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Natalie Joy Johnson
Born (1978-05-24) May 24, 1978 (age 46)
Baltimore, Maryland
EducationMary Washington College (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
Websitenataliejoyjohnson.live

Natalie Joy Johnson (born May 24, 1978) is an American actress.

Early life and education

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Johnson was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from Mary Washington College.

Career

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In 2006, Johnson made her solo cabaret debut at Joe's Pub in a concert directed by Ben Rimalower.[1]

In 2008 she appeared in a national commercial for Bank of America.

Johnson originated the role of Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde and in 2008 performed as Paulette in the national tour of Legally Blonde. Some of her Off Broadway roles include Sinéad in But I'm a Cheerleader and Nadia in bare: a pop opera. Johnson joined the Broadway production of Kinky Boots on December 23, 2013, in the role of Pat.[2]

In 2010, she appeared in the film When in Rome.

Stage

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Theatre credits
Year Title Role(s) Venue Refs.
2004 Bare: A Pop Opera Nadia American Theater of Actors, Off-Broadway [3]
2005 But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical performer New York Musical Theatre Festival [4]
2006 Cinderella Portia North Shore Music Theatre, Massachusetts [5]
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes Greek chorus New World Stages, Off-Broadway [6]
2007 Legally Blonde: The Musical Enid Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco [7]
Veronica, Enid Palace Theatre, Broadway [8][9]
2008 Paulette North American tour [10]
2011 Crazy For You Irene Cape Playhouse, Massachusetts [11][12]
Southern Comfort Cori CAP21, Off-Brodway [13]
2013 Silence! The Musical performer Elektra Theatre, Off-Broadway [14]
Kinky Boots Pat Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Broadway [15]
2018 Lempicka Suzy Solidor Williamstown Theatre Festival, Massaschusetts [16][17]
2022 La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego [18]
2024 Longacre Theatre, Broadway [19]
Next to Normal Diana Barrington Stage Company, Massachusetts [20]

References

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  1. ^ Gans, Andrew (January 2, 2006). "Bare's Natalie Joy Johnson to Make Solo Cabaret Debut in February". Playbill. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Champion, Lindsay (December 4, 2013). "Kinky Boots Shakeup! Stark Sands to Depart, Billy Porter Extends, Natalie Joy Johnson Joins & More". Broadway.com.
  3. ^ Gates, Anita (April 28, 2004). "THEATER IN REVIEW; When in Boarding School Let the Sunshine In". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "But I'm A Cheerleader To Debut At NYMF With Chandra Lee Schwartz, Kelly Karbacz, Natalie Joy Johnson, John Hill And More". BroadwayWorld. August 25, 2005. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew (August 22, 2006). "Cinderella — with Lew, Silverman, Burrell and Coffee — Begins North Shore Run Aug. 22". Playbill. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Gates, Anita (November 20, 2006). "THEATER REVIEW; A Man Is Bonked by Produce On the Bumpy Road to Love". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Harvey, Dennis (February 7, 2007). "Legally Blonde". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Brantley, Ben (April 30, 2007). "Candy Worship in the Temple of the Prom Queen". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "Legally Blonde – Broadway Musical – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "Legally Blonde – Broadway Musical – Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Crazy for You". Theatermania. August 10, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Babin, Paul (August 9, 2011). "Crazy for 'Crazy for You'". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Rooney, David (October 12, 2011). "Seeking Acceptance, and Family, in One's Shifting Gender". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  14. ^ Gans, Andrew (January 19, 2013). "Silence! The Musical Resumes Performances Off-Broadway Jan. 19". Playbill. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  15. ^ Gans, Andrew (January 19, 2013). "Silence! The Musical Resumes Performances Off-Broadway Jan. 19". Playbill. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  16. ^ Brantley, Ben (July 26, 2018). "Review: In 'Lempicka,' Blond Ambition Is Set in a New Key". New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Lempicka". Williamstown Theatre Festival. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Kragen, Pam (June 27, 2022). "La Jolla Playhouse's 'Lempicka' an eye-popping study of enigmatic 'baroness with a brush'". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Rizzo, Frank (April 14, 2024). "'Lempicka' Review: Broadway Musical Leaves a Visionary Artist Out of Focus". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  20. ^ Kiessling, Katherine (August 18, 2024). "Review: 'Next to Normal' a striking, emotional ride at Barrington Stage". Times Union. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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