Lizan Mitchell
Latest News on Lizan Mitchell:
The Acting Company Announces Casting For SPELL #7 (Oct 9, 2024)
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA (Aug 12, 2024)
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Charlotte d'Amboise & More to Star in REUNION OF BARTERSVILLE Reading (Jun 6, 2024)
The Acting Company Announces Casting For SPELL #7 (Oct 9, 2024)
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA (Aug 12, 2024)
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Charlotte d'Amboise & More to Star in REUNION OF BARTERSVILLE Reading (Jun 6, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: Electra, Having Our Say, So Long on Lonely Street. Off-Broadway: The Visitor, Passages, First Noel, Brownsville Song, Cell, Rosmersholm, for colored girls…, Gum, Ma Rose and Salt. Regional: STC, CATF, Rep Theater of St. Louis, The Old Globe, Trinity Rep, Arena Stage, Cleveland Play House, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Victory Gardens, NBT U.K., Cincinnati Playhouse, Roundhouse Theater. Film/TV: Detroit, We’ll Never Have Paris, The Human Stain, The Preacher’s Wife, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Deadbeat,” “Golden Boy,” “John Adams,” “The Good Wife,” “Sesame Street,” “The Wire.”
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JJ Wynder-Wilkins, Jerome Preston Bates, Ngozi Anyanwu, Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker, Lizan Mitchell, Nathan Alan Davis, Jessica Frances Dukes, Mallori Taylor Johson, Lance Coadie Williams, Jon Michael Hill
Date:
10/05/2023
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
Julian Rozzell, Kashayna Johnson, JJ Wynder-Wilkins, Rokia Sherin, Jerome Preston Bates, Ngozi Anyanwu, Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker, Lizan Mitchell, Nathan Alan Davis, Jessica Frances Dukes, Britney Nicole Simpson, Mallori Taylor Johson, Lance Coadie Williams, Jon Michael Hill, Stanley Andrew Jackson
Date:
10/05/2023
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
Jon Michael Hill, JJ Wynder, Jessica Frances Dukes, Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker, Lance Coadie Williams, Ngozi Anyanwu, Jerome Preston Bates, Lizan Mitchell, Mallori Taylor Johnson, Nathan Alan Davis, Patricia McGregor
Date:
08/23/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theater Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Elegba
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Woman in Purple
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Performance Award
Lizan Mitchell, On Sugarland
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Lizan MitchellTrojan Women
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Lizan MitchellHaving Our Say
Videos
Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reveals Why OHIO STATE MURDERS Is Her 'Hardest' Role on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2022
Photos/Video: First Look at Audra McDonald and More in OHIO STATE MURDERS, Opening Tonight!
by Show Highlights - Dec 8, 2022
Video: Audra McDonald and Kenny Leon Open Up About the Drama of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 12, 2022
Video: Audra McDonald, Lizan Mitchell & More Discuss Bringing OHIO STATE MURDERS to Broadway
by Sneak Peek - Nov 6, 2022
News
The Acting Company Announces Casting For SPELL #7
The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.
The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.
Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA
THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.
THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Charlotte d'Amboise & More to Star in REUNION OF BARTERSVILLE Reading
LaChanze Productions has unveiled the cast for an industry reading on June 13 at Pershing Square Signature Center of Reunion in Bartersville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
LaChanze Productions has unveiled the cast for an industry reading on June 13 at Pershing Square Signature Center of Reunion in Bartersville. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
National Black Theatre and Chelsea Factory Will Host Public Presentation of BLOOD WORK
National Black Theatre has announced the public presentation of blood work by Kristen Adele Calhoun (Black Cypress Bayou, Geffen Playhouse) and directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene (Covenant, Roundabout Theater Company).
National Black Theatre has announced the public presentation of blood work by Kristen Adele Calhoun (Black Cypress Bayou, Geffen Playhouse) and directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene (Covenant, Roundabout Theater Company).
Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
Get a sneak peek of THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company in this exclusive video. Discover the latest production from Roundabout Theatre Company and get a glimpse of the play before it hits the stage. Don't miss your chance to experience THE REFUGE PLAYS - book your tickets now!
Get a sneak peek of THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company in this exclusive video. Discover the latest production from Roundabout Theatre Company and get a glimpse of the play before it hits the stage. Don't miss your chance to experience THE REFUGE PLAYS - book your tickets now!
Review Roundup: THE REFUGE PLAYS
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night for the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis. Check out what the critics had to say!
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night for the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis. Check out what the critics had to say!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS
In this video watch as we take you inside opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor.
In this video watch as we take you inside opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. The production officially opened last night, October 4. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. The production officially opened last night, October 4. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Photos: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
Take a first look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company. This highly anticipated production features an incredible cast including Jessica Frances Dukes, Ngozi Anyanwu, Jon Michael Hill, Nicole Ari Parker, and more. Get an inside glimpse of the show before it opens and get ready to be captivated by this exciting new production.
Take a first look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company. This highly anticipated production features an incredible cast including Jessica Frances Dukes, Ngozi Anyanwu, Jon Michael Hill, Nicole Ari Parker, and more. Get an inside glimpse of the show before it opens and get ready to be captivated by this exciting new production.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. See rehearsal photos!
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. See rehearsal photos!
RACHEL BLOOM: DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW, PAY THE WRITER & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for September
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month.
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month.
Video: What's THE REFUGE PLAYS All About? The Cast Explains
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. In this video, the cast explains more about what the play is all about!
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. In this video, the cast explains more about what the play is all about!
Photos: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.
Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.
Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker & More to Star in THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.
Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.
Review Roundup: THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL Opens at NYTW
New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Let's see what the critics are saying...
New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Let's see what the critics are saying...
Photos: Inside Opening Night of NYTW's THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL
New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Check out photos from inside the celebration!
New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Check out photos from inside the celebration!
New York Theatre Workshop to Present the 05Fest - in Conjunction with THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL
Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!
Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!
Alexandra Silber, Jason Bowen & More to Star in THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast and creative team for The Half-God of Rainfall. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast and creative team for The Half-God of Rainfall. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater
Check out photos from opening night of The Public Theater’s world premiere staging of shadow/land!
Check out photos from opening night of The Public Theater’s world premiere staging of shadow/land!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lizan Mitchell been in?
Lizan Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Lizan Mitchell been in?
Lizan Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lizan Mitchell been nominated for?
Lizan Mitchell has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Performance Award at the Obie Awards for On Sugarland, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Trojan Women, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Having Our Say.
What awards has Lizan Mitchell won?
Lizan Mitchell has won several awards, including the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her role in On Sugarland. She also received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Trojan Women. Additionally, she was honored with the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production award from the Helen Hayes Awards for her work in Having Our Say.
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