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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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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 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

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Jocelyn Bioh News


Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation


BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet For Opening Night of PATRIOTS On Broadway


Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. See photos from the red carpet at Broadway turns out to celebrate opening night of this new political drama.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Keen Company to Present DIRECTORFEST in May At Theatre Row


Discover the talents of two emerging directors as Keen Company collaborates with The Drama League for DIRECTORFEST at Theatre Row. Learn more!

Photos: Stars Walk the Yellow Carpet on Opening Night of THE WIZ on Broadway


The Wiz officially opened at the Marquis Theatre and the best of broadway was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of special guests, including original stars Stephanie Mills and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Andy Cohen, Tamron Hall,  Leslie Uggams, and many more!

THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LEMPICKA


Lempicka celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld was there as some of the industry's biggest stars arrived for the special night. Check out photos of special guests, including: Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, Kate Reinders, Dylan Mulvaney, Anais Mitchell and many more

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS


Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Launch Multi-City Tour


Following a successful, twice-extended run, Manhattan Theatre Club's Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White will be presented at three theatres across the country. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

freeFall Theatre to Wrap Up 2023/2024 Season With NOLLYWOOD DREAMS


freeFall Theatre will wrap up their 2023/2024 season with a new play by Jocelyn Bioh. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project


Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Season


Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.

WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa


The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Review: SCHOOL GIRLS; OR: THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at NextStop Theatre Company


What did our critic think of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR: THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at NextStop Theatre Company?

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK


The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night 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 several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "In the Blood" and Outstanding Play for "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play." She also received nominations for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play," the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play" and "[Porto]," and Outstanding Play at The Lortels for "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play." Additionally, she was nominated for 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 (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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