Stephanie Mills
Thrilled to return to Broadway in Hadestown, Mills' meteoric rise to prominence began at age 17 when she stepped into the iconic silver slippers of Dorothy in the original Broadway production of The Wiz. In a run that lasted nearly five years, her spellbinding performance earned her critical acclaim and introduced her extraordinary talent to the world. There, under Broadway's bright lights, Mills' journey as a professional singer and actress took flight, leading her to record acclaimed albums and iconic tracks such as “What Cha Gonna Do with My Lovin”, “Sweet Sensation”, and the Grammy-winning "Never Knew Love Like This Before.” A voice that effortlessly traverses the depths of emotion, Mills captured the hearts of millions with her platinum-selling albums and chart-topping singles. To continue honing her acting chops throughout her singing career, she also took to the road—starring in various touring productions—from Ragtime to David Talbert. Most recently, she was seen as Aunt Em in NBC’s The Wiz: Live and starred in Lifetime Networks Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story as Birdie Moore.
(Stephanie Mills, photo courtesy of O&M)
