This dazzling world premiere from Jocelyn Bioh welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling hair braiding salon in Harlem where every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home.
Maechi Aharanwa, known for her dynamic performances and directorial prowess, previously captivated audiences with her role in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." more...
Rachel Christopher, who has appeared on Broadway in "for colored girls who have considered suicide…," brings her extensive theater experience, including performances in "What To Send Up When It Goes Down" at BAM/Playwrights Horizons and "King Phillip" at Clubbed Thumb, to her role in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." more...
Kalyne Coleman, a graduate of the Brown Trinity Rep MFA in Acting Program and a passionate storyteller from Richmond, Virginia, brought her commitment to uplifting and challenging humanity to the stage in Jaja's African Hair Braiding. more...
Michael Oloyede, a Nigerian-American Emmy® nominated actor, producer, and creator, was part of the Original Broadway Cast (OBC) of Jaja's African Hair Braiding. more...
Zenzi Williams, known for her roles in Black Panther (2018), Daredevil (2015), and The Defenders (2017), was also a standout performer in Jaja's African Hair Braiding. more...
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Jaja's African Hair Braiding opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway) on Tuesday Oct 03, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
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