Okwui Okpokwasili
Latest News on Okwui Okpokwasili:
Sweat Variant Names 2026 Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading Residency Recipients (Jun 3, 2026)
LMCC Reveals 2026 Summer Season, Featuring Exhibitions, Residencies and More (May 7, 2026)
Park Avenue Armory Launches 'Now is the Time' with Toshi Reagon and More (Feb 27, 2026)
Sweat Variant Names 2026 Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading Residency Recipients (Jun 3, 2026)
LMCC Reveals 2026 Summer Season, Featuring Exhibitions, Residencies and More (May 7, 2026)
Park Avenue Armory Launches 'Now is the Time' with Toshi Reagon and More (Feb 27, 2026)
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Stacey Sargeant (Lady in Blue), Amara Granderson (Lady in Orange), Okwui Okpokwasili (Lady in Green), Tendayi Kuumba (Lady in Brown), Kenita R. Miller (Lady in Red), D. Woods (Lady in Yellow), Alexandria Wailes (Lady in Purple)
Date:
04/20/2022
From: Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens Tonight on Broadway; Check Out All New Production Photos!
Stacey Sargeant (Lady in Blue), Alexandria Wailes (Lady in Purple), Kenita R. Miller (Lady in Red), Tendayi Kuumba (Lady in Brown), D. Woods (Lady in Yellow), Okwui Okpokwasili (Lady in Green), Amara Granderson (Lady in Orange)
Date:
04/20/2022
From: Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens Tonight on Broadway; Check Out All New Production Photos!
D. Woods (Lady in Yellow), Kenita R. Miller (Lady in Red), Alexandria Wailes (Lady in Purple), Tendayi Kuumba (Lady in Brown), Okwui Okpokwasili (Lady in Green), Amara Granderson (Lady in Orange), Stacey Sargeant (Lady in Blue)
Date:
04/20/2022
From: Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens Tonight on Broadway; Check Out All New Production Photos!
Bernice “Boom Boom” Brooks, Viva DeConcini, Peter Born, Nia Witherspoon,
Okwui Okpokwasili, Diana Oh, Jack Fuller, Niegel Smith, Serena Ebony Miller.
Not Pictured: Carrie Mae Weems.
Photo by Natalie Anne Powers)
Date:
01/20/2022
From: Photos: New Images Released for The Flea's ARDEN: BUT, NOT WITHOUT YOU
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Lady in Green
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Lady in Green
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Okwui Okpokwasili, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Videos
VIDEO: FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-22 13:02:52
News
Sweat Variant Names 2026 Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading Residency Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Sweat variant announced recipients of its 2026 Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading Residency, selecting Souleymane 'Solo' Badolo, Kayla Hamilton, Kris Lee, Lauren Bakst, SERAFINE1369, and Angel Shanel Edwards.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Sweat variant announced recipients of its 2026 Artists Supporting Artists Program and Threading Residency, selecting Souleymane 'Solo' Badolo, Kayla Hamilton, Kris Lee, Lauren Bakst, SERAFINE1369, and Angel Shanel Edwards.
LMCC Reveals 2026 Summer Season, Featuring Exhibitions, Residencies and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
LMCC has revealed its slate of programming for 2026, from residencies and exhibitions in the organization’s idyllically situated 40,000 square foot Arts Center at Governors Island to major dance and music events in Wagner Park in Battery Park City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
LMCC has revealed its slate of programming for 2026, from residencies and exhibitions in the organization’s idyllically situated 40,000 square foot Arts Center at Governors Island to major dance and music events in Wagner Park in Battery Park City.
Park Avenue Armory Launches 'Now is the Time' with Toshi Reagon and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will continue its 2026 Making Space Public Programming series with a season-long, two-part initiative, Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, presented in partnership with The Toni Morrison Foundation and the Princeton Atelier.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will continue its 2026 Making Space Public Programming series with a season-long, two-part initiative, Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work, presented in partnership with The Toni Morrison Foundation and the Princeton Atelier.
The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
The Martha Hill Dance Fund Unveils Honorees for 2026 Martha Hill Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026
The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.
Yale Schwarzman Center Unveils Spring 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Yale Schwarzman Center has announced its Spring 2026 season, featuring free public performances across dance, music, opera, and interdisciplinary art. The season continues the Center’s commitment to accessible, cross-disciplinary programming in New Haven.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025
Yale Schwarzman Center has announced its Spring 2026 season, featuring free public performances across dance, music, opera, and interdisciplinary art. The season continues the Center’s commitment to accessible, cross-disciplinary programming in New Haven.
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
New York Live Arts To Present LIVE ARTERY 2026, Featuring 21 Events Across 11 Days
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
New York Live Arts will present its largest Live Artery festival to date from January 7–17, 2026, featuring 21 events across theater, studio, lobby, and partner venues citywide.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
New York Live Arts will present its largest Live Artery festival to date from January 7–17, 2026, featuring 21 events across theater, studio, lobby, and partner venues citywide.
HERE Arts Center Reveals Cast and Design Team For Eisa Davis' THE ESSENTIALISN'T
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
HERE Arts Center have announced the full cast and design team for their World Premiere of The Essentialisn't, a new performance art piece created by Obie Award-winner Eisa Davis.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025
HERE Arts Center have announced the full cast and design team for their World Premiere of The Essentialisn't, a new performance art piece created by Obie Award-winner Eisa Davis.
Joanna Kotze Named New York Live Arts 2025-2026 Randjelović/Stryker Resident Commissioned Artist
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
New York Live Arts (Live Arts), under the artistic leadership of world renowned choreographer, Tony Award-winning, National Medal of Arts, MacArthur “Genius” Award and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, announced Joanna Kotze as the 2025-2026 Randjelović/Stryker Resident Commissioned Artist (RCA).
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
New York Live Arts (Live Arts), under the artistic leadership of world renowned choreographer, Tony Award-winning, National Medal of Arts, MacArthur “Genius” Award and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Bill T. Jones and Associate Artistic Director Janet Wong, announced Joanna Kotze as the 2025-2026 Randjelović/Stryker Resident Commissioned Artist (RCA).
2025 Herb Alpert Award In The Arts Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.
MY TONGUE IS A BLADE Performance Installation Comes to the Irish Museum Of Modern Art
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
In June, Brooklyn-based Sweat Variant / Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born, acclaimed for their highly experimental, formally inventive cross-disciplinary work, will present my tongue is a blade.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
In June, Brooklyn-based Sweat Variant / Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born, acclaimed for their highly experimental, formally inventive cross-disciplinary work, will present my tongue is a blade.
Cathy Weis Projects Reveals Spring 2025 SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring. Co-curated by Cathy Weis and Martita Abril, the evenings will feature new and in-progress works by nine visionary artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring. Co-curated by Cathy Weis and Martita Abril, the evenings will feature new and in-progress works by nine visionary artists.
Video: Patti LuPone Thanks AGATHA ALL ALONG Fans in New Video
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024
Patti LuPone is feeling the love! Following the finale of Agatha All Along on Wednesday, the Broadway icon recorded a video thanking fans of the show for their support. In the series, LuPone plays a divination witch named Lilia Calderu, who is part of a coven led by Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024
Patti LuPone is feeling the love! Following the finale of Agatha All Along on Wednesday, the Broadway icon recorded a video thanking fans of the show for their support. In the series, LuPone plays a divination witch named Lilia Calderu, who is part of a coven led by Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness.
Patti LuPone to Discuss AGATHA ALL ALONG on THE VIEW This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Broadway icon Patti LuPone is set to appear on The View this Friday, November 1. LuPone will appear on the show to discuss her turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the Marvel series Agatha All Along. The episode will air on ABC from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT and will be available on YouTube.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Broadway icon Patti LuPone is set to appear on The View this Friday, November 1. LuPone will appear on the show to discuss her turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the Marvel series Agatha All Along. The episode will air on ABC from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT and will be available on YouTube.
Patti LuPone Teases Witchy Turn as Glinda in the New AGATHA ALL ALONG Episode
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Broadway legend Patti LuPone is taking on the iconic role of Glinda the good witch in tonight's episode of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the episode, the Tony winner discussed how her start in comedy makes her an ideal fit for the part.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Broadway legend Patti LuPone is taking on the iconic role of Glinda the good witch in tonight's episode of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the episode, the Tony winner discussed how her start in comedy makes her an ideal fit for the part.
Japanese Breakfast Performs 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' (Pop Version)' From AGATHA ALL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
AGATHA ALL ALONG: VOL. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Listen to Two Versions of 'The Ballad of the Witches Road' From AGATHA ALL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024
Hollywood Records released Songs from Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along (Episodes 1 & 2) from the highly anticipated new series and we've got a first listen. The digital release includes two new versions of the song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road,” first revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Listen to them now!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024
Hollywood Records released Songs from Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along (Episodes 1 & 2) from the highly anticipated new series and we've got a first listen. The digital release includes two new versions of the song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road,” first revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Listen to them now!
Marvel Releases 'Agatha All Along (Dave Audé Remix)'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024
Hollywood Records releases an all-new remix of the fan-favorite song 'Agatha All Along' from Marvel Television’s “WandaVision.”
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024
Hollywood Records releases an all-new remix of the fan-favorite song 'Agatha All Along' from Marvel Television’s “WandaVision.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Okwui Okpokwasili been in?
Okwui Okpokwasili has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Okwui Okpokwasili been in?
Okwui Okpokwasili has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Okwui Okpokwasili been nominated for?
and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf.
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