Sidney Poitier
Birth Place: Miami, FL, USA
Latest News on Sidney Poitier:
Pandora Productions Opens SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (Mar 6, 2026)
The Coolidge to Celebrate Icons, Love, and Women in February and March Repertory (Feb 4, 2026)
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Unveils Oscar-Themed Programming (Jan 23, 2026)
Pandora Productions Opens SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (Mar 6, 2026)
The Coolidge to Celebrate Icons, Love, and Women in February and March Repertory (Feb 4, 2026)
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Unveils Oscar-Themed Programming (Jan 23, 2026)
Photos
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Sidney Poitier, A Raisin in the Sun
Videos
Video: Wayne Brady Previews West End Debut in TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-15 16:30:55
Video: Vanessa Williams & Norm Lewis Talk Representation on Broadway With Black Theatre United on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-10-20 14:09:26
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-01-11 15:23:39
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by BWW
News Desk - 2018-01-19 01:30:00
VIDEO: First Look - PBS Presents Documentary on A RAISIN IN THE SUN Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-04 12:54:35
Tony Awards Close-Up: SIX DEGREES Star Corey Hawkins is Counting the Reasons for His Awards Season Joy
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-22 14:30:01
TV: John Benjamin Hickey, Allison Janney & Corey Hawkins Celebrate SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-04-26 15:21:19
TV: Allison Janney & Company Get Ready to Bring SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-03-04 13:00:06
WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast Celebrates 100th Year of New Haven's Shubert Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - 2014-12-23 10:11:31
VIDEO: Jeffey Katzenberg Among 2012 Governors Awards Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - 2012-12-03 10:03:48
TV: A Closer Look at ABC's Feb. 25 World Premiere Movie Event 'A Raisin in the Sun'
by Craig Brockman - 2008-02-22 16:43:16
News
Pandora Productions Opens SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Pandora Productions will present the acclaimed play SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, opening tonight, offering a compelling exploration of societal connections and human relationships.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Pandora Productions will present the acclaimed play SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, opening tonight, offering a compelling exploration of societal connections and human relationships.
The Coolidge to Celebrate Icons, Love, and Women in February and March Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre revealed their repertory programing for February and March 2026 which will kick-off with Icons celebrating Sidney Poitier who was one of the most important American cultural figures of the 20th century.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The Coolidge Corner Theatre revealed their repertory programing for February and March 2026 which will kick-off with Icons celebrating Sidney Poitier who was one of the most important American cultural figures of the 20th century.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Unveils Oscar-Themed Programming
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has detailed its new programming series, Oscars Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. The programming offers audiences the chance to celebrate the 98th Oscars and immerse themselves in Oscars history.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has detailed its new programming series, Oscars Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. The programming offers audiences the chance to celebrate the 98th Oscars and immerse themselves in Oscars history.
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, & More Confirmed for Golden Globes Special
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
Helicline Fine Art to Continue HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS With Original Drawings And Lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Helicline Fine Art is continuing HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Additional works have been added to the exhibition which includes more than six dozen Hirschfeld original drawings and lithographs
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Video: Wayne Brady Previews West End Debut in TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025
Wayne Brady, currently on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently stopped by Sherri to discuss his experience in the show, and also previewed his upcoming West End debut in concert performances of To Sir, with Love. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025
Wayne Brady, currently on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently stopped by Sherri to discuss his experience in the show, and also previewed his upcoming West End debut in concert performances of To Sir, with Love. Watch the interview now.
Review: THE CODE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Louise Penn - Sep 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
by Louise Penn - Sep 18, 2025
Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
Gershwin’s PORGY AND BESS Gets Brazilian-made, Black-led Revival at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 8, 2025
Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Launch New Book and New Exhibition of Al Hirschfeld Artwork
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will launch a new book, and a new exhibition of Al Hirschfeld artwork; Hirschfeld’s Sondheim. Learn more about the book here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will launch a new book, and a new exhibition of Al Hirschfeld artwork; Hirschfeld’s Sondheim. Learn more about the book here!
Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!
STROKES OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Set for September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will join forces with Helicline Fine Art and The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection for a new exhibition of artwork by the legendary artist Al Hirschfeld. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will join forces with Helicline Fine Art and The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection for a new exhibition of artwork by the legendary artist Al Hirschfeld. Learn more!
Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
HIRSCHFELD: STROKE OF GENIUS Exhibit Will Be Featured at Helicline Fine Art This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Helicline Fine Art will present its next exhibition, HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025
Helicline Fine Art will present its next exhibition, HIRSCHFELD: STROKES OF GENIUS, a glorious celebration of Al Hirschfeld's artwork. Learn how to attend!
RETROGRADE and National Theatre's ALTERATIONS Will Stream On NTAH
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025
National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's streaming platform, announces the release of two powerful new productions: Alterations, available from 12 August, and Retrograde, releasing 9 September.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025
National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's streaming platform, announces the release of two powerful new productions: Alterations, available from 12 August, and Retrograde, releasing 9 September.
David E. Kelley to Receive the Visionary Tribute Honor at Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
David E. Kelley will receive the Visionary Tribute for Apple TV+’s acclaimed legal thriller Presumed Innocent at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
David E. Kelley will receive the Visionary Tribute for Apple TV+’s acclaimed legal thriller Presumed Innocent at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards.
Post-Show Q&A With Colman Domingo and Ryan Calais Cameron Will Follow Performances of RETROGRADE
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and Nica Burns announces a post-show Q&A with Colman Domingo and writer of Retrograde, Ryan Calais Cameron.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and Nica Burns announces a post-show Q&A with Colman Domingo and writer of Retrograde, Ryan Calais Cameron.
Sheryl Lee Ralph to Receive Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 2nd.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the Sidney Poitier Icon Tribute at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 2nd.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sidney Poitier been in?
Sidney Poitier has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Sidney Poitier been in?
Sidney Poitier has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sidney Poitier been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.
Videos
TICKET CENTRAL
Tickets From $68
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $66
Tickets From $58
Get Broadway's #1 Theatre Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Broadway Shows & beyond.
