Anika Noni Rose


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Anika Noni Rose is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, as seen in the The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011.
She is also known for her starring role as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls (2006). She ...
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Theatre Marquee installation of Broadway's 'A Raisin In The Sun' starring Denzel Washington, Diahann Carroll and Anika Noni Rose at the Barrymore Theatre on January 13, 2014 in New York City.

Theatre Marquee installation of Broadway's 'A Raisin In The Sun' starring Denzel Washington, Diahann Carroll and Anika Noni Rose at the Barrymore Theatre on January 13, 2014 in New York City.
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PerformancesAnika Noni Rose Biography
Anika Noni Rose is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, as seen in the The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011.She is also known for her starring role as Lorrell Robinson in the Academy Award-winning film Dreamgirls (2006). She is also known for her performances in theatre, particularly for her starring roles as Emmie Thibodeaux in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change (2004), for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and Beneatha Younger in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun (2014), for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
Anika Noni Rose Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | ||
Anika Noni Rose, A Raisin in the Sun | ||
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | ||
Anika Noni Rose, A Raisin in the Sun | ||
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Anika Noni Rose News

by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2022
Just last night, Billy Crudup and Deirdre O'Connell co-hosted Vineyard Theatre's annual gala, honoring New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera and celebrating the music of the extraordinary late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro.

by - May 16, 2022
Today's top stories include show cancellations this weekend due to COVID, which include Moulin Rouge!, The Skin of Our Teeth, and SUFFS. Plus, watch Lizzo sing from Moulin Rouge! and more!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced that Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show,” The Vineyard’s Harry Clarke) and Deirdre O'Connell (recent Tony Nominee for Dana H.) will co-host Vineyard Theatre’s annual gala on Monday, May 16, 2022.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2022
This production marks the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's piece, however, it has had quite the life on stage and screen. Today, we're taking you through the production history of for colored girls... to learn more about its journey back to Broadway!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern and Managing Director Suzanne Appel have announced their annual gala which will honor Council Member Carlina Rivera and celebrate the music of Laura Nyro.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Symphony Space will present Selected Shorts: Dangerous Women, an evening of short stories celebrating women who subvert expectations and disrupt the peace, including Charlotte Perkins Gilman's feminist classic “The Yellow Wallpaper.”

by Jennifer Broski - Apr 5, 2022
Miscast22 took place in-person, returning to the Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday April 4, 2022. The evening honored Emmy and Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski, MCC Board Chair Susan Raanan, and MCC Youth Company Alum Alexander Lambie. View photos from the red carpet!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022
Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, a monumental celebration of short fiction, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022
MCC Theater announced today that Miscast22 will take place in-person, returning to the Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday April 4, 2022.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022
Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, employing the day-long-marathon approach of its Wall to Wall series in a monumental celebration of the organization’s pioneering literature-in-performance program, Selected Shorts, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City.
Anika Noni Rose Videos

by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2021
Anika Noni Rose (voice of Disney Princess Tiana) is guest starring in an upcoming episode of the hit Disney series “Amphibia.” Anika plays Dr. Jan. Watch a clip of the episode now!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 9, 2020
Broadway star and Disney princess Anika Noni Rose sings 'With You' in this brand-new music video from Netflix's 'Jingle Jangle.'

by Stage Tube - Oct 4, 2020
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Christmas musical film, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.

by Stage Tube - Oct 2, 2020
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS didn't get to present the 2020 edition of the Easter Bonnet Competition, which would have ended, as the show has since 1995, with the anthem 'Help is on the Way.'

by Stage Tube - Jul 1, 2020
Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, contributed their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund.

by Stage Tube - May 24, 2020
Anika Noni Rose closed out the Game Changers Virtual Gala with 'I Want a Friend.'

by Robert Diamond - May 10, 2020
Taking to their living room studios and kitchen stages to sing beloved Disney melodies with the nation were Christina Aguilera, Tituss Burgess, Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe x Halle, Billy Eichner, Hayley Erbert, Josh Gad, Donald Glover, Halsey, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, Lang Lang, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, Katy Perry, Ben Platt, Seth Rogen, Anika Noni Rose, Walter Russell III, Shakira, Rebel Wilson and more surprises.

by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will run through January 1, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes hit the Thanksgiving Day Parade to give a sneak peek at the new finale!

by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018
Roar! Watch King Kong perform on this morning's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018
Did you fall in love w/ Luca Padovan? One of Broadway's youngest talents who's appeared in Marvin's Room, School of Rock and Newsies on Broadway along w/ benefits and events galore and TV appearances on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, YOU and more…