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BIO

Regina Annette Taylor is an American actress and playwright. She has won several awards throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and NAACP Image Award. In July 2017, Taylor was announced as the new Denzel Washington Endowed Chair in Theater at Fordham University.

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STAGE CREDITS

All the President's Men? All the President's Men?
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Urban Zulu Mambo
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Urban Zulu/Hettie/Liliane/Rame
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
Jar the Floor
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Maydee
Escape from Paradise
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer
Machinal
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Speak Easy Woman/Neighbor/Matron
L'Illusion
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Melibea/Isabelle/Hippolyta
As You Like It
[Broadway]
1986
Celia
Macbeth
[Broadway]
1986
First Witch
Romeo and Juliet
[Broadway]
1986
Juliet

Productions

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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
Crowns
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer
Director

Writing

Crowns
Playwright
Drowning Crow
Playwright
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Playwright

Movies

Lean on Me
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Carter
Jersey Girl
[ 1992 ] Rosie
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Gussie
The Keeper
[ 1995 ] Angela Lamont
Clockers
[ 1995 ] Iris Jeeter
A Family Thing
[ 1996 ] Ann
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Meredith Serling
Spirit Lost
[ 1996 ] Willy
The Negotiator
[ 1998 ] Karen Roman
Saturday Church
[ 2017 ] Aunt Rose
All Day and a Night
[ 2020 ] Tommetta
The Jenkins Family Christmas
[ 2021 ] Baneatta
Dreams in Nightmares
[ 2024 ] Bernice

TV Shows

I'll Fly Away
Lilly Harper
Law & Order
Sarah Maslin, Evelyn Griggs
The Education of Max Bickford
Judith Bryant
The Unit
Molly Blane

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

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Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour Photo
Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advanceme Photo
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency Photo
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for the 38th annual Writers’ Residency. Learn how to apply.
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET? Photo
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
ASHLEY CHIU: 10 YEARS IN NYC, THANK YOU & GOODNIGHT Comes to 54 Below Photo
ASHLEY CHIU: 10 YEARS IN NYC, THANK YOU & GOODNIGHT Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

54 Below will present Ashley Chiu in “Ashley Chiu: 10 Years in NYC, Thank You & Goodnight” on Saturday July 13th at 9:30pm.
Contemporary Dance Series At Bryant Park Picnic Performances Beginning June 6 Photo
Contemporary Dance Series At Bryant Park Picnic Performances Beginning June 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

Discover the Contemporary Dance Series at Bryant Park Picnic Performances starting June 6, featuring Ayodele Casel, David Dorfman Dance, Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Mark Morris Dance Group, and more.
Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS Photo
Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024

Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.
SDC Foundation Awards Cristin Carole with 2023-2024 Denham Fellowship Photo
SDC Foundation Awards Cristin Carole with 2023-2024 Denham Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, has named Cristin Carole as this season’s SDCF Denham Fellow . Learn more!
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella N Photo
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!
MusicalFare Theatre to Present CROWNS by Regina Taylor This Spring Photo
MusicalFare Theatre to Present CROWNS by Regina Taylor This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

MusicalFare Theatre will present Crowns April 17th – May 19th. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Matthew Broderick & More to be Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company 24/25 Season Photo
Matthew Broderick & More to be Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 24/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director Photo
Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.
American Dance Guild Festival Returns To Ailey Citigroup This Month Photo
American Dance Guild Festival Returns To Ailey Citigroup This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

The American Dance Guild Festival returns to Ailey Citigroup Theater from Feb. 22-25, featuring works by 30 contemporary choreographers and honoring Joan Miller, Ron K. Brown/Evidence, and Celia Ipiotis/Eye on Dance. Don't miss this celebration of modern dance innovation.
Video: Gabrielle Beckford Is Getting Ready for New Beginnings Photo
Video: Gabrielle Beckford Is Getting Ready for New Beginnings
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2024

In this video, watch as Gabrielle Beckford is joined by Nathaniel Blackwood and Criston Oats to give a very special sneak peek of 'Self'/ 'You Gotta Be'.
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 12 for the organization’s fifth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at Photo
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY Photo
Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Br Photo
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Regina Taylor been in?

Regina Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Regina Taylor been in?

Regina Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Regina Taylor been nominated for?

and Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns.

What awards has Regina Taylor won?

Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns.

How many shows has Regina Taylor written?

Regina Taylor has written 6 shows including Escape from Paradise (Playwright), Urban Zulu Mambo (Playwright), Crowns (Playwright), Drowning Crow (Playwright), The Color Purple (Bookwriter), stop. reset. (Playwright).

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