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Alice Childress

Date of Death: August 14, 1994 (77)

Birth Place: Charleston, SC, USA

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Alice Childress STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1960
Mrs. Thurston

[Broadway]
1944
Blanche

Alice Childress Productions

 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Playwright[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 1972]
Director

Writing

Playwright

Alice Childress Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award

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Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND is Coming to The Baxter Theatre This May


Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind will run at The Baxter Theatre in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

TROUBLE IN MIND & More Set for Franklin Stage Company 2024 Season


The Franklin Stage Company has revealed their 28th season from July 5th through August 25th. See the full lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Long Island Premiere Of TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at Eastline Theatre


Eastline Theatre will present the Long Island premiere of Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center


Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

Classic Stage Company's WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Moved to 2024/25 Season


Classic Stage Company's upcoming production of Wine in the Wilderness, written by Alice Childress and directed by LaChanze, has been postponed. Learn more about the production.

Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals 50th Anniversary Titles and Programs For 2024/2025 Season


Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!

WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa


The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

TROUBLE IN MIND Comes to the Warehouse Theatre This Month


Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND will be performed as The Warehouse Theatre’s latest production opening on March 29th.

Review: WEDDING BAND at The Catherine B. Berges Theatre At COCA


Jones collaborates with his cast and crew to mount an artful production of Alice Childress’ important story. He captures the grievous nature of oppressive racism and the fears of mixed-race couples in doomed relationships. This outstanding production of Wedding Band is being presented by The Black Rep at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre through March 31st.

The Black Rep's WEDDING BAND Opens at COCA


The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will continue its 47th Season with Alice Childress' masterpiece WEDDING BAND. Directed by Geovonday Jones, the production opens tonight and runs through Sunday, March 31 in the Berges Theatre.

Lucie Jones, Carole Bufford, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Learn more about the performances and how to get tickets here!

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY & More Lead St. Louis' March 2024 Top Theatre Shows


St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for March 2024 include August: Osage County, Company, and more.

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS


Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Producer LaChanze Performs A Song From the Tony-Winning Musical On CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Tony Award-winning performer and producer LaChanze joined CBS Sunday Morning this week to discuss her career on stage, representation of black voices behind the scenes, and stepping into her new role as a Broadway producer. As part of the segment, LaChanze performed a stripped down version of a song from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo. Watch the video!

Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch LaChanze discuss her career on stage and now behind the scenes as a Broadway producer!

Review: Lyric Stage Company's TROUBLE IN MIND Proves Playwright Stood Her Ground for Good Reason


What did our critic think of TROUBLE IN MIND at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston?

EastLine Theatre Brings Pulitzer Winner THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK To Lindenhurst


EastLine Theatre will open their season this February at the BACCA Center in Lindenhurst with The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on the remarkable true story and the beloved bestseller The Diary of a Young Girl, The Diary of Anne Frank was the 1956 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

LaChanze Speaks Up About THE COLOR PURPLE Royalties For 'I'm Here'; Says She 'Was a Huge Part at Writing' the Song


LaChanze is speaking up about the mark she made on The Color Purple musical. The actress and producer, who won a Tony Award for playing the role of Celie in the original Broadway production, states that she added lyrics to 'I'm Here.'

Alice Childress FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alice Childress been in?

Alice Childress has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alice Childress been in?

Alice Childress has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Alice Childress written?

Alice Childress has written 2 shows including An Evening of One Acts (Playwright), Wedding Band (Playwright).

What awards has Alice Childress been nominated for?

Alice Childress has been nominated for the Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

What awards has Alice Childress won?

Alice Childress has won the Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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