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Sierra Marjory Boggess [2] (/ ˈ b ɒ ɡ ɪ s /; born May 20, 1982 [citation needed]) is an American theater actress, singer, and figure skater. She is best known for originating the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway , and for her multiple appearances as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera .
The cast starred Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howard, David Burtka, Montego Glover, Chip Zien, Josh Grisetti, Adam Heller, Michael X. Martin, Anne L. Nathan, Nick Spangler and Edward Hibbert. [6] On June 26, 2015, Tyne Daly made a curtain speech honoring the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States. [7]
Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson and played by Auli'i Cravalho in The Little Mermaid Live!, Sierra Boggess in the Broadway musical and portrayed by Halle Bailey in the 2023 live-action film) is one of the main characters of the franchise. She is the seventh-born and the youngest daughter of King Triton and the late Queen Athena of the merfolk, and ...
A cast recording featuring Sierra Boggess as Sara, Julia Murney as Miss Minchin, Will Chase as Captain Crewe, and Remy Zaken was released in 2010 by Ghostlight Records. [6] [7] A new version of the musical was performed in a concert in October 2011 by the Texas State University musical theatre department, conducted by Lippa. [8]
A workshop of the musical was held from April 25, 2013 to May 15, 2013 with Sierra Boggess as Danielle, Jeremy Jordan as Prince Henry, and Ashley Spencer as Marguerite. [6] The musical made its world premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse from May 21, 2015 – June 21, 2015. [7] Christine Ebersole played the role of Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent. [8]
On January 3, 2022, Broadway actress Sierra Boggess announced her engagement to Da Frè. [8] [31] The couple were married at the Chateau Coindre Hall on Long Island, New York on April 23, 2023. [32] [33]
The Broadway version features the song performed by Sierra Boggess as Ariel. This version was performed in the key of G Major, a full step up from the original. Boggess' vocals span D 4 to D 5. [84] The 2023 live-action film features the song performed by Halle Bailey as Ariel. This version saw the key raised by a half step to F# Major. [85]
Samantha Hill served as alternate for the role during Boggess' tenure, and took over the lead on Broadway from 2012 to 2013. Kimilee Bryant played the role in the Lloyd Webber musical on Broadway (1994–95; 1998; 2009–2012 occasionally) and in the Swiss (in German; 1995–96), U.S. National Tour (1996–98) and Toronto (1999) productions.