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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Comeuppance

The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Everybody

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Octoroon


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Obie Awards - 2014 - Best New American Play

Branden Jacobs-JenkinsAppropriate and An Octoroon

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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.

Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for THE NOTEBOOK, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS & More


The Tony Awards Administration Committee met yesterday to confirm the eligibility status of eight Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about what the committee determined, and learn about the Tony Awards.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Human Race Theatre Company Reveals 2024-25 Season


The season features five productions, combining fresh and favorite works, all showcased in the unique style of The Human Race Theatre Company.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: APPROPRIATE Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows at the Belasco Theatre


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE  reopened at its new home at the Belasco Theater. Check out photos from inside the curtain call here!

Review: THE COMEUPPANCE, Almeida Theatre


Welcome to a high school reunion with a difference: this one has an uninvited (but secret) guest. In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ latest play, a group of friends collectively known as “MERGE” have gathered for a pre-reunion meet-up; Ursula, Emilio, Caitlin, Kristina and Paco haven’t all been in the same place together for quite a few years, so there’s lots to share - and plenty of old grievances to be aired.

Photos: See All-New Photos of APPROPRIATE On Broadway, Reopening Tonight


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE reopened at the Belasco Theater tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Check out new photos of the production below!

Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Extends Through Mid May


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present two additional weeks of performances for its world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose. Learn how to purchase tickets.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Maia Novi's INVASIVE SPECIES to Have Eight-Week Off-Broadway Engagement


Maia Novi’s outrageously true dark comedy Invasive Species will invade the stage for an Off-Broadway limited engagement at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theater. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Wilma Theater Announces Four Philadelphia Premieres And More for 2024-25 Season


Discover the exciting new 2024-25 season productions announced by The Wilma Theater. Get the latest details on the upcoming shows and subscription options.

Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose. Check out footage!

Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON


Watch Sarah Paulson discuss starring in Appropriate on Broadway, Beyonce, and play a game of Face It Challenge with Jimmy Fallon on THE TONIGHT SHOW in the videos here!

Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES


Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Present AMM(I)GONE  


Learn more about the national tour of AMM(I)GONE from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, in association with Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!

Musical Theatre Factory to Honor John-Michael Lyles & More 10th Anniversary Gala


Celebrate the 10th anniversary of MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY at The Factory Function. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE at Steppenwolf


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Get a first look at photos.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins written?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written 4 shows including Appropriate (Playwright), WAR (Playwright), Everybody (Playwright), Gloria (Writer).

What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins been nominated for?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the theater industry. These include the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Everybody" and "Gloria," Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for "Gloria" and "An Octoroon," Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Gloria," and Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "Appropriate" and "An Octoroon."

What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins won?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the Obie Awards for Best New American Play for "Appropriate" and "An Octoroon."

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