Raena White
Latest News on Raena White:
Raena White Returns to Joe’s Pub With Tribute Show to Whitney Houston (Jul 24, 2025)
Jeremiah Abiah to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Minton's Playhouse (Mar 7, 2025)
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Apr 2, 2024)
Raena White Returns to Joe’s Pub With Tribute Show to Whitney Houston (Jul 24, 2025)
Jeremiah Abiah to Present BROADWAY UNPLUGGED at Minton's Playhouse (Mar 7, 2025)
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (Apr 2, 2024)
BIO
Native to Detroit, MI, Raena White is a compelling Actress and Singer whose powerful voice and personality leaves her audiences wanting more. Raena made her Broadway Debut in the Internationally acclaimed musical, CHICAGO, as the iconic “Matron Mama Morton”. She has also toured the US/Canada with Disney’s The Lion King. One of her favorite regional productions was Dreamgirls at the Marriott Theatre, where she was nominated for Chicago’s prestigious Jeff Award for her portrayal of Effie White. Raena has performed in numerous concerts at the historic Birdland in NYC, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Sony Hall and GreenRoom 42 to name a few. Moreover, she has toured abroad, mesmerizing international audiences in various concerts and performances. Alumna of The University of Michigan, Raena is also a Wife and Mom to 3 incredible boys. Between her passion, captivating demeanor, and tenacity, Raena continuously raises the bar with every remarkable performance.
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Lynn Pinto and Andros Rodriguez join with Cast Members of Some Like It Hot that includes-Christine Evans, Jaymes Hodges, Raena White, Angie Schworer, Tania Rene Brandon, Louis Igor, Jobe Harrigan, Meredith Benson, Nicole Suazo, Leon Mossen, KJ Hippensteel, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Julius Williams, Matt Lutz, Jonathan Duvelson, Darryl Archibald and Matt Eisenstein
Date:
12/07/2023
From: Exclusive: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates the Holidays with Carols For A Cure
Cast Members of Some Like It Hot that includes-Christine Evans, Jaymes Hodges, Raena White, Angie Schworer, Tania Rene Brandon, Louis Igor, Jobe Harrigan, Meredith Benson, Nicole Suazo, Leon Mossen, KJ Hippensteel, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Julius Williams, Matt Lutz, Jonathan Duvelson, Darryl Archibald and Matt Eisenstein
Date:
12/07/2023
From: Exclusive: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates the Holidays with Carols For A Cure
The Cast of Some Like It Hot that includes-Kevin Del Aguila, Jarvis B. Manning, Kayla Pecchioni, Julius Williams, Ian Campayno, Angie Schworer, TyNia Brandon, Jenny Hill and Raena White
Date:
07/06/2023
From: Photos: KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SOME LIKE IT HOT & More Take The Stage For Broadway in Bryant Park, Week 1
Producer Mariah Carey, Marc Shaiman, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee, Scott Wittman, Kevin Del Aguila, Angie Schworer, Adam Heller and The Cast including Mark Lotito, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, Gabi Campo, DeMarius Copes, Casey Garvin, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Jenny Hill, K.J. Hippensteel, Abby Matsusaka, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Brian Thomas Martin, Amber Owens, Kayla Pecchioni, Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, Raena White and Julius Williams
Date:
02/12/2023
From: Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
Casey Nicholaw with The Cast of "Some Like it Hot" including Jenny Hill, Amber Owens, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, TyNia Rene Brandon, Kayla Pecchioni, Adrianna Hicks, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raena White, Ester Antionne, Devon Hadsell, Abby Matsusaka, Gabi Campo, KJ Hippensteel, Casey Garvin, Brian Martin, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr., Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, DeMarius R. Copes and Ian Campayno
Date:
12/13/2022
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
Jenny Hill, Amber Owens, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, TyNia Rene Brandon, Kayla Pecchioni, Adrianna Hicks, Natasha Yvette Williams, Raena White, Ester Antionne, Devon Hadsell, Abby Matsusaka, Gabi Campo and J. Harrison Ghee
Date:
12/13/2022
From: Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Strikes a Pose on Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
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Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - 2023-06-09 12:37:21
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-02-11 09:12:31
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - 2023-01-18 09:11:02
VIDEO: Amber Ruffin Discusses Rewriting SOME LIKE IT HOT on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-12-14 14:41:32
Video: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks & More in SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-02 11:55:51
VIDEO: Joel Grey, Harvey Fierstein, Alex Brightman, and More Perform 'I'm Still Here' to Commemorate One Year Since Broadway Shut Down
by Stephi Wild - 2021-03-12 10:10:26
VIDEO: Cuba Gooding, Jr. and the Cast of CHICAGO Spend 'Christmas Eve on the Dance Floor' For BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - 2018-12-23 17:09:03
STAGE TUBE: Anastacia McCleskey Sings Lyons & Pakchar's 'Not Meant To Be in Love' For #LOVE Concert
by Stage Tube - 2013-12-12 17:00:13
STAGE TUBE: BRING IT ON's Adrienne Warren Performs Lyons & Pakchar's 'Kinda Over You'
by Stage Tube - 2013-10-18 16:17:59
STAGE TUBE: Promo - Adrienne Warren, Corey Mach and More Set for LYONS & PAKCHAR at The Cutting Room
by Stage Tube - 2013-08-16 16:35:32
STAGE TUBE: Raena White and More at Marriott Theatre's DREAMGIRLS Party
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-05 16:35:58
STAGE TUBE: Pentatonix Sing 'Love, Love, Love' from Scott Alan's Album LIVE
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-18 19:24:02
News
Raena White Returns to Joe’s Pub With Tribute Show to Whitney Houston
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Back by popular demand following her sold-out debut in 2023, Broadway actress and vocalist Raena White will return to Joe’s Pub for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Whitney Houston.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025
Back by popular demand following her sold-out debut in 2023, Broadway actress and vocalist Raena White will return to Joe’s Pub for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Whitney Houston.
Broadway Belts for PFF! 2024 Raises Record $516,000 for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024
This year’s Broadway Belts for PFF!, held on March 18 at SONY Hall in New York City, shattered fundraising records with $516,00 in donations and continuing to climb.
Julie Halston, Liz Callaway, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & More to Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Broadway stars will take center stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates the Holidays with Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 8, 2023
Cast members from the cast of Some Like It Hot came in to record Sleigh Ride under the Musical Direction of Mat Eisenstein with a new arrangement and orchestration by Darryl Archibald.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 8, 2023
Cast members from the cast of Some Like It Hot came in to record Sleigh Ride under the Musical Direction of Mat Eisenstein with a new arrangement and orchestration by Darryl Archibald.
SOME LIKE IT HOT's Raena White To Make Solo Debut At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023
After many years of performing in music venues around New York City with such composers as Pasek & Paul, Lyons & Pakchar, Shaiman & Wittman; Raena White will make her long awaited solo debut on August 14, 2023, at 9:30pm at the famed Joe's Pub.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023
After many years of performing in music venues around New York City with such composers as Pasek & Paul, Lyons & Pakchar, Shaiman & Wittman; Raena White will make her long awaited solo debut on August 14, 2023, at 9:30pm at the famed Joe's Pub.
ROSEN & CARTER PRESENT: SOME LIKE IT CUT, Andrew Kober, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Raena White been in?
Raena White has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Raena White been in?
Raena White has not appeared in the West End.
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