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BIO

Electric vocalist Moya Angela has been a respected musical theatre actress in the US for many years, receiving great acclaim playing Effie White in the North American revival tour of Dreamgirls, touring with Disney's The Lion King and being part of the original Broadway casts of Ghost the Musical and most recently In Transit. She wowed judges and audiences when she auditioned for the 2016 series of America's Got Talent, reaching the quarterfinal stages.

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STAGE CREDITS

Newsies Newsies
[West End]
2022
Medda Larkin [Replacement]
The Lion King West End The Lion King West End
[West End]
London Production, 2021
Performer (Standby) [Replacement]
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls
[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2016
Effie White (Alternate) [Replacement]
In Transit In Transit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Momma
Mrs. Williams
Althea
Ghost the Musical Ghost the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer
Dreamgirls Dreamgirls
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Effie White

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Interview: Glen Ballard And Oliver Tompsett on GHOST THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT Photo
Interview: Glen Ballard And Oliver Tompsett on GHOST THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 29, 2024

Recently, we had the opportuinty to talk with Glen Ballard and Oliver Tompsett about the upcoming production of Ghost the Musical in Concert. We discussed the creation of Ghost the Musical, what it is like to be returning to the show after time away and what they hope audiences take away from the concert!
Moya Angela, David Seadon-Young, and More Join GHOST IN CONCERT at the Adelphi Theatr Photo
Moya Angela, David Seadon-Young, and More Join GHOST IN CONCERT at the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The full cast for GHOST IN CONCERT has been announced, featuring a lineup of performers set to bring the beloved story to life on stage.
Photos: Behind the Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES in London Photo
Photos: Behind the Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES in London
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

All new behind the scenes photos have been released from Disney’s Newsies, playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 30 July 2023.
New Cast Members Join NEWSIES at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Photo
New Cast Members Join NEWSIES at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

Disney's NEWSIES will welcome new cast members joining the production, which must end at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 30 July 2023. Learn more about the cast here!
NEWSIES Extends Until 30 July at Troubadour Wembley Park Photo
NEWSIES Extends Until 30 July at Troubadour Wembley Park
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

The producers of Disney’s NEWSIES have announced a new booking period at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 30 July 2023. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.
Video: Watch All New Footage From NEWSIES in London Photo
Video: Watch All New Footage From NEWSIES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

All new video footage has been released for Disney’s Newsies, which began previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 29 November and officially opened on 8 December.
Wake Up With BWW 12/30: Joaquina Kalukango Performs 'Last Midnight', and More! Photo
Wake Up With BWW 12/30: Joaquina Kalukango Performs 'Last Midnight', and More!
by - Dec 30, 2022

Top stories include the new Broadway-loving American Girl doll, plus go inside the talkback for Merrily We Roll Along, watch Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' from Into The Woods, and more!
VIDEO: Watch London's NEWSIES Cast Perform 'Seize the Day' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFO Photo
VIDEO: Watch London's NEWSIES Cast Perform 'Seize the Day' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2022

The London cast of Newsies appeared on the Royal Variety Show to perform 'Seize the Day.' The cast of Newsies includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Moya Angela, Lindsay Atherton, Samuel Bailey, Imogen Bailey, Bronté Barbé, Josh Barnett, Cameron Blakely, Jack Bromage, Bobbie Chambers, Alex Christian, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of NEWSIES? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of NEWSIES?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 9, 2022

Coming to the UK for the first time, Newsies is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. What did the critics think?
Review: NEWSIES, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Photo
Review: NEWSIES, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Dec 9, 2022

The foundations of musical theatre are sacrificed for spectacle and energetic enthusiasm in a venue with acoustics that fail to do justice to the quality of the singing and musicianship
Photos: First Look at NEWSIES, Opening Tonight at Troubadour Wembley Park Photo
Photos: First Look at NEWSIES, Opening Tonight at Troubadour Wembley Park
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2022

All new production photos have been released for Disney’s Newsies, making its UK premiere at Troubadour Wembley Park tonight, Thursday 8 December 2022. Previews began on 29 November.
Disney's NEWSIES Extends Booking to 16 April 2023 Photo
Disney's NEWSIES Extends Booking to 16 April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

​​​​​​​NEWSIES has announced a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand and sold-out previews. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Disney's NEWSIES, Beginning in London This Month Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Disney's NEWSIES, Beginning in London This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Disney’s Newsies, which begins previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in 2 weeks on 29 November, with an official opening on 8 December.
Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES Photo
Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!
VIDEO: On This Day, December 11- IN TRANSIT Opens On Broadway Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, December 11- IN TRANSIT Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2020

On this day in 2016, IN TRANSIT, Broadway's first a cappella musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall opened at Circle in the Square Theatre.
Arizona Theatre Company Presents Idris Goodwin's THE REALNESS Photo
Arizona Theatre Company Presents Idris Goodwin's THE REALNESS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020

Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) digital season continues with Idris Goodwin's break beat play, The Realness, which follows T.O. from the suburbs to the big city to immerse himself in authentic hip hop culture and the journey for his heart and true identity.
Petition to Make the Apollo Theater a Broadway House Surpasses 5,000 Signatures Photo
Petition to Make the Apollo Theater a Broadway House Surpasses 5,000 Signatures
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2020

A petition has been created to make the Apollo Theater a Broadway house.
VIDEO: Telly Leung, Justin Guarini and the Cast of IN TRANSIT Sing Virtual A Capella Photo
VIDEO: Telly Leung, Justin Guarini and the Cast of IN TRANSIT Sing Virtual A Capella 'We Are Home'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2020

Today, Broadway veteran Telly Leung shared a clip of the cast of Broadway's first acapella musical, In Transit, singing the song, 'We Are Home' from the show. 
DREAMGIRLS Celebrates Christmas Events In London Photo
DREAMGIRLS Celebrates Christmas Events In London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018

The company of Dreamgirls is entering the holiday season in style with a series of events to celebrate the show's final Christmas at the Savoy Theatre.
Comedian And TV Star Tom Allen To Host This Year's West End Bares: Top Off The Pops Photo
Comedian And TV Star Tom Allen To Host This Year's West End Bares: Top Off The Pops
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2018

The Make A Difference Trust has announced that following his hugely popular WEST END BARES debut in 2017, comedian and TV star TOM ALLEN will host this year's WEST END BARES: TOP OFF THE POPS at The Shaftesbury Theatre on Sunday 28 October at 7.00pm and 9.30pm.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Moya Angela been in?

Moya Angela has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Moya Angela been in?

Moya Angela has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Moya Angela's first West End show?

Moya Angela's first West End show was Dreamgirls which opened in 2016

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