On the heels of her Academy Award-winning, breakout performance in 12 Years a Slave, LUPITA NYONG'O stunned critics and audiences in the Public Theater's sold-out hit ECLIPSED- the "scorching and powerful" (The Guardian) new play by Zimbabwean-American playwright and actress DANAI GURIRA (star of AMC's "The Walking Dead" and co-author more...
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Pascale Armand, a Haitian-American actress renowned for her compelling performances, played the role of Bessie in the 2014 Broadway production of "Eclipsed," a powerful play by Lynn Nottage set during the Liberian Civil War, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple Tony Award nominations. more...
Akosua Busia, known for her acclaimed role as Nettie in Steven Spielberg's "The Color Purple," brought her extensive talent and royal heritage from Ghana to the stage in "Eclipsed," showcasing her diverse background and impressive acting credentials. more...
Zainab Jah, who has an extensive background in theater with notable roles such as the title role in Hamlet at The Wilma Theater and Helen of Troy in Trojan Women, was also part of the cast of Eclipsed, showcasing her versatile acting talents. more...
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Lupita Nyong'o, who made her Broadway debut in "Eclipsed," previously performed in the same role at the Public Theater, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. more...
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Adeola Role, known for her performances in Interface, The Blacklist, and Pose, showcased her versatility in the Broadway production of Eclipsed, where she played Helena and served as the understudy for Rita, and also took on the role of Maima in the Broadway Tour of the show. more...
Saycon Sengbloh's breakthrough came when she was cast by Danai Gurira in the 2015 play "Eclipsed," which marked a historic moment as the first play with an all-black and female creative team to premiere on Broadway, earning her critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination. more...
Awards and Nominations
2016 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Saycon Sengbloh won.
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Lupita Nyong'o was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Pascale Armand won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Zainab Jah was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Saycon Sengbloh was nominated but did not win.
2016 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Pascale Armand was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Saycon Sengbloh was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Lupita Nyong'o was nominated but did not win.
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