John Kani

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John Kani Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1984 - Actor of the Year in a New Play | ||
John KaniMaster Harold And The Boys | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actor - Play | ||
John Kani, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actor - Play | ||
John Kani, The Island | ||
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play ![]() |
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John Kani, Sizwe Banzi is Dead | ||
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play ![]() |
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John Kani, The Island | ||
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play | ||
John Kani, Sizwe Banzi is Dead | ||
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play | ||
John Kani, The Island |
John Kani News

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
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.

by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022
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.

by Faeron Wheeler - Apr 9, 2022
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.

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022
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.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
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.

by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022
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.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022
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.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021
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.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021
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.

by Gigi Gervais - Nov 21, 2021
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 Videos

by Stage Tube - Apr 23, 2020
In celebration of William Shakespeare's 456th birthday, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences.

by Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2019
Get your first official peek (and listen!) at Beyonce and Donald Glover in the new live-action remake of The Lion King!

by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018
First look! The first teaser was just release for the live action adaption of Disney's THE LION KING featuring an all-star cast from stage, screen and the music world. Check it out below!

by Stage Tube - Nov 12, 2017
'The Lion King' is one of the most highly anticipated live action remakes on the way, especially following the exciting casting news. But who didn't make the cut? Saturday Night Live has a handful of Hollywood's A-Listers who tried their paws at the leading roles and didn't quite succeed.