How Brittney Johnson, Broadway's First Black Glinda, Got Ready for Her Wicked Debut

"I like to start my day in meditation and prayer. When I have a lot on my mind, I'll do a brain purge into my journal. I think it's nice to take a moment to be still and remember what you're grateful for before the day begins — especially a busy day like today!"

"I love to lift weights at the gym! Being strong and pushing my body beyond what it was capable of even the day before is so empowering to me."

Her Broadway bootcamp continues.

"Usually, I wear something comfortable and ride my bike to the theatre. But today, I pulled out all the stops!"

"I got to the theatre early so that I could take my time getting ready and I was overwhelmed seeing my photo outside for the first time! This is a moment I have dreamed about for many, many years!"

"My family came up from Maryland and Virginia to support me!"

"My boyfriend and my best friend were with me all day taking care of me, making sure I had everything I needed so that I could be as relaxed as possible for my big day."

"Once I get to my dressing room, it's time to get ready for the show! A lot of people don't know this, but most Broadway performers do our own makeup. It took me a few times to perfect it, but I'm pretty good now if I do say so myself. Haha! I like to warm up my voice while I put on my makeup."

"Putting on this legendary dress and crown is when it all feels real, and I start to really get in the zone."

"It's not so much a 'nervous' feeling [before the show], but more of a focused preparation for the epic story we're about to tell!"

"My amazing dresser Tracey is LITERALLY the glue that holds me together during a show. Not only does she make sure that I make all my quick changes, but she is with me the entire show taking complete care of me. My show cannot happen without her!"

"One of my favorite costumes in the show is this one that I wear at the top of Act 2. The updo with the fascinator hat, and the cute little bustle behind me make me feel so flirty and feminine!"

"Today was such an incredible day. I'll never forget it as long as I live. I got to share this historic moment with the people that I love and I am so grateful. I simply 'couldn't be happier!' I hope to see you at the Gershwin Theatre soon! I'll be the one in the bubble."