Jocelyn Bioh
Latest News on Jocelyn Bioh:
Harlem9 Partners With Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge For Inaugural 48HOURS IN…™BATON ROUGE (Jul 17, 2024)
MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17 (Jul 8, 2024)
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience (Jun 26, 2024)
Harlem9 Partners With Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge For Inaugural 48HOURS IN…™BATON ROUGE (Jul 17, 2024)
MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17 (Jul 8, 2024)
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience (Jun 26, 2024)
Jocelyn Bioh BIO
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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Rachel Christopher, Zenzi Williams, Brittany Adebumola, Michael Oloyede, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Director Whitney White, Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, Maechi Aharanwa, Nana Mensah and Dominique Thorne
Date:
10/04/2023
From: Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
Jocelyn Bioh STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
Jocelyn Bioh Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Jocelyn Bioh Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding New Broadway Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jocelyn Bioh, In the Blood
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
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award
Kate Benson, [Porto]
winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Everybody
Jocelyn Bioh Videos
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Red Carpet - Oct 16, 2023
Video: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Nana Mensah Is On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - Oct 15, 2023
Character Breakdown: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2023
VIDEO: Watch a Clip From HBO's Public Theater REOPENING NIGHT Documentary
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2021
VIDEO: Susan Kelechi Watson Talks MERRY WIVES at Shakespeare in the Park!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 12, 2021
VIDEO: Jocelyn Bioh and Eboni Booth Chat as Part of Manhattan Theatre Club's Artists in Conversation Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Second Trailer for RUSSIAN DOLL, Starring Natasha Lyonne
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 1, 2019
TV: Class is in Session! Meet the Company of MCC's SCHOOL GIRLS, OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2017
VIDEO: 'CURIOUS INCIDENT's Toby the Rat Trainer Featured in New 'Backstage on Broadway'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2015
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with the Cast of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME- Part 2
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jan 18, 2015
Jocelyn Bioh News
Harlem9 Partners With Arts Council Of Greater Baton Rouge For Inaugural 48HOURS IN…™BATON ROUGE
Harlem9 is heading down south once again, for the inaugural “48Hours in…Baton Rouge” in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the national One Nation One Project campaign, “Arts for Everybody” that will culminate on Saturday, July 27 at 7pm.
Harlem9 is heading down south once again, for the inaugural “48Hours in…Baton Rouge” in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the national One Nation One Project campaign, “Arts for Everybody” that will culminate on Saturday, July 27 at 7pm.
MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17
MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the creative team for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits) and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the creative team for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits) and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience
Public Works will present LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK!, a dynamic dance experience celebrating the spirit and diversity of New York City.
Public Works will present LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK!, a dynamic dance experience celebrating the spirit and diversity of New York City.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS 2024 Cohort Announced
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced this year's cohort for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will return this summer for their 13th year. A weeklong professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2024 will take place July 15-22, 2024 at the Pace University Lower Manhattan campus.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced this year's cohort for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will return this summer for their 13th year. A weeklong professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2024 will take place July 15-22, 2024 at the Pace University Lower Manhattan campus.
25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Tony Awards After Party
See photos from the Tony Awards after-party at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring winners such as Jeremy Strong, Justin Peck, Jonathan Groff, Will Brill, and more.
See photos from the Tony Awards after-party at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, featuring winners such as Jeremy Strong, Justin Peck, Jonathan Groff, Will Brill, and more.
Video: Nikiya Mathis Receives Special Tony Award
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Nikiya Mathis took home a Tony Honor. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Nikiya Mathis took home a Tony Honor. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
Videos: Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, and Abe Jacob Accept Special Tony Awards
The 77th Annual Tony Awards are now underway. Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, and Abe Jacob received Special Tony Awards. Check out their acceptance speeches here!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards are now underway. Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, and Abe Jacob received Special Tony Awards. Check out their acceptance speeches here!
2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!
The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!
Photos: Celebration of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At The Museum of Broadway
One of this season's most well loved plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding is taking center stage at the Museum of Broadway! See photos from the event celebrating Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-nominated play below!
One of this season's most well loved plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding is taking center stage at the Museum of Broadway! See photos from the event celebrating Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-nominated play below!
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
What makes a perfect Broadway play or musical? The creators of this season's Tony-nominated productions have some idea!
What makes a perfect Broadway play or musical? The creators of this season's Tony-nominated productions have some idea!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Photos: Inside The Black Women on Broadway Awards
The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.
The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.
Video: Jocelyn Bioh Wants a Tony for JAJA
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh chats about creating the characters of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, explains why this nomination means so much to her, and so much more!
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh chats about creating the characters of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, explains why this nomination means so much to her, and so much more!
Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club's Trifecta
In this edition, we hear from Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Director Chris Jennings, who contributed the below essay about their three Tony-nominated plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Prayer for the French Republic, and Mary Jane.
In this edition, we hear from Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Director Chris Jennings, who contributed the below essay about their three Tony-nominated plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Prayer for the French Republic, and Mary Jane.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards
Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
How to See One of the 2024 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
After seeing their favorite shows perform and take home some awards, fans around the country may be wondering where and when they can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near them. BroadwayWorld has all of the information right here!
After seeing their favorite shows perform and take home some awards, fans around the country may be wondering where and when they can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near them. BroadwayWorld has all of the information right here!
Jocelyn Bioh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?
Jocelyn Bioh has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jocelyn Bioh been in?
Jocelyn Bioh has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jocelyn Bioh been nominated for?
Jocelyn Bioh has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Best Play at the Tony Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for In the Blood, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for [Porto], 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.
What awards has Jocelyn Bioh won?
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 School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.
How many shows has Jocelyn Bioh written?
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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