Wicked's Brittney Johnson Will Make Her NY Solo Concert Debut at Birdland | Playbill

Cabaret & Concert News Wicked's Brittney Johnson Will Make Her NY Solo Concert Debut at Birdland

Johnson will reflect on her past and give a sneak peek at her future in Ripple Effect.

Brittney Johnson Heather Gershonowitz

Brittney Johnson (WickedLes Misérables) will make her New York solo concert debut at Birdland Jazz Club. Presenting Ripple Effect May 1 at 7 PM, Johnson will reflect on her past and give a sneak peek of her future.

Throughout the evening, Johnson will sing the songs that have inspired her and help tell her journey through life and a career no the stage with music ranging from Mariah Carey tracks to Legally Blonde: The Musical numbers. James Sampliner will provide music direction and arrangements.

Johnson starred in Sunset BoulevardBeautiful: The Carole King MusicalLes Misérables, and Motown: The Musical before making history as the first Black actor to play Wicked's Glinda. “I have the opportunity to show the powers-that-be in all kinds of capacities in our society that people are people, and we’re all capable. Let’s give everybody a shot and see what they can do,” Johnson told Playbill when reflecting on the experience.

Other upcoming events include Karen AkersAbout Time, Victoria Shaw, Jim Brickman, and Peter Cincotti's Three Friends, One PianoSteve RossThey All Fall in Love, and Gavin Lee's Steppin’ Out with Fred Astaire. Every week, Birdland also presents Jim Caruso’s Cast PartyThe Lineup with Susie Mosher, and Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano.

Visit BirdlandJazz.com.

 
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