Sheryl Lee Ralph On ‘Abbott Elementary’ Changing TV, Broadway’s new Era and The ‘Moesha’ Legacy

The iconic always booked and busy Sheryl Lee Ralph is now one of the stars of Quinta Brunson ‘Abbott Elementary,’ on ABC one of the biggest and most promising broadcast network sitcoms in ages. She talks about the new series, playing an educator and the importance of the education field amid the pandemic. She also talked about her own Broadway legacy and how the pandemic has impacted Black artists on Broadway, as well as the legacy of, of course…’Moesha’! 

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On Opening Act, some of Black Hollywood faves recount stories from their very first gig, big or small, and share how that single opportunity made them who they are today. Opening Act is a podcast hosted by Shadow And Act’s Deputy Editor, Trey Mangum and features behind-the-scenes stories of how these actors got introduced into film and television.