Urylee Leonardos (May , â€" April , ) was an American vocalist and
actress who appeared frequently on Broadway. She has the distinction
of being the first black performer to understudy and go on for a
Latina in a Broadway production. She filled in for Yma Sumac in the
role of Princess Najla in the production of Flahooley.Leonardos
appeared in Mike Todd's Gay New Orleans revue at the World's Fair in
New York City. Later that year, she had a small role on Broadway in
The Male Animal.Her big break came in , when she was cast in the
musical Carmen Jones. Initially cast in a small role, Leonardo took
over the lead in the revival of the production.
actress who appeared frequently on Broadway. She has the distinction
of being the first black performer to understudy and go on for a
Latina in a Broadway production. She filled in for Yma Sumac in the
role of Princess Najla in the production of Flahooley.Leonardos
appeared in Mike Todd's Gay New Orleans revue at the World's Fair in
New York City. Later that year, she had a small role on Broadway in
The Male Animal.Her big break came in , when she was cast in the
musical Carmen Jones. Initially cast in a small role, Leonardo took
over the lead in the revival of the production.
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