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LaChanze

Performer

LaChanze

LaChanze

Performer

Also Known As: R. Lachanze Sapp, Rhonda Sapp
Born: Dec 16, 1961 in St. Augustine, Florida

Member Of:
LaChanze & Marylee Fairbanks ()

LaChanze ()

LaChanze ()

LaChanze ()

LaChanze ()

LaChanze ()

Roles (24)

	Buena Vista Social Club Opened March 19, 2025	Producer
	Purpose Opened March 17, 2025	Producer
	Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Opened October 03, 2023	Producer
	Here Lies Love Opened July 20, 2023	Co-Producer
	Kimberly Akimbo Opened November 10, 2022	Producer
	Topdog/Underdog Opened October 20, 2022	Producer
	Trouble in Mind Opened November 18, 2021	as Wiletta Mayer (Original)
	A Christmas Carol Opened November 20, 2019	as Ghost of Christmas Present (Original) as Mrs. Fezziwig (Original)
	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Opened April 23, 2018	as Diva Donna (Original) as Mary Gaines (Original)
	If/Then Opened March 30, 2014	as Kate (Original)
	The Color Purple Opened December 01, 2005	as Celie (Original)		Nov 01, 2005 - Nov 05, 2006
	Funny Girl Opened September 23, 2002	as Fanny Brice (Original)
	Once On This Island Opened May 12, 2002	as Ti Moune (Original)
	Ragtime Opened January 18, 1998	as Sarah (Replacement)
	Company Opened October 05, 1995	as Marta (Original)
	Once On This Island Opened October 18, 1990	as Ti Moune (Original)
	Dreamgirls Opened June 28, 1987	as Ensemble (Original) as One of "Les Style" (Original) as One of "The Stepp Sisters" (Original) as Deena Jones (Understudy - Original) as Michelle Morris (Understudy - Original)
	Uptown...It's Hot! Opened January 28, 1986	as Ensemble (Original)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2020	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	The Secret Life of Bees	Nominee
2018	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical	Nominee
2005	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Dessa Rose	Nominee
2001	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin	Nominee
1991	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Once On This Island	Nominee

Drama League
2022	Distinguished Performance	Trouble in Mind	Nominee
2018	Distinguished Performance	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2022	Outstanding Actress in a Play	Trouble in Mind	Winner
2006	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	The Color Purple	Nominee
1991	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Once On This Island	Nominee

Theatre World Awards
1991	Theatre World Award	Once On This Island	Winner

Tony Award
2022	Best Actress in a Play	Trouble in Mind	Nominee
2018	Best Actress in a Musical	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical	Nominee
2006	Best Actress in a Musical	The Color Purple	Winner
1991	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Once On This Island	Nominee

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