Marisha Wallace

Marisha Wallace is an American actress, best known for her work in musical theatre.

Marisha Wallace
Born
United States
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Life and career

Wallace appeared in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin (2014) and Something Rotten! (2015) as a member of the ensemble and understudy.[1] In January 2017 she became an alternate Effie White in the West End production of Dreamgirls.[2] Following the departure of Amber Riley from the production, Wallace took over the role, sharing with Karen Mav and Moya Angela.[3] In 2017, she released a Christmas album called Soul Holiday.[4] In 2019, she joined the original London cast of Waitress as Becky.[5] In Summer 2021 she starred in the London Coliseum production of Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle opposite Michael Ball.[6] For this role she was nominated for the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards as Best Female Actor in a Musical.[7]

In 2022, she played Ado Annie in Oklahoma! at the Young Vic,[8] a performance which garnered her an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.[9]

Wallace is the singing voice of Ms. Johnston in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey on Netflix.

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Book of Mormon Ensemble US Tour
2014 Aladdin Ensemble New Amsterdam Theatre, New York
2015 Something Rotten! Ensemble St. James Theatre, New York
2016 Dreamgirls Effie White Savoy Theatre, London
2019 Waitress Becky Adelphi Theatre, London
2021 Hairspray Motormouth Maybelle London Coliseum
2022 Oklahoma! Ado Annie Young Vic Theatre, London
2023 Guys and Dolls Miss Adelaide Bridge Theatre, London

Discography

Albums
List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[10]
Soul Holiday
  • Released: October 26, 2017
  • Labels: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 —
Tomorrow
  • Released: November 27, 2020
  • Labels: Decca
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 69

Singles
Title Year Album
"Fight Like a Woman (Slay)" 2019 Non-album singles
"The Beginning" 2020
"Tomorrow" Tomorrow

References
  1. "Marisha Wallace". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 17 March 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  2. "With Amber Riley Out Sick, Casey Nicholaw Favorite Marisha Wallace Takes Center Stage in West End's Dreamgirls". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  3. BWW News Desk. "Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS Celebrates New Cast and Two Years in West End". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  4. Gans, Andrew (2017-11-30). "London's New Effie Releases Solo Recording Soul Holiday". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  5. Gans, Andrew (2018-12-04). "David Hunter and Marisha Wallace Will Join Katharine McPhee in London's Waitress". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  6. "Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea to join London cast of Hairspray | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  7. "Black British Theatre Awards unveils 2021 nominees". 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  8. Wild, Stephi. "Complete Cast Announced for OKLAHOMA! at the Young Vic". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  9. "Olivier Awards 2023". OfficialLondonTheatre.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  10. "Marisha Wallace | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
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