Ever wondered who lent their voices to those mesmerizing rehearsal sessions of "The Greatest Showman"? The raw talent and vocal power behind those early renditions hinted at the cinematic triumph to come. Broadway's best, including some names you'll definitely recognize, stepped up to bring Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's music to life, even before 20th Century Fox fully committed to the film.

Before the cameras rolled and the sets were built, these artists poured their hearts into the score, shaping the sound and feel of what would become a global phenomenon. Among them were Cynthia Erivo, Keala Settle (who would later be cast as the iconic Bearded Lady), Tameka Lawrence, and many other gifted vocalists who contributed to the film's development.

Category	Information
Full Name	Cynthia Onyinye Erivo
Date of Birth	January 8, 1987
Place of Birth	Stockwell, London, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Education	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, University of East London
Years Active	2011present
Notable Roles	Celie Harris in "The Color Purple" (Broadway), Aretha Franklin in "Genius: Aretha", Harriet Tubman in "Harriet", Jenny Lind in "The Greatest Showman"
Awards	Tony Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Television Award, Laurence Olivier Award nomination, Academy Award nomination
Musical Style	Soul, R&B, Gospel, Pop, Musical Theatre
Website	Official Website