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TRYPHENA WADE is blessed! Proud Howard University alumna & multi-dimensional artist from Columbus, Ohio. Broadway: The Lion King (Sarabi) Off-Broadway: Trojan Women, Black Nativity. Film: “The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story”, “Soloman’s Mood’, “Dear Carefree Black Girl”. TV: “The Promised Land”, “Case of the Christmas Diamond”. Author: “The Heart Works: A Collection.” @tryphena_wade…Isaiah 43:19.

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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Mama Rose (Standby)
Sousatzka Sousatzka
[Toronto]
World Premiere Production, 2017
Ensemble
Trojan Women
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Cassandra
Black Nativity
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lead Singer / Chorus
The Lion King The Lion King
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Sarabi [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
The Lion King The Lion King
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ensemble [Replacement]
Sarabi [Replacement]
Sarabi [Replacement]
Shenzi (Understudy) [Replacement]

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GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release Photo
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11. 
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Reflects on Kamala Harris' Visit to GYPSY on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

With the new production of Gypsy now settling into its Broadway run, Audra McDonald visited The View on Thursday to discuss the acclaimed production. During the interview, she recalled the visit of former Vice President Kamala Harris this past January. Watch it now!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 with Gypsy; Sunset Boulevard; Maybe Happy Ending; Operation Mincemeat; Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Buena Vista Social Club, and Elf The Musical.
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & Joy Woods Perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' From GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein and Joy Woods recently took the stage on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Together, Wherever We Go' from Gypsy, now playing at the Majestic Theatre. Watch their fabulous performance!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/2/25 - OTHELLO Takes the Highest Grossing Spot Photo
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/2/25 - OTHELLO Takes the Highest Grossing Spot
by - Mar 4, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3/2/2025. Learn more about what shows including Wicked, Gypsy and more are grossing on Broadway here.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  Returns to the Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies and alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, March 17th  at The Green Room 42.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/23/25 - THE OUTSIDERS and More Long-Running Shows Top Photo
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/23/25 - THE OUTSIDERS and More Long-Running Shows Top the List
by - Feb 25, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/23/2025.
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut Photo
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company Photo
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025

Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances Photo
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired H Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled Photo
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

Both performances of Gypsy have been canceled today, according to a story on their official Instagram account. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Sunday, December 28.
GYPSY on Broadway Cancels December 27 Evening Performance Photo
GYPSY on Broadway Cancels December 27 Evening Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s (December 27) performance of Gypsy on Broadway is cancelled. Learn more about Gypsy and see how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Evening Performance Photo
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Evening Performance
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2024

Gypsy on Broadway has canceled this evening's (December 26 at 8pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Matinee Performance Photo
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Matinee Performance
by Joshua Wright - Dec 26, 2024

After canceling the production's December 23rd and 25th performances, Gypsy on Broadway has cancelled this afternoon's (December 26 at 2pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
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Tryphena Wade has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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