We are saddened to share that, due to an unforeseen situation, Heather Headley will be unable to perform An Evening with Heather Headley at Wheaton Academy on Saturday, March 14.
The event will be rescheduled for Fall 2026, and it is the hope of Heather, Wheaton Academy, and Wheaton Christian Grammar School that we will see you there!
Once details are confirmed, ticket information and next steps will be shared via email.
Tickets purchased for this Saturday through Eventbrite will be automatically refunded.
If you have any questions, please email us.
Heather Headley was born and spent most of her childhood on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. Her family moved to the United States in the early 90s where her love for the arts continued. In 1997 – while still attending Northwestern University – she was cast in the Broadway-bound musical, Ragtime. A short few months later, she was offered the role of ‘Nala’ in the original Broadway production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s multiple Tony Award-winning musical, The Lion King. While still in The Lion King, she was asked to audition for, and subsequently earned, the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. Her portrayal of the Nubian princess won her great critical acclaim, as well as the prestigious Tony and Drama Desk awards for “Best Actress in a Musical.” That same year, Headley was also listed as one of PEOPLE Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” and Essence Magazine’s “30 Women To Watch.”
She continued her musical success with her 2002 debut album, This Is Who I Am, released with RCA Records. The album featured productions by several top-flight producers, and two tracks – “He Is” and “I Wish I Wasn’t” – emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Headley earned numerous accolades for her debut, including Grammy Award nominations for “Best New Artist” and “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.” She followed this success with In My Mind in 2006, whose title track became her first No. 1 hit on the Dance and R&B charts, and Audience of One in 2009, for which she won the Grammy Award for the “Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.” She has since released two additional studio albums: 2012’s Only One In The World and 2018’s Broadway My Way.
Ms. Headley’s artistry comfortably spans all genres, and in addition to roles in movies and television, she has performed in venues, theaters, halls, and arenas around the world. She has been honored and blessed to perform for American presidents, the Queen and Royal Family, international dignitaries, and countless audiences.
Outside of her illustrious career, Headley is married to former New York Jets wide receiver, and current founder of Promus Holdings, Brian Musso. Together they have three children. She takes great care of the balance between motherhood and her career, and enjoys the joy and chaos that they both can bring. The family currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago, IL.