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Crystal A. Dickinson BIO

Broadway: You Can't Take it With You, Clybourne Park (Theater World Award); Playwrights Horizons: The Call, Clybourne Park; Signature Theatre: The First Breeze of Summer; Lincoln Center: Broke-ology; Soho Rep: Born Bad; Negro Ensemble Company: Sun Down Names and Night Gone Things; Atlantic Theater: Bottom of the World. Regional: Contemporary American Theater Festival, Baltimore Centerstage, 7 Stages, Georgia Shakespeare, Houston Shakespeare, Illinois Shakespeare, Synchronicity. Television: Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. Film: This is Where I Leave You, I-Origins. Education: M.F.A., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a proud volunteer at the 52nd Street Project.

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Crystal A. Dickinson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons and P73 Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Sheila

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Rheba

[Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2010
Francine

Lena

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2009
Sonia King


Crystal A. Dickinson Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Debut Performance

Crystal A. Dickinson, Clybourne Park

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Tickets to go on Sale Next Week for GEM OF THE OCEAN at Two River Theater


The American Century Cycle continues in Red Bank with August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. Learn more about August Wilson's play and learn how to purchase tickets.

Two River Theater Appoints Seven New Board Members


Two River Theater has appointed seven new board members, including Crystal A. Dickinson, Delisha Grant, Kenny D. King, Tony Meneses, Cathy Pugliese-Sivo, Joanne Spears, and Susan Whyman.

World Premiere of Kate Hamill's THE SCARLET LETTER & More Set for Two River Theater 2023/2024 Season


Two River Theater has announced its 2023/2024 30th Anniversary Season. This will be the first slate of programming at Two River for new Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; at Jersey City Theater Center Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Will Be Presented in October


 Broadway Black presents The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards, which honors Black theatre artists during the 2021-2022 season. The live, in-person ceremony will be held on Monday, October 10 at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem (253 West 125th Street). Awards in 29 competitive categories and five honorary categories will be presented along with performances and guest appearances. 

2nd Annual Antonyo Award Nominations Announced - See The Full List!


The 2nd Annual Antonyo Award nominations from the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season have been announced! See the full list here!

VIDEO: On This Day, September 28- YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Returns to Broadway


Today we celebrate the Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It with You, which opened on this day in 2014.

Broadway Rewind: Pulitzer Prize-Winning CLYBOURNE PARK Opens on Broadway in 2012


Today we rewind to 2012 when Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize-winning Clybourne Park opened on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of FABULATION


The Signature Theatre production of Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Lileana Blain-Cruz, opened just last night, December 10.

Photo Coverage: Suzan-Lori Parks Honored with 2018 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award


Yesterday, December 3, Suzan-Lori Parks was honored with 2018 Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 28- Broadway Revival of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Celebrates Opening Night


Today we celebrate the Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It with You, which opened on this day in 2014.

The Public Theater Extends THE LOW ROAD Through April 8


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today a one-week extension for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. THE LOW ROAD will now run through Sunday, April 8.

BWW Review: Bruce Norris' Economic Commentary THE LOW ROAD is a Rollicking Anti-Candide


Teaser:  There is a knockout of a surprise moment, cleverly devised and wonderfully played, contained within Pulitzer-winner Bruce Norris' mini-epic THE LOW ROAD, now getting a rollicking production at The Public, with a terrific ensemble of players guided by the talented hand of director Michael Grief.

Photo Flash: Michael Greif Directs The Public's THE LOW ROAD


BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Public Theater's American premiere of THE LOW ROAD written by Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris and directed by Tony nominee Michael Greif, check out the photos below! 

American Premiere of THE LOW ROAD Begins Previews at the Public February 13


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 13 for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 28- The Revival of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Celebrates Opening Night


Today we celebrate the Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It with You, which opened on this day in 2014.

BWW Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Two River Theater is a Masterpiece


The wait is over. Two River Theater (TRT) opens its 2017/2018 Season with an outstanding production of the time-honored classic, A Raisin in the Sun. The show will be on the Red Bank stage now through October 8. Written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Carl Cofield, it is staged and performed to perfection.

Photo Flash: Brandon J. Dirden, Crystal A. Dickinson, Brenda Pressley & More Celebrate Opening Night of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Two River Theater


It was a swell family affair at Two River Theater last night as a searing and powerful production of Lorraine Hansberry's American classic A Raisin in the Sun, helmed by Carl Cofield and starring Brandon J. Dirden as Walter Lee Younger, his wife Crystal A. Dickinson as Ruth Younger, his father Willie Dirden as Bobo, Brenda Pressley as Lena Younger, Jasmine Batchelor as Beneatha Younger, Nat DeWolf as Karl Lindner, Charlie Hudson III as Joseph Asagai, Owen Tabaka as Travis Younger, York Walker as George Murchison, with Andrew Binger and David Joel Rivera as the Moving Men, celebrated opening night.

Crystal A. Dickinson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Crystal A. Dickinson been in?

Crystal A. Dickinson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Crystal A. Dickinson been in?

Crystal A. Dickinson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Crystal A. Dickinson been nominated for?

Crystal A. Dickinson has been nominated for the Outstanding Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in Clybourne Park.

What awards has Crystal A. Dickinson won?

Crystal A. Dickinson won the Outstanding Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in Clybourne Park.

What is Crystal A. Dickinson next theatre project?

Crystal A. Dickinson's next show will be The Trees which opens on 3/5/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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