Mermaids and Roses: The Harlem Home of a ‘Hadestown’ Star

Feb 13, 2024
The New York Times - nytimes.com
‘I’ve been here a while,’ said Lillias White, who plays Hermes in the Tony-winning musical. ‘Hence the clutter.’

Lillias White Talks with Mo Rocca on CBS Sunday Morning

May 28, 2023
CBS Sunday Morning - cbsnews.com/sunday-morning
For Broadway veteran Lillias White, it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table. The 71-year-old actress, who won a Tony Award for "The Life," is now starring in the Broadway musical "Hadestown." She talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her role models growing up; her relationship with the audience; and setting the standard for singing standards.

Lillias White Shows Her Musical Maternal Instinct On and Off the Stage

January 6, 2023
PLAYBILL - playbill.com
Playbill follows the Tony winner through one performance of Hadestown, as the first woman to play the god Hermes.

Take a Look at Lillias White's 1st Performance as Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown

September 14, 2022
PLAYBILL - playbill.com
The Tony winner, who began performances September 13, is the first female-identifying actor to play the role originated by André De Shields.

Lillias White Finds Her Goddess for ‘Hadestown’

September 8, 2022
NYTimes - nytimes.com
The Tony Award-winning actress will step into the role of the musical’s narrator, now known as Missus Hermes.

Lillias White Will Be Broadway's Next Hermes in Hadestown

August 8, 2022
PLAYBILL - playbill.com
The Tony-winning actor succeeds T. Oliver Reid in the role created by André De Shields.

Get Yourself Some Happy! at the Roller Disco!

Get Yourself Some Happy! is spreading like wildfire. Check this cool video out!
@sarah_haywood
You've Made Me So Very Happy✨

Song: You've Made Me So Very Happy
Performed By: Lillias White - @happylillias
Written By: Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson, and Berry Gordy Jr.
Produced by: Old Mill Road Recording - @oldmillrd

Lillias was nominated for the 36th MAC Awards!

Honoring the best in Cabaret from 2021. This evening features live performances and the presentation of awards in over 25 competitive categories. The awards, celebrating New York City nightlife, will be held in April at Symphony Space.

Lillias was interviewed by Randy Cohen for “Person, Place, Thing.”

It airs on WNYE 91.5FM, and more broadly on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
Thank you, Randy!

Lillias White featured in PLAYBILL’s December 2021 Theatre quiz!

Watch Lillias White’s Dynamic Rendition of Disney Classic 'When You Wish Upon a Star'

October 21, 2021
PLAYBILL - playbill.com
The Tony Award winner belts out a track from her new studio recording, Get Yourself Some Happy!

Lillias White shares her “To Be” List with Maria Shriver!

September 2021
Maria Shriver - mariashriver.com/
The Emmy and Tony Award Winner Shares What's On Her Heart This Week - The Sunday Paper 'To Be' List

Talkin’ Broadway: Lillias White sings with a smile

September 2021
Talkin’ Broadway - talkinbroadway.com
Sound Advice Reviews by Rob Lester

Back to Broadway: A Q&A with Chicago star Lillias White.

September 25, 2021
TimeOut/NewYork - timeout.com
The queen of Broadway showstoppers talks about turning 70, Black Theatre United and why she should play Fanny Brice.

EXCLUSIVE! Get Yourself Some Happy With Broadway Legend Lillias White’s Ebullient New Solo Debut Album.

August 25, 2021
SAC Cultural Hub, Urban Entertainment - sacculturalhub.com
A great Interview with Lillias by Michael P Coleman of SAC Cultural Hub.

Another great review from the online reviewer, Take Effect.

August 24, 2021
Take Effect - takeeffectreviews.com
White knows how to elevate a mood, and her occasional moments of orchestral and tropical sounds help make this a very diverse and uniquely charming debut.

BWW Review: WE'RE BACK. LILLIAS WHITE is a Force of Nature at The Green Room 42

August 13, 2021
Broadway World - broadwayworld.com/cabaret
Lillias White Tears Up The Green Room 42 Through August 14.

LILLIAS WHITE: WE'RE BACK at The Green Room 42, featured by Time Out New York

August 11, 2021
Time Out New York - Timeout.com/newyork
Lillias’ upcoming LIVE shows listed by Adam Feldman of Time Out, New York.

Lillias’ album reviewed by The Arts Fuse, August Short Fuses – Materia Critica

August 10, 2021
Arts Fuse - artsfuse.org
Allen Michie of The Arts Fuse, reviews Lillias’ album as the Jazz feature for August Short Fuses.

HAPPINESS IS JUST A THING CALLED LILLIAS

August 10, 2021
Stage and Cinema - Stageandcinema.com
Tony Frankel of Stage and Cinema reviews Lillias’ GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY.

LILLIAS WHITE interviewed by Broadway World: WE'RE BACK at The Green Room 42, August 12th Through 14th

August 11, 2021
Broadway World - BroadwayWorld.com
Thanks to Stephen Mosher for a wonderful Interview!

LILLIAS WHITE Debuts Solo Studio Album: A Behind the Scenes Look on INSIDE NEW YORK!

August 6, 2021
Inside New York TV - @insidenewyorkTV
Joan and Lillias talk about her first solo studio album, "Get Yourself Some Happy!" and Lillias’ upcoming performances at the Green Room 42, August 12-14th!

Lillias White interviewed on Spectrum1 News LA

August 4, 2021
Spectrum News 1 - spectrumnews1.com
Lillias joined "Your Morning" Live with Melvin Robert to discuss her new album and her longtime collaborator Timothy Graphenreed.

Lillias receives another wonderful review by Tips for Tuesday

July 27, 2021
Says Me Says Mom - saysmesaysmom.blogspot.com
Review of Lillas’ debut album, ‘GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY!!

Lillias’ Live Performance at Feinstein’s Cabaret in Carmel, Indiana Inspires

July 25, 2021
My Little Bird: Online Magazine - mylittlebird.com
”What an unexpected joy to find a lineup featuring two Tony Award winning singers, Lillias White and Liz Callaway over the course of seven days.”

Lillias highlighted in the August Issue of Music Connection

Aug, 2021
Music Connection - musicconnection.com
Review of Lillas’ debut album, ‘GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY!!

Lillias receives review for 'Get Yourself Some Happy' by The Broadway Blog.

Jul. 26, 2021
The Broadway Blog - thebroadwayblog.com
LILLIAS WHITE RELEASES DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM, ‘GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY!!

Lillias explains what took her so long to release her first studio album.

Jul. 26, 2021
New York Daily News - nydailynews.com
Award winning Lillias White says her first studio album was a labor of love — and gratitude.

Lillias receives review for 'Get Yourself Some Happy' by Midwest Record

Jul. 24, 2021
Midwest Record - midwestrecord.com
Read the review of 'Get Yourself Some Happy’.

Lillias receives review for 'Get Yourself Some Happy' on Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Jul. 23, 2021
Little Known Facts - podcasts.apple.com
Read the review of 'Get Yourself Some Happy’.

Lillias receives first review for 'Get Yourself Some Happy' - and it’s a RAVE!

Jul. 23, 2021
Raised By Cassettes - raisedbycassettes.blogspot.com
Read the first review of 'Get Yourself Some Happy’.

Lillias White First Solo Studio Album 'Get Yourself Some Happy' featured by Broadway World

Jul. 23, 2021
Broadway World - broadwayworld.com
Tony-Winner Lillias White Releases First Solo Studio Album 'Get Yourself Some Happy.

Lillias’ debut album, ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’ Now Available!

Jul 23, 2021

Lillias’ upcoming debut album, ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’ Featured by DC METRO Theatre Arts

Jul 22, 2021
DC Metro Theatre Arts - dcmetrotheaterarts.com
Tony-winner Lillias White releases her first solo album ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’ on Friday!

Lillias was featured as a guest on Stars in the House along with NaTasha Yvette Williamms, Dariud de Haas, Allyson Tucker, and Tamara Tunie

Jul 20, 2021
Playbill - playbill.com
Stars in the House, the daily live streamed concert series created by Playbill correspondent and SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley, presents The Road to the Olympics Game Night with Black Theatre United.

Black Theatre United was formed last year to help protect Black people, Black talent, and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country.

Guests include Darius de Haas, Allyson Tucker, Tamara Tunie, Tony winner Lillias White, and NaTasha Yvette Williams. Watch the stream above beginning at 8 PM ET.

Lillias is featured on Playbill.com singing “A Little Imagination” by The Bluestone Sisters from her upcoming debut album, ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’

Jul 19, 2021
Playbill - playbill.com
Tony and Daytime Emmy winner Lillias White’s first solo studio album, Get Yourself Some Happy!, will be released July 23 via Old Mill Road Recording. Watch White belt out "A Little Imagination," penned by Gail C. Bluestone and Eileen Bluestone Sherman.

Lillias’ podcast episode of Behind The Curtain: Broadway’s Living Legends is now live and available for everyone to hear!

July 19, 2021
Broadway Podcast Network - broadwaypodcastnetwork.com
You can listen to this episode of Behind The Curtain: Broadway’s Living Legends exclusively on the Broadway Podcast Network. It is also available on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Spotify.

Lillias receives RAVE review for her performance at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael!!

Jul 16, 2021
On the Aisle With Tom Alvarez - tomalvarez.studio
Lillias White’s formidable vocals and charisma pervades Feinstein’s

Lillias featured in New York Beacon as “Wednesday’s woman”

Jul 15, 2021
Tony and Daytime Emmy Award Winner Lillias White beckons you to forget your troubles and ‘Get Yourself Some Happy!’

Lillias featured by Bay Area Reporter - Lillias White: 'Happy' to be here

Jul 13, 2021
Bay Area Reporter highlights Lillias’ performance at Feinstein’s along with the release of her debut album, GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY.

Broadway star White to perform at Feinstein’s

July 4th, 2021
CURRENT, youarecurrent.com
Lillias’ upcoming show is highlighted by CURRENT Morning Briefing.

Broadway and television veteran Lillias White to release first studio album to coincide with 70th birthday on July 23

June 10, 2021
NY DAILY News featured the Tony and Daytime Emmy Award winner, Lillias White and the release of her first studio recording — at age 70!

Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day Will Feature Lillias White

June 17th, 2020
Black Women on Broadway will present Black Women in Theatre Appreciation Day June 29, beginning at noon. Danielle Brooks will moderate the all-day virtual conference.

Lillias was featured on playbill.com

June 8th, 2020
Watch just a few of the highlights from the Tony winner's career on stage and screen.

Get Happy! was featured on playbill.com

April 6th, 2020
Listen to Tony Winner Lillias White Sing 'Get Happy' From Upcoming Solo Album
By Andrew Gans