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BIO

Born and raised in New York City, La Tour grew up with a love for the arts and began performing at a young age. She attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she honed her craft and developed a deep appreciation for theater.


After high school, La Tour went on to study at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she earned a BFA in Drama. During her time at NYU, La Tour had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented artists in the industry, including director Anne Bogart and playwright Tony Kushner.
La Tour made her Broadway debut in 2018 in the Tony Award-winning play, "Slave Play." Directed by Robert O'Hara and written by Jeremy O. Harris, the play explores the complex and often uncomfortable dynamics of race and sexuality in America. La Tour played the role of Alana, a white woman who is struggling to come to terms with her own racial biases and desires.
La Tour's performance in "Slave Play" was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The New York Times called her "a standout" and praised her "ability to convey both vulnerability and entitlement." Variety hailed her as "a revelation" and noted her "impressive range and emotional depth."
In addition to her work on stage, La Tour has also made a name for herself on television and in film. She has appeared in a number of popular TV shows, including "The Good Fight," "Chicago P.D.," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." She also had a recurring role in the critically acclaimed series "The Deuce," which aired on HBO from 2017 to 2019.
La Tour's film credits include "The Climb," a dark comedy about the ups and downs of male friendship, which premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. She also appeared in "The Intern," a comedy starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, and "The Last Thing He Wanted," a political thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck.
Despite her success in film and television, La Tour remains committed to the theater and the power of live performance. In a 2019 interview with BroadwayWorld, she spoke about her love for the stage and her desire to continue working in theater.
"I think there's something really special about the theater," she said. "It's a communal experience, and there's nothing quite like it. You're all in the same room, breathing the same air, and there's this energy that you can't replicate anywhere else."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return, 2021
Teá [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Tea

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2018
Tea

Productions

 
[West End, ] [Replacement]
Associate Producer[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Chalia La Tour, Slave Play

News


Video: SLAVE PLAY West End Trailer

An all new trailer has been released for the West End production of Slave Play. Check out the video here!
Review Roundup: SLAVE PLAY Arrives in London

Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, has arrived in London! Let's see what the London critics are saying about the play...
Show of the Week: Save Up To 42% on Tickets to SLAVE PLAY at the Noel Coward Theatre

Save up to 42% on tickets to Slave Play at the Noel Coward Theatre. Tickets are now available from £17.25.
SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos!

The sign up for the ‘Pay What  You Can’ lottery for Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, launches today. Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More

As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Learn more about the new members of the team here!
U.K. Prime Minister Calls SLAVE PLAY Black Out Nights 'Wrong and Divisive'

The U.K. Prime Minister's Office had a negative reaction to the previously announced 'Black Out' nights at the upcoming West End production of Slave Play.
Kit Harington, Olivia Washington and More Will Star in Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY in the West End

Slave Play, the provocative work from playwright Jeremy O. Harris, is headed to London's West End in a production led by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and Olivia Washington with Fisayo Akinade and Aaron Heffernan. 
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards

Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.  Check out photos here!
THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in April

Yale Repertory Theatre will conclude its 2022–23 season with the ripple, the wave that carried me home by Christina Anderson, directed by Tamilla Woodard.
Samantha Shay's MOTHER MELANCHOLIA To Screen At Dance on Camera Festival

On February 11, 2023 at 3:45pm, Samantha Shay's short film Mother Melancholia will screen as part of the 51st edition of the Dance on Camera Festival at Film at Lincoln Center's Francesca Beale Theater.
Samantha Shay's MOTHER MELANCHOLIA To Screen At Dance Camera West Film Festival

On January 20, 2023 at 7pm, Samantha Shay's short film Mother Melancholia will screen as part of Dance Camera West film festival at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AS YOU LIKE IT at the Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater presents its Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works' AS YOU LIKE IT, running through Sunday, September 11 at The Delacorte Theatre. The production opened just last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big event. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Samantha Shay's MOTHER MELANCHOLIA to be Available For Online Viewing Worldwide

From June 24-July 1, 2022, Samantha Shay's short film Mother Melancholia will be available to screen online worldwide.
Samantha Shay's MOTHER MELANCHOLIA Will Have On-Demand Screenings to Benefit Ukraine

From May 9-15, Samantha Shay’s short film Mother Melancholia will be available for on-demand viewing via pay what you can, and all funds raised will go towards aiding the Ukrainian people. The film is a multi-layered portrait of four women set to a soundtrack for the end of the world. As part of the Under Construction Festival and in partnership with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, this special digital programming event will be available at bit.ly/MotherMelancholia. 
Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, and More Set For Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's Monte Cristo Award Gala

The evening will feature performances and remarks by Norm Lewis, Heidi Blickenstaff, Joshua Henry, Tom Kitt, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Tyler Bunch, Scott Richards, Paulette Haupt, Ellie Ellsworth and others.  
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of SLAVE PLAY in Los Angeles

Last week marked opening night of the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work Slave Play in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On SLAVE PLAY At Mark Taper Forum

Last week marked opening night of the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work Slave Play in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022. What did the critics have to say?
Photos: Get A First Look At SLAVE PLAY At Mark Taper Forum

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work 'Slave Play' in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022.
BWW Review: SLAVE PLAY Considers and Probes

Unquestionably, we all should listen...and talk...and occasionally laugh, and sometimes we should even be screaming until our lungs are on the brink of explosion. And we can be doing some of this to a Rihanna soundtrack.
Jeremy O. Harris and Martine Syms to Host Black Out Night for SLAVE PLAY

Center Theatre Group has announced a Black Out for the Friday, February 11, 2022, 8 p.m. performance of “Slave Play” at the Mark Taper Forum. Playwright Jeremy O. Harris and Los Angeles-born artist Martine Syms will welcome the audience to this special performance of “Slave Play” with a pre-show address.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chalia La Tour been in?

Chalia La Tour has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Chalia La Tour been in?

Chalia La Tour has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Chalia La Tour been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Slave Play.

What was Chalia La Tour's first West End show?

Chalia La Tour's first West End show was Slave Play which opened in 2024

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