A. J. Bridel

A. J. Bridel (born 1992 or 1993) is a Canadian actress and singer. Born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, her credits include playing Peter Pan in Peter Pan: The Panto and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, both produced by Drayton Entertainment. She also played the title role in Ross Petty's production of Sleeping Beauty. She has also starred in the title role in Anne of Green Gables at the 2017 and 2018 Charlottetown Festival.[1] She also performs in the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar at the 2018 Charlottetown Festival. Bridel won the 2016 Toronto Critics Award and was nominated for a Dora Award for her performance as Lauren in Mirvish Productions' staging of Kinky Boots.[1]

In 2012, she placed third out of ten finalists selected by Andrew Lloyd Webber as a possible Dorothy for the Toronto production of The Wizard of Oz decided on the CBC Television reality show, Over the Rainbow.[1]

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  1. 1 2 3 http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/living/entertainment/2017/3/3/aj-bridel-is-the-new-avonleas-favourite-red-haired-orphan-.html
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