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Following an experienced Black stage actress through rehearsals of a major Broadway production, Alice Childress's wry and moving look at racism, identity, and ego in the world of New York theatre opened to acclaim off-Broadway in 1955. At the forefront of both the Civil Rights and feminist movements, the prescient more...
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Peter Bradbury, who has an extensive Broadway resume including notable productions such as "The Ferryman" and "Long Day’s Journey Into Night," was also a part of the cast in "Trouble in Mind." more...
Chuck Cooper, a Tony Award winner for his role in Cy Coleman's The Life, has showcased his versatility across 15 Broadway shows, including his memorable performance in Trouble in Mind. more...
Jessica Frances Dukes, known for her role as Special Agent Maya Miller on Netflix's Ozark, has an impressive theater background, including an Obie Award for Bootycandy and a Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Nomination for her role in By The Way, Meet Vera Stark at The Signature Theatre Off-Broadway, brings her seasoned talent to the cast of Trouble in Mind. more...
Brandon Micheal Hall, celebrated as one of Variety's Top Ten Television Stars to Watch for 2017, brought his extensive training from Juilliard and the British American Drama Academy to the stage in "Trouble in Mind." more...
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Cyndii Johnson made her Broadway debut in Trouble in Mind, bringing her extensive experience from Off-Broadway and regional theaters to the stage. more...
Simon Jones, renowned for his roles in TV classics like "Brideshead Revisited" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," has an extensive Broadway resume including "The Real Thing" and "Blithe Spirit," and also graced Off-Broadway stages in productions such as "The Cocktail Party" and "Death Takes a Holiday." more...
Alex Mickiewicz, known for his Broadway performances in "Long Day's Journey into Night" and "Therese Raquin," brought his extensive stage experience to "Trouble in Mind." more...
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Victoria Oliver made her Broadway debut in Trouble in Mind, bringing her experience from TV and film roles such as The Summer I Turned Pretty, Law & Order: SVU, Powers, and Alien Dawn. more...
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Reynaldo Piniella, an accomplished actor, writer, and director from East New York, Brooklyn, showcased his talents on Broadway in the past with his performances in "Trouble in Mind" at the Roundabout Theatre and "Thoughts of a Colored Man" at the Golden Theatre. more...
Don Stephenson, who was announced in September 2021 to play the role of Bill O’Wray in the Broadway production of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, has an extensive Broadway history, including originating roles in Titanic and Parade, and starring in The Producers. more...
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Ray Anthony Thomas, known for his extensive work with the Atlantic Theater Company and his roles in Broadway productions like David Mamet's Race and The Crucible, also brought his talents to the screen in TV series such as "The Sopranos" and "Oz," and films like Shutter Island; he was part of the cast of Trouble in Mind, showcasing his versatility across both stage and screen. more...
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Michael Zegen, known for his acclaimed role as Joel Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, returned to Broadway in 2021 to star in Alice Childress's Trouble in Mind, bringing his extensive experience from television and stage to the production. more...
Awards and Nominations
2022 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Chuck Cooper was nominated but did not win.
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: LaChanze was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Chuck Cooper was nominated but did not win.
2022 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Chuck Cooper was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: LaChanze was nominated but did not win.
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