Jocelyn Bioh
Jocelyn Bioh was born and raised in New York City. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Latest News on Jocelyn Bioh:
- SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY to Collaborate with Smithsonian MuseumOct 15, 2026
- Photos: Cynthia Nixon, Sterling K. Brown, Kerry Washington & More Visit SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAYOct 13, 2026
- Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Opens Applications for 7th YearOct 8, 2026
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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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
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Connection
Awards and Nominations
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Jocelyn Bioh, Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Jocelyn Bioh, In the Blood
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
winner
Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Kate Benson, [Porto]
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Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
Jocelyn Bioh, Everybody
Videos
Video: SCHOOL GIRLS Is Finally in Session on Broadway- Inside Opening Night
by Sam Anctil - 2026-10-01 12:43:40
Exclusive: Watch a Scene from SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-09-27 10:49:26
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Unpacks Their Roles
by Sam Anctil - 2026-09-07 12:00:10
Meet Broadway’s New Mean Girls! Inside SCHOOL GIRLS with Its Cast and Creators
by Sam Anctil - 2026-08-19 10:44:52
Video: Whitney White Looks Back on the Life-Changing Experience of Bringing LIBERATION to Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2026-04-30 12:00:20
Video: Adrienne Warren, Kecia Lewis, and More Celebrate Sisterhood at Black Women on Broadway Awards
by Survival Jobs - 2025-06-20 15:34:26
Video: Amber Iman Performs 'Honey Sweet' In New GODDESS Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:07:58
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 15:05:36
Video: Meet The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-09 22:08:39
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:35:25
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-05 13:13:51
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club is launching a collaboration with its production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play and The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the production stars Denée Benton, Patina Miller and Jasmine Amy Rogers. Since the big night, the play has welcomed many celebrity guests, including Cynthia Nixon, Sterling K. Brown, Kerry Washington, and Billy Porter. Check out photos from backstage here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
Applications for The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program are now open. The seventh cycle of The CRR Scholarship Program will continue to distribute $100,000 amongst 10 recipients.
by - Oct 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night party here!
by - Oct 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 1, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 1, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the production stars Denée Benton, Patina Miller and Jasmine Amy Rogers. Read the reviews for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play here and check out photos of the comapny as they celebrate the big night!
by Sam Anctil - Oct 1, 2026
Opening night has finally arrived for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play! Jocelyn Bioh’s acclaimed comedy has arrived on Broadway, opening at Manhattan Theatre Club under the direction of Whitney White. BroadwayWorld was on the scene to celebrate with Bioh, White, and the company, who reflected on the long journey that brought the play to Broadway. Watch the video to hear more from Bioh, White, and the company of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on opening night.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Tony Award-winning play by Jocelyn Bioh returns to London's Lyric Hammersmith Theatre following its critically acclaimed UK premiere. Learn more here.
by - Sep 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will extend its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following opening night critical acclaim.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
Read reviews of the Broadway production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is getting ready to open on Broadway! Ahead on opening night, September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive scene from the play!
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2026
Take a first look at photos from the Broadway production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, featuring a star-studded cast, including Patina Miller, Denée Benton, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Actor and Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh will join the cast of her own play, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play for four performances only. Learn more here!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2026
For Lucia Aremu, Erin Morton, Nia Otchere-Sarfo and Jordan Rice, Broadway is about to become a reality. The four young actresses are making their Broadway debuts in School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Jocelyn Bioh's acclaimed comedy, directed by Whitney White. And as the company moves through tech and toward its first Broadway performance, the magnitude of the moment is beginning to sink in.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
National Black Theatre will present UNDERSIEGE, a staged reading featuring work from over 35 playwrights including Danai Gurira and Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Studio Museum in Harlem as part of the Fall of Freedom initiative.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
Arts Ignite has announced the performers and presenters of their 20th Anniversary Gala event, entitled Illuminate, taking place next month. Learn more here.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2026
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jocelyn Bioh has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Jocelyn Bioh has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Blood, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for [Porto], Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Everybody.
Jocelyn Bioh won the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play. She also received the Outstanding Play award from The Lortels for the same production, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play.
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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