Emily Afton

Emily Afton
BornJanuary 26, 1985 (1985-01-26) (age 39)
United States
EducationEmerson College (BFA)[1]
Occupation(s)Singer and actress
Websitewww.emilyafton.com

Emily Afton (born January 26, 1985) is an American singer and actress[2] known for her roles in the Original Broadway Cast of Amélie,[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Broadway and National Tour casts of Hair,[11][12][13][14] and National Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.[15][16] In 2015, she played Pattie in the STAGES St. Louis production of Smokey Joe's Cafe.[17][18][19] In 2017, she performed with the Broadway’s Future Songbook Series[20] featuring the work of Michael Finke.

She performs as lead female vocalist for the bands Saved by the 90s and The Little Mermen.[21][22]

  1. ^ "Casting — Emily Afton". emilyafton.com. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Emily Afton". emilyafton.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Viagas, Robert (October 17, 2016). "Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical". Playbill. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "Emily Afton attends the 'Amelie' Broadway Opening Night - After Party..." Getty Images. April 4, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "Center Theatre Group's 'Amelie, A New Musical' Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. October 18, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  6. ^ Viagas, Robert (November 16, 2016). "Amélie Musical Books Broadway Dates and Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  7. ^ "Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  8. ^ "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  9. ^ "Emily Afton". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  10. ^ Viagas, Robert (October 17, 2016). "Full Cast Announced for Broadway-Aimed Amélie Musical". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  11. ^ "Emily Afton – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  12. ^ "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "Emily Afton". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  14. ^ "Hair Headed Back to Broadway for Summer Run". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  15. ^ Dayhoff, Matt (January 5, 2013). "Images from 'Priscilla: Queen of the Desert' at the Peoria Civic Center". The Eye. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  16. ^ "Emily Afton Theatre Credits". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  17. ^ Vaughn, Alyssa (June 5, 2015). "STAGES St. Louis' "Smokey Joe's Café" Offers Much More Than Pop Nostalgia". www.stlmag.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  18. ^ Newmark, Judith (June 2, 2015). "Big hits keep playing at 'Smokey Joe's Cafe'". stltoday.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  19. ^ Caldwell, Evita (June 5, 2015). "STAGES St. Louis presents 100th production, 'Smokey Joe's Café'". news.stlpublicradio.org. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  20. ^ Gans, Andrew (January 23, 2017). "Actors Set for Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Concert in NYC". Playbill. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  21. ^ "Bringing Disney Characters and Their Music to Life". The Two River Times. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  22. ^ Zakarin, Jordan (October 29, 2018). "This Disney cover band is living that wholesome rock 'n' roll lifestyle [Fandom Files #56]". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved January 24, 2019.