- Sierra Boggess
Infobox actress
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birthdate=birth date and age|1982|5|20
birthplace=Denver, Colorado
occupation=Stage actress
website=http://www.sierraboggess.comSierra Boggess (born
May 20 ,1982 ) is an American theater actress. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, with her two sisters, Summer and Allegra. The three of them were members of the Colorado Children's Chorale. She graduated fromMillikin University with a BFA in musical theater.Before her current success on the stage, she began her career as an understudy for Cosette on the U.S. national tour of "Les Misérables". She also originated the roles of Binky and Ram Dass in the musical "Princesses". Her previous work includes "
West Side Story " (Maria), "The Pirates of Penzance " (Mabel), "Sweet Charity " (Charity) and "The Boy Friend " (Polly).Her big break came playing the character
Christine Daaé inAndrew Lloyd Webber 's "Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular " in Las Vegas in June 2006. She is currently originating the role of Ariel in the 2007 Broadway adaptation [ibdb title|456222|The Little Mermaid] of the 1989 film "The Little Mermaid" to critical acclaim.Awards and nominations
;53rd Annual
Drama Desk Award cite news | last=Gans | first=Andrew | title=Drama Desk Nominees Announced; Catered Affair Garners 12 Noms |publisher=Playbill.com | date=2008-04-21 | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/117195.html | accessdate=2008-04-28]
*Outstanding Actress in a Musical: "The Little Mermaid" Nominated;74th Annual
Drama League Award cite news | last=Gans | first=Andrew | title=74th Annual Drama League Award Nominees Announced |publisher=Playbill.com | date=2008-04-22 | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/116998.html | accessdate=2008-04-23]
* Distinguished Performance Award: "The Little Mermaid" Nominated
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