Lita Gaithers facts for kids

Lita Gaithers Owens, born on July 30, 1956, is a talented American singer and actress. She is known for her amazing performances on stage. Lita made history by being nominated for a Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. This is a very special award for the story or script of a musical play. She is one of only four African American women ever to receive this nomination!

Lita Gaithers Owens: A Talented Performer

Lita Gaithers Owens has been performing for many years. She is a "veteran performer," which means she has a lot of experience. She has graced the stages of famous theaters like the Mark Taper Forum, Pasadena Playhouse, and Arena Stage. These are big, important theaters where many famous actors perform.

Her Stage Career

Lita has played lead roles and important supporting parts in many musicals and plays. Some of the well-known shows she has been in include:

• The Tin Pan Alley Rag
• Ain't Misbehavin'
• Nunsense
• The Best Little ... in Texas

These musicals are popular and show off her skills as both a singer and an actress. Being in such famous productions means she is a highly respected artist in the world of theater.

Life Outside the Stage

When Lita is not performing, she lives in View Park-Windsor Hills, California. She is married to the Reverend Dr. Oscar Otis Owens Jr.