Since Destiny’s Child disbanded, Michelle Williams has found a home on theatrical stages. Williams’ latest career leads her to a cast member on the Tony Award-winning musical Fela! as Sandra Isadore. No stranger to working with a celebrated production, as she has been cast in Broadway musicals and national tours for several plays including Aida, The Color Purple, Chicago, and What My Husband Doesn’t Know.
The Grammy Award winner exalted on Twitter about joining the musical writing, “Excited to announce that I will be joining the National Tour of FELA!!!!! Yeah Yeah!!! (coming 2 a city near youuu)”. Williams will hit the stage for her first performance in Washington, D.C. Jan. 29 at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
In addition to performing in Fela!, Williams is expected to release her third gospel album this year under a new record deal with Light Records.
Check the tweets:
Excited to announce that I will be joining the National Tour of FELA!!!!! Yeah Yeah!!! bit.ly/VEFuQP (coming 2 a city near youuu)
– Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) January 3, 2013
RT @felamusical: Welcome to the @felamusical family @realmichellew! #yeahyeahbit.ly/TL0Z3N (soooooo excited)
– Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) January 3, 2013
Since 2005, Singersroom has been the voice of R&B around the world. Connect with us via social media below.