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Credits include: New York: Goddess workshop (Zawadi); Grace workshop (Jackie). Regional: Goddess (Grio) at Berkeley REP. Signature: Gun and Powder (Flo); Blackbeard (Kali Maa); Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon); Broadway in the Park; Signature Vinyl. Ford’s: Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife); The Wiz (Glinda/Dorothy u/s). Round House: School Girls (Ama); Caroline, or Change (Dottie). Theater J: Intimate Apparel (Mayme); Gloria: A Life (Flo Kennedy). Kennedy Center: Me…Jane (Maisie); Chasing the Wind (Abby). Imagination: Cinderella (Cinderella); Charlie Brown (Lucy). Artscentric: L5Y (Cathy); AIDA (Aida); MEMPHIS (Felicia). Center Stage: Glorious World (Lady 3). ATMTC: James and the Giant Peach (Sponge). Studio: SILENCE! (Ardelia). OTC: Co-writer of The Joy That Carries You (2023 Winner of the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical); Dessa Rose Concert (Dessa); Children of Eden Concert (Eve); Avenue Q (Ensemble).

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GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater Photo
GODDESS Extends Through Early June at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

The Public Theater has extended the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: In Rehearsal for GODDESS at The Public Theater Photo
Video: In Rehearsal for GODDESS at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The Public Theater has released a look inside rehearsal for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. Watch the video!
Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller to Headline BROADWAY IN THE PARK Photo
Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller to Headline BROADWAY IN THE PARK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has revealed the headliners for the fifth annual musical theater collaboration, Broadway in the Park, featuring Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller. Learn more!
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre Photo
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Amber Iman Performs 'Honey Sweet' In New GODDESS Music Video Photo
Video: Amber Iman Performs 'Honey Sweet' In New GODDESS Music Video
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

Watch Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman takes the mic with HONEY SWEET from the upcoming GODDESS EP: Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa, celebrating the music that fuels the upcoming musical. Watch the performance video!
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical Photo
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025

Watch a video of Tony nominee Amber Iman singing 'Honey Sweet' from the new musical Goddess, which is set to premiere at the Public Theatre this year.
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala Photo
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25 Photo
Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Olney Theatre Center announced the three collaborative projects it will develop with week-long workshops as part of its Vanguard Arts Fund (VAF) during the 24-25 season.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater Photo
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

The Public Theater has revealed the initial cast for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre Photo
Photos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Photo
Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage Photo
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
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