Heather Headley

I did three musicals in high school.

— Heather Headley

I had left 'Ragtime' - and 'Ragtime' was a completely different beast, no pun intended, than 'The Lion King'.

— Heather Headley

We put up these facades, of maybe strength of who we are, but inside there's this incredibly broken person.

— Heather Headley

My husband is very supportive and is there for the kids, especially when I'm in projects such as The Color Purple.

— Heather Headley

I just have to give credit when it's due because there are some things that took place in my life that I…

— Heather Headley

Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and…

— Heather Headley

I am working on a list for collaborations and it's just another way to share your artistic talent with other artist.

— Heather Headley

My husband, children, and my family are my biggest supporters. I just pray to God to keep my family and I aligned…

— Heather Headley

Broadway's a lot of work, don't get me wrong. It's eight shows a week. You hardly ever see the sunset. I remember…

— Heather Headley

After I had my youngest son,I took time for him and just spent more time with my family. But, I know it's…

— Heather Headley

My aim is to bridge Broadway and the R&B world; and to bring all my Broadway experience to the R&B world; and…

— Heather Headley

I just want to create amazing music that speaks and defines who I am. I want it to be based on my…

— Heather Headley

And it's beautiful - the man that I married has never ever put just a limit on to what I could do…

— Heather Headley

I love music; I was never the type of singer to say, "This is my specific genre, or I only sing R&B…

— Heather Headley

The beauty of Broadway is that if I'm 60 or 70 years old, if they'll accept me back, I can go back.…

— Heather Headley

When I was growing up, I grew up in church--my father was a pastor--so when I was growing up in Trinidad, I'd…

— Heather Headley

There are so many great artists out there; it's hard to choose one. But, I would love to work with Ledisi; she…

— Heather Headley

I remember coming into 'The Lion King' and, oh forgive me Lord, but doubting it. The way that musicals are put together,…

— Heather Headley

I have a great support system and I know how to prioritize everything. I strive to keep God in every aspect of…

— Heather Headley

I love doing 'I Will Always Love You.'

— Heather Headley

My father was a pastor, my mother was the quintessential pastor's wife.

— Heather Headley

Some of the songs have a tinge more pop this time. I wanted to go into different worlds.

— Heather Headley

As a wife, I am married to maybe the greatest guy on Earth because he has just been amazingly supportive.

— Heather Headley

- Sometimes I Wish I Could Go Back To The Day Before We Meet & Skip My Regret

— Heather Headley

Truth be told, I decided years ago not to call it a job, because I know people who work - my mother…

— Heather Headley

But my parents picked Ft. Wayne, which was the best decision because if they had brought me to New York or Philly,…

— Heather Headley

You know, the funny thing was that I grew up listening to, like Whitney Houston and Cece Winans, and a lot of…

— Heather Headley

I toured with Andrea Bocelli, went to London to do a show for a year in the West End.

— Heather Headley

My husband knows the meaning of sacrifice and support and he doesn't have a problem reminding me when I fall short. He…

— Heather Headley

I had to get used to the theater atmosphere because I haven't had a role on Broadway since Aida. It was a…

— Heather Headley

The Color Purple received four Tony nominations; the play is highly looked at and it's a must see for everyone. I just…

— Heather Headley

I grew up on the island, Trinidad to be exact, and I never thought it would be possible. These sort of things…

— Heather Headley

I am able to stay humble because I recognize that God has truly blessed me; I can't say that enough. I also…

— Heather Headley

You know, that, with every choice you make there are consequences. And so if you have an amazing husband and you have…

— Heather Headley

As you're learning your lines and the character you're playing, you're going to make mistakes but I learned more about Shug Avery.…

— Heather Headley

I like to think about the quality, content, and concept for my music because I think these are the most important things…

— Heather Headley

I also call my family and see what's going on with them before I start my day with interviews, rehearsals, or anything…

— Heather Headley

We lived above the church, and I remember there was no air conditioning in the church. I would shut all the windows…

— Heather Headley