Tag: Theater History
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All about Camille A. Brown, the first Black woman to direct and choreograph a Broadway show since Katherine Dunham in 1955. Explore her groundbreaking achievements, from her triumphant Broadway debut to pioneering work at the Metropolitan Opera.
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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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