(1/7) The Wiz Opening: LaChanze smiles for the cameras

LaChanze arrives at the opening night after party for the Encores production of The Wiz at the NY City Center, New York City - June 18, 2009

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TAGS: LaChanze, The Wiz

(2/7) Superior Donuts Opening: Tony Award winner LaChanze at The Music Box Theater

Tony award winner LaChanze attends opening night for the Broadway play Superior Donuts at The Music Box Theater, New York City - October 1, 2009

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TAGS: LaChanze, Superior Donuts, Music Box Theater, Broadway

(3/7) The Wiz Opening: LaChanze makes it a family affair

LaChanze and her kids at the opening night after party for the Encores production of The Wiz at the NY City Center, New York City - June 18, 2009

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TAGS: LaChanze, The Wiz

(4/7) LaChanze

LaChanze at the arrivals for the Opening Night performance of The Little Mermaid at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. New York City, USA-10.01.2008

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TAGS: LaChanze, Headshot

(5/7) The Wiz Opening: Dawnn Lewis and LaChanze sparkle at the after party

Dawnn Lewis and LaChanze pose at the opening night after party for the Encores production of The Wiz at the NY City Center, New York City - June 18, 2009

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TAGS: Dawnn Lewis, LaChanze, The Wiz

(6/7) Backstage at The Wiz: Andre De Shields poses with LaChanze

Andre De Shields, who played the title role of The Wiz in the original 1975 Broadway production, visits with LaChanze (Aunt Em and Glinda) and the rest of the cast of the current Encores production of The Wiz at New York City Center-Backstage, New York City - June 22, 2009

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(7/7) Race Opening: LaChanze

LaChanze, star of The Color Purple on Broadway attends opening night of the Broadway play Race at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City - December 6, 2009

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TAGS: LaChanze, Race, Broadway, Ethel Barrymore Theater