"This is such a beautiful tradition, and I've been doing this a long time and it never gets old. And I'm so, so proud to be a part of this ensemble in this show because we have the most incredible ensemble on Broadway."
Photo by Jay-Rey Rivera.
Name: Afra Hines
Opening Night: April 20, 2026
Hometown: Miami, Florida
First Broadway Credit: Wicked, 2006
Professional Training: Professional Performing Arts High School, The Ailey School and Broadway Dance Center
Year Joined Equity: 2006
How I Got My Equity Card: "After being seen about five times for Wicked, I was finally cast as a universal swing and joined Equity as a result."
Other Broadway Chorus Contract Credits: Wicked, In The Heights, Ghost, Soul Doctor, Motown, Shuffle Along, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Robe recipient), Hadestown, Funny Girl, The Who's Tommy (Robe Recipient) and Pirates of Penzance (Robe recipient).
Ana Gasteyer wasn't available, so Hines blessed theatre legend September L. Davis in her stead. Photo by Jeffrey Bateman.
Past Robe recipients Shina Ann Morris (left) and Maria Briggs are thrilled to highlight that Hines is wearing the Robe that contains the panel for Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Not only were the three of them in that production together, but Hines was the Robe recipient for that show, as well! Photo by Jeffrey Bateman.
Hines with the full cast of Schmigadoon!. Photo by Jeffrey Batemen.