Biography

Brittney Johnson is a history-making Broadway actress and singer known for her sincerity, versatility, and grounded presence on stage. She made Broadway history as the first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked, earning acclaim for a performance celebrated not only for its vocal brilliance and charm, but for the authenticity and grace she brought to the role. Her Broadway credits also include Gypsy, Sunset Boulevard, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Motown the Musical, and Les Misérables.

In addition to her work on stage, Brittney has voiced animated characters, appeared in digital media campaigns, and is a sought-after speaker, regularly leading workshops and conversations around creative identity, sustainability, and purpose-driven artistry.

Offstage, Brittney is a devoted wife and mother—roles that have

profoundly shaped her understanding of success, identity, and purpose. That lived experience informs both her artistry and her work as an educator and mentor.

Brittney is the founder of Booked It! Studios, where she works with actors and musical theatre performers as an audition and performance coach, mentor, and consultant. Through one-on-one coaching, group work, and her Artist Mentorship Program, she helps artists strengthen their craft, navigate career decisions, and build careers that are both sustainable and fulfilling.

Across her work, Brittney is committed to helping artists pursue excellence without losing themselves in the process—building careers they’re proud of and lives they can actually live.