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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1955
Cigarette Girl

Zoe

Dancing Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1952
Rebecca

Maid

Dancer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1952

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1947
Performer

Productions

 
[Regional (US), 1987]
Director
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Director

Billie Allen, Funnyhouse of a Negro

News


Amas Musical Theatre to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2026 at “Rosetta's Place” at Penthouse 45 (432 West 45th Street - NYC). 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More
by - Dec 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
LPTW to Present Inaugural Billie Allen Award to Ms. Michael Angel Johnson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

The League of Professional Theatre Women will present the Inaugural Billie Allen Award in December to Ms. Michael angel Johnson, a playwright whose works have been produced across the U.S., including in New York, Los Angeles, and more.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM Virtual Reading
by Gillian Blum - Nov 30, 2025

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced a special virtual reading of Queen Opal's Walk for Freedom: The Musical on November 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. PST and 4 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS & THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
The League Of Professional Theatre Women to Present Inaugural Billie Allen Award Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

The League of Professional Theatre Women has announced the inaugural LPTW Billie Allen Award Ceremony, celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Billie Allen, a groundbreaking artist, director, and former co-president of the League.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop To Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS AND THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present Reading of THE (MiS)EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CASSIE JONZE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present a virtual play reading of 'The (Mis)Education of the Young Cassie Jonze,' a compelling new work by playwright Cris E. Bla today at 1pm.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Opens 2024-25 New Play Reading Season with SCORPIO'S TAIL
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced the 2024/25 season with a new play reading of SCORPIO'S TAIL by Alan Kilpatrick, directed by Garland Thompson Jr., in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Closes Virtual Play Reading Series with IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre, will continue its Sunday Virtual Play Reading Series on Zoom with Impossible Theories of Us by John Mabey.
Liz Callaway, Hugh Panaro & More to Join Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's Annual Gala Benefit Concert Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

A starry line-up of talent was hand to celebrate Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555. Check out the photos here!
Amas Musical Theatre Will Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph At 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre  has announced a starry line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555.
Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. See how to purchase tickets!
League of Professional Theatre Women Announces Leadership & 2022 Spring Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022

The League of Professional Theatre Womenan organization which has championed women in the professional theatre for four decades, today announced the youngest, most diverse leadership in its history: co-presidents Mary E. Hodges & Katrin Hilbe, and Executive Vice President, Malini Singh McDonald.  
WP Theater to Relaunch In-Theater Programming with WELCOME HOME, Immersive Audio Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

WP Theater is welcoming audiences back to the theater and consider what makes physical spaces feel like home with Welcome Home, or Ten Tiny Snapshots of WP, conceived and created by Rebecca Martínez and with Sound Design & Editing by Christopher Darbassie.
Alia Jones-Harvey to Take Part in ORAL HISTORY PROJECT Presented by The League of Professional Theatre Women
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

The League of Professional Theatre Women will present an Oral History Project event with the 4-time Tony Award-nominated producer Alia Jones-Harvey on Monday, May 24 at 6pm on Zoom. The Oral History Project chronicles and documents the contributions of significant theatre women in all fields.
Lillias White to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre Virtual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary with Amas – You Love!: A Heart to Heart Virtual Celebration on Monday, May 10, 2021. Honorary Chair for the event is Grammy Award-winning Latin recording artist and activist Rubén Blades. “One Day at a Time” (Netflix) actress Justina Machado will be Mistress of Ceremonies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Billie Allen been in?

Billie Allen has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Billie Allen been in?

Billie Allen has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Billie Allen been nominated for?

and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Funnyhouse of a Negro.

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