Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Latest News on Branden Jacobs-Jenkins:
Old Globe 2025 Season Includes World Premiere Musical from LEGALLY BLONDE Writers & More (Sep 13, 2024)
Cast Set For GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Off-Broadway (Sep 11, 2024)
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 13, 2024)
Old Globe 2025 Season Includes World Premiere Musical from LEGALLY BLONDE Writers & More (Sep 13, 2024)
Cast Set For GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Off-Broadway (Sep 11, 2024)
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 13, 2024)
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S. Mayumi Grigsby, Harry Lennix, Associate Director Tyrone Phillips, Ayanna Bria Bakari, Tamara Tunie, Director Phylicia Rashad, Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, Alana Arenas and Kenya K. MerrittDate:
03/27/2024
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Graham Campbell, Second Stage Interim Executive Director Lisa Post, Michael Esper, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Elle Fanning, Director Leila Neubauer, Sarah Paulson, Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Everett Sobers, Lincoln Cohen, Second Stage Artistic Director and Founder Carole Rothman, Corey Stoll and Natalie GoldDate:
11/10/2023
From: Photos: Sarah Paulson, Elle Fanning and the Cast of APPROPRIATE Meet the Press
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Comeuppance
The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Everybody
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Octoroon
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Best New American Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsAppropriate and An Octoroon
Videos
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNINGby Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLONby Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024
Video: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Phylicia Rashad-Directed PURPOSEby Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashadby Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLICby Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2024
TV: Watch Scenes from GLORIA's Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatreby BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 19, 2017
TV: New York City's Signature Theatre on Winning the 2014 Regional Theatre Awardby BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2014News
Old Globe 2025 Season Includes World Premiere Musical from LEGALLY BLONDE Writers & More
The Old Globe has announced its 2025 Season, which is packed with new musicals and plays, West Coast and San Diego premieres, and two of Shakespeare’s popular comedies.
The Old Globe has announced its 2025 Season, which is packed with new musicals and plays, West Coast and San Diego premieres, and two of Shakespeare’s popular comedies.
Cast Set For GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Off-Broadway
The cast has been announced for Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!, running off-Broadway at Soho Rep, and written by Alina Troyano (a.k.a. Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
The cast has been announced for Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!, running off-Broadway at Soho Rep, and written by Alina Troyano (a.k.a. Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
EVERYBODY Comes to San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance Next Month
San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance will present Everybody, a modern take on a 15th-century morality play that offers a whimsical perspective on death and dying.
San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance will present Everybody, a modern take on a 15th-century morality play that offers a whimsical perspective on death and dying.
Audra McDonald, Sara Bareilles, Alan Cumming and More Set For 2024 New Yorker Festival
This year's New Yorker festival is set to take place next month, and includes a host of Broadway names on its slate. The lineup will include talks with Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Ayad Akhtar, Sara Bareilles, and more. Additionally, a screening of the new film adapation of The Piano Lesson will be held.
This year's New Yorker festival is set to take place next month, and includes a host of Broadway names on its slate. The lineup will include talks with Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Ayad Akhtar, Sara Bareilles, and more. Additionally, a screening of the new film adapation of The Piano Lesson will be held.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
GLORIA to Headline Chance Theater Beginning in September
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the Orange County Premiere of Gloria, the provocative and darkly comedic play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by the award-winning Marya Mazor, Gloria will run at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center from September 27 to October 20, 2024.
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the Orange County Premiere of Gloria, the provocative and darkly comedic play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by the award-winning Marya Mazor, Gloria will run at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center from September 27 to October 20, 2024.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company & The Wilma Theater to Co-Produce THE COMEUPPANCE
Woolly Mammoth Theatre in DC and the Wilma Theater in Philly will team up to co-produce THE COMEUPPANCE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre in DC and the Wilma Theater in Philly will team up to co-produce THE COMEUPPANCE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GableStage Single Tickets Go on Sale Next Week
GableStage will release single tickets for its 26th Season on Tuesday, August 27th at noon.
GableStage will release single tickets for its 26th Season on Tuesday, August 27th at noon.
Theatre Washington Will Launch Theatre Week 2024 Next Month
Theatre Washington has announced Theatre Week 2024, a celebration of the DC-area’s vibrant, diverse, and first-rate theatre scene from September 26 to October 13.
Theatre Washington has announced Theatre Week 2024, a celebration of the DC-area’s vibrant, diverse, and first-rate theatre scene from September 26 to October 13.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
Anthony Edwards, Susannah Flood, and Amy Warren Will Lead THE COUNTER Off-Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!
2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria Announced
The 2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria have been announced. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.
The 2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria have been announced. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
PARTICLE FEVER Musical in Development By David Henry Hwang
A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.
A new musical, Particle Fever, based on the 2013 documentary film about the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, is currently in development. The musical is written by David Henry Hwang, includes new music and lyrics by Bear McCreary and Zoe Sarnak, is directed by Leigh Silverman, and produced by Megan Kingery and Annie Roney.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges
In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.
In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JOB
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Kevin Del Aguila, Francis Jue, Ryan Eggold & More Join YELLOW FACE on Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins written?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written 4 shows including Appropriate (Playwright), WAR (Playwright), Everybody (Playwright), Gloria (Writer).
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins been nominated for?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has received several nominations, including Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Everybody, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Gloria, and Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gloria. He has also been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Gloria, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for An Octoroon, and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Appropriate and An Octoroon.
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins won?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for The Comeuppance. He also received the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for Appropriate and An Octoroon.
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