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First Look: Christian Dante White Joins Broadway Revival of My Fair Lady

Andrew Shade
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Broadway alum and rising leading man, Christian Dante White (Hello, Dolly!, Shuffle Along) joined the cast of the Lincoln Center Theater Broadway revival of My Fair Lady and began performances January 8th, 2019 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Stepping into the featured role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill, following Jordan Donica, he sings the classic number “On the Street Where You Live.”rnrnWhite has had a whirlwind of Broadway experiences. During Hello, Dolly!  Bette Midler stepped aside to give him the final curtain call after he stepped into the role of Cornelius Hackl without a put-in rehearsal. He also graced the stage in the ensemble (as well as covered the principal role of Noble Sissle) of Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed singing a duet with Audra McDonald every night during the number “Love Will Find a Way.” Leading up to those life-changing moments White held roles in the Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon and The Scottsboro Boys.rn

Check out the new photos of Christian Dante White in the revival production below!

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Andrew Shade
Andrew Shade
Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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