Alice Childress
Birth Place: Charleston, SC, USA
Latest News on Alice Childress:
HADESTOWN & More Lead Atlanta's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows (Oct 31, 2025)
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION (Oct 28, 2025)
TROUBLE IN MIND Comes to Fells Point Corner Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
HADESTOWN & More Lead Atlanta's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows (Oct 31, 2025)
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION (Oct 28, 2025)
TROUBLE IN MIND Comes to Fells Point Corner Theatre (Oct 28, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award
Alice Childress
Videos
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-18 10:17:21
Exclusive: Listen to Audra McDonald Perform Scene from Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-06 16:35:46
VIDEO: First Look at LaChanze, Chuck Cooper & More in TROUBLE IN MIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-11-17 16:39:57
VIDEO: See Interviews With LaChanze, Michael Zegen, Jessica Frances Dukes & More on TROUBLE IN MIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-10-29 14:10:45
VIDEO: LaChanze & the Company of TROUBLE IN MIND Get Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-10-24 15:00:20
STAGE TUBE: STU FOR SILVERTON, LYSISTRATA, and More to Play Intiman Theater in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-27 17:37:08
News
HADESTOWN & More Lead Atlanta's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Hadestown and more.
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Hadestown and more.
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025
As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
TROUBLE IN MIND Comes to Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Fells Point Corner Theatre will present Trouble in Mind, Alice Childress’s razor-sharp play written in the 1950s and more urgent and resonant than ever today. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Fells Point Corner Theatre will present Trouble in Mind, Alice Childress’s razor-sharp play written in the 1950s and more urgent and resonant than ever today. Learn more here!
Interview: Ellen Geer on STRIFE at Theatricum Botanicum
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025
Strife, a rarely produced play by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy explores the complexities of labor relations, a theme that resonated with both Galsworthy and the Geer family of actors and theater directors. Here's my interview with Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer about presenting it at Theatricum Botanicum.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025
Strife, a rarely produced play by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy explores the complexities of labor relations, a theme that resonated with both Galsworthy and the Geer family of actors and theater directors. Here's my interview with Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer about presenting it at Theatricum Botanicum.
TROUBLE IN MIND and More Set for Fells Point Corner Theatre 2025"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
Fells Point Corner Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season in Baltimore, featuring Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind, Claire Barron’s Dance Nation, and Christopher M. Walsh’s Miss Holmes Returns.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
Fells Point Corner Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season in Baltimore, featuring Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind, Claire Barron’s Dance Nation, and Christopher M. Walsh’s Miss Holmes Returns.
Photos: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS at Theatricum Botanicum
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025
Performances of Wine in the Wilderness join the outdoor summer repertory “Season of Resilience” at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum beginning August 9 and continuing through October 12. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025
Performances of Wine in the Wilderness join the outdoor summer repertory “Season of Resilience” at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum beginning August 9 and continuing through October 12. Check out photos here!
Classic American Tales Brings New Events to Cape May
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
From August 5 through August 14, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
From August 5 through August 14, Classic American Tales (CAT) will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library.
WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Joins Outdoor Rep Season at Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Performances of Alice Childress' Wine in the Wilderness have joined the outdoor summer repertory “Season of Resilience” at Will Geer Theatricum. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Performances of Alice Childress' Wine in the Wilderness have joined the outdoor summer repertory “Season of Resilience” at Will Geer Theatricum. Learn more!
THE SEAGULL: MALIBU to be Presented at Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present the world premiere of The Seagull: Malibu, an evocative retelling of Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece as re-imagined by Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present the world premiere of The Seagull: Malibu, an evocative retelling of Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece as re-imagined by Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer. Learn more.
STRIFE by John Galsworthy to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a new production of Strife by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a new production of Strife by Nobel Prize-winning writer and social activist John Galsworthy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
KUDZU CALLING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Kudzu Calling, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Kevin R. Free. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Kudzu Calling, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Kevin R. Free. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025
The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025
The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025
Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025
Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
TROUBLE IN MIND and More Set for Live Arts Theater 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
Live Arts Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 Season. Get ready to gather 'round the watercooler, where stories of the workplace-and the quirky characters that inhabit them-take center stage at Live Arts Theater!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
Live Arts Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 Season. Get ready to gather 'round the watercooler, where stories of the workplace-and the quirky characters that inhabit them-take center stage at Live Arts Theater!
WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Extends for Additional Week at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present one-week extension of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present one-week extension of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 25, 2025
Classic Stage Company just celebrated opening night of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos from inside opening night!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 25, 2025
Classic Stage Company just celebrated opening night of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Review Roundup: WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Classic Stage Company is presenting Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Classic Stage Company is presenting Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut. Read the reviews!
Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alice Childress been in?
Alice Childress has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Alice Childress been in?
Alice Childress has not appeared in the West End
How many shows has Alice Childress written?
Alice Childress has written 2 shows including An Evening of One Acts (Playwright), Wedding Band (Playwright).
What awards has Alice Childress been nominated for?
Alice Childress has been nominated for the Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Alice Childress won?
Alice Childress has won the Harold S. Prince Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
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