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Bonisile John Kani is a South African actor, author, director and playwright. He is known for portraying T'Chaka in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther, Rafiki in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and Colonel Ulenga in the Netflix film Murder Mystery.

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LUNGS, THE ISLAND, and More Set For Ensemble Theatre's 2023-24 Season

Ensemble Theatre celebrates its second season in their new location with the 44th Season, 2023-2024: A Season Of Justice' When Standing By Isn't Enough!  Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Cast Revealed For SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at MAST Mayflower Studios

MAST Mayflower Studios has today announced casting for their upcoming revival of Athol Fugard, John Kani & Winston Ntshona's Sizwe Banzi is Dead, which runs at the Southampton theatre from 6–14 October 2023.

Soulpepper Presents SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, May 25- June 18

Soulpepper Theatre presents the Tony-nominated work by one of South Africa's greatest playwrights, Athol Fugard, in their production of his revolutionary apartheid-era collaboration with John Kani and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead. 

World Premiere Of Damon Galgut's THE PROMISE Comes to the Stage

In what promises to be one of the most thrilling theatre highlights of the year, the stage production of Damon Galgut's Booker Prize-winning novel, THE PROMISE, will have its world premiere in Cape Town this September.

Photos: Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler & More Attend MURDER MYSTERY 2 Premiere

Check out photos from the premiere of Murder Mystery 2, including shots of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, actors Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Dr, John Kani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva, Jillian Bell, Annie Mumolo, and more.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH by John Kani Comes to Sandton's Theatre on the Square

Sello Maake KaNcube and Daphne Kuhn proudly present the iconic play NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH by John Kani at Sandton’s Theatre on the Square from the 29th March – 16th April.

VIDEO: Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston Return For MURDER MYSTERY 2 Trailer

The film stars Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Kani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva, Tony Goldwyn, Annie Mumolo with Dany Boon and Adeel Akhtar. The film is directed by Jeremy Garelick. Watch the new video trailer now!

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/29/2022

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/29/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Now Hiring: Production Manager, Head Audio, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/22/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Village Theatre Announces New Leadership With New Artistic Director and First-Ever Managing Director

Village Theatre announces Adam Immerwahr (Washington DC’s Theater J) as its next Artistic Director and Laura Lee (Seattle’s ArtsWest) as its first-ever Managing Director.

World Premiere of PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES: A NIGHT WITH FELICIA P. FIELDS to be Presented at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields.  The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.

Listen: RSC's INTERVAL DRINKS Podcast Returns Featuring David Tennant, Femi Temowo, and Tinuke Craig

Today (Thursday 12 May 2022) the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) releases a new episode of its in-house podcast, Interval Drinks, featuring RSC Associate Artist and star of stage and screen David Tennant in conversation with Mark Quartley, who currently plays Henry VI in the RSC productions of Henry VI: Rebellion and Wars of the Roses.

BWW Interview: Siya Mayola Discusses Win at the FLEUR DE CAP THEATRE AWARDS and More

Fresh from his Best Supporting Actor win at the 57th FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWARDS on Sunday 27 March, Siya Mayola sat down to chat to us about winning, life through the pandemic and his future.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents THE ISLAND 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for THE ISLAND by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, directed by Mikael Burke. THE ISLAND opens Saturday, April 9th at 8pm.

Court Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.

Lantern Theater Company Presents A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS in March

Lantern Theater Company will launch its 2021/22 Mainstage Season and return to live performances with an epic production of A Man for All Seasons by award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Robert Bolt.

THE SPACE: THEATRE OF SURVIVAL Narrated by James Earl Jones is Coming to BroadwayHD

BroadwayHD announced today that they will be bringing The Space: Theatre of Survival to their platform for its exclusive U.S. debut on February 17th. Narrated by iconic actor James Earl Jones and directed and produced by Dan Poole (Muse of Fire, Black Matter- with Giles Terera) and Mark Street.

West End Theatres Will Dim Lights In Memory Of Sir Antony Sher

West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 8 December), in memory of renowned actor Sir Antony Sher, whose death was announced on Friday.  

Shakespearean Actor Antony Sher Passes Away at 72

Today the RSC announced the death of Sir Antony Sher, Honorary Associate Artist and husband of Artistic Director, Gregory Doran. Antony was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year with Gregory taking compassionate leave from his role in September to care for Antony.

Terrence McNally's LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Comes to Johannesburg

After many delays due to the COVID 19-pandemic, playwright Terrence McNally’s award-winning Love! Valour! Compassion! opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg last week.  Lefra Productions announced the 25th anniversary revival of the hit play in 2020, but was forced to postpone the launch of the production on a number of occasions. 

John Kani FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

John Kani has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

John Kani has not appeared in the West End

Actor of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Master Harold And The Boys , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sizwe Banzi Is Dead , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Island , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Island Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Island .

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Deadand Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Island.

John Kani has written 2 shows including Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (Playwright), The Island (Playwright).

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