- Courtney Corey
Infobox actor
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name = Courtney Corey Armstrong
birthname = Courtney Corey
birthdate = birth date and age|1975|9|19
birthplace =California , U.S.
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yearsactive = 1999-Present
spouse = Matt Armstrong (?—Present)
website = http://www.CourtneyCorey.comBiography
Courtney Corey Armstrong, born Courtney Corey is an American stage
actress and member ofActors' Equity and the Los Angeles Musical Theater Guild.Wicked
Corey is best known for her role as
Elphaba in theChicago andLos Angeles productions of Wicked. [http://www.wickedthemusical.com] Courtney spent two years with the Chicago production of Wicked and two years with the Los Angeles production. Courtney and former Wicked co-starMegan Hilty sang at the Island Hotel. Corey beat Hilty for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County Best Theatre Singer of the Year 2008. Her last preformance in LA was on September 9th 2008.Rent
Besides playing the role of Elphaba, Corey also played the part of
Maureen in the Benny and Angel tours ofRent . Corey spent one year with the Angel cast and then three more years with the Benny cast. Besides playing Maureen, Corey also played several more small roles such as Mark mom in the opening of the showRegional Credits
A list of regional shows Ms. Corey has performed in are: [http://www.CourtneyCorey.com]
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The Wiz -Director of musical/Ensemble member [http://www.theatermania.com/]
*Shear Madness -Barbra Demarco
* Ruthless! -Judy
* Australia -Tracy
*Hello Dolly -Ms. Molloy
*Hair -Jeannie
* States of Shock -Glory Bee
* Camelot Ensemble member
*Gilligan's Island -Ginger/Mary-AnnUnderstudy
*No, No Nanette -Winnie
*My One and Only -Ensemble member
*Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -NarratorPersonal Life
Courtney is now living at home and taking care of her four year old song Jack Armstrong. She is also a communications consultant to help with creativity ideas, stage presence, and public speaking. Corey is continuing to do regional theatre shows in her spare time.
References
External links
*http://www.courtneycorey.com/ Official Website
*http://www.wickedthemusical.com/ Wicked Cast Site
*http://www.broadwayworld.com/ Updated information and Star File
*http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38794734114&ref=ts Official Fan Group
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