Judine Somerville(justjudine.com)(IG:@judinesomerville) is the recipient of the Stephen A. Goldberg Award, the F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship, and the Legacy Robe Honor, awarded to the ensemble member who has performed in the most Broadway musicals. She has performed in five original Broadway musicals, including the eight-time Tony-Award winning Musical HAIRSPRAY, where she was part of the original singing trio sensation The Dynamites. Judine also reprised her role for NBC's HAIRSPRAYLIVE directed by Kenny Leon and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Including cast members: Harvey Fierstein, Martin Short, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Sean Hayes and Rosie O'Donnell. Judine is a former Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, and is an accomplished Musical Theatre performer with an impressive list of credits. A Motivational Speaker Dance Fitness Leader she is invited to speak around the world at Educational & Wellness Conferences as well as family & woman organizations. Using her personal story of growing up in an underserved community in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn and making it to the bright lights of BROADWAY, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND. Judine is known for her Enthusiasm, Positivity, and ability to make all in her presence feel like a CHAMPION. She inspires people from all walks of life to DREAM BIG and empowers them with the tools and confidence to achieve their greatest potential. 
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She was the Assistant Choreographer to Otis Sallid on the Fox Searchlight Movie Musical, Black Nativity Starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and introducing Jacob Lattimore. She can be seen in the film Malcolm X, choreographed by Otis Sallid & Directed by Spike Lee. Also, Jack of the Red Hearts Directed by Janet Grillo.
Other Broadway credits include: ON THE TOWN, THE LIFE,  CRAZY FOR YOU,  and  LATE NITE COMIC. National Tours: Barry Manilow’s COPACABANA and  Jekyll and Hyde. Television appearances include: MTV’S ..MADE, THE TODAY SHOW, THE VIEW, JUDGE HATCHETT, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE CBS EARLY  SHOW, THE TONIGHT SHOW with JAY LENO, THE ROSIE O’DONNELL SHOW, LATE  NITE with DAVID LETTERMAN, LATE NITE with CONAN O’BRIEN, THE VH1 AWARDS,  THE RICKI LAKE SHOW, THE TONY AWARDS, THE JERRY LEWIS TELETHON, THE  MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, and THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. Special  Events include: Judge /Host of SHOWSTOPPER, Americas Greatest Dance Championships, Red Carpet at the Grammy Awards, Anthem Singer at the Barclay Arena and Madison Square Garden. Presenter at Canyon Ranch.
While  performing in HAIRSPRAY, Judine was the recipient of the prestigious Legacy Robe, awarded to the ensemble member who has performed in the most Broadway Musicals. She is honored to be a part of an amazing group of “Gypsies” who have received this honor. Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Donna  Mckechnie, Adrian Bailey, Dana Moore and Joanne Hunter just to name a  few. Judine  has been invited to work on such innovative projects such as : MEMPHIS  INSPIRE CHANGE, IMPACT BROADWAY, FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE and MEET THE  ARTIST SCHOOL SERIES at LINCOLN CENTER.