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Patina Miller

Patina stars as Raquel “Raq” Thomas in the hit STARZ series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," currently airing its fifth and final season. Miller also voices Sera in the acclaimed adult animated musical comedy "Hazbin Hotel," which premiered in January 2024.

Also Credited As: Patina Renea Miller
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BIO

Patina stars as Raquel “Raq” Thomas in the hit STARZ series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," currently airing its fifth and final season. Miller also voices Sera in the acclaimed adult animated musical comedy "Hazbin Hotel," which premiered in January 2024. In 2022, she made her highly anticipated return to Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods, earning rave reviews for her performance as the Witch. She previously played the role in the Hollywood Bowl production in 2019. The production marked her first Broadway appearance in eight years since winning the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. For Into the Woods, Miller also received a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and a nomination for the Distinguished Performance Award at the 89th Annual Drama League Awards. In 2021, Miller appeared in The Many Saints of Newark, the feature-film prequel to "The Sopranos." She made her feature film debut as Commander Paylor in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and reprised the role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Julianne Moore, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Miller’s acclaimed Broadway career includes a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award. She has also been recognized as a Drama League Award honoree and a Fred and Adele Astaire Award nominee.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Witch
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2019
Witch
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Leading Player
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Deloris Van Cartier
[West End]
Original London Production, 2009
Deloris Van Cartier
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World Premiere, 2006
Performer

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Movies

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
[ 2014 ] Commander Paylor
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
[ 2015 ] Commander Paylor
The Many Saints of Newark
[ 2021 ] Queen Isola

TV Shows

All My Children
[ 2007-2008 ] Pam Henderson
Mercy Street
[ 2017 ] Charlotte Jenkins
Madam Secretary
[ 2014-2019 ] Daisy Grant
Word Party
[ 2016-2021 ] Narrator
7 Hours to Die
[ 2024 ] Mo Butler
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2024 ] Sera
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
[ 2021-2026 ] Raquel Thomas

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Patina Miller, Into the Woods


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Patina Miller, Pippin

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Patina Miller, Pippin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patina Miller, Pippin

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patina Miller, Pippin

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patina Miller, Sister Act

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patina Miller, Sister Act


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2011 - Performance

Patina Miller, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patina Miller, Sister Act

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Patina Miller, Sister Act

Videos

News

Photos: Cynthia Nixon, Sterling K. Brown, Kerry Washington & More Visit SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the production stars Denée Benton, Patina Miller and Jasmine Amy Rogers. Since the big night, the play has welcomed many celebrity guests, including Cynthia Nixon, Sterling K. Brown, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter. Check out photos from backstage here.
Photos: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Celebrates at Opening Night Party
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night party here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 1, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 1, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the production stars Denée Benton, Patina Miller and Jasmine Amy Rogers. Read the reviews for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play here and check out photos of the comapny as they celebrate the big night!
Video: SCHOOL GIRLS Is Finally in Session on Broadway- Inside Opening Night
by Sam Anctil - Oct 1, 2026

Opening night has finally arrived for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play! Jocelyn Bioh’s acclaimed comedy has arrived on Broadway, opening at Manhattan Theatre Club under the direction of Whitney White. BroadwayWorld was on the scene to celebrate with Bioh, White, and the company, who reflected on the long journey that brought the play to Broadway. Watch the video to hear more from Bioh, White, and the company of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on opening night.
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will extend its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following opening night critical acclaim.
Review Roundup: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026

Read reviews of the Broadway production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Exclusive: Watch a Scene from SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2026

Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is getting ready to open on Broadway! Ahead on opening night, September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive scene from the play!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2026- First Look at Alaska Thunderf*ck in the OH, MARY! on Tour and More
by - Sep 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: First Look at SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY on Broadway
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2026

Take a first look at photos from the Broadway production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, featuring a star-studded cast, including Patina Miller, Denée Benton, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more.
Playwright Jocelyn Bioh to Join Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY For Four Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

Actor and Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh will join the cast of her own play, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play for four performances only. Learn more here!
Class Is in Session! Meet SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY's Four Broadway Newcomers
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2026

For Lucia Aremu, Erin Morton, Nia Otchere-Sarfo and Jordan Rice, Broadway is about to become a reality. The four young actresses are making their Broadway debuts in School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Jocelyn Bioh's acclaimed comedy, directed by Whitney White. And as the company moves through tech and toward its first Broadway performance, the magnitude of the moment is beginning to sink in.
13 Broadway Stars You May Not Know Started Out as Understudies
by Michael Gioia - Sep 20, 2026

When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.
Special Events Set for SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

MTC will host a series of special events and conversations for the upcoming Broadway production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocely Bioh.
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Unpacks Their Roles
by Sam Anctil - Sep 7, 2026

Performances begin later this week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for the Broadway premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play written by Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh, and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and learn more about the new play.
Meet the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is now playing on Broadway from Manhattan Theatre Club. Meet the cast of the play, which is now in previews.
These Stars Will Headline Broadway’s Fall 2026 Season
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026

Every season, more than a few household names make their way to perform alongside all of our Broadway favorites! Fall 2026 is no exception, with some of the entertainment industry's brightest stars heading to Broadway. See the full list!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 19, 2026- Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! and More
by - Aug 19, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Denée Benton, Patina Miller, and the Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 18, 2026

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is gearing up to make its Broadway premiere from Manhattan Theatre Club. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patina Miller been in?

Patina Miller has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Patina Miller been in?

Patina Miller has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Patina Miller's first West End show?

Patina Miller's first West End show was Sister Act which opened in 2009

What awards has Patina Miller been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Pippin, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sister Act, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act and Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Sister Act.

What awards has Patina Miller won?

Patina Miller won the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Pippin. She also received the Theatre World Award for Performance for Sister Act.

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