Lovely Hoffman

Lovely Hoffman
Background information
Origin Boston, Massachusetts, US
Genres R&B, gospel, dance
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, musical theatre performer, music producer, actress
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2003–present
Labels 100 Decibels Music Group
Website www.lovelyhoffman.com

Lovely Hoffman is an American recording artist, music theatre performer, record producer, musician, and actress. She received notable recognition in 2007 when her debut single, "Can't Wait" peaked #10 on the urban college radio charts.[1] In 2010, Lovely established herself in the theatre arts world when she was cast to co-star alongside Broadway star Marissa Perry in a production of Hairspray the musical, which was directed by Todd Michel Smith and Judine Somerville both cast members of the original Broadway production.[2] Lovely has also performed and shared the stage with other notable R&B artists including Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Ne-Yo and multi-platinum recording artist and producer T-Pain.

Music theatre

Year Title Role Producer Notes
2013 The Color Purple Celie SpeakEasy Stage Company Cast in lead role – Celie; New England regional premiere
2012 Little Shop of Horrors Crystal New Repertory Theatre[3] Played the role of Crystal; one third of the Street Urchins girl trio
2011 Ain't Misbehavin Nell Carter Lyric Stage Company of Boston[4][5][6] Played the role "Nell Carter" played in the Original Broadway Cast
2011 Ragtime Sara's Friend Emerson Umbrella
2011 Sunfish Storyteller Stoneham Theatre[7]
2010 Hairspray Dynamite Reagle Music Theatre[8] Understudy: Motormouth Maybelle
2010 Ain't Misbehavin Armelia McQueen Lexington Players[9]
2009 Hair Dionne Winthrop Players
2009 Our Story Various Characters Origination
2007 Ntune Ensemble Quannapowitt Players

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Radio Release
US
2007 "Can't Wait"[10] 10[1] Urban Radio Mixshow iTunes, CD single
2009 "Light Switch"[11] — Urban & Dance Radio Mixshow iTunes, CD single
2010 "Issues" "Twista "Wetter" Remix" — Urban Radio Mixshow mixtape

References

  1. 1 2 Rap Attacks College Charts Top 30 May 28, 2007 Archived November 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Marissa Perry Stars in Reagle Music Theatre's HAIRSPRAY". Boston.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  3. ↑ "Little Shop of Horrors is Serious Fun". Boston.com. May 3, 2012. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  4. ↑ CLAY, CAROLYN (November 29, 2011). "Ain't Misbehavin at Lyric Stage". Thephoenix.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  5. ↑ gilliandaniels (November 22, 2011). "Ain't Misbehavin': Tribute to a Lost Harlem". Netheatregeek.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  6. ↑ "Women in charge of Lyric Stage's 'Ain't Misbehavin". Articles.boston.com. November 18, 2011. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  7. ↑ World Premiere Musical... Archived July 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ "Announced Marissa Perry to Return to Hairspray". Playbill.com. July 21, 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  9. ↑ "Players Bring 'Ain't Misbehavin" to three stages, three towns". Dailynewstranscript.com. March 3, 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  10. ↑ "Can't Wait – Lovely Hoffman | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. July 18, 2006. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  11. ↑ "Allmusic.com". Allmusic.com. August 7, 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
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