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Montego Glover
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| Born | February 9, 1974 Macon, Georgia, USA
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| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Montego Glover (born February 9, 1974) is an American actress and singer. She is well-known for her amazing performances on Broadway stages. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the musical Memphis. She also won a Drama Desk Award for that same role.
In 2015, Montego played Fantine in the Broadway show Les Misérables. Later, from 2017 to 2019, she was Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of Hamilton. In 2022, she shared the role of the Witch in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods. She also performed this role on the national tour in 2023.
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Montego Glover's Journey to Broadway
Montego Glover was born in Macon, Georgia. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She went to the Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences. After that, she studied at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She earned a degree in Music Theatre. Montego has been singing in church choirs since she was very young.
She made her debut on Broadway as an understudy. She covered the roles of Celie and Nettie in the musical The Color Purple. An understudy learns a role and is ready to perform if the main actor cannot.
Starring in Memphis
Montego Glover became famous for her role as Felicia in the Broadway musical Memphis. For this part, she was nominated for a Tony Award. This award is one of the highest honors in American theater. She also won a Drama Desk Award. This award celebrates outstanding performances in New York theater. Critics said she had a "rich, rangy and emotionally powerful voice." Montego was with Memphis from the very beginning. She performed in four regional productions before it came to Broadway. She also appears in the live filmed version of the musical, Memphis: Direct from Broadway.
Other Exciting Roles
Before her big Broadway success, Montego worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Her voice is even featured on the official soundtrack for the Festival of the Lion King.
Montego has also lent her voice to other projects. She has been a character in a Star Wars video game. She has also done voice-overs for TV commercials. She even guest-starred on the TV show White Collar.
Montego Glover's Stage and Screen Roles
Here are some of the plays, musicals, and shows Montego Glover has been a part of:
- Dreamgirls - Special Benefit Concert, 2001
- Aida - Music Theatre of Wichita, 2005
- The Color Purple - Broadway, Understudy and Replacement, 2007
- Guys and Dolls - Sarah Brown - Regional production, 2009
- Memphis - Broadway, "Felicia", 2009
- Memphis: Direct from Broadway - Film, 2011
- Made in Jersey - TV Show, 2012
- The Pirates of Penzance - Kate - Delacorte Theatre, 2013 and New York City Center, 2015
- It Shoulda Been You - Broadway, 2015
- Les Misérables - Fantine - Broadway, 2015
- Hamilton - Angelica Schuyler - Chicago production, 2017-2019
- Into the Woods - The Witch - Broadway, 2022 and Tour, 2023
