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Rosalind Brown

Birth Place: New York City

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BIO

Rosalind Brown recently starred as Alberta Hunter in the TOSOS production of LEAVING THE BLUES at The Flea Theatre. Broadway: Original cast of Footloose (Wendy Jo) and One Mo’ Time (Thelma). Regional: Dreamgirls (Lorrell), Ain’t Misbehavin (Nell), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), European Tour of HAIR (Dionne), We Will Rock You: The Music of QUEEN (Paris Hotel; Las Vegas)


Television: When They See Us (NETFLIX) Orange Is The New Black (NETFLIX), Power (STARZ), BillIons (SHOWTIME), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (NETFLIX), The Leftovers (HBO), Broad City (Comedy Central), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), Third Watch (NBC), All My Children (ABC). Rosalind was also a solo opening act for legendary comedian Bob Newhart (Ft Worth Bass Performance Hall) and featured singer for comedian George Wallace at The Flaming Hotel in Las Vegas. She has shared the stage with late greats; Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Mary J Blige, and a host of other celebrated musical geniuses. Rosalind is currently rockin’ out as vocal director and feature female singer as part of the band Independent Council Of Funk (ICF) with "Morning Joe" host (MSNBC) and front man Joe Scaborough.

STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
Las Vegas Production, 2004
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Thelma

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Abraham Lincoln

The Tribe

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Wendy Jo


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LGBTQIA+ Theater Company TOSOS to Present TOSOS@50 Pride Party

Join TOSOS, the first professional LGBTQIA+ theater company in NYC, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Pride Party. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BREATH & IMAGINATION: The Story Of Roland Hayes Opens Next Month at Penguin Rep Theatre

Penguin Rep Theatre, the Stony Point-based nonprofit professional theatre, kicks off its summer season with BREATH & IMAGINATION: THE STORY OF ROLAND HAYES, a musical play by Daniel Beaty about trailblazing African-American vocalist Roland Hayes, starting Friday, July 8, artistic director Joe Brancato announced today.
Penguin Rep Theatre Kicks Off Its Summer Season With BREATH & IMAGINATION

Penguin Rep Theatre, the Stony Point-based nonprofit professional theatre, kicks off its summer season with BREATH & IMAGINATION: THE STORY OF ROLAND HAYES, a musical play by Daniel Beaty about trailblazing African-American vocalist Roland Hayes, starting Friday, July 8, artistic director Joe Brancato announced.
Photos: The New York Pops Present GET HAPPY: THAT NELSON RIDDLE SOUND

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, presented Get Happy: That Nelson Riddle Sound on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 8:00pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 
The Tank Announces Director's Showcase

The Tank will feature a Director's Showcase produced by Dennis Corsi (Artistic Director of The Fresh Fruit Festival and Director of New Works at Live & In Color) featuring excerpts from bold new work from five directors and six emerging playwrights.
Winners Announced For 2020 AUDELCO Awards

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”. 
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.
Rosalind Brown, Michael Michele Lynch and More Announced in Casting of LEAVING THE BLUES at The Flea Theater

Casting has been announced for the upcoming New York City premiere of Leaving the Blues, a new play by Jewelle Gomez, directed by Mark Finley. Rosalind Brown (original Broadway productions of Footloose and One Mo' Time) will play the lead role of Alberta Hunter, the great American jazz singer and songwriter. The cast also features Michael Michele Lynch, Joy Suddath, Cooper Sutton, Benjamin Mapp, Ameerah Briggs, Tsebiyah Mishael Derry and Erik Ransom.
NYC Rising Star Competition Returns for Second Season

After a tremendously successful first season, Rise Bar's talent contest returns! The new summer installment will be on TUESDAY nights!
Trent Armand Kendall + Brass ILLUSION Headline BROADWAY AT THE PIER

Trent Armand Kendall (host of TRENT ARMAND KENDALL Broadway Download, City World Radio) is host and producer of an outdoor, summer concert series at Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ. Pier Village is the most popular destinations on the Jersey Shore with retail, restaurants, international food trucks, residences and varied, exciting summer programming. Broadway at the Pier is a free event. Patrons are invited to bring their favorite blankets and chairs to enjoy a high energy, 60 minute concert of classic, contemporary and Broadway hits.
Nick Adams, Natalie Weiss & Jacob Yandura to Judge Second Round of RISING STAR Singing Competition

This Sunday, March 13, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to it's cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.
Michelle Dowdy, Chris Dilley & Jonathan Reid Gealt to Judge First Round of RISING STAR $1000 Singing Competition

This Sunday, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to it's cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.
Original FOOTLOOSE Stars Jeremy Kushnier, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Reunite Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below

Tonight, January 12th, much of the original cast of the Broadway musical FOOTLOOSE will reunite in concert at Feinstein's/54 Below.
Original FOOTLOOSE Stars Jeremy Kushnier, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below

On January 12th, much of the original cast of the Broadway musical FOOTLOOSE will reunite in concert at Feinstein's/54 Below.
ON KENTUCKY AVENUE to Return to Stage 72 for One Night Only This Month

The critically acclaimed musical revue On Kentucky Avenue: A Celebration of Atlantic City's Club Harlem, starring Tony nominee Brenda Braxton and recording artists Ty Stephens and Rosalind Brown, will return to its original theatrical home, Stage 72/The Triad (158 West 72nd Street), for one performance only on Sunday, August 23, at 7 PM.
Brenda Braxton to Star in ON KENTUCKY AVENUE Encore at The Triad

The Triad will host an encore performance of ON KENTUCKY AVENUE: THE ATLANTIC CITY CLUB HARLEM REVUE on Sunday, August 23rd at 7pm at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street.
Staged Reading of THE HARLEM LADIES' KNITTIN' & BITCHIN' SOCIETY Benefits EAG Tonight

Don't miss this chance to see a staged reading of Roger Feuerman's musical comedy The Harlem Ladies' Knittin' and Bitchin' Society, with proceeds going to support the charitable programs of The Episcopal Actors' Guild.
Staged Reading of THE HARLEM LADIES' KNITTIN' & BITCHIN' SOCIETY to Benefit EAG, 9/18

Don't miss this chance to see a staged reading of Roger Feuerman's musical comedy The Harlem Ladies' Knittin' and Bitchin' Society, with proceeds going to support the charitable programs of The Episcopal Actors' Guild.
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Sings Out at Covenant House's SLEEP OUT

The Covenant House just held the Second Annual Sleep Out: Broadway Edition last night, August 17, 2014, where members of the Broadway community spent the night sleeping on the streets outside the Covenant House to raise much needed funds for homeless youth. In the video below, this year's participants join together in 'Lean on Me.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rosalind Brown been in?

Rosalind Brown has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Rosalind Brown been in?

Rosalind Brown has not appeared in the West End.

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