The news of Kouatchou’s historic casting comes a month after it was announced that Brittney Johnson would be the first Black actor to play the role of Glinda in “Wicked. Last August, the powerbrokers of Broadway signed a pact "pledging to strengthen the industry’s diversity practices." “It took this long for any Black woman to play Christine, but there have been so many talented Black women who could have.”įor years, Broadway has faced criticism for its lack of diversity in offering opportunities to people of color on-and- offstage. “I just think that Black women, especially in theater, have to be-and it shouldn’t be this way-10 times better and work 10 times harder,” she said. She also explained her frustration with the producers of “Phantom of the Opera” and Broadway in general for taking so long to cast Black women in the lead roles. In an interview with People last month, Kouatchou said she considered a career change when the COVID-19 pandemic closed Broadway theaters and other venues for a year and a half.
26, 1988, and the original production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Photo by Matthew Murphy.Based on Gaston Leroux’s classic novel, “The Phantom of the Opera” premiered on Broadway on Jan. "The Phantom" Derrick Davis as ‘The Phantom’. "Madame Giry" Susan Moniz as ‘Madame Giry’. "Carlotta Giudicelli" Trista Moldovan as ‘Carlotta Giudicelli’. "Meg GIry" SarahGrace Mariani as ‘Meg Giry’. "'Hannibal' Ballet" The Corps de Ballet in “Hannibal” – Choreography by Scott Ambler. "The Managers" David Benoit as ‘Monsieur Firmin’ and Rob Lindley as ‘Monsieur André’. "Raoul - Rooftop" Jordan Craig as ‘Raoul’. "Hannibal" The Company performs “Hannibal” featuring Phumzile Sojola as ‘Ubaldo Piangi’. "Masquerade" The Company performs “Masquerade.” Original Tour Cast.
"Think of Me" Eva Tavares as ‘Christine Daaé’. "Rooftop" Eva Tavares as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Jordan Craig as ‘Raoul’. "The Mirror" Derrick Davis as ‘The Phantom’ and Eva Tavares as ‘Christine Daaé’. "The Journey" Derrick Davis as ‘The Phantom’ and Eva Tavares as ‘Christine Daaé’. "Music of the Night" Derrick Davis as ‘The Phantom’ and Eva Tavares as ‘Christine Daaé’. Meet the Current Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway Ben Crawford (The Phantom of the Opera) Kaley Ann Voorhees (Christine Daa) Eryn LeCroy (Christine Daa at certain performances) Jay Armstrong Johnson (Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny) Laird Mackintosh (Monsieur Andr) Craig Bennett (Monsieur.
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