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Krystal Joy Brown is a multi-talented Broadway favorite, TV, film and voiceover artist known for her powerful performances and dynamic presence on stage and screen.

Most recently, Krystal dazzled audiences as Julianne (the iconic role made famous by Julia Roberts) in the world premiere of the classic rom-com musical My Best Friend's Wedding at the Ogunquit Playhouse. The production enjoyed a completely sold-out run, shattering box office records and cementing her status as a leading lady in musical theater.

In 2024, she along with the cast and company of Merrily We Roll Along won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Later that year she received a Grammy nomination for the cast album of Merrily We Roll Along.

Krystal was nominated for "Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical" at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for her portrayal of Gussie Carnegie in New York Theatre Workshop’s critically acclaimed production of Merrily We Roll Along. Starring alongside Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe, the production successfully transferred to Broadway in fall 2023, marking Krystal’s sixth Broadway show.

for her portrayal of Gussie Carnegie in New York Theatre Workshop’s critically acclaimed production of Merrily We Roll Along. Starring alongside Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe, the production successfully transferred to Broadway in fall 2023, marking Krystal’s sixth Broadway show.

Previously, Krystal starred as Eliza Hamilton in HAMILTON, earning widespread acclaim and mid-song ovations for her moving rendition of "Burn." On television, she has been a recurring guest star in the hit Starz series Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Season 2) and has appeared in CBS’s The Equalizer, starring Queen Latifah.

Her recent film work includes Heaven Down Here, Girlfriendship, where she stars alongside Tamera Mowry and Lyndie Greenwood under the direction of Keshia Knight Pulliam. Other notable film projects include One Royal Holiday and Writing Around the Christmas Tree.

With six Broadway credits to her name—HAIR (Dionne/Abe Lincoln), Leap of Faith (Ornella), Big Fish (Josephine), Motown: The Musical (Diana Ross), Hamilton (Eliza), and Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie Carnegie)—Krystal has built an expansive theatrical career. She is a two-time Fred Astaire Award nominee and has collaborated with some of the industry’s most esteemed Oscar, Olivier, and Tony-winning playwrights, directors, and producers. Passionate about originating roles, she is dedicated to developing new, inspiring works.

Her television credits include a heavy recurring role as Renee Timmons in the Starz series Power Book III: Raising Kanan and CBS’s The Equalizer. She has also appeared in NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, Hulu’s Deadbeat, ABC’s Castle, Disney’s Sydney to the Max, and the Disney+ feature film Magic Camp.

Krystal is also a voiceover artist and is currently voicing the role of Barbara Gordon in the hit animated series Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime. She lends her voice to the DreamWorks/Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, in the role of Netossa, and Avery in Final Space.

Beyond performing, Krystal is a writer, songwriter, and director. Her original music has been featured on ABC’s The Neighbors and Mistresses, and she made her directorial debut in 2019 with Reddy Records, a short film she co-wrote. She recently produced the upcoming short film Circle of Shame.

Committed to social change, Krystal co-founded the Hamilton Racial Justice Task Force (Ham4Progress), a social justice and outreach initiative uniting the Hamilton cast and crew to advocate for equity both on stage and in society.

A passionate activist for mental health, wellness, equality, and social justice, Krystal uses her platform to amplify stories of empathy, resilience, and impact.

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