Brenda Braxton

Actor · Director · Choreographer

9 Shows7 Acting4 Creative

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination

Smokey Joe's CafeVirginia Theatre

Tony Award®

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Acting Roles

1996

Chicago

Richard Rodgers TheatreBroadway

Matron "Mama" MortonApr 12, 2022 – Jun 7, 2022

Velma KellyMar 3, 2003 –

Velma KellyJan 12, 2004 – Jun 26, 2005

Velma KellyMay 16, 2004 – Jul 26, 2004

Velma KellyFeb 21, 2005 – Jun 26, 2005

Velma KellyDec 5, 2005 –

Velma KellyApr 17, 2006 – Feb 20, 2008

Creative Credits

2001

Dreamgirls

Ford Center for the Performing ArtsBroadway

DirectorChoreographer

1987

Dreamgirls

Ambassador TheatreBroadway

Other

1981

Velma KellyMar 7, 2008 – May 11, 2008

Velma KellyAug 12, 2008 – Feb 1, 2009

1995

Smokey Joe's Cafe

Virginia TheatreBroadway

Performer

Original Cast

1992

Jelly's Last Jam

Virginia TheatreBroadway

One of "The Crowd"

Original Cast

Too-Tight Nora

Original Cast

1987

Dreamgirls

Ambassador TheatreBroadway

Lorrell Robinson, Charlene, Joanne, Edna Burke, One of "The Sweethearts"

Original CastUnderstudy

1981

Dreamgirls

Imperial TheatreBroadway

Charlene

One of "Les Style"

Brenda Braxton

Awards

Acting Roles

1996

Creative Credits

2001

1987

1981

1995

1992

1988

1987

1982

1981