Tony Winner Rose Stars in HBO's No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency 3/29

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by BWW News Desk

Anika Noni Rose, who received an Obie Award for her work in the musical ELI'S COMIN' at The Vineyard, won a Tony Award for her performance in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and co-starred with Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson in the film version of "Dreamgirls," stars along with Jill Scott in the upcoming HBO series The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. The new HBO series premieres March 29th, 2009.

Based on Alexander McCall Smith's passionate book series, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' chronicles the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana. Aided by her highly-efficient secretary Mma Makutsi, Mma Ramotswe investigates cases and helps people solve problems in their lives state press notes.

Grammy Award-winning singer Jill Scott stars as series heroine Precious Ramotswe, who has become one of the most beloved characters in international contemporary fiction. Anika Noni Rose stars as Mma Makutsi and Lucian Msamati stars as Mma Ramotswe's devoted suitor JLB Matekoni.

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