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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

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Dianne Feinstein

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Urban Zulu/Hettie/Liliane/Rame

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Maydee

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Speak Easy Woman/Neighbor/Matron

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Melibea/Isabelle/Hippolyta

[Broadway]
1986
Celia

[Broadway]
1986
First Witch

[Broadway]
1986
Juliet

Productions

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

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
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

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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FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 Nelson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 The Acting Company 

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

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. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
HBO's SUCCESSION and Prime Video's THE BOYS Lead the 2024 Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra TV Awards

HBO'S “Succession” took home the most awards of the evening for broadcast & network TV with five wins including Best Cable Drama Series, Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series. Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series, and more.
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE to Return to The Joyce

The Joyce Theater Foundation will once again be the home once more for the annual New York home season of the Brooklyn-based EVIDENCE.

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 at the 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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