Birth Place: Philadephia, PA, USA
A 2021 Film Independent Spirit, NAACP, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominee for his work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Colman Domingo is a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated actor, director, writer and producer. Colman has recently received his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College. He is a Juilliard School Creative Associate and on faculty of the Yale School of Drama.
He has starred in some of the most profound films in recent years such as Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, Steven Spielbergs' Lincoln, Lee Daniel's The Butler, Ava DuVernay's Selma and Nate Parker's Birth of a Nation. He stars in the upcoming films, Jordan Peele's Candyman and Janicza Bravo's Zola. He stars on AMC's Fear the Walking Dead for seven seasons and guest stars on HBO's Euphoria as Ali. He recurred on Steven Soderbergh's series The Knick. As a writer, his plays and musicals include Dot (Samuel French), Wild with Happy (Dramatist Play Service) and A Boy and His Soul (Oberon Books), the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Geffen Playhouse’s groundbreaking musical Light's Out: Nat King Cole. His plays have been produced by The Public Theater, Vineyard, La Jolla Playhouse, Humana Festival of New American Plays, New York Stage and Film, A.C.T, The Tricycle Theater in London, Brisbane Powerhouse in Australia, among others. He is the recipient of a Lucille Lortel, Obie, Audelco and GLAAD Award for his work.
His production company, Edith Productions, has a first look deal with AMC Studios for which he is developing television, film, theater and animation projects. He is currently writing a new musical for The Young Vic in London/ Concord Music and hosting Season 3 of his series, Bottomless Brunch at Colman's across AMC platforms.
From: Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix
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From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS!
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
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From: Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Meets the Press
Colman DomingoThe Scottsboro Boys
Colman Domingo, The Scottsboro Boys
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Colman Domingo, Passing Strange
Robert O'Hara, playwright and director of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play, has signed to CAA.
According to Deadline, playwright Robert O'Hara will be bringing Barbecue to the big screen. O'Hara will be directing the feature film adaptation of his play, which will star Colman Domingo, Marisa Tomei, and Danai Gurira. Domingo is no stranger to Barbecue, having directed a production of the play at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Onscreen, Domingo recently starred in the film version of The Color Purple and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in 2023's Rustin.
Discover the exciting 2024-25 season at New Conservatory Theatre Center, featuring six captivating productions.
TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.
Fresh off the heals of his 2023 musical hit The Color Purple, director Blitz Bazawule has found his next project. According to Variety, the director will be working with Warner Bros. on a new take on the story of Yasuke, the 16th century African warrior. In addition to Warner Bros, three other studios were also interested in the project, resulting in a bidding war.
Bring home Academy Award® winner Ethan Coen’s (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Big Lebowski) solo directorial debut with DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS.
Experience the New York premiere of THE FRYBREAD QUEEN, a spirited story of Navajo women presented by American Indian Artists Inc. (AMERINDA).
Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer. Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!
On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) in their weekly Community Gatherings on Zoom, discussing art and theater in the time of COVID-19. This week's topic: Bringing Theater to Prisons, featuring producer, director, and activist Brent Buell.
Vineyard Theatre has announced its Spring Reading Series, featuring works in progress from New York's fearless creatives.
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 200 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
Learn who is taking part in CTG: The Gala 2024, featuring Lea Salonga and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The conclusion of three-time GRAMMY award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis' three-year residency with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will culminate in the world premiere of 'Kalamazoo Suite,' a work written by Marsalis and commissioned by the Symphony.
The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!
The Public’s Annual Gala will take place on Wednesday, May 8 with a special performance of HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway. Learn more about the gala!
Check out photos of Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Florence Pugh, Lupita Nyong'o, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Stone, Laverne Cox, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.
The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.
Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this true story of resilience, humanity, and the power of art, starring a cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Watch the video trailer now!
Malvern-based theatre company People's Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355) announces the second year of its New Works Lab, The Kiln, an annual program where theatre artists are invited to gather, develop, and showcase works-in-progress.
Colman Domingo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Colman Domingo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Colman Domingo's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014
Colman Domingo has been nominated for several awards, including Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for his role in The Scottsboro Boys. He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, he received a nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for A Boy and His Soul and a Performance nomination at the Obie Awards for Passing Strange.
Colman Domingo has won the Performance Obie Award for Passing Strange.
Colman Domingo has written 3 shows including Wild With Happy (Playwright), Dot (Author), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Bookwriter).
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