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STAGE CREDITS

Drowning Crow Drowning Crow
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Josephine Nicholas Ark Trip
Me and Bessie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Woman (Understudy)

Movies

Remember My Name
[ 1978 ] Rita
HealtH
[ 1980 ] Sally Benbow
Cross Creek
[ 1983 ] Geechee
Go Tell It on the Mountain
[ 1985 ] Esther
Extremities
[ 1986 ] Patricia
Scrooged
[ 1988 ] Grace Cooley
Miss Firecracker
[ 1989 ] Popeye Jackson
Pretty Hattie's Baby
[ 1991 ] Hattie
Grand Canyon
[ 1991 ] Jane
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
[ 1992 ] Ann
Passion Fish
[ 1992 ] Chantelle
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] Rhody Poole
Heart and Souls
[ 1993 ] Penny Whington
Bopha!
[ 1993 ] Rosie Mangena
Crooklyn
[ 1994 ] Carolyn
Blue Chips
[ 1994 ] Lavada McRae
How to Make an American Quilt
[ 1995 ] Marianna
A Step Toward Tomorrow
[ 1996 ] Dr. Sandlin
Follow Me Home
[ 1996 ] Evey
Star Trek: First Contact
[ 1996 ] Lily
Primal Fear
[ 1996 ] Shoat
Down in the Delta
[ 1998 ] Loretta
The Wishing Tree
[ 1999 ] Clara
Funny Valentines
[ 1999 ] Joyce May
Mumford
[ 1999 ] Lily
What's Cooking?
[ 2000 ] Audrey Williams
Love & Basketball
[ 2000 ] Camille Wright
Dinosaur
[ 2000 ] Plio
K-PAX
[ 2001 ] Dr. Claudia Villars
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 2002 ] Akela Cheetah Mother
Baby of the Family
[ 2002 ] Rachel
The Singing Detective
[ 2003 ] Chief of Staff
Radio
[ 2003 ] Principal Daniels
The Core
[ 2003 ] Stickley
The Forgotten
[ 2004 ] Anne Pope
Beauty Shop
[ 2005 ] Ms. Josephine
Take the Lead
[ 2006 ] Augustine James
Something New
[ 2006 ] Joyce McQueen
The Family That Preys
[ 2008 ] Alice Pratt
American Violet
[ 2008 ] Alma Roberts
AmericanEast
[ 2008 ] Angela Jensen
Reach for Me
[ 2008 ] Nurse Evelyn
12 Years a Slave
[ 2013 ] Mistress Shaw
Annabelle
[ 2014 ] Evelyn
Mississippi Grind
[ 2015 ] Sam
Knucklehead
[ 2015 ] Sheila
So B. It
[ 2016 ] Bernadette
Captain America: Civil War
[ 2016 ] Miriam
Burning Sands
[ 2017 ] Professor Hughes
Saint Judy
[ 2018 ] Judge Benton
Clemency
[ 2019 ] Bernadine Williams
Juanita
[ 2019 ] Juanita
The Lion King
[ 2019 ] Sarabi
Fatherhood
[ 2021 ] Marion
The Gray Man
[ 2022 ] Margaret Cahill
Salem's Lot
[ 2024 ] Dr. Cody
Summer Camp
[ 2024 ] Mary

TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Aunt Josephine
Desperate Housewives
Betty Applewhite
Luke Cage
Mariah Dillard
Memphis Beat
Lt. Tanya Rice
See
Paris
St. Elsewhere
Dr. Roxanne Turner
State of Affairs
President Constance Payton
The Last Ship
Amy Granderson
Three Rivers
Dr. Sophia Jordan
True Blood
Ruby Jean Reynolds
Tucker's Witch
Marcia Fulbright
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2024 ] Mimi
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Lily Sloane
Monsieur Spade
Virginia Dell
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Lily Sloane
Monsieur Spade
Virginia Dell
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
[ 2023-2024 ] Mimi
The Last Frontier
[ 2025-2025 ] Bradford

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Photos: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, & More Attend THE BOROUGHS World Premiere Photo
Photos: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, & More Attend THE BOROUGHS World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026

Earlier this week, Netflix held the world premiere for The Boroughs, the new supernatural mystery series starring Drama Desk Award-winner Alfred Molina. Take a look at red carpet photos from the event now.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Ali Louis Bourzgui and More to Receive Actors' Equity Foundati Photo
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Ali Louis Bourzgui and More to Receive Actors' Equity Foundation '26 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its 2026 awards for theatre artists. These honors will be awarded at a ceremony emceed by Julie Halston, a previous recipient of the Foundation's Richard Seff Award.
Video: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More Band Together in THE BOROUGHS Trailer Photo
Video: Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More Band Together in THE BOROUGHS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

A new trailer has arrived for The Boroughs, Netflix's forthcoming supernatural series starring Drama Desk Award-winner Alfred Molina and Tony-winner Denis O'Hare. Watch the trailer now.
PRIMAL FEAR Film Being Developed for the Stage, Aiming for 2027 West End Debut Photo
PRIMAL FEAR Film Being Developed for the Stage, Aiming for 2027 West End Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026

Primal Fear, the 1996 legal thriller led by Richard Gere, is being developed for the stage by Bill Kenwright Ltd. The show is aiming for a 2027 premiere in the West End, followed by a Broadway run. 
Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Seri Photo
Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Series
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

Netflix has unveiled the first look at The Boroughs, a new supernatural series starring stage and screen stars Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, Alfre Woodard, and more. Check it out now.
Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast Photo
Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Misty Copeland’s historic farewell from ABT at the Company’s Fall Gala will be streamed live to Alice Tully Hall. Learn more and see how to stream the event here!
John Lloyd Young to Launch Centenary Stage Company 2025-26 Season Photo
John Lloyd Young to Launch Centenary Stage Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! Gala concert performance by John Lloyd Young. Learn more and see how to attend.
Centenary Stage Company Launches 2025-26 Season With John Lloyd Young Photo
Centenary Stage Company Launches 2025-26 Season With John Lloyd Young
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater Photo
Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!
Danae Hays Comes to Fargo Theatre in September Photo
Danae Hays Comes to Fargo Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour comes to the Fargo Theatre in September. Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds
John Lloyd Young Returns To Feinstein's Stage For Two Shows Photo
John Lloyd Young Returns To Feinstein's Stage For Two Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!
Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance A Photo
Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event Photo
Photos: Stars Honor James Earl Jones at Memorial Event
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

On April 7, 2025, stars of the stage and screen gathered to honor the life of the late James Earl Jones at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos here!
Comedian Danae Hays Comes to the Overture Center in April Photo
Comedian Danae Hays Comes to the Overture Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour is headed to the Overture Center! Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting and music worlds.
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A C Photo
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 6, 2024

Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
DANAE HAYS: THE FIRST TIME TOUR is Coming To The Martin Marietta Center For The Perfo Photo
DANAE HAYS: THE FIRST TIME TOUR is Coming To The Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Comedian Danae Hays' THE FIRST TIME TOUR will include a stop in Raleigh at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about Hays and see how to purchase tickets.
DANAE HAYS: THE FIRST TIME TOUR is Coming to Barbara B. Mann PAH Photo
DANAE HAYS: THE FIRST TIME TOUR is Coming to Barbara B. Mann PAH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

Comedian Danae Hays will bring her THE FIRST TIME TOUR to the Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW. Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Comedian And Tiktok Star Danae Hays To Perform At BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre Photo
Comedian And Tiktok Star Danae Hays To Perform At BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Comedian and TikTok star Danae Hays is set to perform at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre in October. Learn more about the comedian and see how to purchase tickets.
Danae Hays to Bring FIRST TIME TOUR to Capitol Theater in April 2025 Photo
Danae Hays to Bring FIRST TIME TOUR to Capitol Theater in April 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Danae Hays will bring her 'First Time Tour' to Capitol Theater, offering audiences a chance to experience her comedic talent live. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kentucky Performing Arts And Icon Presents Danae Hays In Concert Photo
Kentucky Performing Arts And Icon Presents Danae Hays In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Danae Hays will perform at Kentucky Performing Arts, presented by Icon, offering audiences a chance to experience her artistry live.
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How many Broadway shows has Alfre Woodard been in?

Alfre Woodard has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Alfre Woodard has not appeared in the West End.

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