Angelica Ross, the actor known for her appearances on television shows such as 'American Horror Story' and 'Pose,' will make her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of...
. “It’s not like I get the same opportunities or pay that a white Hollywood actress, or even, let’s just say, Caitlyn Jenner gets. I think we’re finally understanding that so many Black trans people are doing way more work than some of these organizations that have the structure and budgets to do the work.
There have been so many initiatives now to ship money and resources to these Black trans-led organizations, and I’m glad that we’re finally seeing that happen.”Ross’s casting as Roxie Hart marks the first time a Broadway show will feature an openly trans actor in a leading role. However, Ross is not the only openly trans performer who has been on the Broadway stage in recent years.