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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1945
Othello

[Broadway]
1943
Othello

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
John Henry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1932
Joe

[West End]
London Production, 1928
Joe

[Broadway]
1926
Black Boy

[Broadway]
1924
Jim Harris

[Broadway]
1922
Jim

[Los Angeles]
LACLO Production, 1940
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Marya Zimmet Returns to Don't Tell Mama and Pangea with ZIMMET TIME (AND THE LIVIN'S TOO EASY) In November

Marya Zimmet returns to the New York cabaret scene with performances at Don't Tell Mama and Pangea in November, featuring songs from her debut album and classics by Cole Porter and Paul McCartney.
Broadway Theatres Will Dim Their Lights in Memory of James Earl Jones

Broadway theatres will dim their lights to honor the memory of James Earl Jones, four-time nominated and two-time Tony Award®-winning actor and recipient of the 2017 Special Tony Award® for Lifetime Achievement, whose career spanned almost seven decades on Broadway.
Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers.
Broadway Veteran James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93

Legendary stage and screen star James Earl Jones, whose iconic voice and distinguished career spanned over seven decades in film, theater, and television, has passed away at the age of 93.
OUTSIDE THE FRAME By Drew Griffiths Will Premiere in Princeton, NJ

New Jersey-based theater company Chimera Productions will present its 16th production, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons by Sam Steiner, in Princeton, New Jersey on August 29, 30, and 31 at 8 p.m..
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players

The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux  in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival To Return In September

The 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival free events will be held September 19-21, 2024 at the Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, Chicago.
25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival to Take Place in September

Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency will present the free 25th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival in September. See the full line up and learn more!
Eden Espinosa, Antonio Cipriano & More to Star in 21st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS

Village Theatre has revealed the complete casting for the 21st annual Festival of New Musicals. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE

In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson. Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history.
ROBESON Begins Performances Tonight; First 24 Performances At Little Island Sold-out

The Little Island summer season has begun with 24 performances having sold out in the 700-seat Amph.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBESOИ at Little Island

Little Island will present ROBESOИ, a new work created and performed by star bass-baritone Davóne Tines, co-created and directed by Zack Winokur. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for Benjamin V. Marshall's STILL at Premiere Stages

Premiere Stages has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of STILL, running in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: George C. Wolfe Talks Tony Win for Lifetime Achievement

Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, George C. Wolfe took home a Tony Award for 'Lifetime Achievmant in the Theatre'. After leaving the stage at the David H. Koch Theater, George checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Baayork Lee Discusses Legendary Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Baayork Lee discuss her legendary Broadway dance career with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca in the video here!
The Campfire Project Will Receive 2024 Paul Robeson Award

Actors’ Equity Association and the Actors’ Equity Foundation have jointly announced that they will bestow the Paul Robeson Award for 2024 on The Campfire Project.
PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE A New Jazz Poetry Opera To Have Chicago Premiere In 8 Days

Experience the Chicago premiere of PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE, a new jazz poetry opera, on June 7th at Hamilton Park Fieldhouse. Don't miss this unique cultural event.
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!
New Jazz Opera PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE Will Begin Performances This June

Paul Robeson: Man Of The People, a new jazz poetry opera will have its Chicago premiere: Friday, June 7, 2024 with a free performance at Hamilton Park District.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Robeson been in?

Paul Robeson has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Paul Robeson's first West End show?

Paul Robeson's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1928

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