LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." 

 Lachanze & Daughter make history

Black Theater United

 Trouble In Mind

Celia Cruz

<a href="http://www.mslachanze.com">LaChanze</a> is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy." <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-LaChanze-Celia-Rose-Gooding-Talk-Making-History-on-Broadway-on-TODAY-20191224"> Lachanze & Daughter make history</a> <a href="https://www.blacktheatreunited.com">Black Theater United</a> <a href="https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200981/tony-winner-lachanze-will-star-in-trouble-in-mind-on-broadway/"> Trouble In Mind</a> <a href="https://celiacruz.com">Celia Cruz</a>

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Co-hosts Stephanie J. Block and Marylee Fairbanks bring together their friends and colleagues, from Broadway and the global stage, bringing to light roadblocks, choices, mistakes and successes that lead to new avenues of expression and connection.

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Stages Podcast

Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Lioness with Lachanze

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