Get your tickets (capitalpride.org/music/tickets) today to enjoy performances by Roz White and more! Roz White is a vocal musician, actor, motivational speaker, and educator. She is a Helen Hayes Award winner, for her portrayal of the role “Rhythm” in Bessie’s Blues at Washington, DC’s Studio Theatre. She has recently been nominated for a second Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Lead actress in a Musical for her portrayal of “Sadie Pettway” in the critically acclaimed Gee’s Bend at Metrostage Theatre in Alexandria, Va. She is currently co-starring with pop legend Freda Payne and receiving stellar reviews for her portrayal of Georgiana Henry in Maurice Hines’ new musical Ella Fiztgerald First Lady of Song, also at Metrostage. Roz received rave reviews for her self-penned cabaret “Pearl Bailey… by Request”. A Washington, DC native, Roz graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and from Howard University with a degree in musical theatre. She has worked as a featured vocalist with Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder, and the late Michael Jackson. Roz has become widely recognized for her versatility, boasting a resume that includes leading roles in Dreamgirls, Mahalia a Gospel Musical, Crowns, Once On This Island, Violet, and many more. TV appearances include The Soul Train Christmas Spectacular, Lou Rawls Tribute to the Stars, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, and Quincy Jones’ VIBE. Roz recorded two hit dance singles, which gained recognition in Billboard magazine’s New and Noteworthy column. She can also be heard as the featured vocalist on the R&B smash “The Moon” by independent soul star Eric Roberson. She will soon release her debut solo CD “Jazzy Blue Soul”. Roz is a devoted mother to two brilliant sons, Anthony and King, who make her glow with pride every day. To God Be The Glory!!!
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 21:28:37 +0000
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