Katori Hall
Latest News on Katori Hall:
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE HOT WING KING (Mar 21, 2025)
Notes on a Script: a.k. payne Breaks Down Their Blackburn Prize-Winning FURLOUGH'S PARADISE (Mar 20, 2025)
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season (Mar 19, 2025)
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE HOT WING KING (Mar 21, 2025)
Notes on a Script: a.k. payne Breaks Down Their Blackburn Prize-Winning FURLOUGH'S PARADISE (Mar 20, 2025)
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season (Mar 19, 2025)
Photos
Charlie Franklin, Phyllida Lloyd, Daniel J. Watts, Tina Turner, Adrienne Warren and Katori Hall with cast during the "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" Opening Night Curtain Call at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 07, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
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​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chia
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Justin Ellington, project desig
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
Mia Ellis as Camae and Joe Wilson, Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Jus
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
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Awards and Nominations
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2021 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Book of a Musical
Katori Hall, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
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Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Play
Katori HallThe Mountaintop
Videos
Exclusive: Watch TINA Tour's Jayna Elise Cover 'Simply the Best' For Tina Turner's Birthday
by Michael Major - 2024-11-26 10:00:40
Video: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-20 13:45:40
Video: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-11 16:02:56
Video: Watch Footage from THE MOUNTAINTOP at Citadel Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-06 15:35:35
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-27 14:07:43
Video: Meet The Cast Of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-22 15:48:54
Video: International Cast Members of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Perform Acoustic 'Simply the Best' to Honor Turner's Birthday
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-27 05:12:20
Video: Check Out New Footage of TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-07 12:30:43
VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe & TINA Cast Perform on the WENDY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 11:56:56
VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Performs TINA Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-10-22 09:49:40
VIDEO: Adrienne Warren, Katori Hall, and More Talk Bringing TINA to Life on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2021-10-04 07:41:00
VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-10-02 12:54:31
Video Flashback: Relive Adrienne Warren's TINA Journey, in Honor of the Show's Second Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-21 09:24:44
TV: Watch Secretary Hillary Clinton Deliver Closing Speech at 3rd Annual Women's Day On Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-11 16:36:38
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-06 09:16:17
VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-12 18:16:53
VIDEO: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep, Mountain High' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-12 07:47:00
News
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For THE HOT WING KING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025
The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.
Notes on a Script: a.k. payne Breaks Down Their Blackburn Prize-Winning FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by Joey Mervis - Mar 20, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize was recently given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise- a lyrical journey about grief, home, and survival. In this video, watch as payne breaks down their words in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.
by Joey Mervis - Mar 20, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize was recently given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise- a lyrical journey about grief, home, and survival. In this video, watch as payne breaks down their words in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. The season will kick off with Disney's Frozen and continue with Suffs, The Music Man, A Christmas Story, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. The season will kick off with Disney's Frozen and continue with Suffs, The Music Man, A Christmas Story, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
BEETLEJUICE, CLUE, and More Set For Miller Auditorium's 2025-26 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Miller Auditorium has announced its 2025-26 Zhang Broadway in West Michigan Series. Kicking off the series for the holiday season is Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Miller Auditorium has announced its 2025-26 Zhang Broadway in West Michigan Series. Kicking off the series for the holiday season is Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Learn more about the lineup here!
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.
Curve Announces UK Premiere Of New Musical INDIGO In Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Curve will present the UK premiere production of new musical INDIGO, which will run from 26 June to 19 July this summer in the Studio Theatre. Tickets for INDIGO will be on-sale to Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Friends from Tuesday 11 March,
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Curve will present the UK premiere production of new musical INDIGO, which will run from 26 June to 19 July this summer in the Studio Theatre. Tickets for INDIGO will be on-sale to Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Friends from Tuesday 11 March,
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Mar 7, 2025
Explosively energetic, just like the woman herself, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of life, determination, and indomitable human spirit. Its 2019 Broadway premiere garnered twelve Tony Award nominations, including a win for Best Leading Actress. Now on its second National Tour, it’s come to Broadway Sacramento for a limited time.
by Courtney Symes - Mar 7, 2025
Explosively energetic, just like the woman herself, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of life, determination, and indomitable human spirit. Its 2019 Broadway premiere garnered twelve Tony Award nominations, including a win for Best Leading Actress. Now on its second National Tour, it’s come to Broadway Sacramento for a limited time.
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Appoints Steve H. Broadnax III as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has named Steve H. Broadnax III as its new Artistic Director. Learn more about Broadnax III and about The Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has named Steve H. Broadnax III as its new Artistic Director. Learn more about Broadnax III and about The Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
Blair Underwood and Nicole Beharie to Star in THE MOUNTAINTOP Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
Signature Theatre will present a benefit reading of Pulitzer Prize winner and Signature Premiere Resident Katori Hall’s acclaimed 2009 play The Mountaintop. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
Signature Theatre will present a benefit reading of Pulitzer Prize winner and Signature Premiere Resident Katori Hall’s acclaimed 2009 play The Mountaintop. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated its NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Check out photos from inside the big day.
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated its NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Check out photos from inside the big day.
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Dobama
by Roy Berko - Feb 9, 2025
What did our critic think of THE HOT WING KING at Dobama?
by Roy Berko - Feb 9, 2025
What did our critic think of THE HOT WING KING at Dobama?
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Washington Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will premiere at the Washington Pavilion with four performances this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will premiere at the Washington Pavilion with four performances this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Interview: Jayna Elise of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Feb 4, 2025
Jayna Elise has been performing since the age of 4. She has been on stages with Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry and many more. When she was 14 years old, she appeared on America's Got Talent and followed that up with two seasons on American Idol. In addition to her performance career, she is a songwriter, writing for hit Kpop groups like Red Velvet and NMIXX. I had the chance to chat with Elise just prior to TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, in which she stars as Tina Turner, landing in Montreal. She's simply the best!
by Noelle Hannibal - Feb 4, 2025
Jayna Elise has been performing since the age of 4. She has been on stages with Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry and many more. When she was 14 years old, she appeared on America's Got Talent and followed that up with two seasons on American Idol. In addition to her performance career, she is a songwriter, writing for hit Kpop groups like Red Velvet and NMIXX. I had the chance to chat with Elise just prior to TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, in which she stars as Tina Turner, landing in Montreal. She's simply the best!
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
Prime Video Launches New STARZ and BET+ Streaming Bundle in the U.S.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025
BET+, Prime Video and STARZ have announced the launch of a new STARZ and BET+ bundle through Prime Video in the U.S. Customers can access the offering on Prime Video for $15.99/month, an approximate 30 percent savings.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2025
BET+, Prime Video and STARZ have announced the launch of a new STARZ and BET+ bundle through Prime Video in the U.S. Customers can access the offering on Prime Video for $15.99/month, an approximate 30 percent savings.
Nashville Repertory Theatre Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025
Nashville Repertory Theatre will present Katori Hall's acclaimed play The Mountaintop at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Johnson Theater from February 14-23, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025
Nashville Repertory Theatre will present Katori Hall's acclaimed play The Mountaintop at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Johnson Theater from February 14-23, 2025.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 2025 Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Jan 27, 2025
Twenty -six musical numbers (including two welcome encores) shine like mega-watt voltage in the dynamic musical story of family woes, domestic abuse and racism that are all overcome in tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit of survival in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical now playing at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and continuing touring in a long North American tour. The beloved and iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll”, Tina Turner’s highly justified showmanship and musical artistry is combined with a heart-wrenching and achingly real story of triumph amidst seeming impossible odds.
by David Friscic - Jan 27, 2025
Twenty -six musical numbers (including two welcome encores) shine like mega-watt voltage in the dynamic musical story of family woes, domestic abuse and racism that are all overcome in tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit of survival in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical now playing at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and continuing touring in a long North American tour. The beloved and iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll”, Tina Turner’s highly justified showmanship and musical artistry is combined with a heart-wrenching and achingly real story of triumph amidst seeming impossible odds.
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!
Tickets to TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Tickets for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at Popejoy Hall will go on sale Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10am. Learn more about the production written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Tickets for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at Popejoy Hall will go on sale Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10am. Learn more about the production written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Katori Hall written?
Katori Hall has written 6 shows including Hoodoo Love (Playwright), The Mountaintop (Playwright), Hurt Village (Playwright), The Hot Wing King (Playwright), Tina (Playwright), The Blood Quilt (Playwright).
What awards has Katori Hall been nominated for?
Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Hot Wing King, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Mountaintop.
What awards has Katori Hall won?
Katori Hall has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Hot Wing King and the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for The Mountaintop.
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