@leslieuggams.bsky.social
Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and singer enjoying my 7th decade on stage and screen. From the Apollo to Broadway to Las Vegas to Roots to Deadpool to Empire to Fallout and everything in between. LeslieUggams.com
GOOD MUSIC. GOOD FUN. GOOD CAUSE.
March 23 at 8 p.m., Gershwin Theatre, NYC
BROADWAY BACKWARDS.
Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the LGBT Community Center of New York.
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My deepest condolences go to Eric Dane's family and loved ones. I had the great pleasure of working with Eric on a movie called THE RAVINE. He was a sweetheart as a co-worker and person. His last words to his daughters epitomize his courage and inner beauty. Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEMp...
An entire generation of great freedom fighters are leaving us one by one. Now a new generation must step up as our inspirational northstars. Rest in peace and power Reverend Jackson and all who have passed before you. You will live on in our hearts and minds and by the good works you contributed. 💞
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Nothing beats sharing moments with all the loves of my life - Danielle, Grahame, and Justice. Love you all to the moon and back. 💖💞
For those who may not have seen the Super Bowl Halftime Show, or would like to see it again, here is the full Bad Bunny production. It's about the American Dream, no matter the language. Brava on the universal celebration of life, community, determination, hope, and love.
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I can't think of a better way to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth than to watch the inspiring documentary of a brilliant First Lady, Michelle Obama. #Becoming on @netflix.com
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can't imagine them not being here anymore.
My condolences to her family, friends, fans, and the multitude of artists who shared the stage and screen with her, creating a legacy that will delight us forever.
breathing, and ultimately endearing characters. She existed in the rarified air of our greatest comic geniuses.
I was shocked to hear of her passing. There are some larger-than-life individuals we just think will always be with us. They are so much a part of our culture and our lives that we
were uniquely her own.
Beetlejuice, Home Alone 1 and 2, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, The Studio. All are works that benefited greatly from her combination of wit, whimsy, otherworldliness, buffoonery, and TRUTH. She didn't settle for caricature. She created real, living,
underneath. And she was such an amazing improvisational actor because she was also an award-winning WRITER.
For many, she became a beloved household name because of her indelible performances as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek. But as far back as SCTV, she created rich and hilarious persona that
Been thinking all day about the brilliance that was Catherine O'Hara. What distinguishes her as such a great comedian is that she was a great ACTRESS. Whether she was speaking as the central character of a scene or listening silently and reacting, she ALWAYS layered the comedy with the pathos
We all protest in our own ways. I commend Bruce for bravely using his powerful voice and public platform to reach people who might not otherwise hear the message.
brutally beaten, shot, and killed on the streets and in the neighborhoods of our communities. When agents are heard saying, "Cool, it's just like Call of Duty," after riddling the body of an innocent young man with 10 rounds, action MUST be taken to stop them from ever doing such a thing again.
by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve while he was engaged in the harmless act of celebrating.
Violence is never the answer. We MUST be able to distinguish between the fake blood and bullets we see in video games and on the screen and the very real, heart-wrenching realities of people being
and Kendrick Lamar's powerful FREEDOM, THE STREETS OF MINNEAPOLIS will forever stir us to rise up against the inhumanity and tyranny of this administration's ICE and CBP while it also commemorates the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. I would add, please also remember Keith Porter, who was killed
When words fail, we turn to artists to express our feelings for us. Thank you to @brucespringsteen.net for always having the courage to speak truth to power. Like the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young anthem OHIO, the Sam Cooke plea of hope A CHANGE IS GONNA COME, and Beyonce
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Are you following the Walk for Peace? Buddhist Monks are walking from TX to DC to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion in America." Crowds join them as they travel. What a simple yet elegant way to bring people together! 💞 #walkforpeace
Wishing everyone a year of health, happiness, peace and HOPE. Much love to all. 💞🌠
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Even, and maybe especially, in difficult times, we need a little holiday joy. Wishing you, your friends and family all the love, hope and peace the season can bring. Let this classic Jerry Herman song sung by the glorious Angela Lansbury lift your heart and spirits. 💞🎄🌠🎁🥁💖
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WHO ENJOYED IT MORE?
Danielle, Kassidy, me or Grahame? I think Grahame. DisneyWorld and EPCOT bring out the little kid in everyone. 🥰
One more reading tonight of the Story of Christmas during the Candlelight Processional, then it's home for the holidays. 🎄🎁💖
Get ready for FALLOUT Season 2, premiering on Prime Video Dec. 17. Maybe binge Season 1 again first to refresh your memory.
Buckle up and watch the trailer, just maybe not while you're eating. 😳
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Let the games begin - again! Season 2 of FALLOUT premieres on @primevideo Dec. 17. And Betty's back drumming up more drama in the Vault.😃
HUGE shout out to the glorious Debbie Allen for her LONG OVERDUE OSCAR! How can this be her first? Really???
I had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with Debbie 8 times a week when we did the National Tour of GUYS AND DOLLS many moons ago. She is a FORCE! 💯💞
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Happy Birthday, dear Ryan, Happy Birthday to You!
@vancityreynolds.bsky.social I'd raise a glass to you on this momentus occasion, but I'm still waiting for that damned bottle of gin you promised! 🍸😎😘
Edit: Good grief. How could I mistake Jeremiah Johnson for Grizzly Adams? This old brain doesn't work like it used to. So very sorry!
The Natural. Grizzly Adams. The Way We Were. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The Sting. The Candidate. All the President's Men. Founder of Sundance. Environmentalist. Humanitarian. Some folks just seem immortal because they define a culture and their works live on. RIP Robert Redford. Well done.
I just love Chicago and look forward to my return this weekend. Maybe Porchlight Music Theatre celebrating the arts will melt away some of the blues? 😎
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I'm thrilled to be accepting the Porchlight ICON Award in Chicago 9/14! Please support regional theater if you can. With nat'l $$$ cuts, they need even more local donors. They truly deliver a tremendous bang for the buck!
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For those who may have missed it, here's a link to yesterday's interview with Peabody Award winning journalist Terry Gross, host of NPR's FRESH AIR. I'm so grateful for the time she spent with me and for including some of my favorite songs! She is a national treasure.
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I was in too much shock last night to post my condolences to the family of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Such a tragedy and communal loss. We watched him grow up from a precocious kid into a multi-talented man and humanitarian. He lived his life humbly and privately, yet he touched everyone profoundly. 💗