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Emma Van Lare is a first-generation Ghanaian-American actor and writer. Just before the start of her final year of drama school, she made her professional stage debut at California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) as the lead in the 2019 world premiere of Madhuri Shekar’s House of Joy. Currently, she can be seen in the historical fiction short film The Example, now streaming on Amazon, and on YouTube in the fantasy mystery drama web series Fabletown.
She was a finalist in the 2021 MACRO x The Black List Feature Screenwriter Incubator and is an inaugural fellow for the 2021 Free the Arts Shay Fellowship for which she will debut her original solo work, Hello, I Wish I Were Dead, in November 2022.
Emma holds a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.F.A. in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. She is repped by SMS Talent.

Emma Van Lare STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Passenger #1 (Understudy)

Passenger #3 (Understudy)


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AIN'T NO MO' to Play Final Performance on Broadway Today


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will play its final performance. Read details about Cooper's campaign to save the show, take a look back at photos from opening night, and more.

Photos: RuPaul Hosts Performance of AIN'T NO MO'


RuPaul hosted a special performance of Ain't No Mo' on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening, and you can check out photos here!

Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.

AIN'T NO MO' Extends Broadway Run Through December 23


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will extend its Broadway run for an additional week. Performances will continue through December 23, 2022. 

VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOE


Jordan E. Cooper appeared on Morning Joe this morning to urge audiences to see his play, Ain't No Mo', to save it from its December 18 closing date. During the interview, Cooper, who is the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, discussed the economic problems that the show has faced during its Broadway run. Watch the video interview now!

Jordan E. Cooper Launches Campaign to Save AIN'T NO MO' the Week of its Closing


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, has launched the #saveAINTNOMO campaign in efforts to prolong the show’s run and boost ticket sales.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Buy Out Performance of AIN'T NO MO


According to a post on Jordan E. Cooper's Instagram page, Will and Jada Smith have bought out a performance of AIN'T NO MO. The show has announced a closing date of December 18th.

Playwright Jordan E. Cooper Pens Open Letter Asking for Support After AIN'T NO MO Announces Closing


Ain't No Mo star and playwright Jordan E. Cooper has penned an open letter to the community asking for support after the show announced it will be closing on Sunday, December 18th.

AIN'T NO MO' To Close On Broadway, December 18


The new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' will play its final Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre next Sunday, December 18. 

Words From The Wings: Marchánt Davis of AIN'T NO MO' Shares His Favorite Moments to Watch From Backstage, and More!


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Marchánt Davis of Ain't No Mo', who told us all about his backstage routines, pre-show rituals, and more!

VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI


Playwright Jordan E. Cooper and producer Lee Daniels appeared on SHERRI this morning to discuss making history with Ain't No Mo' on Broadway. At the age of 27, Cooper is making his Broadway debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history. Watch the new video interview now!

Video: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night


Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out video of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet below!

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of AIN'T NO MO'


See photos from the opening night red carpet of Ain't No Mo'! The cast includes Jordan E. Cooper as Peaches, Fedna Jacquet (Passenger #1), Marchánt Davis (Passenger #2), Shannon Matesky (Passenger #3), and more.

Photos: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Celebrates Opening Night


Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos of the opening night red carpet here!

Video: Get a First Look at AIN'T NO MO', Now Playing on Broadway!


All new clips have been released from the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo'! Get a first look at the production, which opened last night, in the video here!

Photos: The Cast of AIN'T NO MO' Takes Their Opening Night Bows


Last night, Aint No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening bows here!

Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's AIN'T NO MO' Opens On Broadway!


Read reviews for the new the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' from the brilliant and mischievous mind of Jordan E. Cooper, making his debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history.

Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet at AIN'T NO MO'


Aint No Mo' will officially celebrate its Broadway opening and BroadwayWorld will be there for the red carpet arrivals. Tune in at 5:15pm ET to watch live!

AIN'T NO MO's Crystal Lucas-Perry Takes Over Our Instagram Today!


Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Crystal Lucas-Perry takes you behind the scenes of opening night of Ain't No Mo' on Broadway!

Photos: First Look at Jordan E. Cooper and the Cast of AIN'T NO MO'


All new production photos have been released from the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo'! The production is now in previews at Belasco Theatre with opening night set for December 1, 2022.

Emma Van Lare FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Emma Van Lare next theatre project?

Emma Van Lare's next show will be Ain't No Mo' which opens on 12/1/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Emma Van Lare been in?

Emma Van Lare has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Emma Van Lare been in?

Emma Van Lare has not appeared in the West End.

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