Brandi Burkhardt
Encyclopedia
Brandi Lynn Burkhardt is an American
vocalist, actress and beauty queen
. She grew up in Pasadena, Maryland
but currently lives in Los Angeles
.
- Lee Strasberg Studio
pageant as Miss Maryland Teen USA
. The National Pageant was won by Shelly Moore
of Tennessee
. She later moved to New York to attend New York University, where she won the Miss Manhattan pageant, the Miss New York
pageant and competed for Miss America
2000. Burkhardt performed vocal talent at that pageant, singing "Take Me As I Am", which she would later record as Emma on the concept album for the film and national tour concert version of Jekyll & Hyde
, Jekyll & Hyde: Resurrection.
in the Broadway musical adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities
, which opened for previews on August 19, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
in New York and had an official opening of September 18, 2008. She was persuaded to audition for the show by star James Barbour
, who was at a dinner meeting with her. The production announced on November 4 that it would be closing on November 16, but the producers announced on November 7 that due to poor ticket sales the following week, the production would close on November 9, 2008. She then played Sophie Sheridan in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia. She began her run on January 27, 2009 replacing Allison Case. Burkhardt played her final performance on September 20, 2009 and was succeeded by Alyse Alan Louis.
Burkhardt has been attached to several other projects. Most prominently, she was connected to Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure
by Frank Wildhorn
. Singing the role on several demo recordings, she also premiered the song "Once More I Can See" at the Graz Theatre Festival as part of the "Frank Wildhorn & Friends" series, this role was originally developed for her. The show made its world premiere on December 5 in Tampa, Florida starring Janet Dacal
. However, her voice was heard on several advertisements for the Tampa premiere including radio and TV spots. She was also apart of the workshops and demos for Rudolf - the Last Kiss as Mary Vetsera, and performed the role of Mercedes in The Count of Monte Cristo recordings, earning a double platinum record for its European Release and workshops (opposite James Stacy Barbour
, her co-star in Tale). Both of these shows have seen large success in Europe.
In addition, Brandi was attached to Bonnie & Clyde, having done readings of this as well, and also concept recordings of music from Don Black and Frank Wildhorn. The musical "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" was written specifically for her, though the show has not had an official performance or recording yet. It is unknown the status of the project or if Burkhardt will star.
daytime drama Passions
as the mysterious Siren, a mermaid now living on land. She is also seen in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic, as a "Sample Sales Woman." In the summer of 2009, the musical A Tale of Two Cities filmed a concert version of the show which was seen in the winter months of '09 and '10 on select PBS stations. She reprised her role of Lucie Mannette. It has been released on DVD. She has also done many guest spots on hit television shows such as Boston Legal, Numb3rs, Brothers & Sisters, The Defenders and The Glades.
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vocalist, actress and beauty queen
Beauty Queen
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. She grew up in Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
but currently lives in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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.
Education
She went to the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the ArtsTisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
- Lee Strasberg Studio
Pageant contestant
Burkhardt first hit the small screen in 1997, when she competed in the Miss Teen USAMiss Teen USA
Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 14–19. The reigning titleholder is Danielle Doty of Texas....
pageant as Miss Maryland Teen USA
Miss Maryland Teen USA
The Miss Maryland Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Maryland in the Miss Teen USA pageant.Maryland did not place at Miss Teen USA until 1992, but since then this state has been quite successful, including earning four runner-up placements, and a...
. The National Pageant was won by Shelly Moore
Shelly Moore
Shelly Moore is a beauty queen from Knoxville, Tennessee who won the Miss Teen USA 1997 title.In 1996, Moore won the Miss Northern Tennessee local title before competing for and winning the Miss Tennessee Teen USA 1997 contest. She went on to represent Tennessee in the Miss Teen USA contest held...
of Tennessee
Miss Tennessee Teen USA
The Miss Tennessee Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Tennessee in the Miss Teen USA pageant....
. She later moved to New York to attend New York University, where she won the Miss Manhattan pageant, the Miss New York
Miss New York
The Miss New York competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss America pageant. Miss New York has twice won the Miss America Crown. Also, when city representatives were common at the national pageant, Bess Myerson won as Miss New York City in...
pageant and competed for Miss America
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
2000. Burkhardt performed vocal talent at that pageant, singing "Take Me As I Am", which she would later record as Emma on the concept album for the film and national tour concert version of Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde (musical)
Jekyll & Hyde is a musical based on the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original stage conception was by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn. The music is by Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by Leslie Bricusse.The musical ran on Broadway for 1,543...
, Jekyll & Hyde: Resurrection.
Theatre and music
Burkhardt's first major credit was the Jekyll and Hyde: Resurrection Tour, in the starring role of Emma Carew. This version of Jekyll and Hyde was told in concert form. A new song, "If You Only Knew", was written for her by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn. Her Broadway debut came when she was cast as Lucie ManetteLucie Manette
Lucie Manette is a character in Charles Dickens' novel, A Tale of Two Cities.-Overview:She is the daughter of Dr. Alexander Manette. She is wise beyond her years; unfailingly kind and forgiving of people's faults. Her compassion for her father is what first attracts Charles Darnay to her. She...
in the Broadway musical adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities (musical)
A Tale of Two Cities is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Jill Santoriello based on the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens....
, which opened for previews on August 19, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 302 West 45th Street in midtown-Manhattan.Designed by architect G. Albert Lansburgh for vaudeville promoter Martin Beck, the theatre opened as the Martin Beck Theatre with a production of Madame Pompadour on November 11, 1924. It...
in New York and had an official opening of September 18, 2008. She was persuaded to audition for the show by star James Barbour
James Barbour
James Barbour was an American lawyer, amember and speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, the 18th Governor of Virginia, the first Governor to reside in the current Virginia Governor's Mansion, a U.S. Senator from 1814–1825, and the United States Secretary of War from 1825-1828.Barbour was a...
, who was at a dinner meeting with her. The production announced on November 4 that it would be closing on November 16, but the producers announced on November 7 that due to poor ticket sales the following week, the production would close on November 9, 2008. She then played Sophie Sheridan in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia. She began her run on January 27, 2009 replacing Allison Case. Burkhardt played her final performance on September 20, 2009 and was succeeded by Alyse Alan Louis.
Burkhardt has been attached to several other projects. Most prominently, she was connected to Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure
Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure
Wonderland: A New Alice, formerly called Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure, is a musical with a book by Jack Murphy and Gregory Boyd, lyrics by Murphy, and music by Frank Wildhorn...
by Frank Wildhorn
Frank Wildhorn
Frank Wildhorn is an American composer known for both his musicals and popular songs. He is most known for his musical Jekyll & Hyde, which ran four years on Broadway, and for writing the #1 International Hit song "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" for Whitney Houston.-Early years:Wildhorn was born in...
. Singing the role on several demo recordings, she also premiered the song "Once More I Can See" at the Graz Theatre Festival as part of the "Frank Wildhorn & Friends" series, this role was originally developed for her. The show made its world premiere on December 5 in Tampa, Florida starring Janet Dacal
Janet Dacal
Janet Dacal is a Cuban-American actress, singer, and performer in musical theatre. She received the Drama Desk Award for her performance in the Broadway musical In the Heights.- Early life :...
. However, her voice was heard on several advertisements for the Tampa premiere including radio and TV spots. She was also apart of the workshops and demos for Rudolf - the Last Kiss as Mary Vetsera, and performed the role of Mercedes in The Count of Monte Cristo recordings, earning a double platinum record for its European Release and workshops (opposite James Stacy Barbour
James Stacy Barbour
James Stacy Barbour , a.k.a. James Barbour, is a singer and Broadway actor. He graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Acting and a minor in Philosophy.- Theatre credits :...
, her co-star in Tale). Both of these shows have seen large success in Europe.
In addition, Brandi was attached to Bonnie & Clyde, having done readings of this as well, and also concept recordings of music from Don Black and Frank Wildhorn. The musical "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" was written specifically for her, though the show has not had an official performance or recording yet. It is unknown the status of the project or if Burkhardt will star.
Film and television
After touring the country in the musical Jekyll and Hyde, with the Resurrection Cast in concert form, Burkhardt joined the cast of the NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
daytime drama Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
as the mysterious Siren, a mermaid now living on land. She is also seen in the film Confessions of a Shopaholic, as a "Sample Sales Woman." In the summer of 2009, the musical A Tale of Two Cities filmed a concert version of the show which was seen in the winter months of '09 and '10 on select PBS stations. She reprised her role of Lucie Mannette. It has been released on DVD. She has also done many guest spots on hit television shows such as Boston Legal, Numb3rs, Brothers & Sisters, The Defenders and The Glades.
Recordings
- 2006: Jekyll & Hyde: Resurrection Studio Cast Recording
- 2009: Count of Monte Cristo - The Musical Highlights Concept Album Recording
- 2010: "A Tale of Two Cities...the new musical" International Studio Cast Recording
- 2010: "A Tale of Two Cities...the new musical" PBS Concert DVD