Sierra Boggess
Sierra Marjory Boggess[2] (/ˈbɒɡɪs/; born May 20, 1982) is an American theater actress and singer.
Not to be confused with Sierra Burgess.
Sierra Boggess
- Actress
- singer
2005–present
She is best known for originating the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway, and for her multiple appearances as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera. She first appeared in the Las Vegas production of Phantom in 2006. In 2010, she reprised the role of Christine in the original London version of Love Never Dies, which continues the story of Phantom.[3] In 2012, she played Fantine in the London production of Les Misérables. She then played Christine in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera in 2013. She also originated the role of Rosalie Mullins in School of Rock in 2016.
Early life and education[edit]
Sierra Boggess was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, with her older sister, Summer, and her younger sister, Allegra. All three sisters are professional musicians.[4] The three were members of the Colorado Children's Chorale. She attended George Washington High School.[5] In an interview with The Interval, Boggess discussed the influence of drama studies during high school on her early development.[6] She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004 from Millikin University, where she studied voice with Cynthia Douglas.[7][8]
Video blog productions[edit]
Boggess has been involved in a number of extended blog series, often in association with Broadway.com. These have included a ten-part series titled Daae Days, which includes two episodes in which Boggess interviews between 15–20 fellow Broadway actresses who have also portrayed Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera over the many years of its production.[47] Her second vlog, Going Bridal, went behind the scenes from rehearsals to opening It Shoulda Been You as Rebecca Steinberg. Boggess has also created a video series with her voice coach Mary Setrakian titled Tea and Spinklers also released in 2014.[48]
Personal life[edit]
Boggess announced her engagement to producer and film director Stefano Da Frè on January 3, 2022.[49] The couple shared via Instagram that they were married at the Château at Coindre Hall in Huntington, New York, on April 23, 2023, with a portrait and a photo of the outdoor ceremony. In July, 2023 People Magazine featured Stefano and Sierra's wedding photos in an exclusive issue.
Boggess' personal website describes her as an "avid yogi, vegetarian, and animal rights activist."[50] She has frequently participated in Broadway Barks, a cat and dog adoption event founded by Bernadette Peters.[51]