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BIO

Jocelyn Bioh was born and raised in New York City. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Off Broadway: An Octoroon (Soho Rep, World Premiere), SEED (Classical Theater of Harlem, World Premiere), NEIGHBORS (The Public Theater, World Premiere). Regional: BootyCandy (Wilma Theater), Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet (City Theatre). Various Workshops at: Soho Rep, The Public Theater, The Lark, Hi-Arts NYC, Arena Stages, Eugene O'Neill Center. TV: “Louie” (FX), “One Life to Live” (ABC), CoverGirl Spokesmodel (National Commerical/Print Ads). B.A in English and Theatre from The Ohio State University, M.F.A in Theatre - Playwriting from Columbia University. Twitter/Instagram: @Jjbioh.


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STAGE CREDITS

The Red Letter Plays: In the Blood The Red Letter Plays: In the Blood
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer
Everybody Everybody
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
Men on Boats Men on Boats
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
An Octoroon An Octoroon
[Off-Broadway]
Soho Rep Production, 2014
Performer

Productions

GoddessGoddess
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Book
School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls PlaySchool Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Playwright

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding New Broadway Play

Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play

Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jocelyn Bioh, In the Blood

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award

Kate Benson, [Porto]


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jocelyn Bioh, Everybody

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Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup Photo
Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
WICKED, OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS And More Take Home Artios Awards Photo
WICKED, OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS And More Take Home Artios Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Casting Society honored excellence in casting across feature film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater at the 40th Annual Artios Awards. Several theatrical productions including Oh, Mary! and The Outsiders took home honors.
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public Photo
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH Photo
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast and the production dates ahead of this summer’s production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See who is staring and learn how to attend.
Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 21, 2025

With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there — along with some of their customers. Bioh has populated her play with a cast of big personalities and peppers in just enough of the stylists’ backstories to allow us to learn more about them.
Bronx Poet Caridad De La Luz To Be Honored At 6th Annual 48HOURS IN…EL BRONX Photo
Bronx Poet Caridad De La Luz To Be Honored At 6th Annual 48HOURS IN…EL BRONX
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

Kicking off 2025, Harlem9 partners with Pregones/PRTT for the 6th time to celebrate Bronx Healing through the poetry of NuYorican Poet’s Café Executive Director, Caridad De la Luz a.k.a. “La Bruja” on Sunday, February 9, at 6PM and 8:30PM. 
FRIGID New York Presents THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL Photo
FRIGID New York Presents THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

FRIGID New York will present the 16th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences, at wild project.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Review: REBEL WITH A CAUSE Is a Triumphant Tribute to Nina Simone at 92NY Photo
Review: REBEL WITH A CAUSE Is a Triumphant Tribute to Nina Simone at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Dec 10, 2024

The legacy of iconic Nina Simone is in good hands with the admiring Amber Iman (Lempicka). The captivating star takes on more of the repertoire with impressive skills and love.
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide Photo
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 4, 2024

Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 24, 2024

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
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.
Page 73 Announces Semifinalists For Playwrighting Fellowship Photo
Page 73 Announces Semifinalists For Playwrighting Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.
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.
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相' At The Public Theater Photo
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相' At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
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.
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at The Arts Factory Photo
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at The Arts Factory
by Vickie Evans - Nov 12, 2024

JaJa's African Hair Braiding is a humorous depiction of West African immigrants. Even though it was funny, it also packed a powerful message of the challenge of deportation immigrants face.
Photos: WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, & Motell Foster Opens at Second Sta Photo
Photos: WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, & Motell Foster Opens at Second Stage
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2024

Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster, and directed by Whitney White, opened at Second Stage Theater and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Joll Photo
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.
Mandy Greenfield Launches Production Company Red Yes Studio Photo
Mandy Greenfield Launches Production Company Red Yes Studio
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Theatrical producer Mandy Greenfield has launched her own independent production company, Red Yes Studio. The company aims to commission, develop, and produce bold new work for the stage and screen.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?

Jocelyn Bioh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?

Jocelyn Bioh has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jocelyn Bioh been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Blood, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for [Porto], Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Everybody.

What awards has Jocelyn Bioh won?

Jocelyn Bioh has won the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play and the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for the same production, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.

How many shows has Jocelyn Bioh written?

Jocelyn Bioh has written 3 shows including School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play (Playwright), Nollywood Dreams (Playwright), Jaja's African Hair Braiding (Playwright).

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