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Rachel Christopher(she/her) Broadway: for colored girls who have considered suicide… Select Theater: What To Send Up When It Goes Down (BAM/Playwrights Horizons); Bad News!...(Skirball), King Phillip (Clubbed Thumb); Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise (The Play Company); An Iliad (Long Wharf Theatre); Intimate Apparel (Shakespeare & Company); The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare Festival St. Louis); Detroit ’67 (PlayMakers Rep); Disgraced (Rep. Theatre St. Louis). TV/Film: Girl on the Train, The Upside, Billions, Madame Secretary, Blindspot, Instinct, Elementary. Awards: 2019 Connecticut Critics Circle Award (Outstanding Solo Performance), 2022 Chita Rivera Award (Outstanding Ensemble)

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STAGE CREDITS

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Jaja's African Hair Braiding
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2023
Jennifer
Bad News! i was there... Bad News! i was there...
[Immersive]
Off-Broadway Immersive Premiere, 2019
Performer
What To Send Up When It Goes Down What To Send Up When It Goes Down
[Off-Broadway]
The Movement Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

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Videos You Missed This Week: CULT OF LOVE, EUREKA DAY, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: CULT OF LOVE, EUREKA DAY, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 20, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 20, 2024 with videos from Cult of Love, Eureka Day, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2024
by - Dec 16, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Rachel Christopher Is Casting a Spell on Broadway Photo
Video: Rachel Christopher Is Casting a Spell on Broadway
by Robert Bannon - Dec 13, 2024

In this video, Rachel Christopher is joining us! Rachel has been on Broadway in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” and “for colored girls..” She is an acting force. She tells the tale of what it is like to audition.. (It involves flying!), opening night, the magic of the show, and so much more.
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches New Version Under 3 Hours Photo
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches New Version Under 3 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Performances began the new Broadway company performing a brand-new version of the show with a running time now under three hours. Get a first look at photos here! 
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal Photo
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: LIFE AND TRUST Opening Night Photo
Photos: LIFE AND TRUST Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Life and Trust!
Photos: Celebration of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At The Museum of Broadway Photo
Photos: Celebration of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At The Museum of Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2024

One of this season's most well loved plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding is taking center stage at the Museum of Broadway! See photos from the event celebrating Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-nominated play below! 
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Photo
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

See photos and videos from The Museum of Broadway's celebration of Jaja's African Hair Braiding.
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway Photo
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director  Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 19, 2023

Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following  21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run Photo
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November Photo
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AF Photo
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.
Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2023

It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party here!
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night Photo
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 4, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances run through Sunday, November 5. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!
Photos: The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 4, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Highlights from JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway
by Show Highlights - Sep 28, 2023

Watch video highlights of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, which opens October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre !
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How many Broadway shows has Rachel Christopher been in?

Rachel Christopher has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Rachel Christopher has not appeared in the West End.

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