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Zuri Sanah Washington (whose given names are derived from the Swahili word for "beautiful" and the Arabic for "brilliant") is a city girl from the Bronx whose lifelong love for entertaining is in her blood. Her family consists of award-winning Jazz vocalist Lynette Washington and award-winning pianist and producer Dennis Bell (founder of the group New Voices of Freedom). Her cousin, Sidra Bell is an award winning dancer and founder/artistic director of the company Sidra Bell Dance NY. Surrounded by art on all sides, it was only a matter of time before Zuri made the leap as well.

Zuri went to the Dalton School for 11 years and graduated, joining the alumni ranks of artists such as Barrett Foa, Jennifer Grey, Chevy Chase, and Claire Danes. She has been actively pursuing a career in theatre and the arts since she was 14 years and later moved on to college and graduated with a BFA from Point Park University; magna cum laude with honors.

After graduating, she took on the lead role of Danielle in the national tour of Bring it On: The Musical helmed by renowned choreographer Andy Blankenbeuhler ("Hamilton", "In the Heights", etc.). She then went on to star in the national tour of Memphis.

Most recently she understudied the leading role of Temula in the new musical Other World, which had it’s world premiere at the Delaware Theatre Company.

She is currently represented by the superstars at The Hell's Kitchen Agency and is a proud member of the Actor's Equity Association.

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Actor Sues 1776 Tour Producers for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation


Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a desire to submit a written racism complaint.

Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Presentation


The new musical comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra , penned by acclaimed composer and playwright Charlie Barnett, is set to have an exclusive invite-only industry presentation.

Photos: The Cast of John W. Engeman Theater's BEAUTIFUL Celebrates Opening Night


Check out opening night photos from John W. Engeman Theater's production of BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL here!

Photos: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROL KING MUSICAL Takes Opening Night Bows


Check out photos of the opening night curtain call of John W. Engeman Theater's production of BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL here!

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At The John W. Engeman Theater


The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Performances run through Sunday, October 29, 2023. See photos from the production. 

Cast Announced For BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At The John W. Engeman Theater


The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team  of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Performances begin on Thursday, September 14, 2023,  and run through Sunday, October 29, 2023.  

Tickets Now Available For BEDLAM'S DO MORE: NEW PLAY SERIES


Bedlam's DO MORE: NEW PLAYS readings series returns for its third year with five thrilling new plays. All performances will take place at Houghton Hall Arts, 22 East 30th Street.

Cast Announced For 1776 at The Ahmanson Theatre


The national tour of “1776” will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America including its premiere in Los Angeles at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre April 11 through May 7, 2023 with an opening night scheduled for April 12, 2023.

1776 National Tour is Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts in May


American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, will make its only San Francisco Bay Area stop at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts.

Review Roundup: 1776 Launches National Tour; What Do the Critics Think?


1776 officially opened on February 16, 2023, at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, PA, and will make limited engagement stops at major cities across North America. Read the reviews for 1776 on tour here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the 1776 National Tour


Get a first look at opening night red carpet photos of the new national tour of 1776!

Photos: First Look at Gisela Adisa, Nancy Anderson, Liz Mikel & More in the National Tour of 1776


Get a first look at production photos of the national tour of 1776!

Photos: Billy Porter and Bruce Vilanch Visit SHOOTING STAR - A REVEALING NEW MUSICAL


See photos of international super star BILLY PORTER and writing legend BRUCE VILANCH at a performance of SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical in Brooklyn and took pictures with the cast. 

Gisela Adisa, Nancy Anderson, Joanna Glushak, Liz Mikel & More to Star in 1776 National Tour


The National Tour cast has been announced for American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of 1776. See who is starring in the production, tour dates, and how to purchase tickets!

New Original Queer Musical SHOOTING STAR Adds Four More Performances


After a successful 15 show run, the popular, revealing new musical is extending into January. TIME OUT NEW YORK added SHOOTING STAR to its Top 5 list of 'the best immersive theater in New York right now,' where the action unfolds around you and puts the audience in the middle of the laughter, the drama, the belting and most importantly, the heart.

New Original Queer Musical SHOOTING STAR Adds Four More Performances In January


After a successful 15 show run, the popular, revealing new musical SHOOTING STAR is extending into January. 

Cast Complete For New Original Queer Musical, SHOOTING STAR


After a tumultuous two and a half years, theater has come back and with it, voices speaking up and out with new stories on important topics, and using the medium to shed light on communities that we don't necessarily see in the musical theater world.

Casting Announced For SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical


Casting has been announced for an upcoming production of SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical at 3 DOLLAR BILL. Limited engagement beginning October 25th, 2022 

Zuri Washington, Stacy Citron & More to Lead BAD INFLUENCE Concert At Club Cumming


Zuri Washington, Stacy Citron and others will lead a concert of a new original musical at Club Cumming on September 11th, 2022 at 8pm. We follow Jamie (fundamentally opposed to lying and social media) as she navigates a world where those two things are exalted. Bad Influence asks - what if murder got you a sh*t-load of followers?

BWW Review: SISTER ACT at Paper Mill Playhouse is a Delightful Musical Comedy Wonderfully Performed


Paper Mill Playhouse wraps up their successful 2021-2022 Season with the beloved Tony Award nominated musical, Sister Act.  The Millburn theatre has brought the show to exciting new heights with elaborate staging and a wonderful cast.

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