Ariana DeBose is one of Broadway’s rising stars who appear in Netflix’s new musical, The Prom. She’s just opened up about the vital reason she chose to take on queer character Alyssa Greene.

Ariana DeBose made herself at home in Andrew ... My best friend, Jonathan Cobrda, [who was] my prom date, goes to everything," the actress said. "My partner will be in the house as well.

How many Broadway shows has Ariana DeBose been in? Ariana DeBose has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows. How many West End shows has Ariana DeBose been in? Ariana DeBose has appeared on London's West ...

Ariana DeBose will return as the host of the 77th ... Before her 2022 Oscar win for West Side Story, and film roles including The Prom and Argylle, DeBose began her career in theater.

Ariana DeBose couldn't hold back tears when she named ... Still emotional, the Prom star noted her teary eyes and confessed, "I'm a big ol' softie." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's ...