The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World Revival 2016

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: October 25, 2016
Closing: December 18, 2016

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre
480 West 42nd Street (between Dyer and 10th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

A woman tries to feed her husband a fried drumstick. Dragons roam a flat earth. The last Black man in the whole entire world dies again. And again. Careening through memory and language, Parks explores and explodes archetypes of Black America with piercing insight and raucous comedy. A riotous theatrical event, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World hums with the heartbeat of improvisational jazz.

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World - 2016 - Off-Broadway Cast

Get The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

BWW Review: Signature Revives Suzan-Lori Parks Free-Form Dramatic Riff, THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD
by Michael Dale - November 15, 2016


The symbolic nature of Suzan-Lori Parks' 1990 free-form dramatic riff, THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD AKA THE NEGRO BOOK OF THE DEAD is made apparent to viewers as soon as they open their programs and see the characters have names like 'Black Woman With Fried Drumstick,' 'Before Columbus' and 'Lots of Grease and Lots of Pork.'

Signature's 'DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN' Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2016


Due to popular demand, the Signature Theatre production of The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World AKA the Negro Book of the Dead, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, has been extended an additional week.

Photo Flash: First Look at Daniel J. Watts and More in 'THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN' at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2016


Signature Theatre presents The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World AKA The Negro Book of the Dead, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. The production runs now through Sunday, December 11, with an official opening slated for Sunday, November 13, 2016 at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

'THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN' Starts Tonight at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016


Signature Theatre's production of The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, begins tonight, October 25, and runs through December 4, 2016 with a Sunday, November 13 opening night in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). 

HAMILTON's Daniel J. Watts and More Join 'THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN' at Signature Theatre; Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016


Casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre production of The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World have there been?
The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What awards has The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World been nominated for?
The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World has been nominated for Best Play Revival, Directing (Obie Awards), and Outstanding Costume Design (The Lortels). Lileana Blain-Cruz was nominated for Directing, and Montana Blanco was nominated for Outstanding Costume Design.
What awards has The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World won?
The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World has won the following awards: Best Play Revival, Directing at the Obie Awards for Lileana Blain-Cruz, and Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Montana Blanco.

Videos