Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Latest News on Branden Jacobs-Jenkins:
Pre-Broadway Run of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Musical Delays World Premiere (Oct 23, 2024)
UC Berkeley Presents EVERYBODY By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Oct 14, 2024)
Review: Chance Theater Presents OC Premiere of Dark Comedy GLORIA (Oct 11, 2024)
Pre-Broadway Run of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Musical Delays World Premiere (Oct 23, 2024)
UC Berkeley Presents EVERYBODY By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Oct 14, 2024)
Review: Chance Theater Presents OC Premiere of Dark Comedy GLORIA (Oct 11, 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. Merritt
Date:
03/27/2024
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Graham Campbell, Michael Esper, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Elle Fanning, Director Leila Neubauer, Sarah Paulson, Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Everett Sobers, Lincoln Cohen, Corey Stoll and Natalie Gold
Date:
11/10/2023
From: Photos: Sarah Paulson, Elle Fanning and the Cast of APPROPRIATE Meet the Press
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 Gold
Date:
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 MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024
Video: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Phylicia Rashad-Directed PURPOSE
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2024
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Take a Look at Shakespeare Theatre Company's MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017
TV: Watch Scenes from GLORIA's Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 19, 2017
TV: New York City's Signature Theatre on Winning the 2014 Regional Theatre Award
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2014
News
Pre-Broadway Run of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Musical Delays World Premiere
A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere next year, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for it than originally planned.
A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere next year, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for it than originally planned.
UC Berkeley Presents EVERYBODY By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
UC Berkeley's TDPS will opens its 2024/25 season with EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, performances run November 7–10 at Zellerbach Playhouse.
UC Berkeley's TDPS will opens its 2024/25 season with EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, performances run November 7–10 at Zellerbach Playhouse.
Review: Chance Theater Presents OC Premiere of Dark Comedy GLORIA
Offering a sharp and multi-layered commentary on modern workplace culture, unchecked ambition, and the public-stoked commodification of trauma, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' intriguing play GLORIA—a riveting new dark comedy that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—is currently having its OC premiere at Chance Theater thru Oct. 20 in Anaheim.
Offering a sharp and multi-layered commentary on modern workplace culture, unchecked ambition, and the public-stoked commodification of trauma, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' intriguing play GLORIA—a riveting new dark comedy that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—is currently having its OC premiere at Chance Theater thru Oct. 20 in Anaheim.
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at CAA Theatre
Read BroadwayWorld's review of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, which has made it to Toronto as part of Mirvish’s 2024/25 season. Learn more about the play by Larissa FastHorse.
Read BroadwayWorld's review of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, which has made it to Toronto as part of Mirvish’s 2024/25 season. Learn more about the play by Larissa FastHorse.
NOISES OFF Completes The Old Globe's 2025 Season
THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.
THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Mike Faist Joins EAST OF EDEN Series With Florence Pugh
Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces.
Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces.
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
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.
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 for prestigious awards, including: Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance; Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Everybody; Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Gloria; Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gloria; The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) 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 awards, including the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for The Comeuppance, and the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for Appropriate and An Octoroon.
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