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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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Whitney White Movies

Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] Cynthia

Whitney White Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Director

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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Whitney White, On Sugarland


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Directing Award

Whitney White, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Full Lineup Revealed For BAM's 2024 Benefit


An all-female and trans lineup will perform on May 1 as BAM honors two iconic trailblazers; the multi-hyphenate artist, Solange Knowles, and legendary arts producer and advocate, Mikki Shepard, for their indelible influence, inspiration, and contributions to the performing arts. 

THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival To Host HIGHLAND LIGHTS With Processional Arts Workshop


Join the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for HIGHLAND LIGHTS, a unique event in collaboration with the Processional Arts Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, April 20.

Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company


Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience. 

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Video: Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere Discuss Why JORDANS Is So Timely and Important


In this video, Naomi and Toby discuss how decision makers in the greater theatre community can be more inclusive and representative of Black and Brown performers and a peak into the rehearsal process working with prolific director Whitney White and working alongside the iconic actor Kate Walsh.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2024


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

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Launch Multi-City Tour


Following a successful, twice-extended run, Manhattan Theatre Club's Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White will be presented at three theatres across the country. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: See Kate Walsh, Naomi Lorrain & More in Rehearsal for JORDANS at The Public


Check out rehearsal photos for Jordans at The Public, starring Kate Walsh and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month.

Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week


The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa


The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Solange Knowles and Mikki Shepard to be Honored by BAM


On May 1, BAM will honor two iconic trailblazers; the multi-hyphenate artist, Solange Knowles, and legendary arts producer and advocate, Mikki Shepard. Learn more about the honorees!

Kate Walsh & More to Star in JORDANS World Premiere at The Public Theater


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of JORDANS written by Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS


Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Casts Set for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 2024 Season


The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has revealed the casts for their 2024 repertory Season. Learn about the plays this season and see who is starring!

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala


Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's JONAH


Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor. Jonah will play through March 10, 2024 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos here

Full Cast Set for YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, Directed by Ryan Dobrin and Premiering at HERE


The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.

Whitney White FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Whitney White been nominated for?

Whitney White has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "soft," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "On Sugarland," and the Directing Award at the Obie Awards for "Our Dear Dead Drug Lord."

What awards has Whitney White won?

Whitney White has won the Directing Award at the Obie Awards for the show Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

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