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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Lucius Jenkins


Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Special Award

Edi GathegiJesus Hopped the A Train


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Obie Awards - 2018 - Performance Award

Edi Gathegi, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Edi Gathegi, Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train

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Wendell Pierce to Play 'Perry White' in James Gunn's SUPERMAN Film

According to various sources, Wendell Pierce will play the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Perry White in James Gunn's Superman, opposite David Corenswet (Clark Kent) Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), and Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), who work underneath Pierce's White at the Daily Planet.
Apple TV+ Renews FOR ALL MANKIND For Fourth Season

The news was announced during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring series stars Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt and Edi Gathegi, along with executive producers Moore, Nedivi, Wolpert, and Maril Davis. 
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares FOR ALL MANKIND Season Three Trailer

The ensemble cast returning for season three includes Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña and Wrenn Schmidt, along with new series regular Edi Gathegi who will play 'Dev Ayesa,' a charismatic visionary with his sights set on the stars.
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares FOR ALL MANKIND Season Three Teaser

The ensemble cast returning for season three includes Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña and Wrenn Schmidt, along with new series regular Edi Gathegi who will play 'Dev Ayesa,' a charismatic visionary with his sights set on the stars.
31st Annual GOTHAM AWARDS Winners Announced

The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham)  announced the winners of the 31st Annual Gotham Awards at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on November 29.
Netflix to Open Third New Movie Theater

After closing its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix has acquired The Bay Theater, which is set to open on October 22. The theater will show Netflix's new film The Harder They Fall, which stars Idris Elba and Regina King. Watch the trailer for the new film now!
VIDEO: Watch Idris Elba & Regina King in the Trailer for THE HARDER THEY FALL on Netflix

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, written by Samuel and Boaz Yakin, and featuring a red hot soundtrack and a stunning all-star cast, including Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Regina King and Idris Elba.
Regina King Will Star in THE HARDER THEY FALL With Idris Elba

Variety reports that Regina King has joined the cast of 'The Harder They Fall,' a new Western for Netflix. Idris Elba and Jonathan Majors also star.
Alan Cumming & Rosario Dawson Star in BRIARPATCH on USA Network

This winter, USA Network will unveil a night of murder, mystery and manipulation. On February 6, the close-ended 10-episode anthology series BRIARPATCH -- starring Rosario Dawson -- debuts at 10/9c. Leading the night is the return of the limited series, THE SINNER, starring Bill Pullman, Matt Bomer and Chris Messina, which returns at 9/8c for a new 8-episode chapter.
VIDEO: See Rosario Dawson and Alan Cumming in the Trailer for the New USA Network Series BRIARPATCH

USA Network has released the first trailer for Briarpatch, the anthology drama series starring Rosario Dawson and featuring Alan Cumming.
Alan Cumming Joins Anthology Series BRIARPATCH at USA Network

Alan Cumming and Ed Asner have joined the cast of Briarpatch on USA Network, according to Variety. The two appear in the anthology series in recurring roles, alongside the show's star Rosario Dawson.
The Films in Competition Announced For The 2019 American Black Film Festival

The 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is excited to announce their distinctive 2019 lineup of narrative features, documentaries and short films in competition. Films are set to screen in Miami from June 13-15 at the Regal Cinemas South Beach and the New World Center.
BWW Interview: WordTheatre's Cedering Fox Blending Heart-Felt Prose With Beautiful Music

The Grammy Museum will be hosting NOTES ON LIVING: ALL-STAR JAZZ WITH TALES BY BRIAN DOYLE May 14, 2019 as a joint benefit for WordTheatre in the Schools (WITS) and the Grammy Museum. WordTheatre's artistic director Cedering Fox will be producing and directing this evening of selected stories by award-winning author Brian Doyle, read by a star-studded cast, and accompanied by an all-star jazz band led by Starr Parodi. Cedering opened up some of her early evening time to speak to me.
Trafalgar Releasing to Present KHALID FREE SPIRIT

Global event cinema distributor, Trafalgar Releasing announced tickets are now on sale at cinemas worldwide for the release of Khalid: Free Spirit.Participating theaters and tickets can be found at FreeSpiritTheMovie.net.
USA Network Orders BRIARPATCH, Starring Rosario Dawson

USA Network has given a series order to “Briarpatch,” according to Variety.  The anthology drama series, based on the Ross Thomas book of the same name, will star Rosario Dawson.
New Season of Sony Crackle's Original Drama Series, STARTUP Set to Debut with All 10 Episodes on Today

Sony Crackle, the free streaming network, today announced that the third season of its scripted original drama series, 'StartUp,' will premiere Today, November 1 with a sneak peek on Amazon devices through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, October 22. In ten all-new episodes, friends will be fighting it out for power and will be threatened by what might be the most dangerous criminal organization of all: the U.S. Government.
AUDELCO Announces Viv Award Nominations, CARMEN JONES Leads

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for their 2018 'Viv' Awards, honoring Black Theatre in New York City.
VIDEO: Sony Crackle Releases Season Three Trailer for STARTUP

In advance of a world premiere screening tonight at Tribeca TV Festival in New York City, Sony Crackle, the free streaming network, released the season three trailer and key art for its scripted original drama series, 'StartUp.'
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival

The Tribeca TV Festival presents the trailer for the 2018 festival. The Tribeca TV Festival's lineup includes recently announced additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.
The Tribeca TV Festival Adds RHONY Event, EMPIRE Premiere, Laverne Cox, Mira Sorvino, and More

The Tribeca TV Festival is bringing fans even more special moments with new additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Edi Gathegi been nominated for?

Edi Gathegi has been nominated for the following awards: Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Hopped the A Train; Performance Award at the Obie Awards for Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train; and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at The Lortels for Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train.

What awards has Edi Gathegi won?

Edi Gathegi has won the Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Jesus Hopped the A Train and the Performance Award at the Obie Awards for Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train.

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