1. Morgan James was born on November 24,1981 and is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
18 Facts About Morgan James
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Morgan James has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including Motown: The Musical, Godspell, and The Addams Family.
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The family moved frequently when Morgan James was a child, going from Pocatello, Idaho to Utah, Tennessee, and eventually Modesto, California where she spent her high school years.
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Morgan James has a younger brother, Nicholas, who is an avant-garde musician and comedian.
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Morgan James was inspired by her actor parents to enter the performing arts, and she joined a choir while in middle school.
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Morgan James's grandmother bought her a karaoke machine and agreed to pay for singing lessons until James went to college.
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Morgan James attended high school at Peter Johansen High School in Modesto and graduated in 1999.
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In college, Morgan James took a master class headed by Broadway veteran Barbara Cook.
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Morgan James did not make her Broadway debut until 2010 in the musical production of The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth.
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In 2011, Morgan James appeared in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland and the Broadway revival of Godspell.
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Morgan James sprained her ankle in a rehearsal for Godspell in October 2011 and was unable to perform during previews.
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Morgan James recuperated and, by November 2011, was performing in the musical at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
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In 2013, Morgan James took on the role of Teena Marie in Motown: The Musical.
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Morgan James stayed with the cast until December 2013, when she left to pursue a vocal performance tour.
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Morgan James has played at numerous New York City clubs, including Poisson Rouge, 54 Below, Rockwood Music Hall, and Birdland.
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Morgan James's first solo album, Morgan James Live: A Celebration of Nina Simone, was recorded at New York jazz club, Dizzy's, and is a collection of Nina Simone cover songs.
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On December 16,2016, Morgan James released her second cover album, Blue, released on the 45th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's album of the same name.
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In 2018, Morgan James released The White Album, her own interpretation of The Beatles' album, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.