Ep.15 - Tonya Pinkins

Published: Aug. 25, 2012, 4:07 p.m.

b'Tonight, we\'re backstage with Tony award-winner, Tonya Pinkins known for performances in\\xa0Milk Like Sugar,\\xa0Jelly\\u2019s Last Jam, and Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori\\u2019s 2004 Broadway musical\\xa0Caroline, or Change.\\xa0She is familiar to television audiences for her roles on "As The World Turns," "All My Children" and "Army Wives." Pinkins talks about landing her first role in Sondheim\'s "Merrily We Roll Along", an\\xa0unexpected encounter with Michelle Obama, and\\xa0her show based on the life and music of Ethel Waters,\\xa0for one night only, on August 27th. More informaton and tickets at 54Below.com'