She received Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Smokey Joe's Cafe (1995).
[2] Braxton was born and raised in Bronx, New York City and graduated from the High School of Performing Arts.
[1] She made her screen debut appearing opposite Cleavant Derricks in the 1979 PBS filmed musical production of When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate.
With eighth-time stint in the role, Braxton holds the record for having played 'Velma Kelly' on Broadway more than any other actress in the show's history with over 1,200 performances.
[4] Braxton married fitness trainer Anthony Van Putten, as of 2006 they own a men's grooming salon in Harlem.