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Kwame Kwei-Armah STAGE CREDITS

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1993
Performer

Kwame Kwei-Armah Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Writer & Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter

Kwame Kwei-Armah Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Kwame Kwei-ArmahElmina's Kitchen


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

Kwame Kwei-ArmahElmira's Kitchen

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James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to the stage. 
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.
Despina Tsatsas Appoined RSC Executive Producer

The RSC has announced the appointment of Despina Tsatsas as the Company’s new Executive Producer (London), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to define and deliver commercial producing opportunities for the RSC in London and internationally.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
HERCULES Will Open in London's West End in 2025

Hercules is headed to London! Disney's new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End in summer 2025.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Pay What You Can Ticketing, Broadway Season Grosses

As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
Video: Watch All New Clips From Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.
Luke Forbes and Denise Hunt To Lead Cast Of MCBEE U.S. Premiere

Luke Forbes from Amazon Prime's HARLEM and Denise Hunt from HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK headline the cast for the US premiere of McBEE.
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt

Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.
Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.
Theatre Director Edward Hall Criticizes ACE Funding Cuts

UK Theatre director Edward Hall, who left the UK to become artistic director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, is criticizing the UK's arts funding system. 
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center

Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
Photos: Get a First Look at Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Get a first look at photos.
Review: Disney's HERCULES at Stage Theatre Neue Flora

What did our critic think of DISNEYS HERCULES at STAGE THEATRE NEUE FLORA? Disney's latest stage-to-screen adaptation celebrates its World Premiere at the Stage Theatre Neue Flora in Hamburg, the often-called Broadway of the North.
Video: Watch Footage from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Check out a new trailer for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw!

Kwame Kwei-Armah 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?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has been nominated for the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Elmina's Kitchen" and the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for "Elmina's Kitchen."

What awards has Kwame Kwei-Armah won?

Kwame Kwei-Armah has won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Elmira's Kitchen.

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