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BIO

Place of Birth: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Training: The Ailey School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Independent Study Program; Dance Theatre of Harlem – Professional Training Division

The Lion King marks Ryesha’s West End debut.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Swing (Swing)

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Ensemble [Replacement]


News


HADESTOWN: LIVE FROM LONDON Limited-Edition Vinyl Out Now

Hadestown: Live from London – the original London cast album for Tony and Grammy Award-winning “Best Musical” Hadestown – has been released as a limited-edition deluxe gatefold “pop-up” vinyl. Learn more!
Video: 'Way Down Hadestown' From HADESTOWN: LIVE IN LONDON Cast Album

The all new cast recording of the West End production of Hadestown, titled 'Hadestown: Live From London' is available today in digital formats. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Way Down Hadestown'.
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why We Build The Wall' From the HADESTOWN West End Cast Recording

We have your exclusive first listen to the upcoming album, Hadestown: Live From London! The original London cast album will be released on December 6. Listen to 'Why We Build the Wall' here!
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London

New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Rachel Tucker to Join HADESTOWN in London

New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
New Cast Will Join HADESTOWN in London This Month

New casting has been announced for the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London.
Rialto Chatter: SINATRA: THE MUSICAL Aiming for Broadway Run in 2025

Sinatra: The Musical is aiming for a Broadway run in 2025, according to Frank Sinatra's daughter Tina Sinatra, who discussed the production in an interview with Harvey Brownstone.
Video: Inside Opening Night of HADESTOWN in London's West End

The West End production of Hadestown  officially opened last night at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out an all new video from opening night here!
Photos: HADESTOWN in London's West End

All new production photos have been released from the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of HADESTOWN's First West End Performance

Check out footage of the cast of Hadestown preparing for their first West End performance!
HADESTOWN Extends in London to December 2024; Check Out New Rehearsal Photos!

Due to popular demand, the multi award-winning Hadestown, which opens at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024, has already announced its extension in the West End with tickets now available through to 22 December 2024.  Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Video: HADESTOWN West End Cast Visits the Lyric Theatre

See video of the cast of Hadestown in the West End visiting London's Lyric Theatre!
Photos: New Character Images Released for HADESTOWN in the West End

New character images have been released from the multi award-winning Hadestown, which will open at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024. See all the photos here!
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown has released a video of Gloria Onitiri performing 'Our Lady Of The Underground'! Gloria will be playing the role of Persephone when Hadestown begins performances in London on 10 February at the Lyric Theatre. 
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event

An all new video has been released of Anaïs Mitchell singing 'Flowers' at the Hadestown West End launch event. Check out the video here!
Videos: West End Cast of HADESTOWN Performs 'When the Chips are Down' and 'Wedding Song'

Two new videos have been released of the West End cast of Hadestown. The first video features the Fates performing When the Chips are Down and the second is Wedding Song, performed by Grace Hodgett Young and Donal Finn. Check out the videos here!
Video: HADESTOWN West End Cast Performs 'Way Down Hadestown'

Watch a clip of the West End cast of Hadestown performing 'Way Down Hadestown'!
Video: Inside Rehearsal For HADESTOWN in the West End

Rehearsals are now underway for Hadestown in the West End! Performances of Hadestown in London begin on 10 February at the Lyric Theatre. Check out a video from the first rehearsal here!
Video: Watch HADESTOWN West End Cast Members Perform Songs From the Show

Watch cast members of Hadestown in the West End perform songs from the show at a press event!
Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Zachary James, and More Will Lead HADESTOWN in London

Casting has been confirmed for the highly anticipated West End premiere of multi award-winning Hadestown which will open at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ryesha Higgs's first West End show?

Ryesha Higgs's first West End show was The Lion King West End which opened in 2021

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