Oprah Winfrey

Birth Place: Kosciusko, MS, USA

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Oprah Winfrey is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011 in Chicago. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she was the richest African American of the 20th century and North America's first black multi-billionaire, and has been ranked the greatest black philanthropist in American history. She has also been sometimes ranked as the most influential woman in the world.

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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Musical

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Lisa Rinna Says She'll Never Return to REAL HOUSEWIVES

Lisa Rinna tells Jennifer why she admires women, including Madonna, Cher, and Demi Moore. Plus, the star shares the wisdom she’s passed on to her children and admits she thinks being in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast made her a better actress. Watch the videos from the episode now!

Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards

Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!

Halle Bailey Drops New Single 'In Your Hands'

Discover Halle Bailey's latest release, an unforgettable love song titled IN YOUR HANDS. This captivating new track is accompanied by a stunning music video, showcasing Bailey's undeniable talent. “In Your Hands,” produced by Grammy nominated producer DemJointz, a gorgeous love song about the battle for once-in-a-lifetime love.

Spire Center Announces Shows with Bettye LaVette, Grain Thief, Ben Bailey, and More

Discover upcoming shows at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA featuring Bettye LaVette, Grain Thief, comedian Ben Bailey, and the Pousette-Dart Trio.

Oprah Winfrey to Host ABC Special About Prescription Weight Loss Medications

Oprah Winfrey hosts a sit-down conversation around the radical impact of prescription weight loss medications in the primetime event, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.” The special delves into the prevailing questions and concerns surrounding the impact on our health care, economy, lifestyle and culture.

Catapult Opera Releases New Opera Short TELEKINETIK by Khary Laurent

Catapult Opera commissioned a new opera digital short entitled Telekinetik from multi-hyphenate, Chicago-based artist, Khary Laurent. Check out the piece now.

Stage Aurora to Present THE COLOR PURPLE Benefit Concert in April

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company will present The Color Purple: A Benefit Performance. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

OWN Network Set to Premiere Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

This year's honorees and entertainment industry trailblazers include Academy Award nominated actress & Grammy Award winner, Danielle Brooks, six-time Grammy nominated singer and leading-actress Halle Bailey, acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner of All American, All American: Homecoming and Found, Nkechi Okoro Carroll.

JUSTICE, USA Max Documentary Series Sets March Debut

The project hails from Oscar, GRAMMY and Emmy-winning Common ('Silo”), Humanitas Prize finalist Marshall Goldberg (“Life Goes On”), Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated executive producer Mike Tollin (“The Last Dance”) and MTP, with Think Common Entertainment's Tamara Brown also executive producing. Watch the video trailer!

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

ALWAYS OLIVIA Will Celebrate Olivia Newton-John at the Raue Center

Always Olivia, a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John comes to Raue Center on Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm.

National Geographic's Traveling Photography Exhibition WOMEN: A CENTURY OF CHANGE Now Open in the Visual Arts Center

Discover the global chronicle of women's lives through National Geographic's powerful photography exhibition, 'WOMEN: A Century of Change,' now open at the Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Explore over 100 images from 30+ countries celebrating trailblazers and the evolution of womanhood.

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Teams With HGTV For Special Week Of Programming

Stars from across HGTV's leading home renovation and lifestyle series will join the nationally syndicated talk show February 19-23, including Home Town's Erin & Ben Napier, Page Turner from Rock the Block, Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from 100 Day Dream Home, and Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson from Married to Real Estate.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents An Emotional Journey of Resilience and Love in THE COLOR PURPLE

The musical adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple, featuring a book by Marsha Norman and music & lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, directed by Amina Robinson running July 17 to August 4 on the Main Stage.

Cyndi Lauper's Life Chronicled Through New Comic Book

'Female Force: Cyndi Lauper,' authored by Eric M. Esquivel and illustrated by Lucy Fidelis, offers a captivating 22-page narrative. Available in both digital and print formats, this comic can be accessed across platforms like Amazon. Readers can enjoy the softcover and hardcover editions, featuring a cover designed by Marvel Comics artist Yonami.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Launch 17-City US Tour

Fresh off a month-long tour of Japan, Trinity Irish Dance Company is set to tour the US! See if the company is coming to a city near you and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Sets Max Streaming Premiere Date

Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE COLOR PURPLE movie musical will make its streaming debut on Max next week. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones, the film is a bold new take on the classic story of love and resilience, adapted from the beloved novel and the Broadway musical.

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Scores Season-Best Ratings

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” scored its best ratings of the season during the week guests Common, Paris Hilton, and Snoop Dogg joined the EGOT winner in January. “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” which was just renewed for a third season by the FOX Television Stations and Hearst Television.

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Oprah Winfrey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Oprah Winfrey been nominated for?

Oprah Winfrey has been nominated for the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical for The Color Purple and Best Musical for The Color Purple.

What awards has Oprah Winfrey won?

Oprah Winfrey won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for The Color Purple.

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