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Lizan Mitchell BIO

Broadway: Electra, Having Our Say, So Long on Lonely Street. Off-Broadway: The Visitor, Passages, First Noel, Brownsville Song, Cell, Rosmersholm, for colored girls…, Gum, Ma Rose and Salt. Regional: STC, CATF, Rep Theater of St. Louis, The Old Globe, Trinity Rep, Arena Stage, Cleveland Play House, Yale Rep, Berkeley Rep, Victory Gardens, NBT U.K., Cincinnati Playhouse, Roundhouse Theater. Film/TV: Detroit, We’ll Never Have Paris, The Human Stain, The Preacher’s Wife, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Deadbeat,” “Golden Boy,” “John Adams,” “The Good Wife,” “Sesame Street,” “The Wire.”

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Lizan Mitchell STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theater Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Elegba

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Magalee

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Mrs. Tyler

Miss Dawson

Aunt Lou

[Off-Broadway]
2022
Tisha

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2021
Big Ma

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Hecuba

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Performer

[Broadway]
1986
Annabel Lee


Lizan Mitchell Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2022 - Performance Award

Lizan Mitchell, On Sugarland

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Lizan Mitchell News


Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. See rehearsal photos!

RACHEL BLOOM: DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW, PAY THE WRITER & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for September

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this September is

Video: What's THE REFUGE PLAYS All About? The Cast Explains

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop. In this video, the cast explains more about what the play is all about!

Photos: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker & More to Star in THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.

Review Roundup: THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL Opens at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Photos: Inside Opening Night of NYTW's THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Check out photos from inside the celebration!

New York Theatre Workshop to Present the 05Fest - in Conjunction with THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL

Discover the excitement at New York Theatre Workshop's 05Fest, where THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a festival of innovative theater and experience the best of what NYTW has to offer. Don't miss this captivating celebration of theater!

Alexandra Silber, Jason Bowen & More to Star in THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast and creative team for The Half-God of Rainfall. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater

Check out photos from opening night of The Public Theater’s world premiere staging of shadow/land!

Review Roundup: SHADOW/LAND Opens At The Public Theater

The world premiere staging of shadow/land by Erika Dickerson-Despenza opens tonight at The Public Theater. Read the reviews!

SHADOW/LAND Extends Through Late May at The Public Theater

The world premiere staging of shadow/land by Erika Dickerson-Despenza has been extended at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 28.

Photos: First Look at SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater

Get a first look at photos of the staged world premiere play shadow/land at The Public Theater.

SHADOW/LAND World Premiere to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week

The Public Theater will begin performances for the staged world premiere play shadow/land written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones. See how to purchase tickets!

Playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza Releases SHADOW/LAND Playlist - Listen Here!

To celebrate the upcoming production of shadow/land, playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza has released a playlist. The production begins performances in the LuEsther Hall with a Joseph Papp Free Performance on Thursday, April 20 and runs through Sunday, May 21. shadow/land officially opens on Thursday, May 4.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SHADOW/LAND at The Public Theater

Check out rehearsal photos of shadow/land at The Public Theater!

Video: Tina Fey, Erika Dickerson-Despenza & More Honored at 2023 PEN America Literary Awards

Watch video of Tina Fey and more being honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards!

Video: On the Red Carpet for the 66th Annual Obie Awards

Watch video from the red carpet at the 66th Annual Obie Awards!

Walter Russell III, Cedric Lemar & More to Lead SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS Developmental Reading

A developmental reading of Slippin’ Through the Cracks, the new musical about the legendary bluesman, Bobby Rush, will be presented to an invitation-only industry audience in New York City in March. See who is starring!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 66th Annual Obie Awards

Just last night, the American Theatre Wing presented the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!

Lizan Mitchell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lizan Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Lizan Mitchell has not appeared in the West End

Lizan Mitchell has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for a Performance Award (Obie Awards) for her role in the play "On Sugarland." Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for her performance in "Trojan Women." Mitchell was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for her role in "Having Our Say." These nominations highlight her talent and contributions to the theater industry.

Lizan Mitchell has won several awards for her performances in various productions. She received a Performance Award from the Obie Awards for her work in "On Sugarland." Mitchell was also recognized as an Outstanding Actress in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Trojan Women." Additionally, she won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production for her performance in "Having Our Say."

Lizan Mitchell's next show will be The Half-God of Rainfall which opens on 7/31/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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