Katori Hall
Latest News on Katori Hall:
Vivid Stage Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP (Jan 10, 2025)
THE HOT WING KING Regional Premiere to Open at Dobama Theatre (Jan 8, 2025)
Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions Present LOOKING FOR FUN? (Jan 6, 2025)
Vivid Stage Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP (Jan 10, 2025)
THE HOT WING KING Regional Premiere to Open at Dobama Theatre (Jan 8, 2025)
Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions Present LOOKING FOR FUN? (Jan 6, 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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
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Videos
Exclusive: Watch TINA Tour's Jayna Elise Cover 'Simply the Best' For Tina Turner's Birthday
by Michael Major - 11/26/2024
Video: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - 04/11/2024
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 02/27/2024
Video: Meet The Cast Of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 02/22/2024
Video: Check Out New Footage of TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 11/07/2023
VIDEO: Adrienne Warren, Katori Hall, and More Talk Bringing TINA to Life on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 10/04/2021
VIDEO: Tristan Mack Wilds & Luke James Honor First Preview of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 10/02/2021
Video Flashback: Relive Adrienne Warren's TINA Journey, in Honor of the Show's Second Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 04/21/2020
TV: Watch Secretary Hillary Clinton Deliver Closing Speech at 3rd Annual Women's Day On Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 03/11/2020
VIDEO: The Cast of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'Proud Mary' on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 11/06/2019
VIDEO: Tina Turner Shouts Out TINA THE MUSICAL Ahead of Tonight's First Preview
by Stephi Wild - 10/12/2019
VIDEO: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Performs 'River Deep, Mountain High' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 04/12/2019
News
Vivid Stage Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP
Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Katori Hall's play The Mountaintop with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Katori Hall's play The Mountaintop with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
THE HOT WING KING Regional Premiere to Open at Dobama Theatre
The third production in Dobama Theatre's 2024/25 mainstage season is the Regional Premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The third production in Dobama Theatre's 2024/25 mainstage season is the Regional Premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions Present LOOKING FOR FUN?
Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions will present LOOKING FOR FUN? by Conor O'Cuinn and directed by Tazy Harrison-Moore, 22-24 January, 7:30pm.
Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions will present LOOKING FOR FUN? by Conor O'Cuinn and directed by Tazy Harrison-Moore, 22-24 January, 7:30pm.
FRIGID New York Presents THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL
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.
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.
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala
New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.
New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage
Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Gets Miami Premiere At The Arsht This January
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the Miami premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the Miami premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Video: Nicholas Christopher Sings 'One Night Only' at MCC Theater's MISCAST24
Take a look back at MCC Theater's MISCAST24, and watch Nicholas Christopher sing 'One Night Only' from the musical DREAMGIRLS. Learn more about Christopher and about MISCAST24!
Take a look back at MCC Theater's MISCAST24, and watch Nicholas Christopher sing 'One Night Only' from the musical DREAMGIRLS. Learn more about Christopher and about MISCAST24!
Show of the Week: Save Up to 44% on TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Save up to 44% on tickets to Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to Tina, and find out about the show here!
Save up to 44% on tickets to Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to Tina, and find out about the show here!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.
Exclusive: Watch TINA Tour's Jayna Elise Cover 'Simply the Best' For Tina Turner's Birthday
In honor of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday, watch Tina: the Tina Turner Musical national tour star Jayna Elise's new cover of 'Simply the Best.' The video features Max Caserta on guitar.
In honor of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday, watch Tina: the Tina Turner Musical national tour star Jayna Elise's new cover of 'Simply the Best.' The video features Max Caserta on guitar.
Photos: THE BLOOD QUILTÂ Opens At Lincoln Center Theater
Last night Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of THE BLOOD QUILT – a play by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See photos from the celebration!
Last night Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of THE BLOOD QUILT – a play by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See photos from the celebration!
Review Roundup: Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT
Lincoln Center Theater just celebrated opening night of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The production is directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play here!
Lincoln Center Theater just celebrated opening night of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The production is directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play here!
Video: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater First Look
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews. Get a first look at footage from the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews. Get a first look at footage from the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall to be Presented at Thought Theatre Morongo Basin
Thought Theatre Morongo Basin will present a limited engagement staged reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall, exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night with a reflective and humorous dialogue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Thought Theatre Morongo Basin will present a limited engagement staged reading of THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall, exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night with a reflective and humorous dialogue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE MOUNTAINTOP at American Stage
American Stage is currently presenting Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning play following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the last night of his life. Check out production photos here!
American Stage is currently presenting Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning play following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the last night of his life. Check out production photos here!
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
Photos: THE BLOOD QUILT at Lincoln Center Theater
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.  Check out all new production photos here!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT is currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.  Check out all new production photos here!
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
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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