Lena Waithe
Latest News on Lena Waithe:
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Celebrate Pride With Upcoming Events (Jun 2, 2026)
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri and More Attend the 5th Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY AWARDS (Jun 1, 2026)
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa (May 28, 2026)
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Celebrate Pride With Upcoming Events (Jun 2, 2026)
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri and More Attend the 5th Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY AWARDS (Jun 1, 2026)
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa (May 28, 2026)
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Executive Producer Lena Waithe, Jason Mitchell, and Executive Producer Common at the 2018 Showtime EMMY FYC screening of THE CHI at DGA on 3/9/18. - Photo Credit: Eric Charbonneau/SHOWTIME
Date:
03/10/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SHOWTIME Kicks Off 2018 Emmy Season with THE CHI at the DGA in Los Angeles
Executive Producer Lena Waithe, Jason Mitchell, Executive Producer Common and Gary Levine, President Of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. at the 2018 Showtime EMMY FYC screening of THE CHI at DGA on 3/9/18
Date:
03/10/2018
From: Photo Coverage: SHOWTIME Kicks Off 2018 Emmy Season with THE CHI at the DGA in Los Angeles
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Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
Video: Paul Tazewell, Jim Parsons, & More Appearing in RECLAIM THE FLAG Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-01 12:04:11
Video: Jordan E. Cooper Talks AIN'T NO MO' Tony Nominations on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-06-02 10:48:14
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Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - 2022-12-15 22:11:24
VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI
by Michael Major - 2022-12-06 15:49:53
VIDEO: History-Making MJ Star Myles Frost Celebrates His Big Win!
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Celebrate Pride With Upcoming Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is celebrating Pride unlike any other show on Broadway with charity partnerships, community engagements, and a special screening of Paris is Burning.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball is celebrating Pride unlike any other show on Broadway with charity partnerships, community engagements, and a special screening of Paris is Burning.
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri and More Attend the 5th Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) recently held its fifth annual awards celebration, honoring Debra Martin Chase, Whitney White, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Destiny Lilly for their contributions to the theater industry. The event was hosted by BWOB co-founders Danielle Brooks, Amber Iman, and Jocelyn Bioh.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Black Women on Broadway (BWOB) recently held its fifth annual awards celebration, honoring Debra Martin Chase, Whitney White, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Destiny Lilly for their contributions to the theater industry. The event was hosted by BWOB co-founders Danielle Brooks, Amber Iman, and Jocelyn Bioh.
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
IT'S DOROTHY! Documentary Exploring WIZARD OF OZ Character Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
A new documentary spotlighting a beloved Wizard of Oz character is coming to digital platforms next month. It's Dorothy!, which takes a look at Dorothy Gale, will be available to watch on video on demand beginning Friday, June 12.
Photos: Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, & Birgundi Baker Visit CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
On Tuesday, May 12, stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, and Birgundi Baker of The Chi supported the show's creator, Lena Waithe, with a visit to CATS: The Jellicle Ball, produced by Waithe. Take a look at photos from their visit here.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
On Tuesday, May 12, stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, and Birgundi Baker of The Chi supported the show's creator, Lena Waithe, with a visit to CATS: The Jellicle Ball, produced by Waithe. Take a look at photos from their visit here.
Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026
To celebrate the reimagined Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the cast, crew, and dancers recently joined CBS Sunday Morning for a segment dedicated to the show. Watch the extended interviews now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026
To celebrate the reimagined Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the cast, crew, and dancers recently joined CBS Sunday Morning for a segment dedicated to the show. Watch the extended interviews now.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the new Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball. The production, which opens on Tuesday April 7 at the Broadhurst Theatre, is now on sale through September 6, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the new Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball. The production, which opens on Tuesday April 7 at the Broadhurst Theatre, is now on sale through September 6, 2026.
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
Law Roach Joins CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Law Roach will make his Broadway producing debut with CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Inspired by the original CATS musical, The Jellicle Ball blends the iconic score with contemporary dance, fashion, and storytelling.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Law Roach will make his Broadway producing debut with CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Inspired by the original CATS musical, The Jellicle Ball blends the iconic score with contemporary dance, fashion, and storytelling.
Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
John Legend and Mike Jackson Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
Lena Waithe Joins The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab; 8th Cycle Playwrights Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 4, 2026- WICKED Welcomes New Leads and More
by - Mar 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang, & More Partner for New LGBTQ Filmmaker Foundation
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Wicked star Bowen Yang, actor/producer Lena Waithe, and writer/director Adam Goldman are partnering on The Necessary Foundation, which will provide support and opportunities to the next generation of LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Wicked star Bowen Yang, actor/producer Lena Waithe, and writer/director Adam Goldman are partnering on The Necessary Foundation, which will provide support and opportunities to the next generation of LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.
Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe Join Producing Team of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Lena Waithe and Cynthia Erivo have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, which will begin performances this spring at the Broadhurst Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Lena Waithe and Cynthia Erivo have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, which will begin performances this spring at the Broadhurst Theatre.
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.
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