Vocal Music Arts
355 West Monticello St.
Brookhaven, Mississippi
A native of Mississippi and a crossover artist of both opera and musical theater, Ezekiel Andrew enjoys a career of both excitement and versatility. He is most grateful to have performed in some of the major regional theaters across the country, with aspirations to, one day soon, be on the Broadway stages in New York City. Some of his favorite roles include Coalhouse Walker (Theatre Under the Stars), Quasimodo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater Company), The Beast, Beauty and the Beast (Syracuse Stage) Jim, Big River (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Rigoletto, Rigoletto (Mississippi Opera Young Artist), and Jake, Porgy and Bess (UFOMT). His Broadway dream became reality in 2021 when he was cast in Disney’s The Lion King.
Ezekiel also enjoys being active as a concert artist, most often creating his own programs and opportunities as he travels from theater to theater. This last season he returned to Zion’s Youth Symphony & Chorus for their production of “In Heaven’s Eyes” after performing with them in their 2018 production of the musical, “ReParable”, held at the world-class performing arts center, The Smith’s Center, in Las Vegas, NV.
With a heart for youth and arts education, Ezekiel enjoys giving back to the community by going to high schools and colleges, holding masterclasses and talkbacks to inspire the next generation of artists. “I am very fortunate to be doing the thing that I love the most, touching the hearts and lives of people. It is my joy, it is my passion. It is my mission to do more than entertain you, but to impact you. I am grateful to my parents (who stand with me and support me every step of the way) Mr. Patton Rice (my teacher and friend who has been with me since the very beginning of this music journey), MSA for the opportunity to give back to the place that gave me all that I have today, and my many friends and supporters around the world who have lifted me up along the way. Thank you and God bless.”
- Mississippi College – 2019 Distinguished Young Alum
- Mississippi School of the Arts – Alumni Hall of Fame
- Top 5 Standout Performances – Houston Chronicle