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Mildred Johnson, whose uncle, James Weldon Johnson, wrote the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Godfrey later attended
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In February 1978, Godfrey appeared in a new musical showcase: “
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Godfrey has also originated several theatre roles, including
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Original Broadway Cast Album of EUBIE !! (Warner Bros.)
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Waves of America, Empire State Institute of Performing Arts
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for her Broadway debut. The show’s original cast includes:
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Tyrone Guthrie Award – Excellence in the Area of Directing
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No Place to Be Somebody, Cora Mae Beasley, Matrix Theatre
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Eubie! Musical Revue, Ambassador Theatre (Broadway debut)
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