Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the addition of Felicia Curry and Kennedy Holmes to the cast of CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. One of the capital’s most celebrated stage presences, Curry is a Broadway alum (Into the Woods), 2026 Obie Citation recipient (Bowl EP), and the Emmy-nominated host of WETA Arts. A frequent performer at The Muny in her hometown of St. Louis, Holmes rose to national recognition as a finalist on The Voice after a unanimous four-chair turn in her blind audition. Both women join the previously announced Holli’ Gabrielle Conway as Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Jade Milan as Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and Stoney B. Woods as Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas.
For more than 30 years, TLC has pushed artistic boundaries and inspired millions with music that remains as urgent and relevant today as ever. Now, their extraordinary legacy explodes onto the stage in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love.
Written and directed by visionary artist Kwame Kwei-Armah (One Love: The Bob Marley Musical) and choreographed by Chloe O. Davis (Broadway’s Gypsy), CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical pulses with the timeless multi-platinum hits that defined an era. From the generation-shaping anthem “Waterfalls” and bold confidence of “No Scrubs” to the empowering, Grammy-winning “Creep” and the self-love movement of “Unpretty,” TLC’s music is a rallying cry for self-worth and solidarity. This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical will run in Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater from June 12 to August 9, 2026. For information and tickets, visit arenastage.org/tlc.
The full cast and creative team will be announced in April 2026.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Felicia Curry (Dr. Nzinga / Christina) last appeared at Arena Stage in The Age of Innocence and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Death on the Nile. Most recently, she was in the one-woman thriller, Sandra, at TheaterWorks Hartford, and performed her solo cabaret at Everyman Theatre. Felicia received a Helen Hayes Award for Lela & Co. at Factory 449 where she is a company member. She is also a Resident Company Member at Everyman Theatre and an Artistic Associate at Ford’s Theatre. Felicia made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Into the Woods, and then toured with the show around the country, including at The Kennedy Center. She has a Berkshire Theatre Critics Award, a RTCC Award, an Anderson-Hopkins Award, and is a two-time AUDELCO nominee for Queens Girl in the World at Abingdon Theatre and Fabulation at The Billie Holiday Theatre, both off-Broadway. Felicia has been named one of “12 DC Stage Dynamos” by The Washington Post and one of “DC’s Biggest Theater Stars” by Washingtonian magazine. She is on the WAPAVA Board of Directors and the Emmy-nominated host of WETA Arts on PBS. Instagram: @thefeliciacurry
Kennedy Holmes (Ensemble / Understudy Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins / Understudy Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas) is beyond thrilled to be making her Arena Stage debut. Formerly a USC musical theatre student, Kennedy is currently deepening and refining her craft at Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Regional theater credits include Bring It On as Danielle, Rent as Joanne, Dreamgirls as Ensemble, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as Little Eva/The Shirelles/Ensemble, Little Shop of Horrors at Crystal, The Color Purple as Olivia/Ensemble/ Nettie Understudy, Smokey Joe’s Café as Ensemble, Footloose as Ensemble, A Christmas Carol as Belinda Cratchit, and Hairspray as Little Inez. Educational theater credits include Bat Boy as Ensemble/Reverend, Chicago as Velma, and Spelling Bee as Rona Lisa Peretti. TV: The Voice Season 15 (Finalist) and A New Holiday. Symphony Performances: Mercy Holiday Celebration (lead vocalist), Tina Turner Tribute (vocalist), A Gospel Christmas (lead vocalist). Instagram: @imkennedyholmes
Arena Stage announces principal cast for ‘CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical’
Originally published March 12, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced the principal cast for CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. The rise, resilience, and rhythm of the most successful female group of all time takes center stage in this chart-topping summer 2026 world premiere, running June 12 – August 9 in Arena’s Kreeger Theater. Leading the company as the iconic, record-shattering trio are Holli’ Gabrielle Conway as Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Jade Milan as Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and Stoney B. Woods as Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas.
“The moment we saw Holli’, Jade, and Stoney bring our music to life onstage, we felt an immediate connection,” said Tionne. Chilli added, “They carry our story with authenticity and grace, and watching them perform is genuinely captivating. We can’t wait for audiences to experience CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical.”
With their fearless style, iconic fashion, unforgettable anthems, and unapologetically honest storytelling, TLC redefined what it meant to be women in music. They didn’t just top the charts — they changed the culture. Challenging expectations, celebrating individuality, and championing independence, the trio stormed the ’90s music scene and shaped the look, sound, and soul of a generation.
For more than 30 years, TLC has pushed artistic boundaries and inspired millions with music that remains as urgent and relevant today as ever. Now, their extraordinary legacy explodes onto the stage in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love.
Written and directed by visionary artist Kwame Kwei-Armah (One Love: The Bob Marley Musical) and choreographed by Chloe O. Davis (Broadway’s Gypsy), CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical pulses with the timeless multi-platinum hits that defined an era. From the generation-shaping anthem “Waterfalls” and bold confidence of “No Scrubs” to the empowering, Grammy-winning “Creep” and the self-love movement of “Unpretty,” TLC’s music is a rallying cry for self-worth and solidarity. This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
The full cast and creative team will be announced in April 2026.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Holli’ Gabrielle Conway (Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins) is honored to help tell yet another powerful woman’s story. She appeared on Broadway in the original casts of Lempicka and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and in Six, where she became the first black woman to portray Katherine Howard on Broadway. She was recently seen in Whitney White’s groundbreaking Macbeth in Stride at BAM. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Holli’ is a Louisiana native who served her state as Miss Louisiana 2018. “Gigantic thank you to Steve at 44 West Entertainment, Matt and the entire DGRW team, and The Telsey Office. I wouldn’t be here without the endless love and support of my family and friends. All glory and gratitude to God!”
Jade Milan (Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes) most recently starred as Ali in Alicia Keys’ Tony-nominated and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen. Jade is a veteran of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway and in Las Vegas and was a contestant on Fox’s The Four. Jade is an alumnus of the Baltimore School of the Arts. She is represented by Paradigm and The Rosenzweig Group.
Stoney B. Woods (Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas), born and raised in the Bronx, New York, is an award-nominated actress, singer, recording artist, and creative visionary whose work spans Broadway, television, and children’s media. She earned her acting degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and refined her vocal training at The Juilliard School. Stoney’s professional credits include the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon, Law & Order, BET’s Tribute to George Floyd, and the original children’s series Stoney’s Spectacular Show. In 2024, her work on Stoney’s Spectacular Show earned a New York Eastern Emmy nomination, honoring her impact in children’s entertainment. Through music, storytelling, and performance, Stoney uses her art as a vessel for healing, hope, and joy — encouraging audiences to rise above fear and walk in their purpose.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Written and Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah
Based on the Music Performed and Recorded by TLC
Choreographed by Chloe O. Davis
Music Supervision and Arrangements by David Holcenberg
Orchestrations by David Holcenberg & Omar Edwards
By Special Arrangement with Bill Diggins
In the Kreeger Theater | June 12 – August 9, 2026
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical runs June 12 – August 9, 2026 in Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater. Tickets are now available online. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 202-488-3300, Tuesday–Sunday, 12–8PM, or in person at 1101 Sixth Street, SW, DC, Tuesday–Sunday, two hours before the show begins on performance days.
Tickets start at $83. Ticket prices and availability are subject to change.
Groups of 10+ may purchase tickets at arenastage.org/groups or by phone at 202-488-4380.
For complete Arena Stage 2025/26 season details, visit arenastage.org/75.
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The first racially integrated theater in our nation’s capital and a pioneer of the regional theater movement, Arena Stage was founded in 1950 in Washington, DC. Today, under the leadership of Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a national center dedicated to American voices and artists. We produce plays of all that is passionate, profound, deep, and dangerous in the American spirit, and present diverse and groundbreaking work from some of the best artists around the country. Consistently contributing to the American theatrical lexicon by commissioning and developing new plays, Arena Stage impacts the lives of over 10,000 students annually through its work in community engagement and serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000.
