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Anna-Deavere Smith

Birth Place: USA

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Anna-Deavere Smith STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2000
All

[Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Kiowa Woman/Child

Katie/Mestivo Woman/Farm Woman (Understudy)

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Conceiver

Anna-Deavere Smith Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Anna Deavere Smith, Let Me Down Easy

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Special Citation

Anna Deavere Smith, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Anna Deavere Smith, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

The Lortels - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Anna Deavere Smith, Fires in the Mirror

The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Anna Deavere Smith, Fires in the Mirror

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Anna-Deavere Smith News

Video: First Look at 'Somewhere Out There' From AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL World Premiere

Get a first look at 'Somewhere Out There' from the world premiere of An American Tail The Musical.

Video: See A Brand New Trailer For AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL At Children's Theatre Company

Children’s Theatre Company presents World Premiere An American Tail the Musical. See a brand-new video trailer for the production!

Video: Kiko Laureano and Director Taibi Magar Discuss AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL on Fox 9

Watch Obie Award-winner Taibi Magar (Director) and Kiko Laureano ('Bridget') discuss the world premiere of An American Tail the Musical at Children's Theatre Company on Fox 9.

Salastina Wraps Season With Chamber Arrangement Of Mahler's Profoundly Moving SONG OF THE EARTH

Salastina, hailed as a visionary chamber ensemble, caps its 2022-23 Season with Arnold Schoenberg's 1920 chamber arrangement of Mahler's profoundly moving orchestral song cycle Das Lied von der Erde (“The Song of the Earth”), featuring celebrated guest artists Clara Osowski, mezzo soprano, and Thomas Cooley, tenor, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington's Rothenberg Hall in San Marino.

Video: AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL Composer Itamar Moses Stops By Fox 9

Itamar Moses, the composer of the highly-anticipated musical adaptation An American Tail the Musical, stopped by Fox 9 today to discuss the world premiere production currently playing at Children's Theatre Company. See video of his interview below!

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer

Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

Alonzo King Lines Ballet to Return to The Wallis With DEEP RIVER in June

Alonzo King LINES Ballet will return to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Deep River by company co-founder, artistic director, and visionary choreographer Alonzo King, on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater.

Video: Watch the Trailer for AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company

Watch the trailer for An American Tail the Musical at Children's Theatre Company.

Review Roundup: AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company

Read the reviews for An American Tail: The Musical at Children's Theatre Company.

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of AN AMERICAN TAIL: THE MUSICAL At Children's Theatre Company

Children’s Theatre Company has released first look photos the highly-anticipated World Premiere An American Tail the Musical.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, and More Will Be Featured at The Public's Gala On The Green

The Public Theater has announced that The Public's Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will take place on Monday, June 12 at The Delacorte Theater during the Free Shakespeare in the Park's run of HAMLET.

TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and More in 2023-24 Season

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, has announced its 27th season. The company's 2023-24 subscription season will launch in September with the previously announced Chicago premiere of the internationally acclaimed THE LEHMAN TRILOGY presented at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse.

Wake Up With BWW 4/21: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Reviews, Plus a Message From Kelli O'Hara

Top stories: Read the reviews for The Thanksgiving Play which opened last night, plus watch an exclusive video message from Kelli O'Hara in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Signature Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For The World Premiere Of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' THE COMEUPPANCE

Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins' Premiere Residency—and Signature's 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers—The Comeuppance runs May 16–June 25.

Chilina Kennedy, Kate Rockwell & More to Star in LOVE ALL World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Love All, by Anna Deavere Smith. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2023-2024 Season

2023-24 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Auditions will be for AEA and non-AEA adult actors, ages 18 and older. 

The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients

The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.

Biden Appoints Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington & More to President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), an advisory body to the president on cultural policy. Find out who here!

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

Anna-Deavere Smith FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anna-Deavere Smith has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Anna-Deavere Smith has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Let Me Down Easy , Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Let Me Down Easy , Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 , Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Fires in the Mirror and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fires in the Mirror .

Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards)and Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Fires in the Mirror.

Anna-Deavere Smith has written 5 shows including Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities (Author), Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 (Playwright), Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (Playwright), House Arrest (Playwright), Let Me Down Easy (Playwright).

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