple is currently delighting Leicester audiences.
Based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel and successive film in 1985, The Color Purple has enjoyed award-winning success, both for its original Broadway production in 2005 and then its revival in 2015. The show's first international production opened for a limited season in London in 2013 and in a co-production between Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome, The Color Purple is currently delighting Leicester audiences.
Photo Flash: Inside The Opening Night Party of THE COLOR PURPLE at Leicester Curve
Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's production of Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple opened last night at Curve. The show will play there until 13 July, and then at Birmingham Hippodrome 16-30 July. See opening night party photographs!
Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's production of Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple opened last night at Curve. The show will play there until 13 July, and then at Birmingham Hippodrome 16-30 July. See opening night party photographs!
Photo Flash: First Look at Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester Curve's THE COLOR PURPLE
Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve have released the first production images from The Color Purple, which has its official opening night at Curve tonight. Made in the Midlands, this brand new production comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 16th - 20th July 2019.
Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve have released the first production images from The Color Purple, which has its official opening night at Curve tonight. Made in the Midlands, this brand new production comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 16th - 20th July 2019.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's THE COLOR PURPLE
Get a peek inside the rehearsal room of Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming co-production of The Color Purple.
Get a peek inside the rehearsal room of Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming co-production of The Color Purple.
T'Shan Williams Replaces Seyi Omooba in THE COLOR PURPLE
It was recently announced that T'Shan Williams will play the role of Celie at the upcoming Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome production of The Color Purple.
It was recently announced that T'Shan Williams will play the role of Celie at the upcoming Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome production of The Color Purple.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE COLOR PURPLE at Birmingham Hippodrome
The first images of Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester Curve's production of Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple have been released, with T'Shan Williams set to take the role of Celie. This brand new production comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 16th - 20th July 2019.
The first images of Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester Curve's production of Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple have been released, with T'Shan Williams set to take the role of Celie. This brand new production comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 16th - 20th July 2019.
Casting Announced For Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's THE COLOR PURPLE
Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome today announce the full casting for their co-production of Oprah Winfrey's hit Broadway musical, The Color Purple, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. The production, the first to be created outside of London in the UK, will play at Curve, Leicester from 28th June 13th July, followed by 16th 20th July at Birmingham Hippodrome, with a national press night at Curve on Wednesday 3rd July at 7pm.
Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome today announce the full casting for their co-production of Oprah Winfrey's hit Broadway musical, The Color Purple, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. The production, the first to be created outside of London in the UK, will play at Curve, Leicester from 28th June 13th July, followed by 16th 20th July at Birmingham Hippodrome, with a national press night at Curve on Wednesday 3rd July at 7pm.
Further DUSTY Casting Released On Dusty Springfield's Birthday
To celebrate the birthday of Dusty Springfield (born 16 April 1939) further casting has been announced today for DUSTY, the landmark new musical about her life which will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in June 2018 before dates at The Lyceum in Sheffield, Newcastle Theatre Royal, and The Lowry in Salford.
To celebrate the birthday of Dusty Springfield (born 16 April 1939) further casting has been announced today for DUSTY, the landmark new musical about her life which will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Bath in June 2018 before dates at The Lyceum in Sheffield, Newcastle Theatre Royal, and The Lowry in Salford.
SISTER ACT Comes to The Bristol Hippodrome this August
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Bristol Hippodrome on Mon 7 - Sat 12 Aug 2017.
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Bristol Hippodrome on Mon 7 - Sat 12 Aug 2017.
SISTER ACT Returns To Manchester Next Month
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening next month at Manchester Palace Theatre from Mon 24 - Sat 29 July.
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening next month at Manchester Palace Theatre from Mon 24 - Sat 29 July.
SISTER ACT UK Tour Opens at the Curve Tonight
The Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, opens tonight 30 July 2016.
The Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, opens tonight 30 July 2016.
The National Tour of Curve's New Production of SISTER ACT Announces Casting
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for the national tour of Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Curve on Saturday 30 July 2016 and visiting The Bristol Hippodrome from the 19th - 24th September 2016.
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for the national tour of Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Curve on Saturday 30 July 2016 and visiting The Bristol Hippodrome from the 19th - 24th September 2016.
Joanna Francis, Jon Robyns, Karen Mann and More Join SISTER ACT UK Tour; Opens at Curve, July 30
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for the national tour of Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Curve on Saturday 30 July 2016. Tour schedule below with further casting to be announced.
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce casting for the national tour of Curve's all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and opening at Curve on Saturday 30 July 2016. Tour schedule below with further casting to be announced.
THE HARDER THEY COME Comes To The Canon Theatre For Limited Run 7/21-8/23
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.
Direct From The West End THE HARDER THEY COME Runs At Canon Theatre 7/21-8/23
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
Direct From The West End THE HARDER THEY COME Runs At Canon Theatre 7/21-8/23
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
THE HARDER THEY COME Comes To The Canon Theatre For Limited Run 7/21-8/23
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.
Direct From The West End THE HARDER THEY COME Runs At Canon Theatre 7/21-8/23
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
David Mirvish presents the Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts production of the smash hit musical THE HARDER THEY COME, by Perry Henzell, at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited engagement, July 21 through August 23, 2009 (Media night Thursday, July 23). Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joanna Francis been in?
Joanna Francis has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Joanna Francis been in?
Joanna Francis has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Joanna Francis's first West End show?
Joanna Francis's first West End show was The Lion King West End which opened in 2021
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