Jocelyn Bioh
Latest News on Jocelyn Bioh:
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway (May 16, 2024)
The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present STORY/TELLER ARTS: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh (Apr 29, 2024)
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation (Apr 23, 2024)
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway (May 16, 2024)
The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present STORY/TELLER ARTS: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh (Apr 29, 2024)
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation (Apr 23, 2024)
Jocelyn Bioh BIO
Jocelyn Bioh was born and raised in New York City. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Off Broadway: An Octoroon (Soho Rep, World Premiere), SEED (Classical Theater of Harlem, World Premiere), NEIGHBORS (The Public Theater, World Premiere). Regional: BootyCandy (Wilma Theater), Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet (City Theatre). Various Workshops at: Soho Rep, The Public Theater, The Lark, Hi-Arts NYC, Arena Stages, Eugene O'Neill Center. TV: “Louie†(FX), “One Life to Live†(ABC), CoverGirl Spokesmodel (National Commerical/Print Ads). B.A in English and Theatre from The Ohio State University, M.F.A in Theatre - Playwriting from Columbia University. Twitter/Instagram: @Jjbioh.
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Rachel Christopher, Zenzi Williams, Brittany Adebumola, Michael Oloyede, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Director Whitney White, Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, Maechi Aharanwa, Nana Mensah and Dominique Thorne
Date:
10/04/2023
From: Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
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Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl, Department of Design and Construction Lorraine Grillo,MCC Artistic Director William Cantler, MCC Artistic Director Robert LuPone, Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, MCC Board Member Julianna Margulies, MC
Date:
01/09/2019
From: Photo Flash: MCC Celebrates Opening of The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space
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Michael Braun, Brooke Bloom, Jocelyn Bioh, Marylouise Burke, Louis Cancelmi, David Patrick Kelly, Lilyana Tiare Cornell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lila Neugebauer, Lakisha Michelle May, Chris Perfetti
Date:
02/22/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Opening Night of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' EVERYBODY at Signature Theatre Company
Front Row, left to right: Tim Wright, Alex Sharp, Taylor Trensch, Mercedes Herrero, Richard Hollis; Middle row, kneeling, left to right: Keren Dukes, Stephanie Roth Haberle, Jocelyn Bioh; Back row, left to right: Tom Patrick Stephens, Katy Rud
Date:
08/13/2014
From: Photo Flash: Cast and Crew of Broadway's 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Visit QSAC
Jocelyn Bioh STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
Jocelyn Bioh Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Jocelyn Bioh Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding New Broadway Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jocelyn Bioh, In the Blood
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award
Kate Benson, [Porto]
winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Everybody
Jocelyn Bioh Videos
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Red Carpet - Oct 16, 2023
Video: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Nana Mensah Is On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - Oct 15, 2023
Character Breakdown: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Clip From HBO's Public Theater REOPENING NIGHT Documentary
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2021
VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 12, 2021
VIDEO: Jocelyn Bioh and Eboni Booth Chat as Part of Manhattan Theatre Club's Artists in Conversation Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Second Trailer for RUSSIAN DOLL, Starring Natasha Lyonne
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 1, 2019
TV: Class is in Session! Meet the Company of MCC's SCHOOL GIRLS, OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2017
VIDEO: 'CURIOUS INCIDENT's Toby the Rat Trainer Featured in New 'Backstage on Broadway'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2015
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with the Cast of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME- Part 2
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jan 18, 2015
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by TV - Red Carpets - Oct 6, 2014
TV: Chatting with the Company of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 7, 2014
TV: Watch Highlights from THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Mark Haddon and Simon Stephens On Bringing THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2014
Jocelyn Bioh News
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present STORY/TELLER ARTS: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh
Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.
Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
Video: Walt Disco Unveils New Single 'Jocelyn' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
Glasgow’s post punk queer quintet Walt Disco have released their brand new “Jocelyn” single and official video, the third track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14. Already enjoying acclaim from Rolling Stone UK, GLAAD, Sweety High, Punknws.org and more, “Jocelyn” is a tender meditation on childhood, identity and the parent-child connection. Watch the music video here!
Glasgow’s post punk queer quintet Walt Disco have released their brand new “Jocelyn” single and official video, the third track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14. Already enjoying acclaim from Rolling Stone UK, GLAAD, Sweety High, Punknws.org and more, “Jocelyn” is a tender meditation on childhood, identity and the parent-child connection. Watch the music video here!
Listen: XO, KITTY's Jocelyn Shelfo on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
Netflix's XO, Kitty star Jocelyn Shelfo joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week for an inspiring interview. The Summer I Turned Pretty actor shared positive stories from television sets, working on a dude ranch, playing opposite Natalie Portman in May December and more under the kindness sun. Listen to the episode here!
Netflix's XO, Kitty star Jocelyn Shelfo joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week for an inspiring interview. The Summer I Turned Pretty actor shared positive stories from television sets, working on a dude ranch, playing opposite Natalie Portman in May December and more under the kindness sun. Listen to the episode here!
Grant Kennedy Lewis, Brandon Rivera and Jocelyn Zamudi Will Lead Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SANCTUARY CITY
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will open its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Sanctuary City, Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s (Cost of Living, Ironbound) harrowing and hopeful tale of immigration and young love, directed by Steph Paul.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will open its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Sanctuary City, Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s (Cost of Living, Ironbound) harrowing and hopeful tale of immigration and young love, directed by Steph Paul.
Interview: Kao Kalia Yang, Jocelyn Hagen, Rick Shiomi,Tiffany Chang of THE SONG POET at Minnesota Opera
The first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage, St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang's memoir The Song Poet comes to life in this world premiere. It tells the story of Yang's family and her song poet father as war drives them from the mountains of Laos into a Thai refugee camp and ultimately on to the challenging world of life as a refugee. With his poetry, Kalia's father inspires hope in his family, polishing their reality so that they might shine.
The first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage, St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang's memoir The Song Poet comes to life in this world premiere. It tells the story of Yang's family and her song poet father as war drives them from the mountains of Laos into a Thai refugee camp and ultimately on to the challenging world of life as a refugee. With his poetry, Kalia's father inspires hope in his family, polishing their reality so that they might shine.
Hattiloo Theatre Presents ON STAGE, SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY By Jocelyn Bioh
Hattiloo Theatre presents School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bio, running March 24 – April 16, 2023.
Hattiloo Theatre presents School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bio, running March 24 – April 16, 2023.
Interview: Jocelyn A. Brown of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Chance Theatre
Interview with Chance Theatre's RIDE THE CYCLONE director Jocelyn A. Brown on bringing this fan favorite musical to life on their stage through February 26th.
Interview with Chance Theatre's RIDE THE CYCLONE director Jocelyn A. Brown on bringing this fan favorite musical to life on their stage through February 26th.
IRCPA Honors Sopranos Jaclyn Grossman and Jocelyn Fralick
The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists, a non-profit, charitable service organization for Canada's musicians, is pleased to announce that two singers will receive a financial award to help them prepare for upcoming auditions.
The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists, a non-profit, charitable service organization for Canada's musicians, is pleased to announce that two singers will receive a financial award to help them prepare for upcoming auditions.
Pacific Chorale Presents Jocelyn Hagen's Major Multi-Media Work THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI, October 15
The Grammy Award-winning Pacific Chorale, led by Artistic Director Robert Istad with special guest Pacific Symphony, launches its 2022-23 Season with a program featuring Jocelyn Hagen's The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, a stunning multi-media work for choir, orchestra, and film based on the imagery of the drawings, ideas, and writing that the Renaissance artist explored in his extensive collection of personal notebooks, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 8 pm, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
The Grammy Award-winning Pacific Chorale, led by Artistic Director Robert Istad with special guest Pacific Symphony, launches its 2022-23 Season with a program featuring Jocelyn Hagen's The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, a stunning multi-media work for choir, orchestra, and film based on the imagery of the drawings, ideas, and writing that the Renaissance artist explored in his extensive collection of personal notebooks, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 8 pm, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
MTC to Present World Premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Fall 2023
The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will be presented as the first production of Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2023-2024 Broadway season at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will be presented as the first production of Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2023-2024 Broadway season at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Joe Goode Annex Premieres New Work by Jocelyn Reyes This Fall
REYES Dance will present the world premiere of LASOS, a work of film and live performance exploring the links between childhood trauma and chronic pain within the context of Latin American culture and traditions. Performances take place at Joe Goode Annex, September 29 – October 1, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m.
REYES Dance will present the world premiere of LASOS, a work of film and live performance exploring the links between childhood trauma and chronic pain within the context of Latin American culture and traditions. Performances take place at Joe Goode Annex, September 29 – October 1, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m.
Jocelyn Duford's ABC: ALPHABET BROADWAY CABARET Announced At The Majestic
NH native Jocelyn Duford brings to The Majestic Theatre her acclaimed one-woman show “ABC: Alphabet Broadway Cabaret”. Featuring a musical theater song for each letter of the alphabet; ABC is at times hilarious & poignant as Jocelyn changes wigs, costumes & characters while showcasing the talent and artistry she is known for. This show is rated PG13.
NH native Jocelyn Duford brings to The Majestic Theatre her acclaimed one-woman show “ABC: Alphabet Broadway Cabaret”. Featuring a musical theater song for each letter of the alphabet; ABC is at times hilarious & poignant as Jocelyn changes wigs, costumes & characters while showcasing the talent and artistry she is known for. This show is rated PG13.
Photos: IF I FELL By Jocelyn Beard at TheatreWorks New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford continues its run of 'If I Fell,' an original one act play by award-winning playwright, Jocelyn Beard.
TheatreWorks New Milford continues its run of 'If I Fell,' an original one act play by award-winning playwright, Jocelyn Beard.
JOCELYN BIOH is BACK at MCC!
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Chef Jocelyn Ramirez of Todo Verde to Provide Culinary Program at The Ford
The Ford, the 1,200-seat Los Angeles amphitheater nestled into the Hollywood Hills, announces a new culinary program designed by celebrated chef and community activist Jocelyn Ramirez of Todo Verde.
The Ford, the 1,200-seat Los Angeles amphitheater nestled into the Hollywood Hills, announces a new culinary program designed by celebrated chef and community activist Jocelyn Ramirez of Todo Verde.
Breaking: Public Theater's Shakespeare In The Park Will Return for Summer 2021 with Jocelyn Bioh's MERRY WIVES
Hope is on the horizon in the New York theatre, as the Public Theater has just announced that Shakespeare in the Park, which plays outdoors at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre will return this summer.
Hope is on the horizon in the New York theatre, as the Public Theater has just announced that Shakespeare in the Park, which plays outdoors at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre will return this summer.
The Museum of Arts and Design to Host Workshop With Jocelyn Hsin-Ju Yang
The Museum of Arts and Design will host live artist-led tutorial on experimenting with craft and design processes using materials found at home. During this fun workshop, artist and MAD artist educator Jocelyn Hsin-Ju Yang will demonstrate how to make paper cutouts for Lunar New Year. The artist and MAD organizers would be happy to speak with you.
The Museum of Arts and Design will host live artist-led tutorial on experimenting with craft and design processes using materials found at home. During this fun workshop, artist and MAD artist educator Jocelyn Hsin-Ju Yang will demonstrate how to make paper cutouts for Lunar New Year. The artist and MAD organizers would be happy to speak with you.
Jocelyn Mackenzie Releases 'Mango Leather'
Multi-faceted Brooklyn artist Jocelyn Mackenzie has released her new single “Mango Leather” today, available to stream via all DSPs.
Multi-faceted Brooklyn artist Jocelyn Mackenzie has released her new single “Mango Leather” today, available to stream via all DSPs.
Jocelyn Bioh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?
Jocelyn Bioh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?
Jocelyn Bioh has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jocelyn Bioh been nominated for?
Jocelyn Bioh has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for In the Blood, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for [Porto], Outstanding Play at The Lortels for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at The Lortels for Everybody.
What awards has Jocelyn Bioh won?
Jocelyn Bioh has won the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" and the Outstanding Play award from The Lortels for the same production.
How many shows has Jocelyn Bioh written?
Jocelyn Bioh has written 3 shows including School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play (Playwright), Nollywood Dreams (Playwright), Jaja's African Hair Braiding (Playwright).
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