The Grammy winner and Tony nominee on the unparalleled joy of returning to Broadway this season with The Piano Lesson opposite Samuel L. Jackson, the honour of the New York Women in Film & Television “Made In New York” Award and why “theatre belongs to us all”. We also talk Zoom calls with Oprah, wrapping the much-anticipated new The Color Purple movie musical and the personal responsibility of success.

Host: William J ConnollyProduced by: William J Connolly/Darren BellImage: Ira Black/Danielle Brooksinstagram.com/daniebb3

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