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for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf 2022

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 20, 2022
Closing: June 05, 2022

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange's form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of seven women of color using poetry, song and movement. With unflinching honesty and emotion, each woman voices her survival story of having to exist in a world shaped by sexism and racism.


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FOR COLORED GIRLS… Announces Special American Sign Language Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022


The seven-time Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will have a special American Sign Language performance on Tuesday, May 31, following the success of the first ASL signed performance the production had on April 15, 2022.

Rachel Christopher Takes Over the Role of 'Lady in Red' in FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


for colored girls... has announced that Kenita R. Miller has played her final performance as Lady in Red. Rachel Christopher has officially taken over the role, as Miller has stepped away for maternity leave.

FOR COLORED GIRLS to Host '100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday' With Camille A. Brown & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022


The reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will host “100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday,” a spirited gathering of Black women on Sunday at 3 p.m.

FOR COLORED GIRLS... Extended Through June 5 on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


Following an earlier announcement that the show must close, the most Tony nominated play currently on Broadway, the critically acclaimed and reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, will now play an additional two weeks through Sunday, June 5 at Broadway’s Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). The previously announced final performance was Sunday, May 22.

FOR COLORED GIRLS on Broadway Announces Closing Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022


Three weeks are left to experience one of the best reviewed plays of 2022, the critically acclaimed and reimagined Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown.

VIDEO: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Red Carpet - April 21, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street).

Photos: On the the Red Carpet for Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Photos: Cast and Creative of FOR COLORED GIRLS... Walk The Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party festivities.

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opens tonight at the Booth Theatre! Read the reviews!

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens Tonight on Broadway; Check Out All New Production Photos!
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opens tonight, April 20 at 6:45pm at the Booth Theatre. Check out all new photos from the production here!

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS Original Cast Members Visit Current Broadway Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2022


On Thursday April 14, members of the original 1976 Broadway cast of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf visited the Booth Theatre to enjoy Camille A. Brown’s reimagined production of Ntozake Shange’s classic choreopoem and meet the current cast.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Announces Special American Sign Language Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 8, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, has announced a special American Sign Language performance on Friday, April 15th.

Meet the Cast of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Stephi Wild - April 1, 2022


for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf begins previews tonight, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre. The show will officially open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Meet the cast here!

VIDEO: FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2022


Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf is coming to Broadway, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Performances begin next week on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) and open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Photos: Meet the Company of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Bruce Glikas - March 14, 2022


Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf is coming to Broadway, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Performances begin on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) and open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 

New Edition of FOR COLORED GIRLS to be Published With Introduction by Camille A. Brown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 2, 2022


Scribner has announced the April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival by Tony nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

Cast Announced For FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2022


Joining the cast are Amara Granderson as Lady in Orange, Tendayi Kuumba as Lady in Brown, Kenita R. Miller as Lady in Red, Okwui Okpokwasili as Lady in Green, Stacey Sargeant as Lady in Blue, Alexandria Wailes as Lady in Purple, and D. Woods as Lady in Yellow.

The History of FOR COLORED GIRLS... and its Journey on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2022


This production marks the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's piece, however, it has had quite the life on stage and screen. Today, we're taking you through the production history of for colored girls... to learn more about its journey back to Broadway!

Up on the Marquee: FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Jennifer Broski - February 24, 2022


The box office for the Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, will open on Friday, February 25th at 10am ET at Broadway's Booth Theatre. Check out photos of the marquee below!

FOR COLORED GIRLS… Will Offer $20.22 Preview Tickets Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2022


The box office for the Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, will open on Friday, February 25th at 10am ET at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

FOR COLORED GIRLS… On Broadway Announces New Performance Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island, Choir Boy, co-director and choreographer of Fire Shut Up in My Bones) will begin performances on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street).

Tickets On Sale Today For Broadway's FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Stephi Wild - December 9, 2021


Tickets for the fully reimagined production of Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island, Choir Boy, co-director and choreographer of Fire Shut Up in My Bones) are now on sale for the general public.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Will Begin Broadway Performances in March 2022
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2021


The fully reimagined production, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown begins performances at Broadway’s Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), home to the original 1976 production, on Friday, March 4, 2022, with the opening night set for Thursday, March 24th, 2022.

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf and what's the order?
dark phrases
graduation nite
now i love somebody more than
no assistance
i'm a poet who . . .
latent rapists'
abortion cycle #1
sechita
toussaint
one
i used to live in the world
pyramid (from international woman's day)
no more love poems #1
no more love poems #2
no more love poems #3
no more love songs #4
somebody almost run off wit alla my stuff
sorry
a night with beau willie brown
a laying on of hands
i found god in myself

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf History

Other Productions of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

1976   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1976   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1979   West End London Production
West End
1980   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2000   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2000   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2019   Off-Broadway Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Kenita R. Miller
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Kenita R. Miller
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Camille A. Brown
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Camille A. Brown
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Camille A. Brown
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
2022 Tony Awards Best Choreography Camille A. Brown
2022 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Sarafina Bush
2022 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Camille A. Brown
2022 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jiyoun Chang
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Kenita R. Miller
2022 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
2022 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Justin Ellington

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