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BIO

Q. originated the role of Hannah and others in the Tony Award winning musical (for Best Director) Come From Away. She has toured with the North American Broadway show A Night With Janis Joplin, playing the roles of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. Before Come From Away, Q. closed the Broadway production of Mary Poppins. She was the first African American to have a leading role in the history of Mary Poppins. Also on Broadway, Q. was in the 1st revival of Les Miserables and Off-Broadway she performed the role of Mabel Washington and recorded the soundtrack for Fame: On 42nd Street. Other noted credits include Abyssinia: A Gospel Celebration with Wynton Marsalis at the Lincoln Center, Showboat in concert at the renowned Carnegie Hall, guest soloist for Hillary Clinton’s Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at the Kennedy Center, and guest soloist Barack Obama’s inaugural ceremonies. She has shared the stage with Gladys Knight, Rita Coolidge, and Gary U.S. Bonds in Smokey Joe’s Café, as well as Ledesi and Loretta Devine, and has traveled the world with various productions including Central America, Germany, and the entire USA. One of her favorite places to perform is in Sonoma, California at the Transcendence Theatre Company (where she recorded the song Live). Not only is she an entertainer, but a passionate educator. She has been developing a curriculum entitled Rehabilitative and Restorative Art Conditioning which helps children with behavioral problems and learning disabilities retain their curriculum through the arts. Her goals are to build a performing arts school integrated with the juvenile system, open a bed and breakfast in Hawaii, travel the world, continue her concert work and voice-over career, and publish her book Queens of the Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Hannah & Others

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Ensemble

Miss Andrew [Replacement]

Queen Victoria [Replacement]

Miss Smythe [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Performer (Swing)

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2005
Corine

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Mabel Washington


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Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press

The Hills of California will begin previews Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The show's cast and team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand at the event. Check out photos here!
Photos: Highlights from The Lineup with Susie Mosher on August 6th at Birdland

The Lineup with Susie Mosher was back in full force this week on Tuesday August 6th at Birdland Jazz Club. Every other Tuesday night, the singer hosts an array of talent, mixing talented up-and-comers with established performers for a wild, anything-goes cabaret variety show. See highlights from the night below snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
See Melissa Errico, Marilyn Maye and More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Melissa Errico and More Take the Stage Next Month at 54 Below

Get the latest scoop on the upcoming performances at 54 Below. From Broadway veterans to rising stars, experience the magic of live entertainment this coming month.
John Ertman and Friends Come to 54 Below in May

54 Below will present John Ertman (John Ertman: The Abbey Road Live  Sessions, Alone: Concept Cast Album), Jeremy Stolle, Q Smith, Lawrence Stallings, Carson Stewart, and more in John Ertman & Friends on May 6, 2024 at 9:30 pm.
GRAND HOTEL 35TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION, Alysha Umphress, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more about the performances here!
Q. Smith, Eric Jordan Young, Sally Shaw, & Dexter Conlin Star In SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT - THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL VALENTI At 54 Below

Join Q. Smith, Eric Jordan Young, Sally Shaw, and Dexter Conlin for an unforgettable night of music in 'Something to Sing About: The Music of Michael Valenti' at 54 Below on Thursday, February 29th.
Review: A Tasty TGR42 Double Header - KEVIN ON THE KEYS And The AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC'S CABARET

On Saturday afternoon, Green Room 42 was home to an “experiment” for pianist and composer Kevin Winebold, as the talented musician has been toying with the idea of a monthly variety show. Come Saturday evening, Green Room 42 saw another show teeming with variety - the Australian Theatre Festival (ATF) NYC’s Cabaret!
Kevin Winebold Presents KEVIN ON THE KEYS At The Green Room 42

Kevin Winebold launches his new cabaret series, Kevin on the Keys, at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, November 18, at 1pm.
ROSEN & CARTER PRESENT: SOME LIKE IT CUT, Andrew Kober, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
MOMOLOGUES THE MUSICAL to be Presented at 54 Below on Mother's Day Weekend

MOMologues the Musical's NYC due date is just in time for Mother's Day. The MOMologues, a series of three hit comedies enjoyed by thousands of fans in the U.S. and around the globe, has grown up into a musical - with two concert performances slated for 54 Below in NYC on May 11 and 12, 2023
Stars Will Come Out For Ithaca College Broadway Showcase This Month

Alumni stars of the stage will join with current students in the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance on Friday, November 11, for a special show in the Broadway Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis in New York City's Times Square.
Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, and Josh Breckenridge Will Return to COME FROM AWAY For Final Two Weeks On Broadway

COME FROM AWAY will welcome original Broadway cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella  back to “The Rock” for the show's final two weeks on Broadway!
Photos: WICKED, FUNNY GIRL, 1776 And More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! iHeartMedia New York's 106.7 LITE FM returned yesterday for the second performance in the 2022 season of the beloved series. See photos from today's show!
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Performs 'Welcome to the Rock' on the TODAY SHOW

Watch the cast of Come From Away perform 'Wecome to the Rock' on TODAY this morning, as part of the show's Citi Music Series. The performance featured Jenn Collela, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Sharone Sayegh, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, and more.
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on the TODAY SHOW on Thursday

COME FROM AWAY currently features Jenn Colella, Petrina Bromley, De'Lon Grant, Becky Gulsvig, Caesar Samayoa, James Seol, Q. Smith, Sharone Sayegh, Astrid Van Wieren, Emily Walton, Jim Walton, Gene Weygandt, Sharon Wheatley, Paul Whitty, Josh Breckenridge, John Jellison, Tony LePage, Monette McKay, Happy McPartlin and Julie Reiber.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Q. Smith been in?

Q. Smith has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Q. Smith been in?

Q. Smith has not appeared in the West End.

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