Actor Nicolette Robinson recently made her Broadway debut as °Β²ΉΎ±³Ω°ω±π²υ²υβ� latest leading ladyβand the first woman of color to play Jenna. βIβm so honored and grateful for this opportunity,β� she tells °λ΅ΊΜεΣύ. βI always think of how much seeing a woman of color in this role when I was young would have meant to me. Itβs so important! Sometimes we need to see things to believe them and I hope this helps other women of color see the realm of possibility for themselves.β�
Though the role marks her Broadway bow (and the production just announced her extension through November 18), Robinson is no stranger to the community. Audiences may recognize her from the Vineyard Theatre production of Brooklynite or her breakout in Second Stageβs Invisible Thread back in 2015. Now, she brings her powerhouse belt and gentle vulnerability to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. βMy Jenna is a very close to who I am as a person,β� Robinson says. βShe feels deeply, cares most about the people she loves and has her own dream life she keeps to herself.β�
Robinson must walk onstage with her heart open in order to master the role written by Jessie Nelson, with songs by Sara Bareilles. Naturally, the actor uses music to put her in the right state of mind. This weekβs °λ΅ΊΜεΣύ Mixtape features song selections from Robinson.
βDepending on what mood Iβm in, my pre-show playlists mostly consist of Sara Bareilles and BeyoncΓ©, of course!β� she says. βI like to warm my voice up with these songs, keep the vibe pretty chill... until the less chill songs come on and they help to hype up my energy for the show! Nothing like good music to get you in the mood.β�
for all of your ear candy needs and glimpses into the playlists of your favorite Broadway stars.
NICOLETTE ROBINSONβS PRE-SHOW PLAYLIST
