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About Me

Hi! I'm Emma, and I grew up in Westerville, Ohio, just thirty minutes north of Columbus. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, so choosing a career in this field felt like a natural fit! 

In May, I graduated from NYU, where I studied Vocal Performance with a Concentration in Musical Theatre. In college, I performed at various cabaret events around NYC, the Unplugged Ensemble, and in a few productions, most recently, playing Jo March in Little Women.

I've always been a huge people person and love meeting new faces! I pride myself on being able to be friends with anyone. I value compassion, humanity, and a willingness to have fun. I'm a very empathetic person who feels deeply about everything, which means I put 100% into all I do. 

I am currently living in Hong Kong, where I am a Lead Vocalist at Disneyland! I'm currently friends with Merida, so if you happen to be in HK, come say hello!

When I'm not performing, I enjoy reading, painting my nails, spending time with my friends and family, people and dog-watching, visiting museums, and trying new foods! I always have a craft project going. From coloring to making paper stars to diamond painting, there isn't a craft I don't love. Recently, I've been trying to learn how to crochet! (Don’t ask me how that’s going. It’s a sore subject.) 

Emma Murphy's Headshot

Height: 5'6

Eye Color: Hazel

Hair Color: Auburn

Location: New York, NY

Theatre

Little Women - Jo March

West 4th Stage Company, dir. Kate Semmens

*Denotes Performed in Role

Jesus Christ Superstar - Mary Magdalene

New York University, dir. Taylor Haven Holt

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Olive*/Marcy* Cover

New York University, dir. Errik Hood

Beautiful - Ensemble, Carole/Marilyn Cover*

Short North Stage, dir. Dionysia Williams-Velazco

Carrie - Ensemble, Carrie Cover*

Short North Stage, dir. Edward Carrignan

Crazy for You - Polly Baker

Westerville Civic Theatre

Band Geeks - Laura Kirk

Ohio Musical Theatre Institute

Freaky Friday - Katherine Blake

Westerville South High School

Catch Me If You Can - Brenda Strong

Westerville South High School

First Date - Casey Clark

Westerville South High School

Carrie - Rachel, Ensemble

All-Ohio Thespian Festival

The Sound of Music - Ensemble, Maria/Liesl Cover

Westerville Civic Theatre

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Voice 5

Westerville South High School

Scrooged - Fezziwig Dancer, Ruffian #1

Columbus Children's Theatre

Cabaret/Concert Performances

Alan Menken Tribute

NYU Broadway Orchestra, dir. Ted Sperling

Mystery? Murder? Mother’s Day? … and More!​ - Featured Soloist

Green Room 42, dir. Aidan Wells

A Short n' Sweet Cabaret - Featured Soloist

Green Room 42, dir. Sophia Nardone and Saara Sastry

We've Got Magic To Do: A Stephen Schwartz Revue - Featured Soloist

West 4th Stage Company, dir. Lauren Riddle

Secondary Characters Take Center Stage - Featured Soloist

West 4th Stage Company, dir. Clare Martin

Education

New York University - Steinhardt Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (Musical Theatre)

Voice: David Baldwin, Keyona Willis, Jamon Maple, Rona Siddiqui

Acting: Benji Goldsmith, Ben Caplan, Lee Summers, Taylor Haven Holt, Brian McManamon, Matthew Wolfe

Dance: Maximilien Baud (Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre), Germaine Salsberg (Tap), Cindy Straub, Anna Elliott (Rockette - Private Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary)

Special Skills

10 years violin, Standard British dialect, Standard Southern dialect, stage management, house management, sight reading, rollerblading, ice skating, driver’s license, The Worm, mouth trumpet

Last Updated September 28th, 2025

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