Tag: Broadway Actress
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Discover Ja’Net DuBois, the trailblazing actress who portrayed Willona Woods, the first Black female divorcée on prime-time television in the hit sitcom “Good Times.” From her early stage career to her lasting impact and legacy, explore the remarkable…
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How Brittney Johnson made history as the first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. From joining the ensemble to becoming Glinda’s standby and finally taking over the role full-time, Johnson’s journey inspires the next generation…
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