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Lupita Nyong'o was last seen in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata. She lends her voice to Jon Favreau’s upcoming The Jungle Book as Raksha and will next be seen in Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe. Her feature film debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave earned her an Academy Award, SAG Award and Spirit Award. She graduated from the Yale School of Drama, and her stage credits include Eclipsed (the Public), The Winter’s Tale (Yale Rep), Uncle Vanya and The Taming of the Shrew. This is her Broadway debut.

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Lupita Nyong'o STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
The Girl

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
The Girl


Lupita Nyong'o Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Lupita Nyong'o, Eclipsed

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Lupita Nyong'o, Eclipsed

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Lupita Nyong'o, Eclipsed

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Photos: Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens & More Hit the Oscars Red Carpet


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.

Video: Watch THE WILD ROBOT Official Trailer


Watch the trailer for DreamWorks Animation's THE WILD ROBOT with Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, and more. The trailer features Lupita Nyong'o performing “What a Wonderful World”. Watch the video trailer for the new film now!

Jessica Lange, Michelle Pfeiffer & More to Present at the Oscars


Mahershala Ali, Nicolas, Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong'o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya will present at the 96th Oscars. Stay informed on who will be taking the stage at this year's prestigious awards show.

Lupita Nyong'o to Receive CinemaCon Star Of The Year Award


Lupita Nyong’o will be honored with the CinemaCon Star of the Year Award by Paramount Pictures. Nyong'o will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.

Video: Brent Faiyaz Unveils Music Video For 'WY@' Starring Lupita Nyong'o


Brent Faiyaz serves up the music video for his single “WY@” co-starring none other than Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o [Black Panther, US, 12 Years a Slave]. Larger Than Life has exploded as a phenomenon. It has already moved north of 200K album equivalent units in the U.S. It bowed at #11 on the Billboard 200.

Photos: Lupita Nyong'o, Ke Huy Quan, Heidi Klum, & More Arrive in Audi's Fully Electric Fleet to the LACMA Art+Film Gala


Check out photos of Lupita Nyong’o, Ke Huy Quan, Laura Harrier, Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Quinta Brunson, Neicy Nash Betts, and more arriving in Audi’s Fully Electric Fleet to the LACMA Art+Film Gala here!

Video: Watch the BIG MOUTH Season 7 Trailer


Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong'o, Zazie Beetz, Padma Lakshmi, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Billy Porter and more will guest star in season 7 of BIG MOUTH. The season also features an original song by Lin-manuel Miranda. Get all the details on the new season and watch the video trailer now!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pens Original Song For BIG MOUTH Season 7


Lin-Manuel Miranda has written an original song for the upcoming season of Big Mouth on Netflix. The voice cast of the series includes Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fand more. The special guests include Billy Porter, Brian Tyree Henry, Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong’o, Stephanie Beatriz, and more.

Lupita Nyong'o Shares the Meaningful Message Behind Her Tony's Look


Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o took to Instagram to explain the meaning behind the outfit she wore to the 76th Annual Tony Awards.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Michele & More to Present at The Tony Awards


Presenters include Barry Manilow, Colman Domingo, Common, David Henry Hwang, Dominique Fishback, Joaquina Kalukango, Julianne Hough, Kelli O’Hara, Kenny Leon, LaTanya Richardson, Lea Michele, Lily Rabe, Lupita Nyong’o, Luke Evans, Marcel Spears, Marcia Gay Harden, Matthew Broderick, Melissa Etheridge, Nathan Lane, and more.

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Opens Season With JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN


The 2023 Season at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens with Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Sherri Eden Barber. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays, May 26 to June 17 at 8 p.m.

The Oscars Score 16.6 Million Total Viewers


The 94th Oscars on ABC attracted an average audience of 16.6 million Total Viewers and delivered a 3.8/28 among Adults 18-49. Hosted by Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer, the 94th Oscars were held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and were televised live on ABC. Check out the full list of winners!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in ROAR Apple TV+ Series Trailer


Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive’s (“GLOW”) overall deal with Apple TV+. The series includes Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward.

Raul Esparza, Janet McTeer & More Star in New Theresa Rebeck Film GLIMPSE


Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, will release Glimpse, a new film written and directed by Theresa Rebeck, May 6 in theaters and on-demand worldwide.

Rachel Zegler, Jake Gyllenhaal & More to Present at the Oscars


Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Bailey, Stephanie Beatriz, Ruth E. Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Woody Harrelson, Tony Hawk, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, and more.

Stephanie Beatriz, H.E.R. & More Added as Oscars Presenters


Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Bailey, Ruth E. Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Shawn Mendes, Lupita Nyong’o, Rosie Perez, and more.

Academy Museum Gala to Honor Miky Lee, Steve McQueen, & Tilda Swinton


The evening is being co-chaired by Academy Award-winning actor and Academy Museum supporter Halle Berry, Academy Museum Trustee and producer Jason Blum, Academy Museum Trustee and screenwriter, director, producer Ryan Murphy, and Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o.

Halle Bailey, Samuel L. Jackson & More to Present at the Oscars


Previously announced Oscars presenters include Ruth E. Carter, Kevin Costner, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Lupita Nyong’o, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes, Uma Thurman, John Travolta and Yuh-Jung Youn.

John Travolta, Lupita Nyong'o & More to Present at the Oscars


Previously announced Oscars presenters include Ruth E. Carter, Kevin Costner, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, Zoë Kravitz, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, Uma Thurman and Yuh-Jung Youn. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

Lupita Nyong'o FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lupita Nyong'o been in?

Lupita Nyong'o has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Lupita Nyong'o been in?

Lupita Nyong'o has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lupita Nyong'o been nominated for?

Lupita Nyong'o has been nominated for the following awards: Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Eclipsed, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Eclipsed, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Eclipsed.

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