Terri White facts for kids
Terri White is a talented American actress and singer. She is known for her powerful voice and many roles on Broadway. Her parents, Bill White and Gertrude Hughes, were also musicians who traveled a lot.
Terri White has performed in several famous musicals. These include Ain't Misbehavin' (1978), Barnum (1980), and Welcome to the Club (1989). She also appeared in Bubbling Brown Sugar and Nunsense 2: The Sequel (1994).
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Terri White's Journey to Broadway Success
Terri White faced a challenging time in 2008. She was without a permanent home for a while. A kind police officer in New York City, David Taylor, recognized her. He helped her find a safe place to live.
Soon after, Terri White got a big acting role. She was cast in the 2009 Broadway show Finian's Rainbow. Her performance was so good that she was nominated for an award. This was the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.
In April 2010, she took on another important role. She played Mama Morton in the popular Broadway musical Chicago. This show has been running for a very long time.
Terri White in Follies
Terri White also performed in the musical Follies. This show was first at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. She played the character Stella Deems. The production ran from May to June 2011.
Later, Follies moved to Broadway in New York City. It opened at the Marquis Theatre in September 2011. The show ran for about four months on Broadway.
Terri White's Cabaret Performances
Besides big musicals, Terri White also performed solo shows. These are called cabaret acts. In a cabaret, a singer performs a mix of songs and stories.
She used to perform regularly at a place called Rose's Turn in New York City. She also sang at Sardi's Restaurant, another famous spot in New York. In 2013, she performed in Palm Desert, California.
In October 2015, Terri White announced her retirement. She decided to stop performing live shows. This decision was made for personal reasons.
Personal Life
Terri White is married to Donna Barnett. They had a wedding ceremony on July 25, 2011. The ceremony took place at the St. James Theatre.
