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Dick Anthony Williams

Also Credited As: Dick A. Williams

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1976
Bobby Foster


[Broadway]
1975
Al Seaver


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Alexander


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Performer


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Dick Anthony Williams, Black Picture Show

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Dick Anthony Williams, What the Wine-Sellers Buy

News


Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2021

Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
An Evening Conversation With Marla Gibbs and Angela Gibbs Takes Place October 9
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2020

The next installment of The Robey Theatre Company's online series of Evening Conversations will be on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, presented via Zoom.
New Federal Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2012

After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
New Federal Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2011

After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, et al. to Present at NFT Gala, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
New Federal Theatre Holds 40th Anniversary Gala, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Honors Alicia Keys, Sidney Poitier et al., 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou.
Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, et al. to Present at NFT Gala, 5/22
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2011

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Emmy Award-winner Lynn Whitfield.
New Federal Theatre Holds 40th Anniversary Gala, 5/22
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2011

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) on Sunday evening, May 22nd. This special event saluting NFT, for 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be co-hosted by Randall Pinkston (CBS News) and Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dick Anthony Williams been in?

Dick Anthony Williams has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Dick Anthony Williams been in?

Dick Anthony Williams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dick Anthony Williams been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Black Picture Show and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for What the Wine-Sellers Buy.

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