Emilie Kouatchou is First Black Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera'

Emilie Kouatchou is First Black Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera'

February 22, 2022

Broadway’s groundbreaking musical “Phantom of the Opera” has once again made history.

The musical is the longest-running show on Broadway, celebrating 34 years last month. It marked the milestone by debuting its first Black Christine on Broadway, played by Emilie Kouatchou.

In celebration of Black history, Kouatchou sat down with TODAY to discuss disrupting an industry set in its ways and the significance of Black representation on Broadway, especially in predominately white musicals and plays.

Read the source article at NBC News

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