Liza Colon-Zayas
Latest News on Liza Colon-Zayas:
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel (Jun 14, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA (Jun 3, 2023)
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel (Jun 14, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA (Jun 3, 2023)
BIO
LIZA COLÓN-ZAYAS (Church Lady) is a member of The LAByrinth Theater Company. She’s a Drama Desk, Obie, Lucille Lortel, Audelco, Outer Critics Circle, HOLA, and Kingsley Award winner. She originated the role of Church Lady in the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy, at Second Stage and The Atlantic Theater. She also originated the role of Haiku Mom in Quiara Alegría Hudes Pulitzer winner, Water By The Spoonful (also at 2ST). She’s a series regular on the critically acclaimed series The Bear on FX. Liza has recurred on In Treatment on HBO, David Makes Man on HBO Max, and Law & Order: S.V.U.
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Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, Director Austin Pendleton, Liza Colon-Zayas, Ray Anthony Thomas, Rosal Colon, Elizabeth Canavan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Victor Almanzar, and Michael Rispoli
Date:
06/23/2014
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Stephen Adly Guirgis' BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY at the Atlantic
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre's Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Sarge
Writing
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Performance Award
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colon-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Mary Jane
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Between Riverside and Crazy
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Liza Colón-Zayas, Living Out
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News
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel
BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!
BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA
Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Check out our photos from the event here!
Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Check out our photos from the event here!
Photos: Go Inside BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opening Night
See photos of the stars arriving at opening night of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy, and get a look inside the party!
See photos of the stars arriving at opening night of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy, and get a look inside the party!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened last night, December 19. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened last night, December 19. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Photos: The Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Take Their Opening Night Bows
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened on December 19. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the play stars Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Check out photos from inside the big night.
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opened on December 19. Directed by Austin Pendleton, the play stars Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Check out photos from inside the big night.
Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winner BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opens On Broadway
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opens tonight, directed by Austin Pendleton and starring Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Read the reviews!
The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opens tonight, directed by Austin Pendleton and starring Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winner Common. Read the reviews!
Photos: The Company of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Meets the Press!
See photos of the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meeting the press! BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY will begin previews Wednesday, November 30th and will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
See photos of the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meeting the press! BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY will begin previews Wednesday, November 30th and will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of COST OF LIVING on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from opening night here!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from opening night here!
Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran & Ben Shenkman Join OUR TOWN Staged Reading at the John W. Engeman Theater
Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Winners Announced For 2020 AUDELCO Awards
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”.
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”.
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!
AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.
AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for LINDA VISTA
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway this season with Linda Vista, a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral. LINDA VISTA will play a strictly limited 8-week engagement, officially opening last night, October 10, at the Hayes Theatre. We're taking you to the red carpet below!
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway this season with Linda Vista, a brutally comedic look at Wheeler, a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral. LINDA VISTA will play a strictly limited 8-week engagement, officially opening last night, October 10, at the Hayes Theatre. We're taking you to the red carpet below!
Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Spring Gala!
Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.
Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.
OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
Photo Coverage: It's the Best of Off-Broadway! On the Red Carpet at the Lortel Awards
Just last night, the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out to recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. This year's event was once again a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Just last night, the 2018 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out to recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by Meteor Shower co-stars Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos. This year's event was once again a benefit for The Actors Fund.
Photo Coverage: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Mary Jane, written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Herzog (4000 Miles, Belleville) and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Sundown, Yellow Moon; A Life). Mary Jane has just been extended through October 29, 2017 after its official opening last night, September 25, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Mary Jane, written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Herzog (4000 Miles, Belleville) and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Sundown, Yellow Moon; A Life). Mary Jane has just been extended through October 29, 2017 after its official opening last night, September 25, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
QUEEN LATINA AND HER POWER POSSE: THE REBOOT! to Hit Cherry Lane This Fall
LAByrinth Theater Company Members in conjunction with Cherry Lane Theatre Late Nite are presenting Queen Latina and her Power Posse: the Reboot!
LAByrinth Theater Company Members in conjunction with Cherry Lane Theatre Late Nite are presenting Queen Latina and her Power Posse: the Reboot!
Photo Coverage: HAMILTON and BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Win at the Drama Critics Circle Awards!
The New York Drama Critics' Circle previously named Between Riverside and Crazy, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, best play of the 2014-15 season. Hamilton was named best musical. The selections were made at the organization's 80th annual voting meeting, at the offices of Time Out New York in Manhattan. The awards were presented at a private cocktail reception last night, May 19. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special celebration below!
The New York Drama Critics' Circle previously named Between Riverside and Crazy, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, best play of the 2014-15 season. Hamilton was named best musical. The selections were made at the organization's 80th annual voting meeting, at the offices of Time Out New York in Manhattan. The awards were presented at a private cocktail reception last night, May 19. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special celebration below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Liza Colon-Zayas written?
Liza Colon-Zayas has written 1 shows including ¡Olé! (Playwright).
What awards has Liza Colon-Zayas been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Mary Jane, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Between Riverside and Crazy and Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Living Out.
What awards has Liza Colon-Zayas won?
Liza Colon-Zayas has won the Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven," as well as a Performance Award at the Obie Awards for the same production. She also received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven" and won Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at The Lortels for "Between Riverside and Crazy."
How many Broadway shows has Liza Colon-Zayas been in?
Liza Colon-Zayas has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Liza Colon-Zayas been in?
Liza Colon-Zayas has not appeared in the West End.
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