Tracee Ellis Ross Makes Broadway Debut at 53 in One-Person Play 'Every Brilliant Thing'
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Caitlin Huston
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Tracee Ellis Ross, known for TV roles in Girlfriends and Black-ish, is making her Broadway debut at age 53 in the Tony-nominated one-person play Every Brilliant Thing. The article details her long-held dream of performing on Broadway, her early theater training at Brown University, and her unconventional path to the stage — including renting a theater for her 40th birthday to perform a self-written one-person show. Ross discusses her approach to taking on the challenging role, emphasizing finding her own inspiration rather than following what others have done before her.
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Twitter / XTracee Ellis Ross Makes Broadway Debut at 53 in One-Person Play 'Every Brilliant Thing'hollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledGo for the gusto
I like to find my own inspiration and not be guided by what I already know.
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