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Jocelyn Bioh was born and raised in New York City. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Off Broadway: An Octoroon (Soho Rep, World Premiere), SEED (Classical Theater of Harlem, World Premiere), NEIGHBORS (The Public Theater, World Premiere). Regional: BootyCandy (Wilma Theater), Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet (City Theatre). Various Workshops at: Soho Rep, The Public Theater, The Lark, Hi-Arts NYC, Arena Stages, Eugene O'Neill Center. TV: “Louie” (FX), “One Life to Live” (ABC), CoverGirl Spokesmodel (National Commerical/Print Ads). B.A in English and Theatre from The Ohio State University, M.F.A in Theatre - Playwriting from Columbia University. Twitter/Instagram: @Jjbioh.

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Jocelyn Bioh STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Soho Rep Production, 2014
Performer

Jocelyn Bioh Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Playwright

Writing


Jocelyn Bioh Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

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Jocelyn Bioh News

Photos: Go Inside The 2nd Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY Awards!

The second annual Black Women On Broadway awards were held this week in New York and the star-studded event included appearances from the organization's founders, Danielle Brooks, Jocelyn Bioh, and Amber Iman and Broadway luminaries NaTasha Yvette Williams, Tonya Pinkins, Crystal Lucas Perry, LaChanze, Audra McDonald and more! See who else turned out to celebrate Black women on Broadway in the photos below!

RIDE THE CYCLONE, THE 39 STEPS & More Set for NextStop Theatre Company 2023/2024 Season

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2023-2024 season of professional theater in and for Northern Virginia.

Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA

Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 22 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Check out our photos from the event here!

PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Will Transfer to Broadway This Winter

Joshua Harmon’s Prayer for the French Republic will transfer to Broadway this winter. The play premiered off-Broadway last year, presented by Manhattan Theater Club. Learn more about when and where you can catch the show here!

Manhattan Theatre Club Names Chris Jennings as Executive Director

Chris Jennings will join Manhattan Theatre Club as Executive Director to succeed Executive Producer Barry Grove.

World Premiere Of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Comes to Manhattan Theatre Club Next Year

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Obie Award-winning Harlem9 Reveals Playwrights For Their 12th Annual 48 HOURS IN…HARLEM Festival

Harlem9, the producing collective responsible for the OBIE Award-Winning “48Hours in…Harlem”, “48Hours in…El Bronx”, “48Hours in…Detroit”, “48Hours in…Dallas,” and “48Hours in…Holy Ground”, returns to The National Dance Institute, where the 12th Annual Festival will be held.

FreeFall Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Season

Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale for freeFall's 2023/2024 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Quisqueya Celebration Honoring BEES & HONEY and VÁMONOS to be Held This Month

MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project, and INTAR Theatre will celebrate their productions this spring with a special street event on Saturday May 13, beginning at 1PM and running until 6PM in front of MCC Theater.

Obsidian Theatre Festival Reveals Lineup FOr 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced the line-up for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 

MCC Releases Recording of Joy Woods' 'I Could Have Danced All Night'

MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) have released a professional recording for the song “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is available to stream now on all music platforms.

Idris Elba Joins as Associate Producer for The UK Production of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, in association with Mark Gordon Pictures and Francesca Moody Productions has announced Idris Elba joining the team as Associate Producer for the UK production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh.

Soho Rep's 2023 Gala Will Honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

For its 2023 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Obie winner, MacArthur Fellow, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Soho Rep board member Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, in a performance-packed evening directed by Raja Feather Kelly.

Cast Set For SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at the Lyric Hammersmith

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced casting for the UK première of critically acclaimed smash hit comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh one of America's most exciting writers.

Broadway Casting Director Benton Whitley to Open Whitley Theatrical

Award winning Broadway Casting Director Benton Whitley has announced the creation of Whitley Theatrical, a New York City-based casting and producing office for theater, film, and television. 

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater To Present the World Premiere Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater will present the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills. A terrifyingly inventive look at addiction's ability to transform one's existence and relationships, Wet Brain offers an American family drama that is not only freed from realism, but also, perhaps unmoored from Earth itself.

A World Premiere, West Coast Premieres & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 21st Season

San Francisco Playhouse has announced its 21st season, to be presented September 2023 to September 2024. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Rachel Zegler, Jordan E. Cooper, Dylan Mulvaney & More Join Lineup for MCC Theater's MISCAST23

MCC Theater has announced additional performers for Miscast23, which will take place on Monday April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. See who is starring!

Maribel Martinez & Xavier Pacheco to Star in BEES & HONEY at MCC Theater

MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project announced casting for Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen (Not For Sale) and directed by Melissa Crespo (Espejos: Clean).

Westport Country Playhouse Kicks Off 2023 Season With 23% Ticket Discount For One Day Only

In recognition of its 2023 Season, Westport Country Playhouse has announced single tickets on sale at a 23% discount for one day only, Tuesday, March 7, from noon to 11:59 p.m.

Jocelyn Bioh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jocelyn Bioh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Jocelyn Bioh has not appeared in the West End

Jocelyn Bioh has been nominated for several awards for her work in theater. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in In the Blood. She was also nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, as well as for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for the same play. Bioh won the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, as well as for [Porto]. She also won Outstanding Play at The Lortels for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at The Lortels for Everybody.

Jocelyn Bioh has won the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" and the Outstanding Play award (The Lortels) for the same production.

Jocelyn Bioh has written 3 shows including School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play (Playwright), Nollywood Dreams (Playwright), Jaja's African Hair Braiding (Playwright).

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