RuthieAnn hails from Kaimuki in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She is ECSTATIC to join the Lincoln Center production of The King and I as Madam Thiang. RuthieAnn is best known for originating the role of Imelda Marcos in Alex Timber's critically acclaimed show Here Lies Love - written by David Byrne w/DJ Fat Boy Slim, for which she personally received two prestigious awards. Other favorite productions include Avenue Q, Band Geeks, Two By Two, and the National tours of both Annie, and Sweeney Todd (as Adolfo Pirelli - playing the accordion, flute and piano onstage.) She received her Masters in music performance from NYU Steinhardt.

RuthieAnn lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their mischief-maker toddler'ette. She thanks her husband, family and close friends for their love and encouragement; teacher Dr. Gill for his endless support and for being the most resonant cheerleader; and very special thanks to her mother for her guidance and sacrifice. She thanks and praises God for His providence and grace. This role is dedicated to the memory of her grandmother, Wang HeeSook, the strongest, most faithful woman our family ever knew.

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