Black Music Sunday: Celebrating talented Tony award-winning sistahs

I’m blessed to have grown up with a dad who, for a short time, was in the theater and performed on Broadway. I’m also grateful that as a New Yorker, I’ve had the chance to go to many Broadway shows over the years. Very early on, I became a musical theater fan, joining the millions of other people who not only go to see shows, but also buy cast albums. 

In honor of the 76th Tony Awards taking place Sunday night, I thought it would be fun to take a dive into Tonys music history. This week, we’ll feature some Black female award winners from the past in honor of the first African American and first Black woman to win a Tony: Juanita Hall.  

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Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music. With over 150 stories (and counting) covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack, I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new.