‘Girlfriends’ Cast Reunite For Tracee Ellis Ross’ Broadway Debut

Nearly 20 years later, the lyrics to the theme song for Girlfriends, one of the culture’s most beloved comedies, still ring true as the TV show’s leading ladies reunited for Tracee Ellis Ross’ Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing at New York City’s Hudson Theatre on July 16.

The former castmates, Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White, and Ross, gathered for the special occasion with more of Black Hollywood’s finest also in the house, including Gabrielle Union, Sherri Sheppard, and Jocelyn Bioh.

Following the performance, White shared behind-the-scenes photos and footage on her Instagram where she gushed over her former co-star’s “epic” and “mind blowing performance,” writing, “I feel so blessed to have experienced this with my lovely Girlfriends and some beautiful faces, I haven’t seen for years.”

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Ross will headline the one-person play through August 9 after succeeding our other favorite fictional Olivia, Mariska Hargitay in the production.

Written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of someone who is trying to help a parent struggling with depression while also compiling a list of reasons to live. The interactive stage show also incorporates audience participation so that each performance is…