Micaela Diamond

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

Micaela Diamond
Born (1999-07-17) July 17, 1999
Margate City, New Jersey
Other namesMichaela Diamond
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.[4] During her last high school production, Gypsy, in which she played Louise,[6] an agent saw her performance and signed her. She later got an audition for The Cher Show and booked the role just three days before she had planned to move to Carnegie Mellon and begin her freshman year.[7]

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.[8] Diamond was also the understudy for Sara Bareilles' character, Mary Magdalene.[9]

Diamond originated the role of Babe, the youngest version of Cher around the ages of 7–19 in The Cher Show.[2][10] The Cher Show opened in its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre on June 28, 2018. During the show, Diamond performed Cher songs such as "I Got You Babe", "The Beat Goes On", and "Woman's World".[2] Diamond starred 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.[11] Diamond appears on the musical cast album which was released digitally on April 12, 2019, and on CD on May 10, 2019.[12] On June 9, 2019, Diamond was named one of twelve 2019 Theatre World Awards honorees,[13] which recognizes excellent Off-Broadway and Broadway debut performances, for her role as Babe in The Cher Show.[14] On July 30, 2020, Diamond was nominated for Best Breakout Broadway Performance of the Decade at the BroadwayWorld Theatre Fans' Choice Award, also for her performance in The Cher Show.

In 2019, Diamond originated the roles of Lindy and Dorothy in the world premiere of Ethan Coen's A Play Is A Poem at Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum.[15] The play ran from September 11 to October 19, 2020, and was scheduled to begin performances Off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theater Company's Atlantic Stage 2 in New York City beginning May 14, 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.[16]

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,[17] and her second performance was on June 23, 2019, as part of the lineup for 54 Celebrates Amy Winehouse.[18]

Theatre credits
Year Title Role Theatre Director(s) Ref.
2018 The Cher Show Babe Oriental Theatre Jason Moore
[19]
2018–19 Neil Simon Theatre
[20][21]
2019 A Play Is A Poem Lindy/Dorothy Mark Taper Forum Neil Pepe
[15]

• Credits in bold indicate Broadway production(s)

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Imbalance Featured Dancer
[22]

Television
Year Title Role Ref.
2018 Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Ensemble (u/s Mary Magdalene)
[23]
2019 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Herself
[24]
Today Musical Guest
[25][26]
73rd Tony Awards Performer
[27][28]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 Theatre World Award Outstanding Debut Performance The Cher Show Honoree
[29]
2020 Broadway World Theatre Fans' Choice Award Best Breakout Broadway Performance Of The Decade The Cher Show Nominated
[30][31]

References
  1. Anderson, Jenny; Ferri, Josh (April 25, 2019). "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. Moynihan, Caitlin (November 30, 2018). "Meet Micaela Diamond, the Teen Who Swapped School Books for the Spotlight in The Cher Show". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  5. Henderson, Kathy (2018-06-21). "A Trio of Triple Threats Play the Ultimate Superstar in The Cher Show". Broadway Direct. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  6. Giannotta, Meghan (February 27, 2019). "'Cher Show' star on move from high school to Broadway, 100 shows later". am New York. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  7. Scheps, Leigh (2019-04-20). "Meet Teen Who Put College on Hold to Play Cher on Broadway". Inside Edition. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  8. Rickwald, Bethany (February 23, 2018). "Full Ensemble Cast Announced for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert". TheaterMania. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  9. Timpane, John (January 3, 2019). "The actors playing Sonny and Cher on Broadway? They're from Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  10. Franklin, Marc J. (2019-02-03). "Getting Into Character With The Cher Show's Micaela Diamond". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  11. Hetrick, Adam (November 1, 2018). "The Cher Show Arrives on Broadway November 1". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  12. Gans, Andrew (April 12, 2019). "Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Cher Show Released April 12". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  13. 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.
  14. "Theatre World Awards Announces 2019 Winners". American Theatre. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  15. "A Play Is a Poem". Center Theatre Group. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  16. "A Play is a Poem". Atlantic Theater Company. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  17. 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.
  18. "Kerstin Anderson, Diana Huey, & More Join 54 CELEBRATES AMY WINEHOUSE". BroadwayWorld.com. June 11, 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  19. Oxman, Steven (June 29, 2018). "Pre-Broadway Review: 'The Cher Show'". Variety.
  20. Franklin, Marc J. (April 11, 2019). "Step Inside Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  21. Derschowitz, Jessica. "Here's who's playing Cher in The Cher Show musical". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  22. "Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen to Hold Open Casting Call for New Stars & More". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  23. Crowley, Patrick. "'The Cher Show' Star Micaela Diamond Curates Empowering Playlist for Women's History Month". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  24. Fierberg, Ruthie (April 16, 2019). "Watch All the Highlights From the The Cher Show Takeover of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Playbill. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  25. Fujishima, Kenji. "Watch The Cher Show Stars Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector on The Today Show". TheaterMania. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  26. Fierberg, Ruthie (May 3, 2019). "Watch The Cher Show's 3 Chers Sing 'Song for the Lonely'". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
  27. Quinn, Dave (June 7, 2019). "Stephanie J. Block on Playing Cher on Broadway and Why She Has Crest White Strips to Thank". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  28. "VIDEO: The Cast Of THE CHER SHOW Performs 'Believe' at the TONY AWARDS". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  29. McPhee, Ryan (May 2, 2019). "Jeremy Pope, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Bonnie Milligan, More Earn 2019 Theatre World Awards". Playbill.
  30. "@the.cher.show on Instagram". www.instagram.com. 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  31. "WINNERS Announced For The 18th Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards: 'Best Of The Decade' Edition!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
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