On the red carpet @thetonyawards 2022!!! Congratulations to everyone on this day! I am very honored by nominations for Direction and Choreography for my Broadway Directorial debut and thrilled to be in these categories with amazing artists!!! Shout out to @lileanablaincruzofficial !!! Black women representing in the Best Direction of a Play category✊🏽Shout out to the amazing creative team and cast of FCG!!! I am so proud of our 7 nominations! Special thanks to @carolinaherrera for this amazing dress!!! Much love to my glam squad @jakesokoloff @harristevenb and publicist @lisagoldbergpr and @lilypadr .And to my mom, THANK YOU for introducing me to musical theater. You are my rock and I am so thankful for you. Congratulations to EVERYONE who made theater during the pandemic. Let’s keep making art because it heals!
Cheers to the Broadway Revival of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by the brilliant Ntozake Shange! Our show was honored with two @chitaawards last night Outstanding Female Dancer In A Broadway Show @whostendayi as Lady in Brown Outstanding Ensemble In A Broadway Show @pbnj_hotter as Lady in Orange, @whostendayi as Lady in Brown, @minanina81 as Lady in Red, @bornokwui as Lady in Green, @staceysargeant as Lady in Blue, @alexandriawailesofficial as Lady in Purple, and @yagirldwoods as Lady in Yellow- our wonderful understudies- @rachel_e_christopher (standby for Lady in Red) @treshelleedmond @mckenziefrye @kalaross @alexisjeanene Shout out to the choreo team @mayte_n and @maleek_washington (co- associate choreographers), @moraaminaparker (assistant choreographer) GO TEAM!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 We closed on June 5th, BUT the show is now archived at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Special thanks to the @nypl for preserving our show!!!
“This past week at @metopera , we received a one-of-a-kind portrait of director and choreographer Camille A. Brown by artist Jim McKeon. Brown most recently choreographed and co-directed Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones in the 2021–22 season and choreographed the production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in the 2019–20 season. She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and on television and was nominated for three Tony Awards. In our upcoming season, she will bring her choreography talents to the Met premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.” Special thanks to General Manager, Peter Gelb, and Dodie Kazanjian, the founding director and curator, Gallery Met! Continued thanks to @drillboney for creating such a lovely painting of me!!! Photos by Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera
“This past week at @metopera , we received a one-of-a-kind portrait of director and choreographer Camille A. Brown by artist Jim McKeon. Brown most recently choreographed and co-directed Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones in the 2021–22 season and choreographed the production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in the 2019–20 season. She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and on television and was nominated for three Tony Awards. In our upcoming season, she will bring her choreography talents to the Met premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.” Special thanks to General Manager, Peter Gelb, and Dodie Kazanjian, the founding director and curator, Gallery Met! Continued thanks to @drillboney for creating such a lovely painting of me!!! Photos by Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera
“This past week at @metopera , we received a one-of-a-kind portrait of director and choreographer Camille A. Brown by artist Jim McKeon. Brown most recently choreographed and co-directed Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones in the 2021–22 season and choreographed the production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in the 2019–20 season. She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and on television and was nominated for three Tony Awards. In our upcoming season, she will bring her choreography talents to the Met premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.” Special thanks to General Manager, Peter Gelb, and Dodie Kazanjian, the founding director and curator, Gallery Met! Continued thanks to @drillboney for creating such a lovely painting of me!!! Photos by Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera
“This past week at @metopera , we received a one-of-a-kind portrait of director and choreographer Camille A. Brown by artist Jim McKeon. Brown most recently choreographed and co-directed Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones in the 2021–22 season and choreographed the production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in the 2019–20 season. She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and on television and was nominated for three Tony Awards. In our upcoming season, she will bring her choreography talents to the Met premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.” Special thanks to General Manager, Peter Gelb, and Dodie Kazanjian, the founding director and curator, Gallery Met! Continued thanks to @drillboney for creating such a lovely painting of me!!! Photos by Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera
“This past week at @metopera , we received a one-of-a-kind portrait of director and choreographer Camille A. Brown by artist Jim McKeon. Brown most recently choreographed and co-directed Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones in the 2021–22 season and choreographed the production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in the 2019–20 season. She is also celebrated for her work on Broadway and on television and was nominated for three Tony Awards. In our upcoming season, she will bring her choreography talents to the Met premiere of Blanchard’s Champion.” Special thanks to General Manager, Peter Gelb, and Dodie Kazanjian, the founding director and curator, Gallery Met! Continued thanks to @drillboney for creating such a lovely painting of me!!! Photos by Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
I have always been proud to represent Southeast Jamaica, Queens, New York! “Queens is in da buildin!!!’” A very special thank you to @jamaicaartscenter for including me in this series and for this massive acknowledgment! Many thanks to JCAL’s Executive Director, Leonard Jacobs, JCAL’s Artistic Director, Courtney Ffrench , NYC Parks Department Senior Public Art Coordinator, Elizabeth Masella, and Wendy A. Berot. Council Member, Nantasha Williams, District Leader and former Council Member, I. Daneek Miller, NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner, Michael Dockett I am very honored to be on the wall with LL COOL J, Sweet Tee, Q-Tip, Jackie Robinson, Gregg Vance (Coach Chuck), Lani Guinier, W. E. B Du Bois, Naomi Osaka, and Count Basie! And shout out to the super talented artists who created the murals: Eric Black Justice Levenson Tyler Blau (LAG!) Nicole Wang Original pic by @josefinasantos Shout out to my family and dance family who came out to support! I was asked what was my hope when Black youth look at this mural. That all things are possible and to BELIEVE!!! There will always be challenges, but keep living your dreams, shoot for the universe, and be yourself in all spaces. If you’re ever in Jamaica, Queens stop by Daniel O’Connell Playground and check out #queensreflections Gratitude!
THANK YOU @harpersbazaarus !!! Photographer @jodyrogac Dress by @proenzaschouler Jewelry by @patriciavonmusulin On With the Show “The return this year of live performances wasn’t just welcome, it was transformative, as actors, dramatists, dancers, musicians, comedians, and artists of all stripes returned to the stage—and the intimacy of in-person audiences—with a new urgency…The first Black woman to both choreograph and direct a Broadway show in more than 65 years, Brown made subtle changes, switching out Martha and the Vandellas for “I’m So Into You” by @officialswv . She added Shange’s poem “Ego” from nappy edges…for colored girls transmits rejuvenation.”
Photograph by Jingyu Lin for @nytimes @thetonyawards Styled by @jakesokoloff Make up by @harristevenb
THANK YOU for this amazing painting @drillboney !!! I am very honored!!! “About the background: She is standing in the fountain at Lincoln Center and the burst is the chandelier from the Opera House, a nod to Miss Brown’s recent accomplishments with Fire Shut Up in My Bones @metopera . The title of the piece is Breaking Glass Ceilings” -Jim McKeon
THANK YOU so much @bessieawards for this nomination!!! I am so very honored to be a part of this year’s nominees!!! A very special thank you to my Associate Choreographer @rickeytripp Assistant Choreographer @maleek_washington the brilliant dancers, opera singers and entire cast who brought all their love, spirit, and dance to the @metopera Photo by Ken Howard / Met Opera Thank you to everyone who came out to support the show!!! #bessienomination #fireshutupinmybones #stepatthemet #codirector #choreographer
COME JOIN THE CROSSTOWN CELEBRATION !!!! A very special THANK YOU to @kamilahf (@apollotheater ) and Aaron Mattocks (@thejoycetheater ) for the co-production of the trilogy. Shout out to @dannigeenyc for her support of TOL in its early stages! Big shout out to @pamela.green.756 who orchestrated this whole event (BBGR💛)!!! I am forever grateful for their continued support of my work. Lifting up all the dancers and creatives who contributed to making this trilogy a reality over the last 10 years. Get your tickets now! BGLP (Tues 10/25, Wed 10/26 & Thu 10/27) Original compositions by @afrohousebaltimore and @tracywormworth Dramaturgs: Daniel Banks, Kamilah Forbes and Talvin Wilks Lighting Design: Burke Wilmore Sound Design: Sam Crawford Set Design: Elizabeth C. Nelson Costume Design Contributors: Carolyn Meckha Cherry, @mayte_n , and @catdancerpro Original Tap Coaches: Shaune Johnson and Marshall Davis Performers: @b__capote @nez_davis Catherine Foster @ymsorzano and cab Pianist: @kwintongray Electric Bassist: @basseroni1 Mr. TOL E. RAncE (10/29 at 8pm; 10/30 at 2pm & 8pm) Original Composition Lighting Design: Burke Wilmore Set Design: Philip Treviño Costumes: Carolyn Meckha Cherry Dramaturgs: Talvin Wilks and Kamilah Forbes Animation: Isabela Dos Santos Video and Audio contributions by @staceymuhammad Michael Paul Britto Entertainers: Chloe Davis, @thedancingrealtorny @jueldlane @sfp9589 @_courtneypaige__ @iamjaystaten @maleek_washington and cab Pianist/Entertainer: Kwinton Gray ink (Nov 4th & 5th) Original compositions by Scott Patterson (piano), @alliboomboom (MD), @julesonstrings (violin), Wilson Torres (percussion) Set and Lighting Design: David Arsenault Sound Design: @justellington Costumes: Mayte Natalio Performers: Beatrice Capote, Timothy Edwards, Catherine Foster, Juel D. Lane, Yusha Sorzano, Maleek Washington, and cab A very special thanks to our Lead Rehearsal Associate, @moraaminaparker . THANK YOU for pouring your all into this work!!! #blackgirllp #inkitup #cabtolerance
One of the best to ever do it. Truly adored this human being. LOVED his dancing. LOVED his spirit in the room. It was a joy to watch him move in space. Devastated by his loss. He touched so many with his genuine heart and brilliance. A beautiful human being I feel fortunate to have worked with over and over again. Love you so much, Darius Barnes.
THANK YOU!!! @officialbroadwayworld Fans choice awards It happened- we did it! We made art during uncertain times. Black girl joy was shining at The Booth Theater on Broadway. Lifting up Ntozake Shange and her brilliant choreopoem. I am so honored to have led the Broadway revival. Cheers to everyone who made this possible. Love to the cast, creative team, and crew. You are all amazing. It takes a team, and I am honored to have had your encouragement and support for my Broadway Directorial Debut! Thank you to my tribe who helped me in so many ways! Thank you to the community for helping to extend the show to June 5th. Our show garnered 7 Tony nominations, 3 Drama League nominations, 3 Chita Rivera Nomination, 3 Outer Critics Circle nominations, and 2 Drama Desk nominations. Regardless of whether we win or not, we made a mark. Cheers to for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf!!!
