LIMTF’S 2025 MASTERCLASS GUEST ARTIST:

MELBA MOORE

The Marvelous Melba Moore — A Tony-winning Broadway legend and 3x Grammy nominee. She began her Broadway career in HAIR, taking over the role of Sheila from Diane Keaton — becoming the first Black woman to replace a white actress in a lead role. She also made history as the first Black woman to play Fantine in Les Misérables.

From HAIR to PURLIE, her stage presence was unmatched. Her powerful voice spanned R&B, soul, rock, jazz, gospel, and pop — earning hits like “Lean On Me” and “Read My Lips,” and making her one of just three Black women ever Grammy-nominated in the Rock category. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her legacy blazed trails across music, theater, and beyond.

Registration for LIMTF’s Summer 2025 Festival includes participating in a Masterclass and Music Revue Performance with the legendary Melba Moore, click below for more info!