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Kayla Davion (Joanne) is making her NYC play debut! Broadway: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Tina), Elf (Jovie), Waitress, King Kong. Off-Broadway: White Girl in Danger (Florence). Regional: The Hippest Trip: Soul Train the Musical (Jody Watley), The Color Purple (Celie). TV: “The Good Fight,” “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Film: Better Nate Than Ever. She sends love to God, Mike, Mom, Ball State University, Nicolosi & Co, and Untitled Entertainment. “This one is for you Nana.” “Lead with Love!”

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STAGE CREDITS

Liberation
[Broadway]
2025
Joanne
Liberation Liberation
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2025
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Elf The Musical Elf The Musical
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Jovie ()
White Girl in Danger White Girl in Danger
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage and Vineyard Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Florence
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Tina Turner (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
Ikette/Ensemble
King Kong King Kong
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble
Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Revival Adaptation, 2017
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Dawn (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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Nyla Watson to Bring A SONDHEIM GIRL: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim to The Green Room Photo
Nyla Watson to Bring A SONDHEIM GIRL: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present Broadway’s Nyla Watson in A Sondheim Girl: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim - a special birthday celebration honoring what would have been Stephen Sondheim’s 96th birthday.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 1, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Mamma Mia! takes its final bow at the Winter Garden Theatre following 12 previews and 196 regular performances; and Liberation plays its final performance at the James Earl Jones Theatre after 23 previews and 112 regular performances.
LIBERATION to Present Broadway Babysitter Matinee Offering Free in-Home Childcare Photo
LIBERATION to Present Broadway Babysitter Matinee Offering Free in-Home Childcare
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

A special Broadway Babysitter Matinee will take place at Liberation on Broadway.   Families can request up to 5 hours of free childcare for up to 3 children.
Video: Bess Wohl and Kristolyn Lloyd Discuss LIBERATION on CNN's AMANPOUR Photo
Video: Bess Wohl and Kristolyn Lloyd Discuss LIBERATION on CNN's AMANPOUR
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2025

Playwright Bess Wohl, along with actor Kristolyn Lloyd, recently joined CNN's Amanpour to discuss the hit play Liberation, which is currently playing on Broadway. Check out their conversation now.
Inside Broadway’s 2026 Winter Theatre Programming for NYC Public School Students Photo
Inside Broadway’s 2026 Winter Theatre Programming for NYC Public School Students
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

With the New Year approaching, Inside Broadway announces 2026 showstopping winter programming available for New York City public school students from elementary to high school across the boroughs.
Adina Verson Shares Backstage Secrets From LIBERATION Photo
Adina Verson Shares Backstage Secrets From LIBERATION
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Adina Verson who plays Susan in Liberation on Broadway. They take us backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre to share some of their favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks Photo
LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Liberation will extend its run on Broadway for an additional three weeks. The play is written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION Photo
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2025

Watch a video of Betsy Aidem performing a powerful monologue in Liberation on Broadway. Aidem, a Tony Award nominee for Prayer for the French Republic, plays the role of Margie in Bess Wohl's play.
LIBERATION Will Host Mother-Daughter Matinee Performance Photo
LIBERATION Will Host Mother-Daughter Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

A special Mother-Daughter Matinee will be held for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Watch: Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of LIBERATION on Broadway Photo
Watch: Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of LIBERATION on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Oct 30, 2025

Hear them roar! An extraordinary group of women (an some men too) celebrated opening night of Liberation on Broadway earlier this week. Watch in this video as we take you inside opening night with the full company.
Photos: LIBERATION Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: LIBERATION Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 29, 2025

Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, officially opened on October 28, 2025. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here!
Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's LIBERATION Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's LIBERATION Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl which got raves Off-Broadway and is now playing on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The play examines a meeting between a group of women at the height of the women's liberation movement of the 1970s.
Video: Go Inside Black Theatre United's 2025 Gala, United:  Today & Beyond Photo
Video: Go Inside Black Theatre United's 2025 Gala, United:  Today & Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025

Just last month, Black Theatre United celebrated its third annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s theme was “United: Today & Beyond”. Check out video highlight from the big night here!
Video: Watch Highlights from LIBERATION on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from LIBERATION on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2025

Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now running on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Photos: LIBERATION on Broadway- First Look Photo
Photos: LIBERATION on Broadway- First Look
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

All new production photos have been released from Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, now on Broadway. Check out the photos here!
Meet the Cast of LIBERATION, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of LIBERATION, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast here!
LIBERATION to Present $30 Under 30 Ticket Offer, Plus Rush and Lottery Photo
LIBERATION to Present $30 Under 30 Ticket Offer, Plus Rush and Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

A special $30 Under 30 ticket offer will be presented for preview performances of Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about Liberation here!
Video: In Rehearsals with the Company of LIBERATION Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the Company of LIBERATION
by Joey Mervis - Oct 3, 2025

Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch in this video!
Photos: Meet the Cast of LIBERATION on Broadway Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of LIBERATION on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2025

Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation, a new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on October 28, 2025 on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!
Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom Photo
Photos: Inside the Black Theatre United Gala 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2025

See photos from inside the Black Theatre United 2025 Gala. The evening was directed by (for the third year) by Jerry Dixon with musical direction by Joseph Joubert. 
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How many Broadway shows has Kayla Davion been in?

Kayla Davion has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

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Kayla Davion has not appeared in the West End.

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