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Kwame Kwei-Armah

Kwame Kwei-Armah is an actor, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, Disney's Hercules, and Beneatha's Place. Awards include Evening Standard Awards for Elmira's Kitchen (2003).

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STAGE CREDITS

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1993
Performer

Productions

Disney's HerculesDisney's Hercules
 
[West End, 2025]
Book Writer
Beneatha's PlaceBeneatha's Place
 
[West End, 2023]
Writer & Director
The CollaborationThe Collaboration
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Co-Director
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
The 24 Hour Plays 2007
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director ("Dave Chappelle Is Not Crazy")
A Face in the CrowdA Face in the Crowd
 
[West End, ]
Director

Writing

The Visitor
Bookwriter

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Kwame Kwei-Armah, Elmina's Kitchen


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2003 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

Kwame Kwei-Armah, Elmira's Kitchen

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Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Performs 'No Scrubs' at Arena Stage Photo
Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Performs 'No Scrubs' at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2026

Arena Stage shared a performance clip of the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's Grammy-winning hit 'No Scrubs,' which opens Act II of the new production. Watch the video now!
Video: 'Waterfalls' from CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage Photo
Video: 'Waterfalls' from CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Aug 5, 2026

Arena Stage posted a new performance clip showing the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's 1995 hit 'Waterfalls.' The video, produced by Miceli Productions, gives audiences a preview of the musical built around the group's Billboard-topping, MTV VMA-winning single.
Video: A.C.T. Young Conservatory Shares TWELFTH NIGHT Sitzprobe Preview Photo
Video: A.C.T. Young Conservatory Shares TWELFTH NIGHT Sitzprobe Preview
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2026

American Conservatory Theater's Young Conservatory has shared a video from the sitzprobe for its production of Twelfth Night, showing the cast singing through the show's music with the full band.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 27, 2026- LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACUL Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 27, 2026- LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City and More
by - Jul 25, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Interview: Theatre Life with David Holcenberg Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with David Holcenberg
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 25, 2026

Today’s subject David Holcenberg is currently living his theatre as the Musical Supervisor/Arranger and Co-Orchestrator of the World Premiere Musical CrazySexyCool- The TLC Musical. The show continues its engagement at Arena Stage through August 9th in the Kreeger Theater.
Exclusive: CRAZYSEXYCOOL Creator Says Musical’s ‘Next Step Will Happen,’ Detail Photo
Exclusive: CRAZYSEXYCOOL Creator Says Musical’s ‘Next Step Will Happen,’ Details TLC’s Involvement
by Michael Gioia - Jul 24, 2026

The 1990s are alive and well in Washington, D.C., where CrazySexyCool — The TLC Musical is playing its world-premiere engagement at Arena Stage. With its run coming to an end, BroadwayWorld exclusively checks in with writer-director Kwame Kwei-Armah.
Stars of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Take Over Our Instagram Photo
Stars of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Take Over Our Instagram
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2026

The stars of Arena Stage's CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical, Holli' Gabrielle Conway, Jade Milan, and Stoney B. Woods, are taking over our Instagram Story today. Go backstage with the musical's three stars, who play T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli.
Two Actors Injured After Automation Failure at Arena Stage's CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TL Photo
Two Actors Injured After Automation Failure at Arena Stage's CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Jul 16, 2026

Two actors were injured during the July 14th performance of CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical at Arena Stage following an automation cue issue, the theater has confirmed.
CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to Host Childcare Matinee Photo
CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to Host Childcare Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Enjoy a matinee performance of CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical while your children participate in engaging, age-appropriate theater activities led by teaching artists from National Children’s Theatre.
Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson as Hercules in the West End Photo
Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson as Hercules in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026

Broadway's Bradley Gibson is currently starring as Hercules in the West End Production of Hercules. Get a first look at photos of Bradley in the leading role!
CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to Feature Free Pre-Show Spoken Word Events at Aren Photo
CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to Feature Free Pre-Show Spoken Word Events at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Arena Stage will present Poetry on the Pop Tip, free pre-show spoken word performances in the Grand Lobby before select performances of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL, featuring DJ D. Painter and Words Beats & Life poets.
Video: Arena Stage Debuts First CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Preview Footage Photo
Video: Arena Stage Debuts First CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Preview Footage
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026

Arena Stage posted a new promotional video for CRAZYSEXYCOOL, the TLC musical now in its final weeks at the Kreeger Theater in Washington, DC. The clip arrives as the production enters its final weeks.
Spotlight: CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage Photo
Spotlight: CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 9, 2026

CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL Now in its Final Weeks at Arena Stage. TLC blazed a trail and changed the game. The trio stormed the '90s music scene, not only topping the charts—but creating the look, sound, and soul of a generation.
CRAZYSEXYCOOL & More Lead Washington, DC's July 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
CRAZYSEXYCOOL & More Lead Washington, DC's July 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jul 8, 2026

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2026 include CrazySexyCool & More!
Photos: First Look at TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage Photo
Photos: First Look at TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026

You can now get a first look at Holli' Gabrielle Conway as Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Jade Milan as Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, Stoney B. Woods as Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical at Arena Stage.
Review Roundup: CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Arena Stage Photo
Review Roundup: CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026

CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL is now officially open at Arena Stage. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL Stars on Embodying TLC's Sisterhood at Arena Stage Photo
Video: CRAZYSEXYCOOL Stars on Embodying TLC's Sisterhood at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026

The three leads of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL at Arena Stage speak about embodying the sisterhood and legacy of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli in the world premiere production.
Review: CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Kreeger Theater Photo
Review: CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Kreeger Theater
by Mary Lincer - Jun 27, 2026

What did our critic think of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: THE TLC MUSICAL at Kreeger Theater?
THE HEART SELLERS to Open at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point Photo
THE HEART SELLERS to Open at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
TWELFTH NIGHT Musical Adaptation to be Presented at A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory Photo
TWELFTH NIGHT Musical Adaptation to be Presented at A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Young Conservatory has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical adaptation of Twelfth Night, a contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kwame Kwei-Armah written?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has written 1 shows including The Visitor (Bookwriter).

What awards has Kwame Kwei-Armah been nominated for?

Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Elmina's Kitchen and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Elmira's Kitchen.

What awards has Kwame Kwei-Armah won?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for his work on Elmira's Kitchen.

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