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Kwame Kwei-Armah STAGE CREDITS

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1993
Performer

Kwame Kwei-Armah Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Writer & Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter

Kwame Kwei-Armah Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Kwame Kwei-ArmahElmina's Kitchen


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

Kwame Kwei-ArmahElmira's Kitchen

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello


Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.

Luke Forbes and Denise Hunt To Lead Cast Of MCBEE U.S. Premiere


Luke Forbes from Amazon Prime's HARLEM and Denise Hunt from HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK headline the cast for the US premiere of McBEE.

Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Theatre Director Edward Hall Criticizes ACE Funding Cuts


UK Theatre director Edward Hall, who left the UK to become artistic director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, is criticizing the UK's arts funding system. 

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.

Photos: Get a First Look at Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Get a first look at photos.

Review: Disney's HERCULES at Stage Theatre Neue Flora


What did our critic think of DISNEYS HERCULES at STAGE THEATRE NEUE FLORA? Disney's latest stage-to-screen adaptation celebrates its World Premiere at the Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg, the often-called Broadway of the North.

Video: Watch Footage from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Check out a new trailer for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw!

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!

Video: Alan Menken Shares The Song That Became 'Finally Arrived' in Hamburg


Tune in to catch Alan Menken performing the original Hercules tune that evolved into the beloved 'Finally Arrived' in an exciting new video!

Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg


Go inside the set build timelapse for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg. Check out the video!

Tickets Exclusively On Sale For Young Vic Theatre's New Season


Tickets are exclusively on sale for the Young Vic Theatre's new season! Learn more about the season lineup and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Go behind the scenes of the orchestra and cast coming together for the first time to bring the music of Hercules in Hamburg to life with stars Ann Jorolan (Meg), Benét Monteiro (Hercules), and musical supervisor Michael Kosarin.

Video: Get A First Look at the Sets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Watch as Set Designer Dane Laffrey and Director Casey Nicholaw take you inside the studio for a first look at the set designs for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg in an all-new video.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Go inside rehearsals for the newest Disney musical HERCULES in Hamburg, featuring performances and interviews with the cast and creative team in an all-new video!

WAM Theatre Unveils 15th Anniversary Season


​WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.

Kwame Kwei-Armah FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kwame Kwei-Armah written?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has written 1 shows including The Visitor (Bookwriter).

What awards has Kwame Kwei-Armah been nominated for?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has been nominated for the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Elmina's Kitchen" and the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for "Elmina's Kitchen."

What awards has Kwame Kwei-Armah won?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for his work on Elmira's Kitchen.

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