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Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author, and activist, COMMON most recently appeared opposite Keke Palmer in the film Alice, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. He recently wrapped production on Stefon Bristol’s Breathe opposite Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, and Quvenzhané Wallis, as well as Apple TV+’s upcoming sci-fi drama series, “Wool” and the independent Hollywood satire, El Tonto. Other film and television work includes Mindy Kaling’s hit Netflix series “Never Have I Ever;” Ava for director Tate Taylor; The Informer with Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike; The Kitchen opposite Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss; The Hate You Give with Amanda Stenberg, Issa Rae and KJ Apa; the Warner Bros animated film Smallfoot; the indie film All About Nina; the action film Hunter Killer with Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman and Linda Cardellini; David Ayer’s Suicide Squad; John Wick: Chapter 2; and A Happening of Monumental Proportions with Allison Janney. He serves as an executive producer of Showtime’s hit TV series “The Chi” and the Netflix drama Burning Sands. He starred in the Oscar nominated film, Selma, and co-wrote with John Legend the song, “Glory,” for which he won the 2015 Academy Award and 2016 Grammy Award for “Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.” His many albums include A Beautiful Revolution Parts 1 and 2, Let Love, and Black America Again, among others. He has written two memoirs, Let Love Have the Last Word and One Day It’ll All Make Sense, both of which became New York Times best-sellers. For the past several years, Common has dedicated countless hours and has been deeply engaged in social justice and advocacy work around mass incarceration, mental health, and voting. After the success and impact of his Imagine Justice concert in 2017 and his Hope & Redemption Tour to eight different prisons, Common decided to establish and launch “Imagine Justice” as a new nonprofit in 2018. Through his Common Ground Foundation, Common is dedicated to empowering high school students from underserved communities to become future leaders.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Junior

[New York]
NBC Live Television Production, 2015
Bouncer

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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer

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Photos: Susan Sarandon Hosts THE OYSTER RADIO HOUR On NYC's Little Island
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon hosted The Oyster Radio Hour, featuring performances by Tony Award nominees Amber Gray (Hadestown) and Amber Iman (Lempicka). See photos from the show!
Gia Ford Details Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Album 'Transparent Things'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

Gia Ford has announced her much-anticipated debut album TRANSPARENT THINGS out September 13. Recorded in Los Angeles at Sound City Studios with producer Tony Berg, TRANSPARENT THINGS is an immersive collection that showcases GIA’s ability to craft songs like no other artist of her generation. Listen to a new single now!
Review: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's THE WINTER'S TALE Makes for a Splendid Summer Evening
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 1, 2024

What did our critic think of THE WINTER'S TALE at Commonwealth Shakespeare Company?
Review: BLOOD OF THE LAMB Brings Rave Reviews to B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Aug 1, 2024

There are few issues as polarizing as that of women’s reproductive rights in the United States. In the wake of the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, several states have enacted laws making abortion illegal, while many others have bans in place or are currently considering them. This is the crux at the heart of Arlene Hutton’s mesmerizing new play, Blood of the Lamb. It’s been performed to rave reviews in Scotland, Australia, and Alaska, and will be at the B St. Theatre for a limited engagement before opening Off-Broadway this fall.
Review: LIFE WITH A LITTLE 'L', Riverside Studios
by Gary Naylor - Aug 1, 2024

This heartfelt show would benefit from a tighter focus and a harder edge
THE SHARK IS BROKEN Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 iconic blockbuster Jaws, the critically acclaimed Olivier award-nominated West End and Broadway production, The Shark Is Broken, will embark on a UK and Ireland tour next year. 
Interview: Destyne R. Miller of SEVEN GUITARS at August Wilson In The Park
by Armando Urdiales - Aug 1, 2024

Read our interview with Destyne R. Miller of SEVEN GUITARS at August Wilson In The Park.
92NY's Theater For Young Audiences New Season Begins In August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

92NY's Theater for Young Audiences has announced its new season starting August 17, featuring engaging performances designed for young audiences.
Rubicon Theatre Company Summer Youth Education Program to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

Rubicon Theatre's Musical Theatre Workshop students (ages 15 – 25) will present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL as the grand finale of its 2024 Summer Youth Theatre Program. Learn how to purchase tickets.
RULES SCHMULES - HOW TO BE JEW-ISH Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Rules Schmules - How To Be Jew-ISH comes to Edinburgh Fringe. Performances run from the 20-25 August at The Caves Just Out of the Box, with Just The Tonic, at 12pm.
New Name, New Maestro, New Works for Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center's Geffen Hall
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 31, 2024

The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center—an unfamiliar name for an orchestra that was around for over half a century, as the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra—and its new maestro, Jonathon Heyward, are playing a role in Lincoln Center’s attempt to draw a more diverse audience to its campus at West 65th Street and Broadway.
Student Blog: The Ultimate Summer Stock Experience
by Student Blogger: Carly Galbreth - Jul 30, 2024

One of the best parts about working in summer stock is the amount of shows that happen in a summer. At my internship, we produce five shows in 10 weeks. However, this schedule is demanding. The hardest part of each show cycle (and my favorite part) is the 72 hours from closing one show to opening the next. Here's what my schedule looks like!
Words From the Wings: Nyseli Vega of HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Nyseli Vega, who is currently appearing in Hell's Kitchen. Nyseli told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
Riki Lindhome Heads To The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Star of Netflix's 'Wednesday' and CBS' 'Big Bang Theory' and Garfunkel & Oates singer-songwriter Riki Lindhome makes her Fringe debut with a funny and poignant show about fertility and surrogacy.
THE STATE WE'RE IN Comes to Camden People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Camden People’s Theatre has announced the return of The State We’re In – a three-week festival exploring UK democracy, politics and the public realm, which will run from October 22nd - November 10th 2024. The festival will be the centrepiece of CPT’s Autumn Season and 30th anniversary programme. 
The Theater Project To Host Discussions With Scholars Following Performances Of THE INTERPRETER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

Scholars will lead audience discussions after performances of THE INTERPRETER, a new play about the Nuremberg Trials, from August 15-25 in New Jersey.
Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL At Theatre In The Park
by Alan Portner - Jul 29, 2024

The final show of Theater In The Park’s 2024 outdoor season is a musical version of the 1992 film comedy “SISTER ACT.” 
IN THE LADY GARDEN is Coming to The Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

The Lady Gardeners, a theatre company of women over sixty, debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with a play about Alice Parminter's reflections on life, performed by Julia Faulkner in a one-woman show. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Alexander Richmond on SNAKE BOY TAKES MANHATTAN
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 29, 2024

BWW caught up with Alexander Richmond on bringing Snake Boy Takes Manhattan to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Apple TV+ Series SILO Returning for Season Two in November
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced that its acclaimed global hit, world-building drama “Silo” will return for its second season on Friday, November 15, and that Steve Zahn (“White Lotus”), will join the cast for season two.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Common been in?

Common has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Common has not appeared in the West End.

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