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What a joy to be back on Broadway! Brittney made Broadway history by becoming the first Black woman to play the role of “Glinda” in Wicked. She is an ambassador for the (RED) organization and a voiceover and commercial artist. In 2023, she was the face of Prudential and Playbill’s “Stages on Broadway” nationwide contest. Broadway Credits: Wicked (Glinda), Les Miserables (Eponine), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Little Eva), Motown the Musical, Sunset Boulevard, Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls. Greatest thanks to God, my Husband, Mom, Grandma, Uncle Paul, Dad, family and friends. For my beautiful Son. www.BrittneyJohnsonOfficial.com

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STAGE CREDITS

Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Ensemble
Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Ensemble
Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2014
Lisa
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Eponine [Replacement]
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]
Motown the Musical Motown the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement], Glinda [Replacement]

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Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadwa Photo
Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Broadway's best came out in droves to support the fourth-annual Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer concert benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding to find a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Check out photos here!
Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hal Photo
Review: 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall
by Peter Danish - May 2, 2026

What did our critic think of 'CHANGED FOR GOOD' THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD ANNIVERSARY CONCERT at Carnegie Hall?
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY Was a Spectacular Celebration at Carneg Photo
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY Was a Spectacular Celebration at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - May 1, 2026

The New York Pops’ 43rd Birthday Gala delivered a powerhouse celebration of Stephen Schwartz, with a stacked Broadway lineup. From “Defying Gravity” to “For Good,” it was a night of big voices, big emotion, and show-stopping moments.
Photos: Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the New York Pops Gala Honoring Stephe Photo
Photos: Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the New York Pops Gala Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 28, 2026

The New York Pops held their 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, at Carnegie Hall. Performers included Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and more. Check out photos from the event here!
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers Join NY Pops Gala Photo
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers Join NY Pops Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers will join The New York Pops for Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall.
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott and More to Join The New York Pops Gala Photo
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott and More to Join The New York Pops Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
George C. Wolfe: Behind the Curtain of Broadway’s Visionary Director Photo
George C. Wolfe: Behind the Curtain of Broadway’s Visionary Director
by Charles Kirsch - Sep 30, 2025

In 2024, the pioneering director George C. Wolfe, who brought iconic pieces like Angels in America and The Normal Heart to Broadway stages for the first time, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award. If that award is meant to signal the twilight of a career, however, fear not: Wolfe came back to New York the very next year with his critically acclaimed revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald. 
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release Photo
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11. 
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photo: GYPSY Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2025

Everything's still coming up roses at the Majestic Theatre! The critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald just celebrated its 100th performance on Saturday, March 22. Check out a photo here.
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights Photo
Watch Audra McDonald Sing in New GYPSY Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2025

Starting here, starting now we;ve got new highlights from the critically acclaimed new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald on Broadway.  Watch McDaonald and the full cast in action in this video!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Brittney Johnson Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves From GYPSY Photo
Brittney Johnson Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves From GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Brittney Johnson who plays Agnes in Gypsy on Broadway took us backstage at the Majestic Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning Photo
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Son Photo
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING A Photo
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway Photo
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

The revival of GYPSY has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY Photo
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting. Learn more about Audra McDonald's standby who goes on if the star is ever out sick.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brittney Johnson been in?

Brittney Johnson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Brittney Johnson been in?

Brittney Johnson has not appeared in the West End.

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