Lizan Mitchell
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BIO
Broadway: Electra, Having Our Say, So Long on Lonely Street. Off-Broadway: The Visitor, Passages, First Noel, Brownsville Song, Cell, Rosmersholm, for colored girls…, Gum, Ma Rose and Salt. Regional: STC, CATF, Rep Theater of St. Louis, The Old Globe, Trinity Rep, Arena Stage, Cleveland Play House, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Victory Gardens, NBT U.K., Cincinnati Playhouse, Roundhouse Theater. Film/TV: Detroit, We’ll Never Have Paris, The Human Stain, The Preacher’s Wife, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Deadbeat,” “Golden Boy,” “John Adams,” “The Good Wife,” “Sesame Street,” “The Wire.”
Photos
Julian Rozzell, Kashayna Johnson, JJ Wynder-Wilkins, Rokia Sherin, Jerome Preston Bates, Ngozi Anyanwu, Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker, Lizan Mitchell, Nathan Alan Davis, Jessica Frances Dukes, Britney Nicole Simpson, Mallori Taylor Johson, Lance Coadie Williams, Jon Michael Hill, Stanley Andrew Jackson
Date:
10/05/2023
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
JJ Wynder-Wilkins, Jerome Preston Bates, Ngozi Anyanwu, Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker, Lizan Mitchell, Nathan Alan Davis, Jessica Frances Dukes, Mallori Taylor Johson, Lance Coadie Williams, Jon Michael Hill
Date:
10/05/2023
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theater Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Elegba
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Woman in Purple
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play
Lizan Mitchell, Cold War Choir Practice
The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play
Lizan Mitchell, Cold War Choir Practice
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Performance Award
Lizan Mitchell, On Sugarland
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Lizan MitchellTrojan Women
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Lizan MitchellHaving Our Say
Videos
Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-17 14:23:05
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2023-01-06 12:52:56
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reveals Why OHIO STATE MURDERS Is Her 'Hardest' Role on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-12-15 16:04:04
Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Red Carpet - 2022-12-12 11:04:41
Photos/Video: First Look at Audra McDonald and More in OHIO STATE MURDERS, Opening Tonight!
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-08 10:51:31
Video: Audra McDonald and Kenny Leon Open Up About the Drama of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-11-12 12:00:20
Video: Audra McDonald, Lizan Mitchell & More Discuss Bringing OHIO STATE MURDERS to Broadway
by Sneak Peek - 2022-11-06 16:00:20
News
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Review: PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre
by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026
What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?
by Jake Bridges - May 11, 2026
What did our critic think of PURLIE VICTORIOUS at Studio Theatre?
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE to Present One-Week Extension at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams, will have a one-week extension at MCC Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams, will have a one-week extension at MCC Theater.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2026
MCC Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Page 73 are now presenting Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2026
MCC Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Page 73 are now presenting Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE at MCC Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams, officially opened on Tuesday, March 10. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams, officially opened on Tuesday, March 10. Read the reviews here!
Grace McLean Completes the Cast of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Grace McLean will be joining the cast of MCC Theater's Cold War Choir Practice as a member of the Choir, reprising her role from the 2025 Summerworks production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Grace McLean will be joining the cast of MCC Theater's Cold War Choir Practice as a member of the Choir, reprising her role from the 2025 Summerworks production.
Photos: A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY Celebrates PYGMALION
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society recently hosted A Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's Pygmalion.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society recently hosted A Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's Pygmalion.
Photos: PYGMALION Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 3, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting the classic play, Pygmalion. The five-week limited engagement continues at Theatre Row’s Theater 5 through November 22. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 3, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting the classic play, Pygmalion. The five-week limited engagement continues at Theatre Row’s Theater 5 through November 22. Check out photos from opening night here!
Video: First Look at Gingold Theatrical Group's PYGMALION
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025
Watch a video sneak preview of the Gingold Theatrical Group's production of Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, running at Theatre Row's Theater 5 from November 2 through November 22.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025
Watch a video sneak preview of the Gingold Theatrical Group's production of Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, running at Theatre Row's Theater 5 from November 2 through November 22.
Alana Raquel Bowers, Will Cobbs and More to Star in COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
MCC Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Page 73 have revealed the cast and creative team for Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
MCC Theater, Clubbed Thumb, and Page 73 have revealed the cast and creative team for Cold War Choir Practice, a play with music by Ro Reddick and directed by Tony Award nominee Knud Adams.
Photos: Cast Of Gingold Theatrical Group’s PYGMALION Meet The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 23, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group will present Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion at Theatre Row from October 22 to November 22, 2025. Starring Synnøve Karlsen in her New York theatrical debut alongside Mark Evans, the production is adapted and directed by David Staller in celebration of GTG’s 20th anniversary. See photos of the cast!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 23, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group will present Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion at Theatre Row from October 22 to November 22, 2025. Starring Synnøve Karlsen in her New York theatrical debut alongside Mark Evans, the production is adapted and directed by David Staller in celebration of GTG’s 20th anniversary. See photos of the cast!
Synnøve Karlsen, Mark Evans and More to Star in PYGMALION at Gingold Theatrical Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group's PYGMALION will star Synnøve Karlsen as Eliza Doolittle in her New York theatrical debut, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group's PYGMALION will star Synnøve Karlsen as Eliza Doolittle in her New York theatrical debut, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Review: CULLUD WATTAH at Mosaic Theater
by Roger Catlin - Apr 9, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
by Roger Catlin - Apr 9, 2025
The Flint, Michigan water crisis began when the city decided to save money by switching its source of water from Detroit to the Flint River in 2014. It resulted in highly elevated lead levels and essentially toxic waste coming from the household taps on which tens of thousands of residents had depended.
Soho Rep Will Pay Tribute to Walkerspace With SOHO REP IS NOT A BUILDING. SOHO REP HAD A BUILDING…
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
Walkerspace (1991-2024), Soho Rep’s 65-seat venue at 46 Walker Street, will be laid to rest this January 2025. Celebrate the space with an special tribute event this week.
The Acting Company Announces Casting For SPELL #7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024
The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024
The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lizan Mitchell been in?
Lizan Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Lizan Mitchell been in?
Lizan Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lizan Mitchell been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cold War Choir Practice, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Cold War Choir Practice , Performance Award (Obie Awards) for On Sugarland, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Trojan Women and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Having Our Say.
What awards has Lizan Mitchell won?
Lizan Mitchell has won several prestigious awards, including the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her role in On Sugarland and the Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Trojan Women.
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