Michelle Williams
Biography
Michelle Williams is a Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter, author, actress, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, designer, television host, and member of one of the most successful recording groups of all time, Destiny’s Child.
She has made notable appearances in theater productions, including her role as Roxie Hart on Broadway in Chicago, for which she received critical acclaim. She has also been involved in multiple television and film projects, showcasing her dynamic personality and engaging presence.
In addition to her artistic talents, Michelle is renowned for her advocacy work, particularly in mental health awareness. She has bravely shared her own struggles with depression and has become a vocal advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues. She authored the book Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours and created a follow-up guided journal called The Daily Check-In: A 60-Day Journey to Finding Your Strength, Faith, and Wholeness. Further delving into her experiences, she hosts a podcast titled Checking In, where she explores mental health with special guests.
Michelle’s career continues to flourish, with new projects in music, acting, and advocacy. She remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, admired for her talent, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact both on and off the stage.
Credits
Death Becomes Her, Once on this Island, Chicago, Aida
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Kaleigh Cronin
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Original Broadway Casts: Bad Cinderella, Mrs. Doubtfire, Summer (Giorgio), A Bronx Tale, Cabaret (Lulu, u/s Sally Bowles). National Tour: Jersey Boys (Lorraine). Additional theater credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Encores!), Sacramento Music Circus’s The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), and MTWichita’s Sunset Boulevard (Betty). TV: “ZOOM” (PBS Kids TV). Proud CMU grad. Eternally grateful!
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Lakota Knuckle
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Broadway debut! Selected Theater credits: Chicago (Stratford Festival), Rock of Ages (Elgin Theatre/More Entertainment), Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Drayton Entertainment), Station X (Zurich), The Nutcracker (Toronto International Ballet Theatre). Royal Caribbean Entertainment. TV: “The Next Step” (Family Channel), “Art on Ice” (Swiss National TV).
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Taurean Everett
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Broadway: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Cher Show (Mackie Assistant), Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia! (Eddie). National Tour/Regional: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (First National), Swept Away (Arena Stage/Berkeley Rep), Guys and Dolls (Carnegie Hall), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II in drag, Berkshire Theatre), Can-Can, Damn Yankees, Curtains, Peter Pan (Paper Mill Playhouse). TV: “Project Runway” (Model), “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” (Promo Model), “The Amber Ruffin Show” (Featured Performer).
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Sir Brock Warren
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Sir Brock Warren is a multidisciplinary artist. Select credits include Paradise Square (Broadway); Ain’t Too Proud (Broadway); Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (First National Tour); Jelly’s Last Jam and Oliver! (NY City Center Encores!); The Harder They Come (The Public); and Dundu Dole. Education: MBA, MS, BFA. Agent: CTG.
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Lauren Celentano
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Lauren Celentano is thrilled to be in her first-ever OBC! Last seen in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Previous credits include the National Tours of Escape to Margaritaville and A Bronx Tale, The Cher Show at the Ogunquit Playhouse, and Nickel Mines (Mary Liz Miller) at ACT of Connecticut. She was the first American to be cast on “Amici di Maria de Filippi” (Season 17), the extremely popular and longest-running Italian TV talent-competition show, with millions of viewers each year. After eight months of competing as a dance contestant and going on to become a finalist, she emerged as the winner of the dance category, as well as the prestigious Critic’s Choice award. Lauren gained hundreds of thousands of supporters in Italy and was able to travel the country teaching dance classes, holding meet-and-greets, and performing at distinguished events. All the love to her family, Nick, and everyone who has believed in her along the way. For Grammy.
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Michael Graceffa
Currently in: Death Becomes Her
Broadway: The Cher Show, Aladdin. Tours: Aladdin, Matilda, Catch Me if You Can. TV/Film: Fire Island, “Fantasmas,” “Welcome to Chippendales,” “The Minx.” Thanks and love to Team Gattelli, Ian Ames at TMT, and my supportive parents. Proud Vassar College alum.
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