Zakes Mokae
Latest News on Zakes Mokae:
Review: A Masterful MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater (Sep 13, 2024)
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada (Apr 18, 2024)
Jeanmarie Simpson to Direct KINDERTRANSPORT at the Adelson Theatre This November (Aug 31, 2022)
Review: A Masterful MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater (Sep 13, 2024)
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada (Apr 18, 2024)
Jeanmarie Simpson to Direct KINDERTRANSPORT at the Adelson Theatre This November (Aug 31, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Reverend Zulu/Mr. X/ltshe
Itshe
Mr. X
Rev. Zulu
Movies
Dilemma
[ 1962 ] Steven Sitole
[ 1962 ] Steven Sitole
The Comedians
[ 1967 ] Michel
[ 1967 ] Michel
The River Niger
[ 1976 ] Dutch
[ 1976 ] Dutch
The Island
[ 1980 ] Wescott
[ 1980 ] Wescott
Cry Freedom
[ 1987 ] Father Kani
[ 1987 ] Father Kani
The Serpent and the Rainbow
[ 1988 ] Dargent Peytraud
[ 1988 ] Dargent Peytraud
Gross Anatomy
[ 1989 ] Dr. Banumbra
[ 1989 ] Dr. Banumbra
Dad
[ 1989 ] Dr. Chad
[ 1989 ] Dr. Chad
A Dry White Season
[ 1989 ] Stanley
[ 1989 ] Stanley
A Rage in Harlem
[ 1991 ] Big Kathy
[ 1991 ] Big Kathy
Body Parts
[ 1991 ] Detective Sawchuck
[ 1991 ] Detective Sawchuck
Dust Devil
[ 1992 ] Ben Mukurob
[ 1992 ] Ben Mukurob
Slaughter of the Innocents
[ 1993 ] Library Janitor
[ 1993 ] Library Janitor
Outbreak
[ 1995 ] Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
[ 1995 ] Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
Vampire in Brooklyn
[ 1995 ] Dr. Zeko
[ 1995 ] Dr. Zeko
Waterworld
[ 1995 ] Priam
[ 1995 ] Priam
Krippendorf's Tribe
[ 1998 ] Sulukim
[ 1998 ] Sulukim
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Zakes Mokae, The Song of Jacob Zulu
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Zakes Mokae, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Actor
Zakes Mokae, "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys
winner
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Zakes Mokae, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys
Videos
VIDEO: Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Talks MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM & Chadwick Boseman
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 9, 2020
News
Review: A Masterful MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater
What did our critic think of A MASTERFUL MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater?
What did our critic think of A MASTERFUL MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater?
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Jeanmarie Simpson to Direct KINDERTRANSPORT at the Adelson Theatre This November
Celebrated theatre artist, Jeanmarie Simpson, known for her beautifully innovative stagings of Shakespeare, contemporary plays, adaptations, and her own original works, is set to begin rehearsals September 6th in Las Vegas for a November 3rd opening.
Celebrated theatre artist, Jeanmarie Simpson, known for her beautifully innovative stagings of Shakespeare, contemporary plays, adaptations, and her own original works, is set to begin rehearsals September 6th in Las Vegas for a November 3rd opening.
WHEN CHURCHYARDS YAWN World Premiere to be Presented at Bruka Theatre in March 2023
The newest celebrated Hamlet sequel is slated for a world premiere at Bruka Theatre in Reno next March.
The newest celebrated Hamlet sequel is slated for a world premiere at Bruka Theatre in Reno next March.
Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson And Evan Handler To Reprise Roles In Max Original AND JUST LIKE THAT…
Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara RamÃrez and Chris Noth will star in the upcoming revival series.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara RamÃrez and Chris Noth will star in the upcoming revival series.
VIDEO: Tony Nominee Colman Domingo Talks MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM & Chadwick Boseman
Colman Domingo had the pleasure of working with the late Chadwick Boseman in their upcoming Netflix film 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' He shares a touching story of a scene they worked on together that moved them both to tears. Tune in for more with Colman Domingo.
Colman Domingo had the pleasure of working with the late Chadwick Boseman in their upcoming Netflix film 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' He shares a touching story of a scene they worked on together that moved them both to tears. Tune in for more with Colman Domingo.
African-American Shakespeare Company Welcomes Colman Domingo As First Guest Of New Online Talkback Series
The African-American Shakespeare Company debuts its new online series of talk-backs in a format remiscent of The Actor's Studio with James Lipton.
The African-American Shakespeare Company debuts its new online series of talk-backs in a format remiscent of The Actor's Studio with James Lipton.
Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97
Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.
Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.
BWW INTERVIEW: Shannon Cain's Interview With Jeanmarie Simpson - Previewing The 2020 Release Of HERETIC - THE MARY DYER STORY
The June 2020 release of the filmed production of Jeamarie Simpson's HERETIC, timed for the 350th Anniversary of Mary Dyer's execution, has just been announced. Although the premiere is a year away, it seems fitting that, coinciding with Mother's Day and the abiding relevance of issues related to free speech, we offer an exclusive interview with the author about the work and the person ('the mother of the First Amendment), conducted by her associate, Shannon Cain.
The June 2020 release of the filmed production of Jeamarie Simpson's HERETIC, timed for the 350th Anniversary of Mary Dyer's execution, has just been announced. Although the premiere is a year away, it seems fitting that, coinciding with Mother's Day and the abiding relevance of issues related to free speech, we offer an exclusive interview with the author about the work and the person ('the mother of the First Amendment), conducted by her associate, Shannon Cain.
Round House Theatre Continues 2017-2018 Season With Athol Fugard's 'MASTER HAROLD' ...AND THE BOYS
Round House Theatre continues its 2017-2018 Season with Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"… and the Boys, directed by Artistic Director Ryan Rilette. "Master Harold"… and the Boys runs from April 11 - May 6, 2018. Press night is Monday, April 16, 2018. Please see below for complete program details and ticket information.Â
Round House Theatre continues its 2017-2018 Season with Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"… and the Boys, directed by Artistic Director Ryan Rilette. "Master Harold"… and the Boys runs from April 11 - May 6, 2018. Press night is Monday, April 16, 2018. Please see below for complete program details and ticket information.Â
Photo Flash: Mosaic Theater Co Launches South Africa: Then & Now Repertory with BLOOD KNOT
Photo Flash: Mosaic Theater Co Launches Rep with BLOOD KNOT
Photo Flash: Mosaic Theater Co Launches Rep with BLOOD KNOT
SOUTH AFRICA: THEN & NOWâ€"Two Monumental Plays by Two South African Icons in Rep at Mosaic
Mosaic Theater Company of DC presents South Africa: Then & Now, a dynamic spring repertory that takes audience members back to the depths of Apartheid, before moving forward to the ongoing search for truth and reconciliation in a wounded country. The repertory launches with Athol Fugard's seminal masterpiece, BLOOD KNOT (March 29-April 30, 2017)-an intimate parable about a brotherhood devastated by the constraints of Apartheid-under the direction of Studio Theatre Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman, making her Mosaic Theater Company debut.
Mosaic Theater Company of DC presents South Africa: Then & Now, a dynamic spring repertory that takes audience members back to the depths of Apartheid, before moving forward to the ongoing search for truth and reconciliation in a wounded country. The repertory launches with Athol Fugard's seminal masterpiece, BLOOD KNOT (March 29-April 30, 2017)-an intimate parable about a brotherhood devastated by the constraints of Apartheid-under the direction of Studio Theatre Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman, making her Mosaic Theater Company debut.
CT Rep Ends 2014-15 Season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will end its 2014-2015 season with the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre between tonight, April 23rd and May 3rd.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will end its 2014-2015 season with the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre between tonight, April 23rd and May 3rd.
CT Rep to End 2014-15 Season with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 4/23-5/3
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will end its 2014-2015 season with the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre between April 23rd and May 3rd. The comedy of mistaken love and magic is sure to delight audiences.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will end its 2014-2015 season with the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre between April 23rd and May 3rd. The comedy of mistaken love and magic is sure to delight audiences.
BWW Reviews: New 'MASTER HAROLD' Production at the Fugard Packs an Emotional Punch
This new production of 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS, directed by Kim Kerfoot, illuminates the material well, not only in its relevance to South Africa's past, but also in its significance to the country's current situation.
This new production of 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS, directed by Kim Kerfoot, illuminates the material well, not only in its relevance to South Africa's past, but also in its significance to the country's current situation.
Photo Flash: First Look at Aurora Theatre's MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS
Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold... and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, now through March 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold... and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, now through March 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
MASTER HAROLD... AND THE BOYS Opens 2/14 at Aurora Theatre
Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold… and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, from February 14 through March 3, 2013.
Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold… and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, from February 14 through March 3, 2013.
Signature Theatre Announces Upcoming Supplemental Programs
Signature Theatre has announced the next wave of upcoming supplemental programs, which allow more intimate and direct access to a playwright's vision and process.
Signature Theatre has announced the next wave of upcoming supplemental programs, which allow more intimate and direct access to a playwright's vision and process.
Photo Flash: OTHELLO Opens at Connecticut Rep
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's Othello, October 7 - 17 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's Othello, October 7 - 17 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
Connecticut Rep Presents OTHELLO, 10/7
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's Othello, October 7 - 17 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present William Shakespeare's Othello, October 7 - 17 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Zakes Mokae been in?
Zakes Mokae has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Zakes Mokae been in?
Zakes Mokae has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Zakes Mokae been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Song of Jacob Zulu, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Best Actor (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys.
What awards has Zakes Mokae won?
Zakes Mokae has won the Best Actor award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Master Harold"…and the Boys. He also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for the same production, "Master Harold"...and the Boys.
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