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STAGE CREDITS

Daddy Daddy
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group & Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Performer
Hamlet Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival at The Public Theater, 2017
Gertrude
WAR WAR
[Off-Broadway]
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production, 2016
Roberta
The Substance of Fire The Substance of Fire
[Off-Broadway]
2econd Stage Theatre Production, 2014
Marge
The Witch of Edmonton The Witch of Edmonton
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2011
Elizabeth Sawyer
The Night Watcher The Night Watcher
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2009
Performer
Stunning
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Performer
Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Undine Barnes Calles
In Real Life
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Sorrows and Rejoicings
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Neat
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
Pretty Fire
[Off-Broadway]
1993
Performer
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Grusha
Twelfth Night or What You Will
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Maria
Paradise!
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Local
Hang on to the Good Times
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Performer
A...My Name Is Alice
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1984
Performer

Writing

Pretty Fire
Playwright
In Real Life
Playwright
The Night Watcher
Playwright
Playwright
Neat
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Charlayne Woodard, Charlayne Woodard

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Charlayne Woodard, In Real Life


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Charlayne Woodard, In Real Life


winner
Obie Awards - 2000 - Performance

Charlayne WoodardIn the Blood

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Video: ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS In Rehearsal at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Video: ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS In Rehearsal at Geffen Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Geffen Playhouse has released a new rehearsal video for Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, the new comedy by acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage. Directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson.
John Lithgow to be Honored by Red Bull Theater; Santino Fontana and More to Perform Photo
John Lithgow to be Honored by Red Bull Theater; Santino Fontana and More to Perform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Red Bull Theater will honor John Lithgow, Tony Award nominee for this season’s Giant, with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole, will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
Full Cast Set For ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS At Geffen Playhouse Photo
Full Cast Set For ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS At Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Geffen Playhouse announced the cast for Pearl Cleage's ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, featuring Michele Shay, Olivia Washington, Deborah Joy Winans, and Charlayne Woodard.
Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Po Photo
Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Podcast Recording at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, will record its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
Vivid Stage Celebrates MLK Jr. With PRETTY FIRE Photo
Vivid Stage Celebrates MLK Jr. With PRETTY FIRE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

On Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 pm, Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Charlayne Woodard's play PRETTY FIRE with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service Photo
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Camille A. Brown Will Direct West Coast Premiere Reading of SWEET LORRAINE Photo
Camille A. Brown Will Direct West Coast Premiere Reading of SWEET LORRAINE
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Celebration Theatre, in partnership with City of West Hollywood and Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the West Coast Premiere reading of sweet lorraine.
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: Meet the Cast of PRETTY FIRE At Soul Rep Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of PRETTY FIRE At Soul Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025

Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era, April 11 – April 19 at The Latino Cultural Center. See photos of the show's cast below.
PRETTY FIRE Comes to Soul Rep Next Month Photo
PRETTY FIRE Comes to Soul Rep Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

 Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era.
THE PIANO LESSON Opens This Month At Long Beach Playhouse Photo
THE PIANO LESSON Opens This Month At Long Beach Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2025

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson will begin performances at Long Beach Playhouse on February 22 and will run to March 22, 2025. August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, THE PIANO LESSON is part of the playwright's Pittsburg Series of ten shows set in that town.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival Presents IN REAL LIFE by Charlayne Woodard Photo
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival Presents IN REAL LIFE by Charlayne Woodard
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival has announced their upcoming production of IN REAL LIFE!.
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director Photo
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen Photo
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Center Theatre Group to Present 2nd Taper Legacy Reading THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS Photo
Center Theatre Group to Present 2nd Taper Legacy Reading THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit Photo
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Take a Look Back at The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look Photo
Photos: Take a Look Back at The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

Take a look back at the readings and talkbacks from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, presented on January 26-27, 2024 at Ford's Theatre!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Charlayne Woodard written?

Charlayne Woodard has written 5 shows including Pretty Fire (Playwright), Neat (Playwright), In Real Life (Playwright), The Night Watcher (Playwright), The Night Watcher (Playwright).

What awards has Charlayne Woodard been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for Charlayne Woodard, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In Real Life , Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for In Real Life and Performance (Obie Awards) for In the Blood.

What awards has Charlayne Woodard won?

Charlayne Woodard has received the following awards: Performance at the Obie Awards for her work in In the Blood, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for In Real Life. Additionally, she has won the Performance category at the Obie Awards for In the Blood.

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