Shem Omari James (CC in
Dreamgirls) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Shem discuss
Once On This Island (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Nicole Scherzinger being cast in
Sunset Boulevard,
MJ West End casting, the Tony Awards and lots more.
Having graduated from Arts Ed during the pandemic, Shem made his professional debut alongside Cedric Neal, Rachel Tucker, Rachel John and Ramin Karimloo in the digital production of
Songs For A New World by Jason Robert Brown. He later reprised his performance when the musical was staged at the London Palladium for two performances.
Shem's theatre credits also include
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Leicester Curve) and the world premiere of
Vanara (Hackney Empire).
Most recently, Shem played CC and understudied Jimmy in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of
Dreamgirls. He’s currently producing an LGBTQ+ cabaret at the Broadway Theatre in Catford as part of Pride Month celebrations on Saturday 17th June.
Fore information about the concert, follow the I Can Be Collective on Instagram: @icanbecollective
Follow Shem on Instagram: @houseofomarijames
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32
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