by TV One Staff

August 24, 2017

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We’re most familiar with Brandy as the velvety-voiced alto and as a nostalgic sitcom and horror flick actress.

These days we get to see her make history using both her singing and acting chops in the Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Chicago.” According to People, Brandy and co-star Lana Gordon have been noted as the first Black co-leads in the musical production’s entire history (21 years). In the play Brandy stars as Roxie, while Lana stars as her rival, Velma.

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Congratulations! Who knows, perhaps Brandy and Lana could take home a Tony next year?

Take a look at Brandy performing as Roxie in the hit musical:

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Our Favorite 90s Heartthrobs

1. Merlin Santana

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2. Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison

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3. Tyra Banks

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4. Boyz II Men

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5. Stacey Dash

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6. Allen Payne

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7. Tatyana Ali

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8. Nia Long

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9. Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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10. Lark Voorhies

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11. Darius McCray

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12. Jaleel White

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13. Tia and Tamera Mowry

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14. Immature

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15. Brandy

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16. Fredro Starr

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17. Lamont Bentley

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18. Gary Dourdan

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19. Will Smith

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