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Birth Place: Evansville, IN, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1995
Paul Robeson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Paul Robeson

[Broadway]
1979
Performer


Movies

The Big Hit
[ 1998 ] Paris
American History X
[ 1998 ] Sweeney
15 Minutes
[ 2001 ] Detective Leon Jackson

TV Shows

Spenser: For Hire
Hawk
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Benjamin Sisko

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production

Avery BrooksOthello

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Avery BrooksPaul Robeson

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Avery BrooksPaul Robeson

News


Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players

The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux  in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.
2024 Peabody Awards Include THE BEAR, BLUEY, & More; See the Full List

Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!
A Class Act NY Acting Studio Presents SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL This June

A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, will present four productions of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL in New York City the weekend of June 8 and 9.
Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers

Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.
A Class Act NY Will Perform HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNA LOGGINS!

A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, will present an original musical, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNA LOGGINS on Sunday, May 19 at the off-Broadway theatre, 14th Street Y! 
BWW Interview: Artistic Director Ricardo Khan and CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Crossroads Theatre Company's Artistic Director, Ricardo Khan about his career and the season ahead.
Eric Krebs Announces Ownership & Operation of THEATER 555, Opening September 2021

It was announced today that the 160-seat off-Broadway theater located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) will reopen this fall rechristened as Theater 555. Unused since the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, the theater was the home of the Signature and Pearl Theater Company’s.
New Federal Theatre Announces 2021 Ntozake Shange Readings Series

Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set plays by Mustapha Matura, S. Shephard-Massat and Larry Muhammad for the June, 2021 edition of its Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series, which will be held three Tuesdays in June--June 8, 15 and 22-- all in live streamed readings on Zoom.
Ricardo Khan and the Performing Arts Alliance to be Honored at Theatre Communications Group 2021 Gala

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2021 TCG 60th Anniversary Gala: Our Stories will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:30pm ET with an afterparty to follow. The Gala will honor Ricardo Khan and the Performing Arts Alliance, and both the Gala and virtual live afterparty will be hosted by drag superstar Shequida. 
Tickets Now On Sale for Patrick Page's ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN

Today at noon, Shakespeare Theatre Company released tickets to its first ever online-only production, All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain a performance written by and starring STC Affiliated Artist Patrick Page.
Justin Emeka & Malic Maat to Join Pittsburgh Public Theater Artistic Team

Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski and Managing Director Lou Castelli, along with Pittsburgh Public Theater's Board of Trustees, are committed to using the current pause in in-person programming in the wake of Covid-19 as an opportunity to imagine and secure a bright artistic future for the organization.
VIDEO: Patrick Page Talks Iago's Speech From OTHELLO In New Conversation For Red Bull Theater

Explore Iago with celebrated Shakespearean actor and Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page! 
Red Bull Theater Announces EXPLORING IAGO WITH PATRICK PAGE

RED BULL THEATER today announced that OTHELLO 2020, a multi-program initiative providing an engaging and educational experience for all who are interested in Shakespeare's Othello and the world in which we live today, will kick off with a RemarkaBULL Podversation: 'I HATE THE MOOR': Exploring Iago with Tony and Drama Desk nominee Patrick Page.
Eric Krebs Announces Closure of Off-Broadway's Playroom Theater in Times Square

Off-Broadway's 62-seat Playroom Theater, who's tagline is 'Caution, Artists at Work,' was forced to close on June 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, June 8- with Renee Elise Goldsberry, Telly Leung and Norm Lewis and More!

Today (June 8) in live streaming: Stars in the House spotlights Philadelphia Theatre Company, Paper Mill showcases new voices, and so much more!
Dianne McIntyre Has Been Named A 2020 United States Artist Fellow

The United States Artists (USA) announced today that dancer/ choreographer Dianne McIntyre is one of fifty recipients of their 2020 USA Fellow award. Each of the fifty recipients will receive a $50,000 cash award of unrestricted funds.
Crossroads Premieres PAUL ROBESON At New NBPAC

Paul Robeson a?" a play examining the life of the famous scholar, athlete, entertainer and activist who graduated from Rutgers 100 years ago a?" is be the first production of the upcoming season of the Crossroads Theatre Company as well as Crossroads' first play in the new New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC).
One Day Delay For Off Broadway Premiere of I SPY A SPY

Due to technical issues (or spy interference) the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace) will now begin its limited engagement (through September 21) at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Saturday, July 6th at 8pm. The show will have its official opening on Thursday, July 18th at 7pm.
New Federal Theatre Presents Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series

Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set four plays for the June, 2019 edition of its Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series. The series will run four Tuesdays--June 4, 11, 18 and 25--with all readings at Castillo Theatre, 543 W 42nd Street.
Photo Flash: A Class Act NY Presents SHREK: THE MUSICAL JR!

On Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, proudly presented Shrek: The Musical Jr. at the beautiful Off-Broadway Riverside Theatre. Talented actors, ages 7-13, brought these beloved characters to life in four stellar performances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Avery Brooks been in?

Avery Brooks has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Avery Brooks been in?

Avery Brooks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Avery Brooks been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Othello, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Paul Robeson and Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Paul Robeson.

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