Cast Members

Eric Williams

Currently in: MJ

Eric is a precocious student at the Academy of Scholars in Decatur, GA. At only 8 years old, Eric’s talents have been featured in leading roles with the Stepp Stewart Talent Camp Spotlight Program and in the play A Soulful Christmas. Aspiring to fulfill the goal of a professional performer on every level, this is an incredible way to begin his journey.

Julius Williams

Currently in: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

he/him. Training: BFA in Musical Theatre from Howard University. Broadway: Some Like It Hot (Shubert Theatre, 4 Tony Awards and Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album). Off-Broadway: The Wrong Man (MCC Theatre, Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Ensemble). Regional: Spamalot (Northern Stage, VT), Chicago (Maltz Jupiter Theatre, FL), Mamma Mia! (Bucks County Playhouse, PA), and Mary Poppins (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, MO).

Marcus Williams

Currently in: The Lion King

Dallas, TX native making his Broadway debut! He was in the Emmy-Winning cast of The Let Go at the Park Avenue Armory and a previous company member with Phantom of the Opera (world tour), Ailey II, Philadanco and Fire Shut Up in My Bones (MET Opera and Chicago Lyric Theatre). Williams thanks God, family and friends for helping him get here.

Michelle Williams

Currently in: Death Becomes Her

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.

Natasha Yvette Williams

Currently in: Chicago

Last seen in Some Like It Hot (Sweet Sue; Tony & Grammy winner). Additional Broadway: Waitress (Becky), A Night With Janis Joplin (Aretha, Joplinaire), The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Mariah), The Color Purple (Sofia). NY Philharmonic: Show Boat (Queenie). Concerts: Carnegie Hall (Irving Berlin), Avery Fisher Hall (Ragtime), Indianapolis Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Ottawa Symphony. NaTasha is also a recording artist.

Racquel Williams

Currently in: The Book of Mormon

Racquel is extremely grateful to be making her Broadway Debut! Texas-born and Alabama-raised. Her recent credits include Hadestown (National Tour) and The Magnificent Seven (Off-Broadway). Thank you to my amazing family and friends who have supported me since the beginning! Repped by Lynne Marks and Clear Talent.

Samantha Williams

(Mabel Stanley). Samantha Williams is a NY based artist. Broadway: Caroline, Or Change (Emmie), Dear Evan Hansen (Alana). Other credits: Titanic at NY City Center (Kate McGowen), Empire Records at the McCarter Theatre (Gina), Dear World at City Center (Nina), Life After at the Goodman Theatre (Alice). Love to her mentors, team, and MOM.

Shaun-Avery Williams

Currently in: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Broadway debut! Credits: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (1st Tour), High Button Shoes (Encores!). Regional: A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Kinky Boots, Peter Pan, The Music Man, Memphis, Hairspray, Dreamgirls. BFA Dance, UNCG. Love you, Mom! Thanks to casting and GBM!

Helena Wilson

Theatre: The Hills of California (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End); Linck and Mülhahn (Hampstead Theatre); Jack Absolutely Flies Again (National Theatre); White Noise (The Bridge); The Deep Blue Sea (Chichester Festival Theatre); Measure For Measure (Donmar Warehouse–Ian Charleson Award Commendation); The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Donmar); Love Me Now (Tristan Bates Theatre–Offie Award nomination). After graduating from Oxford in 2016, Helena was seen in Kwame Kwei-Armah’s production of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea (Donmar). That same year, she made her stage debut as Ophelia alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, directed by David Leveaux at the Old Vic.

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson’s most recent stage appearance was in the Lincoln Center Theater’s production of The Coast Starlight. She was also in the premiere production of Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates at Signature Theater, for which Michelle received both Drama Desk and Drama League 2022 nominations for Outstanding Actress. Wilson originated the role of factory worker Cynthia in SWEAT at The Public Theatre/Studio 54 Broadway. Michelle received a Tony Nomination (Actress in a Featured Role) in the Pulitzer Prize winning drama. More theatre credits include: The House That Will Not Stand.A Raisin in the Sun (Broadway), Detroit ’67, Follow Me to Nellie’s, Fahrenheit 451, Two Trains Running, The People Before the Park. TV credits: Sara Jordan in Steven Speilberg’s (Apple TV) Amazing Stories, Signs of Life episode; Evil,Bull, The Good Fight, Blue Bloods, and Madame Secretary. She is featured in both HBO productions: Apollo Theater (documentary), and Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me. Film credits: Sarita in Premature of Sundance Film Festival acclaim, as well as Pollok in The True Adventures of Wolfboy alongside Jaeden (Lieberher) Martell and John Turturro. Late January of 2022 found Michelle in three feature films: the Adrien Brody led film, Clean; The 2022 Sundance film, A Love Song. starring Dale Dickie and Wes Studi; and A Shot Thru the Wall, written and directed by Aimee Long.

Phindi Wilson

Currently in: The Lion King

(South African) Sang in the 1994 movie soundtrack; played Rafiki in The Lion King, 1st National Tour. Performed at the 25th Anniversary of The Lion King and in HZL Tour, 2024. Award nominee for “Rafiki” (The Lion King Tour) at The Helen Hayes Awards, Washington D.C.

Sarah Grace Wilson

SARAH GRACE WILSON (Understudy). Broadway debut. Theatre: The Public, ACT (Bay Area Critics Nomination), Studio (Helen Hayes Nomination), NYTW, Cal Shakes, ART, Old Globe, Baltimore Centerstage, Guthrie, Edinburgh Festival, Portland Center Stage, Long Wharf, ATL, PB Dramaworks, Elm Shakespeare, ACT-Seattle, Two River. Film/TV: Hide and Seek, Billions, Allegiance, Law & Order, The Last Romantic. Graduate of Juilliard (John Houseman Award).