Jazz At Lincoln Center Spring Gala

On Monday, May 9, 2016, nearly 800 guests attended Jazz at Lincoln Center's festive annual gala. Titled “Jazz and Broadway,” this year’s fundraiser, comprising a dinner and benefit performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and a star-studded roster of special guests—was hosted by Vanessa Williams in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater. I had a blast and got to sing "I'm Simply Full of Jazz" from Shuffle Along. Pics below!

Off-Book with Broadway Black

WELL! Soooo happy to announce...... I'm the new co-host of a hilarious podcast, "Off-Book" with Broadway Black. Off-Book features unapologetic and unadulterated theatre talk, with a sprinkle of turn-up....and all things regarding us beautiful, Black people! My Co-hosts Andrew Shade (Creator of Broadway Black) and Donja R. Love are hilarious and insightful and foolish, all at the same time. Join us every week for a good time in the theatre!

Go to BroadwayBlack.com and Click on "Off-Book"....until I figure out how to link it...smh. #Challenged

HELEN HAYES AWARD NOMINATIONS

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Sooooo excited to announce that I was nominated for my FIRST Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, for the fantabulous production of "Man of La Mancha" at Shakespeare Theatre Company In DC. Our show received 7 nominations in total, including Outstanding Director, Musical Director, Set Design, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Ensemble, and Musical. What a wonderful way to kick off 2016!!!!

Five Points: Round 3

This past week, I finished my 3rd workshop of "Five Points" a new musical with a book by Harrison David Rivers and Music & Lyrics by one of my favorite songwriting teams, Lyons & Pakchar. This ones coming fast and hard kids! I love being apart of a project from the ground up. The show is constantly being changed and elevated and tightened. Keep an eye out for this one!

Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence

I still don't have the words to express my gratitude. After 3 months in DC, playing Aldonza in "Man of La Mancha" at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, I was awarded the Emery Battis Award for Acting Excellence. Along with the gorgeous crystal sculpture, they threw in a cool $5,000, the generosity of an anonymous donor. I am so grateful, overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and encouragement from everyone at STC. I have to thank Michael Kahn and Alan Paul, especially, for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to tell such a beautiful story. Hard work pays off. Keep pressing!!!!

SHUFFLE ALONG

Are you ready?!?!

So excited to announce that I'm going back to BROADWAY.....! I am honored, privileged, and humbled to be in the same room, let alone sharing the stage, with men and women that I've admired for as long as I can remember. "Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed After" starts previews at The Music Box Theatre on March 14th and opens on April 21, 2016. Written and directed by the legendary George C. Wolfe and masterfully choreographed by Savion Glover, this is gonna be good. get your tickets NOW!!!!!

**AUDRA MCDONALD, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, BILLY PORTER, AND JOSHUA HENRY lead this awesome cast.**

Loving V. Virginia

I got to spend two beautiful weeks in Poughkeepsie at the NY Stage and Film Festival at Vassar, working on what might be the most beautiful piece I've ever done. I'm slightly obsessed with "Loving V. Virginia" - book and lyrics by my new friend, the critically acclaimed Marcus Gardley, composed by my ATL brother and Grammy award winner Justin Ellington, and directed by the wonderful Patricia McGregor. Playing Mildred Loving for 4 performances was such a gift. This show could change the world......I'm ready!!!

BROADWAY LEGACY 2.0

I had the pleasure of joining some of the most ferocious Black Women on Broadway for a fabulous shoot for BroadwayLegacy.com. The brainchild of visionary Christian Dante White and photographer Brent Dunmore, Broadway Legacy is a online catalog of art and information that celebrates African American Theatre. Check it out at www.broadwaylegacy.com !!!

Amber Iman

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