Adrienne Warren facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adrienne Warren
Warren at the 2022 Tony Awards
Alma mater	Marymount Manhattan College
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	2009–present

Adrienne Warren is a talented American actress, singer, and dancer. She first appeared on Broadway in 2012 in the musical Bring It On. Later, in 2016, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed.

Adrienne also earned great praise for playing Tina Turner in the West End show Tina in 2018. She then played the same role on Broadway, which won her the top honor, the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, in 2020.

Early Life and School Days

Adrienne Warren's parents were both high school coaches. She started performing when she was young, singing in church.

She went to Marymount Manhattan College to study. While there, she joined a rock band. She even performed with the famous Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Adrienne's Acting Career

Adrienne Warren began her acting journey in musicals like The Wiz and Dreamgirls. Her big break on Broadway came in 2012 with Bring It On.

In 2016, she starred in Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Adrienne has also appeared in several TV shows. These include Blue Bloods, Orange Is the New Black, and Black Box.

Playing Tina Turner

In 2018, Adrienne was chosen to play the legendary Tina Turner in the musical Tina in London's West End. Critics loved her performance, and she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

The next year, she brought the show to Broadway. For her amazing portrayal of Tina Turner, she won the 2020 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2021.

Recent Projects

In October 2020, Adrienne was announced for her first main TV role. She played activist Mamie Till-Mobley in the ABC series Women of the Movement. Mamie Till-Mobley was the mother of Emmett Till.

In December 2020, Adrienne narrated the audiobook for Tina Turner's memoir, Happiness Becomes You. This book was released by Atria Books.

In September 2021, Adrienne joined the cast of the epic film The Woman King. She starred alongside Viola Davis. The movie is based on true events from the Kingdom of Dahomey in Africa. In the film, Adrienne plays a brave warrior.

Awards and Recognitions

Adrienne Warren has received many awards and nominations for her incredible work.

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  Adrienne Warren at the 2022 Tony Awards