Mezzo-Soprano
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a Tony Award–winning mezzo-soprano and actress who originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda's *Hamilton*, becoming one of Broadway's most celebrated performers of the 21st century.
Defining moments and milestones
After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1993, Goldsberry built a distinguished Broadway career spanning nearly three decades, originating roles in *The Color Purple* and earning critical recognition in *Rent* and *The Lion King*. Her breakthrough came in 2015 when she originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in Lin-Manuel Miranda's *Hamilton*, a performance that earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and a Grammy Award as part of the original cast recording. Since then, she has become one of Broadway's most celebrated performers, expanding into television and streaming platforms while maintaining her status as a commanding stage presence.
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in *Hamilton* (2016)
Carnegie Mellon University (BFA, Musical Theater, 1993); University of Southern California Thornton School of Music (MM, Jazz Studies, 1997); Carnegie Mellon University (Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts, 2024)
Recordings featuring Angelica Schuyler in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.