Digital Theatre+ has brought together some of Broadway's leading talent for Musical Matters, a 5-episode conversation series exploring inclusivity and representation in musical theatre. Hosted by actor, writer, and advocate for inclusion Christine Toy Johnson, each episode of the series focuses on the lived experiences of the featured artists and how representation impacts the work they create and perform.
Talent includes:
Andréa Burns - star of In The Heights and The Nance
Nikki Renée Daniels - star of Hamilton and The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
David Henry Hwang - Tony Award winner and writer of M. Butterfly and Chinglish
Lisa Kron - Tony Award winner and writer of Fun Home and 2.5 Minute Ride
Jose Llana - star of The King and I and Here Lies Love
Chita Rivera - Tony Award winner and star of West Side Story and Chicago
Aneesh Sheth - star of Bombay Dreams and Southern Comfort
Ali Stroker - Tony Award winner and star of Spring Awakening and Oklahoma!
Alexandria Wailes - star of Spring Awakening and Big River
George C. Wolfe - Tony Award winner and director of Jelly's Last Jam and Caroline, or Change
Hosted by Christine Toy Johnson, star of Come From Away
At a time when conversations on inclusivity have never been more important, and as many academic institutions across the globe are still learning remotely, Musical Matters brings important discussions on race, gender and sexuality, and disability center stage through an accessible online format via the Digital Theatre+ website.