Charity Angél Dawson

Charity Angél Dawson is an American singer and actress known for her Broadway career.

Early life

Dawson is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] She was conflicted as a teen between pursuing a career in theatre or becoming a chef.[2] She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.[3]

Career

Dawson's Broadway debut was in Side Show.[4][5]

Dawson joined the cast of Waitress before it went to Broadway, understudying for Keala Seattle in the American Repertory Theatre production in Cambridge.[1] She assumed the role of Becky in October 2016.[3] Waitress had a national tour in 2017; during a stop at Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Dawson's performance as Becky was praised by Rohan Preston of the Minnesota Star Tribune.[6]

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen Broadway, Dawson joined several other original cast members to reopen Waitress, reprising the role of Becky.[7] Dawson appears in the pro-shot of Waitress that debuted in 2023.[8]

In 2021, Dawson originated the role of Wanda Sellner in Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway.[9]

From August to December 2022, Dawson portrayed Mama Morton in Chicago on Broadway, succeeding Jennifer Holliday.[4]

In 2023, Dawson was cast as Clio, one of the Muses, in Disney's Hercules at the Paper Mill Playhouse.[10]

Dawson performed in & Juliet on Broadway from January to June 2024.[5]

Personal life

Dawson is a pescatarian.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Reedy, R. Scott (2018-02-18). "Dreams matter". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  2. ^ a b "Charity Angél Dawson on Balancing a Stage Career While Being a Budding Restaurateur". February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "It Only Takes a Taste! Waitress' Charity Angel Dawson Is the Delicious Tuner's New Becky". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  4. ^ a b "Charity Angél Dawson Will Be Chicago's Next Matron 'Mama' Morton on Broadway". July 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Charity Angél Dawson to Join the Cast of & Juliet - TheaterMania.com". 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  6. ^ Preston, Rohan (2017-11-23). "'Waitress' serves up an unexpected slice of soul". Star Tribune. pp. B2. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  7. ^ "Christopher Fitzgerald, Charity Angel Dawson, Drew Gehling & More to Return to Waitress". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  8. ^ DeVore, Britta (2025-01-14). "Max Is Serving Up Audiences a Slice of Joy When 'Waitress: The Musical' Arrives Next Month". Collider. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  9. ^ "Mrs. Doubtfire Resumes Broadway Performances After Three-Month Hiatus". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
  10. ^ "Charity Angél Dawson, Jeff Blumenkrantz, and More Join Disney's Hercules - TheaterMania.com". 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
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