Biography
Brittney Johnson is an accomplished actress and singer known for her sincerity, versatility, and history-making presence on stage. She made Broadway history as the first Black woman to play the title role of Glinda in Wicked, earning acclaim from critics, peers, and audiences around the world. Her performance was celebrated not only for its vocal brilliance and charm, but for the grace and authenticity she brought to the role. Her other Broadway credits include Gypsy, Sunset Boulevard, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Motown the Musical, and Les Misérables.
Offstage, Brittney is a devoted wife and mother—roles that have transformed her perspective and grounded her in what truly matters. Becoming a mother reshaped her understanding of success, identity, and purpose, and inspired her to create The Good Life—a creative platform where the many layers of her life could belong, not just the ones that fit on a résumé. It’s a space born of the desire to integrate life and work, presence and purpose, reflection and becoming.
She has voiced animated characters and appeared in
campaigns across digital media, bringing heart, humor, and depth to every role. She is a sought-after speaker, regularly leading interactive workshops and inspiring conversations around creative identity, personal growth, and purpose-driven artistry.
A passionate educator and mentor, Brittney is the founder of Booked It! Studios and creator of the Artistic Mentorship Program—a one-of-a-kind coaching experience that blends performance training with mindset work and life coaching. Her mission is to help artists thrive in every part of their lives—not just in their careers, but in how they live, lead, and show up for themselves.
Affectionately known by many as Brittney The Good, she launched The Good Life as a home for storytelling, curiosity, connection, and truth-telling. Through personal essays, heartfelt letters, and an upcoming podcast, Brittney invites others into the questions, lessons, and longings that shape a life well-lived. It’s a space for reflection and resonance—for growing, learning, and choosing what’s good, again and again.
My Mission
My mission is to live a life of excellence, purpose, and faith — following Christ, loving my family well, and using my gifts to uplift, equip, and encourage others.
As a mother, artist, mentor, and entrepreneur, I am committed to building a life that reflects what I value most: presence over performance, legacy over applause, and truth over perfection.
Through storytelling, coaching, and creative work,
I create spaces where ambition and integrity can thrive side by side — where high achievement is not at odds with deep fulfillment, and where success is measured by how faithfully we live out our calling.
My purpose is to lead with grace, raise with intention, and serve through every platform I’m given — always pointing back to the One who gave it all to me.
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Brittney Johnson is a history-making Broadway actress and celebrated vocalist known for her dynamic performances and powerful presence on stage. She recently starred as Agnes in the acclaimed revival of Gypsy, and made Broadway history in Wicked, becoming the first Black woman to play Glinda on the Broadway stage.
Her other notable credits include a commanding turn as Eponine in Les Misérables, where she also made history as the first actress to play both Eponine and Fantine in the same day. She starred in Motown the Musical, understudying the iconic role of Diana Ross, and played Little Eva in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Brittney appeared in the critically acclaimed revival of Sunset Boulevard alongside Glenn Close, and was honored as the opening night guest for Kristin Chenoweth: For The Girls on Broadway.
Internationally, she reprised her award-nominated portrayal of Lorrell in Dreamgirls at Tokyo’s renowned Orb Theatre, and headlined her solo concert From the Heart at New York’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club.
Offstage, Brittney is a devoted wife, mother, entrepreneur, and certified life coach — committed to sharing her story and uplifting others through artistry, authenticity, and advocacy.
Founder of
Booked It! Studios
Brittney is the founder of Booked It! Studios, a premier performance coaching studio for actors and musical theatre artists around the world. Combining her Broadway expertise with her certification as a life coach, she created The Artist Mentorship Program — a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to each artist’s unique goals, both personal and professional.
At Booked It!, students can work with Brittney one-on-one or in a group setting to refine their craft, prepare for high-stakes auditions, and record standout self-tapes. She also leads workshops, masterclasses, and speaking engagements, translating her lived experience in the industry into practical tools and honest insight for the next generation of performing artists.
It is Brittney’s mission to honor God and uplift others by living with integrity, leading with love, and pursuing excellence in motherhood, artistry, entrepreneurship, and service.
