Wayne Brady on “kicking it old-school,” what he can do with a straw & the show that changed his life
People. And for Brady, who’s been in the public eye for more than 25 years, that includes himself. Now starring in the title role of the Broadway revival of The Wiz (through June 12), Brady is back in the spotlight.
He’s using the opportunity to celebrate Black creativity and the expanse of the LGBTQ+ community. Brady is stepping into iconic shoes.
Nearly 50 years ago, the production opened on Broadway starring legend André De Shields (who’s about to appear in the reimagined Cats: “The Jellicle Ball.“) Brady brings his own swagger to the role, helped by a revised book by Amber Ruffin.
Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Brady says, “It’s never too late to take a hold of your story.” The multi-faceted actor and producer came out as pansexual in August 2023 and has used his platform to speak about the importance of living an authentic life and also the challenges facing queer people of color.
