In a world where talent shines brightest on the grandest stages, one name stands out among the stars. Maiesha McQueen, a force to be reckoned with, has captivated audiences worldwide with her extraordinary performances.
Fresh off her triumphant portrayal of Celie in the iconic production of "The Color Purple," Maiesha's star power is at its peak. The sold-out shows and standing ovations have only fueled her artistic fire. Born and bred in the vibrant city of Atlanta, she wears her heritage like a crown, infusing her performances with a rich and authentic spirit.
In 2022, Maiesha unleashed her boundless creativity in the celebrated production of "Ain't Misbehavin'' at Barrington Stage. The New York Times critics were spellbound, naming it a Critic's Pick, as Maiesha's talent radiated from the stage, captivating hearts and souls with every note.
Broadway, the pinnacle of theatrical achievement, welcomed Maiesha with open arms. She graced the stage alongside Sara Bareilles in the smash hit musical "Waitress," leaving audiences mesmerized and craving more. Her dynamic presence was unstoppable, leading her to enthrall sold-out audiences in a one-woman show, channeling the essence of the legendary Mahalia Jackson through her music and life story and garnering her sensational reviews and a Suzie Bass Award for Best Featured Performer in a Musical.
Direction: Abbey O’Brian
Choreography: Cost N’ Mayor
Direction: Christopher D. Betts
Choreography: Tislarm Bouie
FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, 2024
Indiana Reparatory Theatre
"McQueen depicts Fannie as relentless and steadfast, but she also has a sense of humor. She’s courageous, but she is also relatable and sympathetic.”
-nuvo.net
Come Away, 2023
Gander, Newfoundland
“...other standouts in the cast include Maiesha McQueen as anguished passenger Hannah, who brings gospel inflections and stirring emotional depth to her singing as she waits for news of her firefighter son.”-
Clyde's, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
"McQueen plays a fearsome taskmaster, revealing just enough about Clyde’s own demons and economic forces to make her behavior understandable if not entirely sympathetic...we see that she has her own set of challenges that keep her fury boiling.’-City Beat
Clyde's, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
The Color Purple, 2023
Denver Center of Performing Arts
“...Maiesha McQueen delivers what is sure to be an award winning performance. [She] captures the audience from the very start."
The Color Purple, 2023
Denver Center of Performing Arts
The Color Purple, 2023
Denver Center of Performing Arts
The Color Purple, 2023
Denver Center of Performing Arts
CHASIN' DEM BLUES, 2015/2020
True Colors Theatre/Milwaukee Rep
“McQueen, as Queenie, gives a boisterous performance, especially in “St. Louis Blues…” -ArtsATL.com
“There is also a true Broadway voice, gospel performer and jazz singer – and they are all one, Maiesha McQueen, who can modulate any number of styles to dominate the stage…She’d be darn good if just chosen for energy, range and smile, but she brings so much more in expertise.” -UrbanMilwaukee.com
AINT' MISBEHAVIN', 2015
Portland Center Stage
SIRENS OF SONG, 2016
Milwaukee Rep
"McQueen is the lusty soul singer with both gentleness and rough-hewn passion inside her wonderful voice.”
- OnMilwaukee.com
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, 2017
Portland Center Stage
“…McQueen interprets with relentless fervor and flashes of sharp dark wit…”
-OrArtsWatch.org
WAITRESS, 2017
1st National Tour
“McQueen is hilarious as the proverbial sassy sidekick who doesn’t suffer fools gladly…” - ajc.com
THE COLOR PURPLE, 2018
Portland Center Stage
“…McQueen’s commanding performance takes it to a new level, earning whooping applause from the audience.”
- OrArtsWatch.org
EAST TEXAS HOT LINKS, 2019
True Colors Theatre
“Maiesha McQueen…stands her dramatic ground admirably as the only woman in the cast.” -ajc.com
UNTIL THE FLOOD, 2020
Merimack Reperatory Theatre
“McQueen delivers vividly etched portrayals of numerous residents of the Ferguson area.” -BostonGlobe.com
WAITRESS, 2021
Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Broadway
MTA BROADWAY CAMPAIGN, 2021
MAHALIA!, 2022
Dominion Entertainment
“[Maiesha McQueen] is a powerhouse vocalist who literally took the audience to church on opening night.” - ArtsAtl.org
THE COLOR PURPLE, 2022
Maine State Music Theatre
Maiesha McQueen makes Sofia a vibrant, larger-than-life presence, bringing down the house in her big number, "Hell No.”
- BroadwayWorld.com
AINT' MISBEHAVIN', 2022
Barrington Stage
New York Times Critics Pick
“Maiesha McQueen, singing Nell Carter’s songs, delivers a heartbreaking “Mean to Me..."
-NewYorkTimes.com
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