Biography
Brittney Johnson is an accomplished actress and singer known for her sincerity, versatility, and history-making presence on stage. She made Broadway history as the first Black woman to play the title role of Glinda in Wicked, earning acclaim from critics, peers, and audiences around the world. Her performance was celebrated not only for its vocal brilliance and charm, but for the grace and authenticity she brought to the role. Her other Broadway credits include Gypsy, Sunset Boulevard, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Motown the Musical, and Les Misérables.
Offstage, Brittney is a devoted wife and mother—roles that have transformed her perspective and grounded her in what truly matters. Becoming a mother reshaped her understanding of success, identity, and purpose, and inspired her to create The Good Life—a creative platform where the many layers of her life could belong, not just the ones that fit on a résumé. It’s a space born of the desire to integrate life and work, presence and purpose, reflection and becoming.
She has voiced animated characters and appeared in
campaigns across digital media, bringing heart, humor, and depth to every role. She is a sought-after speaker, regularly leading interactive workshops and inspiring conversations around creative identity, personal growth, and purpose-driven artistry.
A passionate educator and mentor, Brittney is the founder of Booked It! Studios and creator of the Artistic Mentorship Program—a one-of-a-kind coaching experience that blends performance training with mindset work and life coaching. Her mission is to help artists thrive in every part of their lives—not just in their careers, but in how they live, lead, and show up for themselves.
Affectionately known by many as Brittney The Good, she launched The Good Life as a home for storytelling, curiosity, connection, and truth-telling. Through personal essays, heartfelt letters, and an upcoming podcast, Brittney invites others into the questions, lessons, and longings that shape a life well-lived. It’s a space for reflection and resonance—for growing, learning, and choosing what’s good, again and again.
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Brittney is bringing her solo concert, “From the Heart” to 54 Below on February 9th and 10th, 2024. You can buy tickets at here.
Recently, she stared in the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, playing her history making turn as Glinda. Brittney’s other notable Broadway credits include Les Miserables where she gave a commanding performance as Eponine. She also made Broadway history during her run in Les Miserables when she played both Eponine and Fantine on the same day, becoming the first woman to play both roles on Broadway. Brittney also starred in Motown the Musical where she understudied the role of Diana Ross; she played Little Eva in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; played in the acclaimed revival of Sunset Boulevard starring Glenn Close; and served as the opening night guest of honor in the Broadway engagement of Kristin Chenoweth: For The Girls. Brittney has been acclaimed on world stages like that of the Orb Theatre in Tokyo Japan, where she reprised her award nominated performance of Lorrell in Dreamgirls. Currently, she is enjoying being a new mom to a beautiful baby boy!
Founder of
Booked It! Studios
Brittney is the founder of Booked It! Studios, a performance coaching studio for actors and musical theatre artists worldwide. Brittney combined her expertise in performance and her skills as a Certified Life Coach, to create a one of a kind experience for artists, called “The Artist Mentorship Program”. This program is tailored to each artist’s specific life and artistic goals regardless of skill levels and/or walks of life. At Booked It! Studios, students have an opportunity to work with Brittney one on one, or in a group setting to hone their skills as artists, prepare for important auditions, and/or prep and record self tapes. Brittney also translates her experience in the industry into workshops, masterclasses, and speaking engagements to better prepare students and industry professionals for all the facets of life as a Performing Artist.
It is Brittney’s goal and desire to spread joy and encourage empathy through her artistry and outreach.
