Gina Breedlove

Gina Breedlove
Performing at the San Francisco Public Library in 2016
Born
Brooklyn, New York, US
Occupations
Years active1987–present
Websitewww.ginabreedlove.com

Gina Louise Breedlove is an American stage actress, singer, and songwriter.[1]

Work

In 1997, she originated the role of Sarabi in the Broadway production of The Lion King.[2] She has appeared in the 1987 Broadway musical Sophisticated Ladies.[3] Breedlove sang in 1995 with Harry Belafonte at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, where their duets on "Skin to Skin" and "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" were praised by the Los Angeles Times.[4] In 1996, she was part of the cast of Sheila's Day.[5] She also contributed a song to the soundtrack of the 1997 Shaquille O'Neal film Steel.

References

  1. ↑ Gilbert, Andrew (January 5, 2015). "Feminist Icon Cris Willaimson Celebrates Anniversary of Landmark Album". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ Boyd, Herb (February 21, 2014). "Black History: 'Amazing times' on Broadway as African-American Star Power Lights up Shows on the Great White Way". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Klein, Alvin (December 27, 1987). "'Sophisticated Ladies' Settles In at Crossroads". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Washburn, Jim (February 16, 1995). "Belafonte Applies New Rhythms to Old Favorites". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ Van Gelder, Lawrence (January 8, 1996). "Fighting in Soweto and in 50's Alabama". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2015.


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