Leigh Whipper
Leigh Whipper is an actor, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Shrike, How Long Till Summer, and Set My People Free.
Date of Birth: October 29, 1876
Date of Death: July 26, 1975 (98)
Birth Place: Charleston, SC, USA
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM to Open in Theaters
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
David Greaves directs his late father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
David Greaves directs his late father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM to premiere at Film Forum
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
David Greaves completes his father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
David Greaves completes his father William Greaves' documentary of a 1972 Harlem Renaissance gathering featuring Romare Bearden, Eubie Blake, and other luminaries at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
BWW Exclusive: Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4- Spotlight on Studio 54
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 3, 2021
On Tuesday, March 9, Dress Circle Publishing will release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? Let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 3, 2021
On Tuesday, March 9, Dress Circle Publishing will release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait to get your hands on it? Let BroadwayWorld hold you over with a special sneak peek!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Leigh Whipper been in?
Leigh Whipper has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
How many West End shows has Leigh Whipper been in?
Leigh Whipper has not appeared in the West End
How many shows has Leigh Whipper written?
Leigh Whipper has written 1 shows including Yeah Man (Bookwriter).
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