Lizan Mitchell

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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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Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

Get a sneak peek of THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company in this exclusive video. Discover the latest production from Roundabout Theatre Company and get a glimpse of the play before it hits the stage. Don't miss your chance to experience THE REFUGE PLAYS - book your tickets now!

Review Roundup: THE REFUGE PLAYS

Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated opening night for the world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis. Check out what the critics had to say!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS

In this video watch as we take you inside opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's world-premiere production of The Refuge Plays, by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE REFUGE PLAYS

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. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: The Cast and Creatives Arrive at Opening Night of Roundabout's THE REFUGE PLAYS

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. The production officially opened last night, October 4. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!

Photos: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

Take a first look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company. This highly anticipated production features an incredible cast including Jessica Frances Dukes, Ngozi Anyanwu, Jon Michael Hill, Nicole Ari Parker, and more. Get an inside glimpse of the show before it opens and get ready to be captivated by this exciting new production.

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.

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!

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 the Performance Award (Obie Awards) for her role in On Sugarland, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Trojan Women, and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Having Our Say.

Lizan Mitchell has won several awards for her performances, including a Performance Award (Obie Awards) for "On Sugarland," Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Trojan Women," and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for "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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