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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Viney

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Tonya (Standby)


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winner
Obie Awards - 2002 - Performance

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What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Meet the Cast of WP Theater's DIRTY LAUNDRY
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 5, 2024

Rehearsals are now underway for the world premiere of quirky comedy Dirty Laundry, starring Sasha Diamond as Red, Yvette Ganier as Blue, Amy Jo Jackson as Green, Lakisha May as Me, Emmy Award nominee Richard Masur as My Dad, and Drama Desk Award nominee Constance Shulman as Another Woman. 
Lakisha May, Richard Masur, Constance Shulman & More to Star in DIRTY LAUNDRY at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

The world premiere of quirky comedy Dirty Laundry will be presented at WP Theater. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!
Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.
Hartford Stage Announces The Cast Of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2022

Hartford Stage has announced the cast of Agatha Christie's indelible murder mystery, The Mousetrap. Directed by Jackson Gay (Make Believe, 2018) performances of this twist-filled thriller will begin on October 13 at the Tony Award-winning theater in downtown Hartford. Opening Night is scheduled for October 21, 2022.
YOU WILL NEVA ENTER OUR HIGH HOLY LAND OF BLACKNESS-HIYA! Will Get a Staged Reading in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022

Concord Thearicals & Samuel French OOB Festival Presents the staged reading of Cece Suazo’s play You Will Neva Enter Our High Holy Land of Blackness-HIYA! 
Photos: Meet the Cast of the World Premiere of SUPERHERO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

Houses on the Moon Theater Company has announced, today, Yvette Ganier (Jitney, King Hedley II), has joined the cast for the World Premiere of SuperHero, a new play written by Ian Eaton, developed with and directed by Warren Adams.  Ms. Ganier replaces the previously announced Valisia LeKae.
Photos: Sara Bareilles Performs at Roundabout Gala Honoring Chita Rivera
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 8, 2022

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company honored the great Chit Rivera at its 2022 Gala 'Paint the Town' at the Ziegfield Ballroom in New York City. The evening celebrated Ms. Rivera's contribution to the theater and include the presentation of The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.
Mervyn Rothstein's AMERICAN LIVES Comes to the Guild Hall Stage in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2022

 The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) is happy to welcome to the Guild Hall stage a one-night-only, benefit reading of American Lives: Two One-Act Plays by Mervyn Rothstein (former chief theater reporter and theater editor at The New York Times, former columnist for Playbill Magazine, former member of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee.) This evening of theatre will be directed by Tyrone Henderson (founder Quick Silver Theater Company).
BWW Review: THE OCTOBER STORM Lights Up Hudson Stage at Whippoorwill Theatre
by Bruce Apar - Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Allen has serious issues here to litigate -- children abandoned by a parent, Veterans abandoned by their government, wives abandoned by unfaithful spouses -- but the inevitable downers of life are entertainingly leavened by graceful, easy-flowing humor that springs not from punchy one-liners, but from the personality of the characters.
The Orchard Project Announces 2021 Labs, Projects, and Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2021

The Orchard Project today announced its 2021 programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies.
Negro Ensemble Presents A Virtual 10 Minute Play Competition in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2020

On Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) will live stream the second installment of its NEC Zoom Short Play Series, 'This World Was Made for All Men--And Women,' a ten-minute play competition to be live streamed from Contra Studios, 122 W. 26th Street, Manhattan. 
HSC Announces The Cast Of THE OCTOBER STORM
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2020

HUDSON STAGE announces the cast of its world premiere of the riveting and provocative new play by Joshua Allen, THE OCTOBER STORM.
Conch Shell New Works Reading Series Brings Caribbean-American Writers To NYC Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

Conch Shell Production presents CONCH SHELL NEW WORKS READING SERIES showcasing stage readings of 3 new plays written by 3 Caribbean-American writers: Magaly Colimon-Christopher, Nelson Diaz-Marcano, and Phanesia Pharel.
Conch Shell New Works Reading Series Brings Caribbean-American Writers To NYC Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

Conch Shell Production presents CONCH SHELL NEW WORKS READING SERIES showcasing stage readings of 3 new plays written by 3 Caribbean-American writers: Magaly Colimon-Christopher, Nelson Diaz-Marcano, and Phanesia Pharel.
Casting Announced For FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT Reading At RAVE Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2019

Rave Theater Festival's reading of FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT, a new American play by Ofem Ajah, M.D. announces cast. Obie award-winning actress Yvette Ganier ('Breath, Boom', 'Jitney', 'Gem of the Ocean') will direct. The reading starts at 12:30 Wednesday, August 21st at Teatro SEA, at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, located at 107 Suffolk Street, 1st Floor in Manhattan. The reading is free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P to ofema753@gmail.com.
Casting Announced For FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT at RAVE Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2019

Rave Theater Festival's reading of FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT, a new American play by Ofem Ajah, M.D. announces cast. Obie award-winning actress Yvette Ganier ('Breath, Boom', 'Jitney', 'Gem of the Ocean') will direct. The reading starts at 12:30 Wednesday, August 21st at Teatro SEA, at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, located at 107 Suffolk Street, 1st Floor in Manhattan. The reading is free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P to ofema753@gmail.com.
RAVE Theater Festival Presents FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT Reading
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019

The Rave Theater Festival will present a reading of FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT, a new American play by Ofem Ajah, M.D. Obie award-winning actress Yvette Ganier ('Breath, Boom', 'Jitney', 'Gem of the Ocean') will direct. The reading starts at 12:30 Wednesday, August 21st at Teatro SEA, at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, located at 107 Suffolk Street, 1st Floor in Manhattan. The reading is free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P to ofema753@gmail.com.
Red Bull Theater Announces Cast for THE NINTH ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 15, 2019

Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for their ninth annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring two brand new commissions from Kia Corthron and Marcus Gardley, alongside six brand new plays that have been chosen from hundreds of submissions from playwrights across the country: Kate Abbruzzese, Terry Glaser, Eric Pfeffinger, Bridgette Dutta Portman, David Lerner Schwartz, Sofya Levitsky Weitz, and Matthew Wells.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Yvette Ganier been in?

Yvette Ganier has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Yvette Ganier been in?

Yvette Ganier has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Yvette Ganier been nominated for?

and Performance (Obie Awards) for Breath, Boom.

What awards has Yvette Ganier won?

Yvette Ganier has won the Obie Award for Performance for her role in Breath, Boom.

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