Micaela Diamond

Micaela Diamond (born July 17, 1999) is an American actor and singer who is best known for originating the role of Babe (Cher) in the biographical Broadway musical about pop singer Cher; The Cher Show.[1][2] She performed alongside Stephanie J. Block and Teal Wicks as the older versions of Cher.[3]

Micaela Diamond
Born (1999-07-17) July 17, 1999
Margate City, New Jersey
EducationFiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Occupation
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2018–present

Early life and education

Diamond was born in Margate City, New Jersey.[4] At the age of 11, she moved to New York City with her mother, Karen Diamond, to pursue her performing career. Diamond attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.[5]

In 2017, Diamond committed to studying musical theatre at Carnegie Mellon University.[6] During her last high school production, Gypsy, where she was playing Louise[7], an agent saw her performance and signed her. She later got an audition for The Cher Show and booked the role only three days before she had to move to start her freshman year at Carnegie Mellon.[8]

Career

Diamond made her professional debut in the musical television special of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC as a featured member of the ensemble.[9] Diamond was also the understudy for Sara Bareilles' character, Mary Magdalene.[10]

Diamond originated the role of Babe, the youngest version of Cher around the ages of 7-19 in The Cher Show.[2][11] The Cher Show opened in its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre on June 28, 2018. Diamond performs iconic Cher songs such as "I Got You Babe," "The Beat Goes On," and "Woman's World."[2] Diamond stars alongside Jarrod Spector, Teal Wicks, and Stephanie J. Block. Performances ended in Chicago on July 14, 2018. The production then transferred to Broadway with previews beginning on November 1, 2018 and opening night on December 3, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre where Diamond made her Broadway debut.[12] Diamond appeared on the musical cast album which was released digitally on April 12.[13] On June 9, 2019, Diamond was named one of twelve 2019 Theatre World Awards honoree,[14] which recognizes excellent Off-Broadway and Broadway debut performances, for her role as Babe in The Cher Show.[15] On July 30th, 2020 Diamond was nominated for Best Breakout Broadway Performance Of The Decade at the Broadway World Theatre Fans' Choice Award For her role as Babe in The Cher Show.

Diamond has performed at Feinstein's/54 Below twice. Her first performance was on February 11, 2019 as part of the lineup for Broadway Sings, An Evening of Musical Theatre Support Immigrant Families Together[16] and the second time on June 23, 2019 as part of the lineup for 54 Celebrates Amy Winehouse.[17]

Theatre credits
Year Title Role Theatre Director(s) Ref.
2018 The Cher Show Babe Oriental Theatre Jason Moore
[18]
2018–19 Neil Simon Theatre
[19][20]

• Credits in bold indicate Broadway production(s)

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Imbalance Featured Dancer
[21]

Television
Year Title Role Ref.
2018 Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Ensemble (u/s Mary Magdalene)
[22]
2019 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Herself
[23]
Today Musical Guest
[24][25]
73rd Tony Awards Performer
[26][27]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 Theatre World Award Outstanding Debut Performance The Cher Show Honoree
[28]
2020 Broadway World Theatre Fans' Choice Award Best Breakout Broadway Performance Of The Decade The Cher Show TBA [29]
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References
  1. "Broadway Showstopper Spotlight Series: Micaela Diamond Talks Living Her Dream in The Cher Show, Cherapy, and Her Broadway Debut". BroadwayBox.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  2. Wong, Curtis M. (2019-04-24). "For Broadway's Micaela Diamond, Playing Cher Has Been A Life Lesson In Sequins". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  3. "The Cher Show". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  4. "Meet Micaela Diamond, the Teen Who Swapped School Books for the Spotlight in The Cher Show". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  5. "A Trio of Triple Threats Play the Ultimate Superstar in The Cher Show". Broadway Direct. 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  6. "Meet Micaela Diamond, the Teen Who Swapped School Books for the Spotlight in The Cher Show". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  7. "'Cher Show' star on move from high school to Broadway, 100 shows later". am New York. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  8. "Meet Teen Who Put College on Hold to Play Cher on Broadway". Inside Edition. 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  9. "Full Ensemble Cast Announced for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert". TheaterMania. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  10. Timpane, John. "The actors playing Sonny and Cher on Broadway? They're from Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  11. Franklin, Marc J. (2019-02-03). "Getting Into Character With The Cher Show's Micaela Diamond". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  12. Hetrick, Adam (November 1, 2018). "The Cher Show Arrives on Broadway November 1". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  13. Gans, Andrew (April 12, 2019). "Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Cher Show Released April 12". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  14. Meyer, Dan (June 5, 2019). "Jeremy Pope and Danielle Brooks Are Besties and More Stories From the Theatre World Awards". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  15. Editors, American Theatre (2019-05-03). "Theatre World Awards Announces 2019 Winners". AMERICAN THEATRE. Retrieved 2019-06-18.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  16. Hetrick, Adam (January 10, 2019). "Laura Benanti, Micaela Diamond, Teal Wicks to Headline Concert in Support of Immigrant Families Together". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  17. Desk, BWW News. "Kerstin Anderson, Diana Huey, & More Join 54 CELEBRATES AMY WINEHOUSE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  18. Oxman, Steven (June 29, 2018). "Pre-Broadway Review: 'The Cher Show'". Variety.
  19. Franklin, Marc J. (April 11, 2019). "Step Inside Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  20. "Here's who's playing Cher in 'The Cher Show' musical". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  21. "Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen to Hold Open Casting Call for New Stars & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  22. "'The Cher Show' Star Micaela Diamond Curates Empowering Playlist for Women's History Month". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  23. "'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' CELEBRATES THE ONE AND ONLY CHER WITH SPECIAL MONDAY, APRIL 15 TELECAST". NBCUniversal Media Village. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  24. "Watch The Cher Show Stars Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector on The Today Show". TheaterMania. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  25. Fierberg, Ruthie (May 3, 2019). "Watch The Cher Show's 3 Chers Sing 'Song for the Lonely'". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  26. "Stephanie J. Block on Playing Cher on Broadway and Why She Has Crest White Strips to Thank". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  27. "VIDEO: The Cast Of THE CHER SHOW Performs 'Believe' at the TONY AWARDS". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  28. McPhee, Ryan (May 2, 2019). "Jeremy Pope, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Bonnie Milligan, More Earn 2019 Theatre World Awards". Playbill.
  29. BWW Awards, Nominees (2020-08-01). "The.Cher.Show on Instagram (News and updates about The Cher Show)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
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