With her new memoir This Is It: Marvelous and Getting Better, the Broadway icon reflects on a legendary career while continuing to connect with audiences

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Melba Moore, who first rose to prominence on the New York stage, shows no signs of slowing down. With the release of her memoir This Is It: Marvelous and Getting Better, the legendary performer continues to captivate audiences while expanding a career that spans decades of theater and music.

The memoir has brought Moore back into the spotlight in a major way, with appearances on national television, including The Sherri Shepherd Show, and renewed appreciation for her groundbreaking work on stage. Moore earned her Tony Award for Purlie and made an indelible mark on Broadway with her work in Hair, establishing herself as a dynamic and influential presence during a transformative era in American theater.

In This Is It, Moore reflects on her journey with honesty and resilience, offering a personal look at both the triumphs and challenges of a life in the spotlight. From her early Broadway success to her achievements in music and beyond, the memoir highlights a career defined by versatility, perseverance, and lasting cultural impact.

As the upcoming Black Music Month in June shines a spotlight on influential artists, Moore’s story serves as a powerful reminder of her enduring contributions—not only to music, but to the Broadway stage. Decades after her breakout performances, she remains a vital and inspiring figure whose legacy continues to evolve.

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This is It': Marvelous & Getting Better' is available at bookstore and Amazon now.

‘This is It’: Marvelous & Getting Better’ is available at bookstores and on Amazon now.