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Sharon Wheatley originated the role of Diane in Come From Away and appears on the cast album. Previous Broadway includes Avenue Q, Les Miserables, Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. Also a writer, her published memoir ‘Til The Fat Girl Sings is available on her website www.sharonwheatley.com and on Amazon. Sharon is joyfully mother to Charlotte (20) and Beatrix (10) who make life worth living. Many thanks to Rachel Hoffman, Craig Holzberg, and Chris Ashley. For Mom and Dad.

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STAGE CREDITS

Come From Away Come From Away
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Diane & Others
Come From Away Come From Away
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2006
Angelette Imogene Charlene
Avenue Q
[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2005
Performer
Infertility
[Off-Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2003
Performer
The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Page [Replacement]
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Cats
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Jennyanydots [Replacement]

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CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month Photo
CRIMSON LIT: SCARLET LETTER SETLIST Industry Reading to Take Place This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Crimson Lit: Scarlet Letter Setlist, a new musical by Krista Knight and Jill Sobule, will have its industry reading at The Tank in December. Learn more about the new musical and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Broadway Stars Pay Tribute to Linda Balgord Photo
Broadway Stars Pay Tribute to Linda Balgord
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 6, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of veteran stage actor Linda Balgord. Following the news of her passing, the Broadway community has come together to share memories of Linda Balgord's life & career.
Sharon Wheatley's DRIVE to Have Industry Reading This Month Photo
Sharon Wheatley's DRIVE to Have Industry Reading This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

Get the latest updates on the upcoming industry reading of Sharon Wheatley's DRIVE scheduled for this month. Find out the date and location for this highly anticipated event in the entertainment industry.
Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation Photo
Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Based on the best-selling novel, Ballad of Dreams a new musical, will get an invite-only industry presentation on October 12, 2023, at Pearl Studios. 
Jenny Case Promoted To Executive Director Of Diversionary Theatre Photo
Jenny Case Promoted To Executive Director Of Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced that its Managing Director Jenny Case will be promoted to Executive Director when Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow steps down this month to take on a new role of Artistic Director of Walnut Creek’s Center Rep after an eight-year tenure leading the third-oldest LGTBQIA+ theatre in the United States.
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Complete Programming for 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival Photo
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Complete Programming for 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has announced complete programming for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Initial Projects for 2023 WOW Festival Featuring Theatre Photo
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Initial Projects for 2023 WOW Festival Featuring Theatre, Dance, Music & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the initial projects for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.
COME FROM AWAY Creators & Cast Members to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Game Night Photo
COME FROM AWAY Creators & Cast Members to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Game Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Come From Away's Astrid Van Wieren, James Seol, Petrina Bromley, Sharon Wheatley, and creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein will join Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley for a Stars in the House Game Night, October 3, at 8pm ET/5pm PT. 
Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, and Josh Breckenridge Will Return to COME FROM AWAY Fo Photo
Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, and Josh Breckenridge Will Return to COME FROM AWAY For Final Two Weeks On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022

COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella  back to “The Rock” for the show's final two weeks on Broadway!
Photos: WICKED, FUNNY GIRL, 1776 And More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park Photo
Photos: WICKED, FUNNY GIRL, 1776 And More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 19, 2022

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 LITE FM returned yesterday for the second performance in the 2022 season of the beloved series. See photos from today's show!
Wake Up With BWW 7/22: New Queens Will Join SIX on Broadway, and More! Photo
Wake Up With BWW 7/22: New Queens Will Join SIX on Broadway, and More!
by - Jul 22, 2022

Today's top stories include new casting for Six on Broadway! New queens joining the cast include Bre Jackson as Catherine of Aragon, Brennyn Lark as Catherine Parr, and two new Alternates, Ayla Ciccone-Burton and Holli' Conway. Keri René Fuller will also return as Jane Seymour.
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW Photo
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2022

Watch the cast of Come From Away perform 'Wecome to the Rock' on TODAY this morning, as part of the show's Citi Music Series. The performance featured Jenn Collela, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Sharone Sayegh, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, and more.
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on the TODAY SHOW on Thursday Photo
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on the TODAY SHOW on Thursday
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022

COME FROM AWAY currently features Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, De'Lon Grant, Becky Gulsvig, Caesar Samayoa, James Seol, Q. Smith, Sharone Sayegh, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, Monette McKay, Happy McPartlin and Julie Reiber.
COME FROM AWAY Canceled Tonight Due to Covid-19 Photo
COME FROM AWAY Canceled Tonight Due to Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

Come From Away on Broadway has been canceled tonight due to the detection of Covid-19 cases within the company.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Company Celebrates Becoming Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Photo
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Company Celebrates Becoming Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 16, 2022

COME FROM AWAY has become the longest-running show in the 105-year history of Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. To mark the milestone, West 45th Street was renamed “Come From A-Way” for a day. Check out photos here!
COME FROM AWAY Becomes Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History Tonight Photo
COME FROM AWAY Becomes Longest Running Show in Schoenfeld Theatre History Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

Come From Away officially becomes the longest running show in the 105-year history of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre today with its 1,544th Broadway performance, surpassing the original production of JEKYLL & HYDE.
COME FROM AWAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Fall Photo
COME FROM AWAY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022

After 1,670 performances and 25 previews on Broadway, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical COME FROM AWAY will play its final Broadway performance this fall. Find out when the show is closing, how to get tickets & more.
Tony-Nominee Jenn Colella To Return To COME FROM AWAY This Summer Photo
Tony-Nominee Jenn Colella To Return To COME FROM AWAY This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast  member Jenn Colella back to “The Rock” as ‘Beverley/Annette & others,’ this summer - a performance that earned her a 2017 Tony  Award nomination and Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Craig Noel, Helen Hayes and Dora Awards, for a strictly limited engagement.
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Sharon Wheatley Photo
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Sharon Wheatley
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Apr 18, 2022

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Sharon Wheatley, who originated the role of Diane in COME FROM AWAY. Sharon can also be seen in the film version for Apple TV +, and on the cast recording. Previous Broadway includes Avenue Q, Les Misérables, Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sharon Wheatley been in?

Sharon Wheatley has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Sharon Wheatley been in?

Sharon Wheatley has not appeared in the West End.

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