Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA
Williams initially gained recognition as the first woman of African-American descent to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year when, a few weeks prior to the end of her reign, Williams learned that Penthouse magazine would be publishing now "iconic" unauthorized photographs of her in an upcoming issue. Amid growing media controversy and scrutiny, Williams resigned as Miss America in July 1984 (under pressure from the Miss America Organization) and was replaced by first runner-up Miss New Jersey Suzette Charles. Thirty-two years later, Miss America CEO Sam Haskell offered her a public apology (during the Miss America 2016 pageant) for the events of 1984.
From: Photo Coverage: HEY, LOOK ME OVER! Takes its Final Bows
From: Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook
From: Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook
From: Photo Flash: Vanessa Williams, George Takei and More at NCTF Gala
Vanessa Williams, The Trip to Bountiful
Vanessa Williams, The Trip to Bountiful
Vanessa Williams, Into the Woods
INKWELL SINGERS will debut their new show BROADWAY BABIES: Our Favorite Showtunes on June 6th and June 8th, 2024, at 7:00pm at The Triad Theater.
WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!
Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore performing 'Stars and the Moon' here!
Watch Vanessa Williams' new video for her single 'Legs (Still Dancing)' here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Two-time Emmy and two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth, and Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams, announced the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations this morning, Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00AM. Check out photos from the event here!
Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams announced the 2024 Drama League Awards nominees. What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama League usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams join forces to announce the 2024 Drama League Nominees, marking a significant event in the theatre industry.
The best of Broadway was miscast by MCC earlier this week! This year's event was held on Monday, April 15 at the Hammerstein Ballroom and you can check out an exclusive clip of Tony winner Lauren Patten's performance from Rent in this video!
Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill) will perform at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s 2024 Gala. Learn more!
In this video, watch as Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams and Bebe Neuwirth co-host the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement from the Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. You can watch the live stream exclusively here at BroadwayWorld.
On Monday, Roundabout Theatre Company presented Emmy & Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth in KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD, a special benefit concert. BroadwayWorld went inside the star-studded event! Check out photos of Kristin along with some very special guests!
Tickets are now on sale for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical starring James Monroe Iglehart. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Stage and screen star Vanessa Williams will release new music this month! The first single, 'Legs (Keep Dancing)', is available to preorder and pre-save now. The official music video for the song will premiere on April 26th.
Lilli Cooper took to social media to share a very excitement announcement! She welcomed her new baby Desi one month early! Check out a photo!
Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!
Discover the line-up for Dobama Theatre's 24/25 season, featuring comedies, award winners, and premieres. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Vanessa Williams has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Vanessa Williams has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Vanessa Williams's first West End show was City of Angels which opened in 2020
Vanessa Williams has been nominated for the following awards: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Trip to Bountiful - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Trip to Bountiful - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods.
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