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Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author, and activist, COMMON most recently appeared opposite Keke Palmer in the film Alice, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. He recently wrapped production on Stefon Bristol’s Breathe opposite Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, and Quvenzhané Wallis, as well as Apple TV+’s upcoming sci-fi drama series, “Wool” and the independent Hollywood satire, El Tonto. Other film and television work includes Mindy Kaling’s hit Netflix series “Never Have I Ever;” Ava for director Tate Taylor; The Informer with Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike; The Kitchen opposite Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss; The Hate You Give with Amanda Stenberg, Issa Rae and KJ Apa; the Warner Bros animated film Smallfoot; the indie film All About Nina; the action film Hunter Killer with Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman and Linda Cardellini; David Ayer’s Suicide Squad; John Wick: Chapter 2; and A Happening of Monumental Proportions with Allison Janney. He serves as an executive producer of Showtime’s hit TV series “The Chi” and the Netflix drama Burning Sands. He starred in the Oscar nominated film, Selma, and co-wrote with John Legend the song, “Glory,” for which he won the 2015 Academy Award and 2016 Grammy Award for “Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.” His many albums include A Beautiful Revolution Parts 1 and 2, Let Love, and Black America Again, among others. He has written two memoirs, Let Love Have the Last Word and One Day It’ll All Make Sense, both of which became New York Times best-sellers. For the past several years, Common has dedicated countless hours and has been deeply engaged in social justice and advocacy work around mass incarceration, mental health, and voting. After the success and impact of his Imagine Justice concert in 2017 and his Hope & Redemption Tour to eight different prisons, Common decided to establish and launch “Imagine Justice” as a new nonprofit in 2018. Through his Common Ground Foundation, Common is dedicated to empowering high school students from underserved communities to become future leaders.

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Original Broadway Production, 2022
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[New York]
NBC Live Television Production, 2015
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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
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UCSB Department of Theater/Dance Presents INDECENT by Paula Vogel


Paula Vogel's INDECENT is coming to UCSB Theater/Dance in 2024.

HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies


HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.

Cypherbird Projects to Bring CABARET OF THE UNEXPECTED To The Denver Fringe Festival


Experience the unexpected with Cypherbird Projects' CABARET OF THE UNEXPECTED at the Denver Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Blessing Offor and Dolly Parton Release New Song 'Somebody's Child'


Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new track, “Somebody’s Child,” featuring a collaboration with global music icon Dolly Parton. Watch the video here!

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Los Angeles's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Los Angeles 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 Summer 2024 include A Strange Loop, Jersey Boys, and more.

ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music That Made Barbara, Barbra Comes to New Village Arts This Month


 Jenna Pastuszek and Joshua Zecher-Ross will make their Carlsbad debuts bringing ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music that Made Barbara Barbra, to New Village Arts May 16-17, 2024.

WELLS AND WELLES Comes to City Lit Theater in July


The world premiere play WELLS AND WELLES by Chicago playwright Amy Crider imagines what might have been said in a private meeting between these two pioneers of literature and the arts.

World Premiere of THE CAGED BIRD SINGS At Aga Khan Museum


Modern Times Stage Company has announced the world premiere of The Caged Bird Sings, specially presented by the Aga Khan Museum in association with Theatre ARTaud, from June 10-26, 2024 in the Museum's Courtyard.

Tanglewood Learning Institute Announces 2024 Spotlight Series


Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

Interview: Kate Haas of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At Phoenix Theatre


Phoenix area theatre artist Kate Haas is a terrific performer with loads of talent and skill. What sets her apart is her enthusiasm for theatre as an artform and her joie de vivre and love of humanity. Read our interview with Kate.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PAUPER to be Presented at The Legacy Theatre


Experience the world premiere of THE PRINCESS AND THE PAUPER at Legacy Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season


Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at SF Playhouse


Tom Wingfield opens Tennessee William’s haunting memory play with this admonition: “Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you the illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.” What follows in this stunning production is a sometimes surreal, always emotionally devastating remembrance of a broken family teetering on the edges of disillusion and the hope of salvation.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Stage Adaptation of SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS


The full cast and creative team have been announced for the upcoming premiere of a new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang's best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts.

Stephen Agosto Appointed Director of Theater at Walnut Hill School for the Arts


Walnut Hill School for the Arts has announced the appointment of Stephen Agosto as its next Director of Theater beginning in August 2024.

Would MISS SAIGON's Kim Be Better Off with Chris or Thuy?


While the Kim-Chris-Ellen love triangle may be the more widely discussed, the Chris-Kim-Thuy love triangle in the ongoing run of the hit musical 'Miss Saigon' holds its interest. This lesser-explored dynamic adds a layer of complexity to the show’s story.

Queer Diary Reading Event Will Host Biggest Show Yet This Month


Queer Diary, the only live teenage diary reading evening for the LGBTQIA+ community, has announced their biggest event yet, Queer Diary + School Disco at Rich Mix this May.

World Premiere of GEORGE Will Co-Headline Omnibus Theatre's 96 Festival


Inspired by the true story of queer French author George Sand and the correspondence shared with her lover Marie Doval, the world premiere of GEORGE explores a moment in the life and work of the 19th century free spirit who subverted the social and literary norms of her time, challenged gender and sexual expectations, and fought for women's rights.

Club Passim's Campfire Festival Returns for Memorial Day Weekend


Over fifty artists will gather for four days of music at Club Passim's Memorial Day weekend for the renowned Campfire Festival.

BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season


The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Common FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Common been in?

Common has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Common has not appeared in the West End.

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