Heather Alicia Simms
Latest News on Heather Alicia Simms:
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 2, 2025)
EDEN By Steve Carter to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre This Winter (Dec 4, 2024)
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway (Oct 12, 2024)
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 2, 2025)
EDEN By Steve Carter to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre This Winter (Dec 4, 2024)
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway (Oct 12, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, A Raisin in the Sun. Off Broadway: Des Moines, Richard III, Fairview, Fabulation, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Barbecue, born bad. Television: “Swarm”, “Single Drunk Female”, “Kings of Napa”, “Luke Cage”, “Bull”, “Blue Books”, “High Maintenance”, “The Last O.G.” Film: Red Hook Summer, The Nanny Diaries, Broken Flowers, Head of State. Awards and Affiliations: Fox Foundation Fellowship, Audie Award, Obie Award, Columbia University MFA.
Photos
Jihaad Muhammad, Noah Pyzik, Bill Timoney, Jay O. Sanders, Hasna Muhammad, Billy Eugene Jones, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Leslie Odom, Jr., Heather Alicia Simms, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Glynn Turman, Noah Robinson, Kara Young, and Jeffrey Richards
Date:
11/30/2023
From: Photos: Hillary Clinton Visits PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Lottie
Carmen
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Beneatha Younger (Understudy)
Ruth Younger (Understudy)
TV Shows
Great Performances
[ 2023-2024 ] Missy Judson.Queen Elizabeth
[ 2023-2024 ] Missy Judson.Queen Elizabeth
Great Performances
[ 2023-2024 ] Missy Judson
[ 2023-2024 ] Missy Judson
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Performance Award
Heather Alicia SimmsFabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Videos
Video: Watch an All New Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-28 14:04:02
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2023-10-13 10:15:19
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of PURLE VICTORIOUS
by Red Carpet - 2023-10-12 15:22:50
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares Why PURLIE VICTORIOUS Is a 'Very Rare Piece'
by Michael Major - 2023-09-27 11:34:41
Video: What is PURLIE VICTORIOUS All About? The Cast Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-08-13 16:00:20
STAGE TUBE: Director Richard E.T. White Talks Berkeley Rep's 'VANYA AND SONIA'
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-05 13:46:16
News
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
EDEN By Steve Carter to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Eden by Steve Carter, directed by Brandon J. Dirden, this winter at Yale Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase ticket.s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre will present Eden by Steve Carter, directed by Brandon J. Dirden, this winter at Yale Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase ticket.s
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2024
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 12, 2024
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Miranda Melhado Joins the Cast of NOT ABOUT EVE at Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2024
Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest.
Miranda Melhado Joins the Cast of NOT ABOUT EVE at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Miranda Melhado joins the cast of Karl O’Brian Williams’ award-winning drama NOT ABOUT EVE for a staged reading at Atlantic Theater Company's Caribbean MixFest. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of TABLE 17 at MCC
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 7, 2024
The World Premiere of MCC Theater's Table 17 by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston just celebrated its opening night at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos here
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 7, 2024
The World Premiere of MCC Theater's Table 17 by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston just celebrated its opening night at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos here
Photos: See Kenny Leon & More on the Red Carpet for HOME on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 6, 2024
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 6, 2024
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
Exclusive: Hasna Muhammad on Shadowing the Call at PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024
Purlie Victorious may have played its final Broadway performance months ago, but the acclaimed production was not forgotten by Tony nominators. The revival earned six 2024 Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. Enjoy 'Shadowing the Call' by Hasna Muhammad.
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024
Purlie Victorious may have played its final Broadway performance months ago, but the acclaimed production was not forgotten by Tony nominators. The revival earned six 2024 Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. Enjoy 'Shadowing the Call' by Hasna Muhammad.
Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2024
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2024
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Disneyland Parade and Character Performers Seek Union Protections
by Alex Freeman - Apr 22, 2024
Charleston Stage has a new Managing Director, and Dallas Theater Center has a new interim Artistic Director. Along with these movements of the regional leadership carousel, Seattle Opera has introduced a new Artistic Ambassador, a role designed to help bridge the gap between the stage and the community, and foster new audiences.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 22, 2024
Charleston Stage has a new Managing Director, and Dallas Theater Center has a new interim Artistic Director. Along with these movements of the regional leadership carousel, Seattle Opera has introduced a new Artistic Ambassador, a role designed to help bridge the gap between the stage and the community, and foster new audiences.
Who Decides the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards?
by Cara Joy David - Apr 22, 2024
This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards.
by Cara Joy David - Apr 22, 2024
This week for the award show series, I look at two award shows that do not consider Broadway: the Lucille Lortel Awards and the Obie Awards.
American Theatre Wing Reveals 68th Obie Awards Jury and Eligibility Details
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the panel of judges and eligibility details for The 68th Obie Awards. Learn more about the awards here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the panel of judges and eligibility details for The 68th Obie Awards. Learn more about the awards here!
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
Video: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2024
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2024
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
Exclusive: Hasna Muhammad, Daughter of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Reflects on the Women of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2024
As Purlie Victorious enters its final weekend on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is very excited to share an exclusive essay written by Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee's daughter, Hasna Muhammad, who played a key role in getting this landmark play back on Broadway.
by Team BWW - Feb 2, 2024
As Purlie Victorious enters its final weekend on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is very excited to share an exclusive essay written by Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee's daughter, Hasna Muhammad, who played a key role in getting this landmark play back on Broadway.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren, and Melba Moore Join Talkback Series at PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024
A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024
A slew of stars are joining the lineup for 'Victorious Talkbacks' the series of post-show events following performances of the Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis starring Leslie Odom, Jr.
Photos: Leslie Odom Jr. & PURLIE VICTORIOUS Company Host Conversation at Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
See photos of Leslie Odom Jr. and fellow Purlie Victorious cast/creatives at the Museum of Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
See photos of Leslie Odom Jr. and fellow Purlie Victorious cast/creatives at the Museum of Broadway.
Video: Watch an All New Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023
Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023
Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!
Interview: Heather Alicia Simms Talks the 'Enormous' Legacy of PURLIE VICTORIOUS And More As the Play Hits 100 Performances on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023
The acclaimed Broadway revival of Ossie Davis's play Purlie Victorious will play its 100th performance today December 22. Joining stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young is veteran actor Heather Alicia Simms in the role of Missy Judson. Read our interview!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023
The acclaimed Broadway revival of Ossie Davis's play Purlie Victorious will play its 100th performance today December 22. Joining stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young is veteran actor Heather Alicia Simms in the role of Missy Judson. Read our interview!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Heather Alicia Simms been in?
Heather Alicia Simms has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Heather Alicia Simms been in?
Heather Alicia Simms has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Heather Alicia Simms been nominated for?
and Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
What awards has Heather Alicia Simms won?
Heather Alicia Simms has won the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her work in Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
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