LaChanze
Also known as: R. Lachanze Sapp, Rhonda Sapp
Female
Born: December 16, 1961
St. Augustine, Florida
Roles
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The Color Purple Dec. 1, 2005 - Feb. 24, 2008 |
Celie Nov. 1, 2005 - Nov. 5, 2006 |
Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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Ragtime Jan. 18, 1998 - Jan. 16, 2000 |
Sarah | Performer
(Replacement) |
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Company Oct. 5, 1995 - Dec. 3, 1995 |
Marta | Performer
(Original) |
Who's Who |
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Once on This Island Oct. 18, 1990 - Dec. 1, 1991 |
Ti Moune | Performer
(Original) |
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Dreamgirls Jun. 28, 1987 - Nov. 29, 1987 |
Michelle Morris | Understudy
(Original) |
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| One of "Les Style" | Performer
(Original) |
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| Ensemble | Performer
(Original) |
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| One of "The Stepp Sisters" | Performer
(Original) |
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| Deena Jones | Understudy
(Original) |
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Uptown...It's Hot! Jan. 28, 1986 - Feb. 16, 1986 |
Ensemble | Performer
(Original) |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/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 |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | The Color Purple | Nominee |
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Once on This Island | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Once on This Island | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Production | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Actress in a Musical | The Color Purple | Winner |
| 1991 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Once on This Island | Nominee |
