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Zhailon Levingston is a Louisiana-raised storyteller, director, and activist. He is a Board Member for the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, which he co-created, and teaches the Theatre of Change course at Columbia University.

He is a Music Mentor Fellow and has done work with Idina Menzel’s A Broader Way Foundation. His directing credits include: Neptune (Dixon Place, Brooklyn Museum), The Years That Went Wrong (Lark, MCC), The Exonerated (Columbia Law School), Chariot Part 2 (Soho Rep., for The Movement Theatre Company), Mother of Pearl (LaGuardia Performing Arts Center). He is the associate director of Primer for a Failed Superpower with Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, and Runaways at The Public Theater with Sam Pinkleton. Most recently, he directed Chicken & Biscuits which premiered on Broadway in 2021 and Patience which premiered at Second Stage UPTOWN Summer of 2022. Zhailon is also the former resident director at Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway and the associate director of Hadestown in South Korea.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Concert Presentation, 2017
Performer

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Community Engagement Team.

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Feature: BROADWAY IN THE HOOD PRESENTS CHICKEN & BISCUITS FEB. 13-15
by Debbie Hall - Feb 13, 2025

The love of friends and that special someone is celebrated on Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the weekend of love with the Broadway in the Hood production of Chicken & Biscuits, a family drama infused with humor, coming to the West Las Vegas Library Theatre Feb. 13-15.
Photos: The 68th Annual OBIE Awards Welcome Cole Escola, Diane Wiest and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

The American Theatre Wing recently announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards. The recipients of the 68th Annual Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. Check out photos from the event featuring Cole Escola, Dianne Weist, the company of Cats: The Jellicle Ball and more. 
Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson will lead New York City Center Encores! Wonderful Town. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
BTC Unveils 2025 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

BTC and Broadway stage manager and producer Cody Renard Richard has revealed the next cohort of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert With Joel Kim Booster & Shea Couleé Canceled Due to LA Fires
by Michael Major - Jan 13, 2025

The one-night-only LA concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors with Joel Kim Booster, Shea Couleé, and Alex Newell has been canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean's New Musical MAIDEN VOYAGE Will Have Workshop at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.
Alex Newell Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert as Audrey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the previously announced one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors in Los Angeles, in the role of Audrey.
Joel Kim Booster & Shea Couleé Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert in LA
by Joshua Wright - Dec 13, 2024

A one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors will play at nightclub Catch One in Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7pm PT and will be directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
Second Stage's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL To Return This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the lineup for its 2nd NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL, consisting of four distinct programs dedicated to supporting early career playwrights. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
WONDERFUL TOWN to Replace THE WILD PARTY in 2025 Encores! Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

New York City Center has revealed that the final production of the 2025 Encores! Series will be Wonderful Town, replacing the previously announced The Wild Party. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 12, 2024

The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
Photos: Colman Domingo, Lynn Nottage & More at The Artivism Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

On Monday, October 14, the Tony Award-winning non-profit Broadway Advocacy Coalition hosted its gala, The Artivism Ball, at 583 Park Avenue. See photos from the event!
JOB Announces Additional Post-Show Conversation Series Hosts And Events
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Discover the latest additions to the post-show conversation series for JOB, featuring new hosts and events. Engage with thought-provoking discussions following the performances.
SENIOR CLASS Replaces LITTLE MISS PERFECT in Olney Theatre 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

Olney Theatre Center has revealed two changes to its 2024-2025 season lineup, adding the world premiere of the new musical Senior Class, and postponing Little Miss Perfect. Learn more about the upcoming seasons!
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
Elz Cuya Jones Named Broadway Advocacy Coalition Executive Director 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition announced a new executive director, marking a significant leadership change for the organization dedicated to using the arts to address social justice issues.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 16, 2024- HAMILTON, CHICAGO & WICKED Are on Top
by Team BWW - Sep 16, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 16, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week
by Team BWW - Sep 9, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 9, 2024.

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