Micaela Diamond is an American actor and singer who is best known for originating the role of Babe in the biographical Broadway musical about pop singerCher; The Cher Show. She performed alongside Stephanie J. Block and Teal Wicks as the older versions of Cher.
Early life and education
Diamond was born in Margate City, New Jersey. At the age of 11, she moved to New York City with her mother, Karen Diamond, to pursue her performing career. Diamond attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. In 2017, Diamond committed to studying musical theatre at Carnegie Mellon University. During her last high school production, Gypsy, where she was playing Louise, an agent saw her performance and signed her. She later got an audition for The Cher Show and booked the role only three days before she had to move to start her freshman year at Carnegie Mellon.
Career
Diamond made her professional debut in the musical television special of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC as a featured member of the ensemble. Diamond was also the understudy for Sara Bareilles' character, Mary Magdalene. Diamond originated the role of Babe, the youngest version of Cher around the ages of 7-19 in The Cher Show. The Cher Show opened in its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre on June 28, 2018. Diamond performs iconic Cher songs such as "I Got You Babe," "The Beat Goes On," and "Woman's World." Diamond stars alongside Jarrod Spector, Teal Wicks, and Stephanie J. Block. Performances ended in Chicago on July 14, 2018. The production then transferred to Broadway with previews beginning on November 1, 2018 and opening night on December 3, 2018 at the Neil Simon Theatre where Diamond made her Broadway debut. Diamond appeared on the musical cast album which was released digitally on April 12. On June 9, 2019, Diamond was named one of twelve 2019 Theatre World Awards honoree, which recognizes excellent Off-Broadway and Broadway debut performances, for her role as Babe in The Cher Show. On July 30th, 2020 Diamond was nominated for Best Breakout Broadway Performance Of The Decade at the Broadway World Theatre Fans' Choice Award For her role as Babe in The Cher Show. Diamond has performed at Feinstein's/54 Below twice. Her first performance was on February 11, 2019 as part of the lineup for Broadway Sings, An Evening of Musical Theatre Support Immigrant Families Together and the second time on June 23, 2019 as part of the lineup for 54 Celebrates Amy Winehouse.
