Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu
Latest News on Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu:
Fleetwood- Jourdain Theatre Reveals Cast For Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's PASS OVER (Jun 24, 2025)
PASS OVER and More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2025 Season (Mar 31, 2025)
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming (Oct 17, 2024)
Fleetwood- Jourdain Theatre Reveals Cast For Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's PASS OVER (Jun 24, 2025)
PASS OVER and More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2025 Season (Mar 31, 2025)
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming (Oct 17, 2024)
BIO
Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu is a New York-based playwright and TV writer. A filmed version of the Jeff-award winning Steppenwolf production of her play Pass Over, directed by Spike Lee, was filmed by Amazon Studios. Last February, Victory Gardens produced the world premiere of her play Breach: a manifesto on race in america through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate. Antoinette is a MacDowell Fellow, a Dramatists Guild Fellow, and an Ars Nova Play Group alum. Supporters of her work include The Sundance Theatre Lab, SPACE on Ryder Farm, Ignition Fest, The Cherry Lane Mentor Project, Page73, and PlayPenn. Honors include the 2018 Whiting Award, the 2017 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, and spots on the 2016 and 2017 Kilroys lists. Antoinette writes for Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” (Netflix), and is under commission from Echo Theater Company, Colt Coeur, Ars Nova, and Audible.
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VIDEO: PASS OVER Takes Its First Broadway Bow at the August Wilson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2021-08-04 22:25:15
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Fleetwood- Jourdain Theatre Reveals Cast For Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's PASS OVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Evanston's celebrated company devoted to presenting dynamic Black American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling, has announced the cast for PASS OVER, a play by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, which is a provocative riff on WAITING FOR GODOT and THE BOOK OF EXODUS.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Evanston's celebrated company devoted to presenting dynamic Black American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling, has announced the cast for PASS OVER, a play by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, which is a provocative riff on WAITING FOR GODOT and THE BOOK OF EXODUS.
PASS OVER and More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed its 2025 season, including a world premiere, a play festival and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed its 2025 season, including a world premiere, a play festival and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
Cast Set for Austin Premiere Of PASS OVER at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of PASS OVER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Austin premiere of PASS OVER. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Director Danya Taymor Makes Broadway Musical Debut with THE OUTSIDERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld spoke with Danya Taymor about the process of adapting the well-known novel and film The Outsiders for the stage,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld spoke with Danya Taymor about the process of adapting the well-known novel and film The Outsiders for the stage,
Matt Ross PR Rebrands as Print Shop PR and Names New Partner
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Matt Ross PR has officially rebranded, and will operate under the new name Print Shop PR. The company was founded in 2014 under its original name, and was led solely by Ross. Now, longtime employee Nicole Capatasto has been named partner.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024
Matt Ross PR has officially rebranded, and will operate under the new name Print Shop PR. The company was founded in 2014 under its original name, and was led solely by Ross. Now, longtime employee Nicole Capatasto has been named partner.
Gabby Beans, Samuel Henry Levine & More to Star in JONAH at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Jonah by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor.
André Bishop Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2023
Bishop has served as Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater since July 2013, and first joined the organization as Artistic Director in January 1992. His departure in June 2025 will coincide with the close of Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th anniversary season.
THE OUTSIDERS Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023
The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, will come to Broadway this season at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023
The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, will come to Broadway this season at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Work by Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023
Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented writers have in store for audiences at Playwrights Horizons and get ready to be captivated by their upcoming productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023
Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented writers have in store for audiences at Playwrights Horizons and get ready to be captivated by their upcoming productions.
The Resident Ensemble Players Unveils 2023-2024 Season Featuring Four Captivating Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023
Discover the upcoming plays in The Resident Ensemble Players' 2023-2024 Season. From Vita & Virginia to Deathtrap, experience a season filled with drama, suspense, and dark comedy. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable theatrical journey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023
Discover the upcoming plays in The Resident Ensemble Players' 2023-2024 Season. From Vita & Virginia to Deathtrap, experience a season filled with drama, suspense, and dark comedy. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable theatrical journey.
Louisville To Host The American Association of Community Theatre National Community Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) has announced AACTFest 2023, the National Community Theatre Festival, will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 12 – 17, 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) has announced AACTFest 2023, the National Community Theatre Festival, will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 12 – 17, 2023.
Lost Nation Theater Opens Its 2023 Mainstage Season With PASS OVER, April 13
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023
Lost Nation Theater presents PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023
Lost Nation Theater presents PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu.
Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!
Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Daniel Marconi & More to Star in THE OUTSIDERS World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Outsiders. See how to purchase tickets, show dates, and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Outsiders. See how to purchase tickets, show dates, and more!
Ars Nova Announces 2023 Residencies Welcoming 13 New Artists and Groups to its Resident Artist Community
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022
Ars Nova has announced 13 new artists and groups selected for 2023 residencies. Ars Nova’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022
Ars Nova has announced 13 new artists and groups selected for 2023 residencies. Ars Nova’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.
Where Are All of the Female Theatre Critics?
by Cara Joy David - Nov 11, 2022
In this, the second installment in our series on women playwrights, the playwrights speak about critical interpretation of their work and the lack of powerful female critics. Please read Part I here, which discusses the more general issues female playwrights face.
by Cara Joy David - Nov 11, 2022
In this, the second installment in our series on women playwrights, the playwrights speak about critical interpretation of their work and the lack of powerful female critics. Please read Part I here, which discusses the more general issues female playwrights face.
Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager & More to Star in Will Arbery's EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022
The New Group has announced complete casting and dates for the company’s 2022-23 Season opener: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York premiere of this play about climate and change will feature Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager, Ken Leung, and Rachel Sachnoff.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022
The New Group has announced complete casting and dates for the company’s 2022-23 Season opener: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York premiere of this play about climate and change will feature Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager, Ken Leung, and Rachel Sachnoff.
Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Dominique Morisseau, Vivian Reed, Black Theatre United & More to be Honored by Project1VOICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, has announced the esteemed recipients for their upcoming Project1VOICE Honors. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees will include Vivian Reed, two-time Tony-nominated veteran of five Broadway shows and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, has announced the esteemed recipients for their upcoming Project1VOICE Honors. The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees will include Vivian Reed, two-time Tony-nominated veteran of five Broadway shows and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu written?
Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu has written 2 shows including Pass Over (Playwright), Tuvalu Or, The Saddest Song (Playwright).
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