Gloria Foster
Latest News on Gloria Foster:
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards (Mar 19, 2025)
Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre (Apr 6, 2024)
21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List (Sep 10, 2023)
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards (Mar 19, 2025)
Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre (Apr 6, 2024)
21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List (Sep 10, 2023)
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Gloria Foster, The Forbidden City
winner
Obie Awards - 1966 - Performance
Gloria Foster, Medea
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1966 - Performance
Gloria Foster, Medea
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1964 - Best Performance
Gloria Foster, In White America
winner
Obie Awards - 1964 - Best Performance
Gloria Foster , In White America
News
The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2024
Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2024
Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.
BWW Review: QUEEN'S GIRL IN THE WORLD and QUEENS GIRL IN AFRICA - Performed in Repertory at Everyman Theatre
by Charles Shubow - May 29, 2019
I must applaud Everyman Theatre's Artistic Director Vince Lancisi for having the brilliant idea of ending its season with two plays by Caleen Sinnette Jennings in repertory: QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD and QUEENS GIRL IN AFRICA. What a genius!
by Charles Shubow - May 29, 2019
I must applaud Everyman Theatre's Artistic Director Vince Lancisi for having the brilliant idea of ending its season with two plays by Caleen Sinnette Jennings in repertory: QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD and QUEENS GIRL IN AFRICA. What a genius!
Long Wharf Theatre and Hartford Stage to Present HAVING OUR SAY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
Long Wharf Theatre and Hartford Stage Present HAVING OUR SAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
Long Wharf Theatre and Hartford Stage to Present HAVING OUR SAY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2016
Long Wharf Theatre, in co-production with Hartford Stage, presents HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, by Emily Mann, directed by Jade King Carroll, from February through April.
Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA Begins Updated Run at Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production tonight, October 15, to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production tonight, October 15, to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA to Play Updated Run at Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's IN WHITE AMERICA, one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street.
50th Anniversary Production of IN WHITE AMERICA to Play New Federal Theatre, 10/15-11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's 'In White America,' one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. The famed documentary play traces the American quest for racial equality from the earliest days of the republic to the Little Rock crisis of 1957, with dialogue drawn from historical letters, speeches, journals, songs and other personal accounts including recordings of former slaves. Charles Maryan directs an ensemble of seven which includes actor-turned-newscaster-turned-actor Art McFarland.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015
Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, in association with Castillo Theatre, will revive Martin Duberman's 'In White America,' one of the signature plays of the Civil Rights Era, in a Off-Broadway production October 15 to November 15 at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street. The famed documentary play traces the American quest for racial equality from the earliest days of the republic to the Little Rock crisis of 1957, with dialogue drawn from historical letters, speeches, journals, songs and other personal accounts including recordings of former slaves. Charles Maryan directs an ensemble of seven which includes actor-turned-newscaster-turned-actor Art McFarland.
New Federal Theatre to Stage 50th Anniversary Production of IN WHITE AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre kicks off its 47th season a rare revival of Martin Duberman's In White America, not seen in NYC for 50 years! In White America, directed by Charles Maryan, will begin performances October 15th, with opening night set for October 29th at the Castillo Theater (543 West 42nd Street). This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through November 15th only.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015
Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre kicks off its 47th season a rare revival of Martin Duberman's In White America, not seen in NYC for 50 years! In White America, directed by Charles Maryan, will begin performances October 15th, with opening night set for October 29th at the Castillo Theater (543 West 42nd Street). This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through November 15th only.
New Dramatists Program Director Cliff Goodwin Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012
Cliff Goodwin, program director of New Dramatists into the 1970s, has passed away.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012
Cliff Goodwin, program director of New Dramatists into the 1970s, has passed away.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gloria Foster been in?
Gloria Foster has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Gloria Foster been in?
Gloria Foster has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Gloria Foster been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Forbidden City, Performance (Obie Awards) for Medea, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Medea, Best Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for In White America and Best Performance (Obie Awards) for In White America.
What awards has Gloria Foster won?
Gloria Foster won the Obie Award for Performance for Medea and also received the Theatre World Award for Performance for the same play. Additionally, she earned the Drama Desk Award for Best Performance for In White America, along with another Obie Award for Best Performance for In White America.
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