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Denise Burse STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
LCT3 Off-Broadway Production, 2023
The Stranger

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Television Crew

Judith B. Kaufman (Understudy)


Denise Burse Movies

Basquiat
[ 1996 ] Mary on TV
The Juror
[ 1996 ] Secretary
Funny Valentines
[ 1999 ] Brenda
Preaching to the Choir
[ 2005 ] Sister Marcie
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
[ 2011 ] Angel
Anesthesia
[ 2015 ] West Indian Nurse
Vacation Friends
[ 2021 ] Grandma Phyllis

Denise Burse TV Shows

House of Payne
Claretha Jenkins, Claretha Jennings, Claretha
Law & Order
Sarah Chase, ER Nurse #2
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Pamela Tatum, Counselor Scheider
Manifest
Estelle Vance

Denise Burse Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1990 - Performance

Denise Burse, Ground People

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Denise Burse News


Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's DAPHNE


Last night the LCT3 production of DAPHNE opened at the Claire Tow Theater! See photos here!

Review Roundup: Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's Presents DAPHNE By Renae Simone Jarrett


Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 is presenting the world premiere production of Daphne a new play by Renae Simone Jarrett, directed by Sarah Hughes. Read the reviews!

Video: Get a First Look at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's DAPHNE


Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 is presenting the world premiere production of DAPHNE a new play by Renae Simone Jarrett, directed by Sarah Hughes. Get a first look at footage!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's DAPHNE


Go inside rehearsals for Daphne at The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3. Learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere of Renae Simone Jarrett's DAPHNE to be Presented at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3


Discover the latest news from Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 as they announce 'DAPHNE,' a captivating new play by Renae Simone Jarrett. Directed by Sarah Hughes, this highly anticipated production will be running at Lincoln Center Theater. Immerse yourself in the world premiere of 'DAPHNE' and witness the talent showcased at this renowned theater institution.

Photos: The Billie Holiday Theatre's 50th Anniversary Major Presentation BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER


See photos from The Billie Holiday Theatre's first major presentation of its 50th Anniversary season with the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading.

The Billie Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Premiere Of BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER: A CONCERT READING


The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations and currently celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary - has announced that it will present the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading on Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th.

Photos: First Look at Denise Burse, Ebony Marshall-Oliver & More in BODIES THEY RITUAL at Clubbed Thumb


Clubbed Thumb is presenting Bodies They Ritual through July 2. Bodies They Ritual stars Emmy Award winner Denise Burse ('Black Mirror'), Nora Cole (On the Town), Jacqueline Guillen (Man Cave), Kai Heath (On Sugarland), Ebony Marshall-Oliver (Chicken & Biscuits), Emily Cass McDonnell (The Antipodes), and more. Get a first look at photos here!

Denise Burse, Nora Cole, Ebony Marshall-Oliver & More to Star in Clubbed Thumb's BODIES THEY RITUAL


Clubbed Thumb has announced complete casting for the final production of the rescheduled 25th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays, Bodies They Ritual. Performances will run June 22-July 2.

The Acting Company to Present A Staged Concert Reading of A WOLF IN SNAKESKIN SHOES: OR THE GOSPEL OF TARTUFFE 


The Acting Company has announced a staged concert reading of award-winning playwright  Marcus Gardley's A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes: Or The Gospel of Tartuffe on Monday, November  8th at 7:00pm at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street). Gardley returns to The Acting Company  after his critically acclaimed play X: or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation had an extended run off  Broadway in 2017. 

Cast Announced For Staged Reading Of Marcus Gardley's A WOLF IN SNAKESKIN SHOES, OR THE GOSPEL OF TARTUFFE


The Acting Company has announced a staged concert reading of award-winning playwright Marcus Gardley's A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes: Or The Gospel of Tartuffe on Monday, November 8th at 7:00pm at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street). Gardley returns to The Acting Company after his critically acclaimed play X: or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation had an extended run off Broadway in 2017.

New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month with An Online Reading Series


New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month with an online readings series.

New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month With Readings


On March 13 and 20, 2021 New York's New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month,' a retrospective readings series in which significant plays from the '80s on generational issues in Black women's lives will be recreated by noted actors and directors.  The readings will be free and accessible from NFT's website, https://www.newfederaltheatre.com. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Photo Flash: THE ANNEX Selected for Palm Springs International Comedy Festival


'The Annex,' a new sketch comedy series, created by actor, writer, director Garth Kravits and Evan Daves, is an official selection of the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival and is screening online through September 18. For online ticket information, visit the PSICF 2020 Virtual Festival website.

New Federal Theatre Presents RAPPING WITH THE ARTISTS & PLAY READINGS Featuring André DeShields & More


From June 2 to 30, Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present 'Tuesdays in June 2020: Rapping with the Artists & Play Readings,' a program of seven live-streamed discussions and play reading events featuring distinguished artists who have done formative and influential work at New Federal Theater.

Photo Flash: Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC) Celebrates Pearl Cleage With Reading Of ANGRY, RAUCOUS AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS


Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC) presented a staged reading of Pearl Cleage's latest play Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous, featuring Crystal Fox (A Fall from Grace, 'Big Little Lies,' Burden opposite Forrest Whittaker, 'The Haves and Have Nots') as Anna Campbell, Tony nominee and QSTC company member Pascale Armand (Eclipsed) as Precious Pete Watson, Tony nominee Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Café) as Kate Hughes and Two-time Audelco Award winner Marjorie L. Johnson (Coleman Domingo's-Dot) as Betty Samson at the National Black Theatre, 2031 125th Street & National Black Theatre Way (5th Avenue) 10035 on February 20.

BWW Review: Will Eno's Charming and Sweetly Philosophical THE UNDERLYING CHRIS


Time stands still but life goes on might be one way of looking at Will Eno's charming and sweetly philosophical The Underlying Chris, receiving a fine premiere production directed by Kenny Leon at Second Stage.

Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates Opening Night of THE UNDERLYING CHRIS


Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Will Eno's The Underlying Chris. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, the production will feature Hannah Cabell, Michael Countryman, Denise Burse, Nicholas Hutchinson, Lenne Klingaman, Lizbeth MacKay, Nidra Sous La Terre, Howard Overshown, Isabella Russo, Charles Turner, And Luis Vega.

April Armstrong To Play President Carter In CONFIDENCE (and The Speech) At Theatre Row


Charlotte's Off Broadway (Producer, Anne Lambert) is very happy to welcome April Armstrong (Ragtime, Carousel) to the company for the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris). Ms. Armstrong will portray President Jimmy Carter (replacing the previously announced Denise Burse) for a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street a?" between 9th & 10th Avenues). Previews will begin on Thursday, November 14 at 8pm with an official opening on Wednesday, November 20th at 8pm. Performances will continue through December 7th.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast and Creatives of THE UNDERLYING CHRIS


Second Stage Theater presents the world premiere of Will Eno's The Underlying Chris.

Denise Burse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denise Burse been in?

Denise Burse has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Denise Burse been in?

Denise Burse has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Denise Burse been nominated for?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Ground People.

What awards has Denise Burse won?

Denise Burse won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in Ground People.

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