After graduating from the University of Alabama in 2004 with a BA in Theatre and a Music minor, Lauren E. Wiley began working professionally all over the United States and abroad. She has played in reputable regional houses across the country and starred in several musicals such as Les Miserables, Cosette, and Showboat, Magnolia. Other leading roles include Ophelia in Hamlet, the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Val in A Chorus Line, and Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime.
In 2007, Lauren originated the title role of Emma Bovary in Madame Bovary the Musical, Off-Broadway at Theatre 5 in New York City. Amy Krivohlavek of Off Off Online wrote, “In the title role, Lauren Wiley showcases prodigious coloratura tones and a lovely, fragile presence.” Original roles also include Claudiette in Pompeii, directed by Tom Briggs of the Rogers & Hammerstein Organization. Other New York City credits include Claire in the musical operetta, Villa Diodati, for the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
In Fall 2009, Lauren returned from her second contract in Japan, where she had a starring role at the Diamond Horseshoe Theatre at Tokyo Disney. She recently relocated to South West Florida where she continues to perform professionally and in the community. Lauren Wiley is also a vocal coach specializing in musical theatre style voice.
